| SURFING AMERICA TEAMS UP WITH GIDGET WORLDWIDE TO SUPPORT YOUTH SURFING | ||||
| by newsroom , 12/14/2009 | ||||
| SURFING AMERICA TEAMS UP WITH GIDGET WORLDWIDE TO SUPPORT YOUTH SURFING Girls' Surf Brand Signs on as Official Sponsor of Surfing America and the PacSun USA Surf Team San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - December 14, 2009 - Surfing America is pleased to announce the addition of Gidget Worldwide as an Official Sponsor of Surfing America. Gidget Worldwide has committed to a multi-year agreement, providing funds to support Surfing America's programs including the Surfing America USA Championships presented by Verizon Wireless, Surfing America Prime Surf Series and the PacSun USA Surf Team. "We are excited to be a part of Surfing America," said Gidget Worldwide President, Victor Valles. "Their mission of encouraging, developing, and advancing the best young surfers in this country meshes perfectly with Gidget's. We truly want to encourage girls to live more active, confident, joyful lives. Our sponsorship of Surfing America, and other events such as the Triple Crown of Surfing Gidget Pro Sunset Beach, Western Surfing Association and Professional Longboard Association, help an entirely new generation of young women and girls to experience the wholesome fun that Gidget stood for way back when, right now in the 21st century." The partnership with Gidget Worldwide includes a presence at the 9 Surfing America Prime events nationwide and at the Surfing America USA Championships presented by Verizon Wireless in June 2010. "We are stoked that Gidget has stepped in to support the girls," said Surfing America Prime Series Director Greg Cruse, "They are active participants in our events, handing out swag and making pancakes. They bring a great vibe to our events." "We are very pleased to have Gidget's support," said Surfing America Executive Director Mike Gerard, "The brand projects wholesome values in line with Surfing America's Mission; and their commitment to supporting the girls in action sports is impressive. Gidget's addition to the Surfing America family is a perfect and welcome fit." Press Contact: Mike Gerard Surfing America, Inc. 33157-B Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Tel 949-276-4660 ext. 25 Fax 949-496-9190 mikegerard@surfingamerica.org About Gidget Worldwide, Inc. Gidget Worldwide, Inc. is a licensing company created to re-launch a series of Gidget-based entertainment properties, including a feature film and planned sequels, with the goal of introducing the world to the Gidget lifestyle. GWI has developed more than 400 possible lines of goods and services that we will market and license to vendors, retailers and manufacturers around the globe. For more information go to www.GidgetWorldwide.com About Surfing America, Inc. Surfing America is the ISA-recognized National Governing Body for Surfing in the United States. The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sport's World Governing Authority. Created by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) to develop the sport from the ground up, Surfing America is an IRS recognized 501(c) 3 charitable organization and an industry-wide initiative. Key projects include: improving competition standards, hosting national championship events, and selecting and fielding the official United States Surf Team to compete internationally. With its primary emphasis on youth development, Surfing America is a critical element to successfully growing the sport, and business, of surfing on a global basis. All donations made to Surfing America are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law. Donation checks should be made payable to: Surfing America, 33157 Camino Capistrano Suite B San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. End of year tax receipts are sent to every individual donor of more than $250. For donations under $250, a canceled check or credit card statement is sufficient evidence for IRS purposes. Surfing America will send a tax receipt to any donor who requests one. http://surfingamerica.org Surfing America Mission Statement The Mission of Surfing America is to promote the growth, competitive success, and positive image of surfing in the USA and to provide the best possible experience for all participants by encouraging, developing, advancing, and administrating the sport--while producing champions. | ||||
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