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The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage and assist its members in their interest to learn and develop the fundamentals and skills of surfing competition while competing in structured and quality events. The NSSA promotes the qualities of discipline and competitive excellence while supporting the merits of academic achievement to young surfers. The NSSA strives to provide a fun surfing experience for all of its members.

The NSSA is one of the few national youth sports organizations that require its participants to maintain academic standards in order to compete. Since 1978, the NSSA program philosophy has been that athletics and scholastics go hand in hand. More than 80 NSSA events are run nationwide that culminate with the annual National Championships which is regarded as the highest profile youth surfing event in America.

Surfer of the Week - 12/10/2018

JACK ZOLTAN

Age:	13
Hometown:	Santa Barbara, California
School:	Santa Barbara Junior High School, 8th grade. Favorite subject: Social Studies
Sponsors:	J7 Surfboards, Buell wetsuits, White and Grube Orthodontics
Equipment:	4'8" J7 Surfboards, Situation model
Claim to Fame:	Jack is part of an emerging crop of fired up kids on the rise from the Gold Coast region. Mentored by former NSSA standouts Chris Keet and Demi Boelsterli, the 13-year-old Santa Barbara native has been steadily improving his skills. Looking up to local surfer and WSL pro Conner Coffin has also inspired Jack to become a great surfer. “Conner is one of the most stylish, gnarly and kindest surfers from Santa Barbara,” Jack said. “It is so cool to see someone from my hometown be able to accomplish their dream.” This past weekend, it became clear that all of Jack’s hard work is paying off when he surfed to his first victory in solid head high conditions at C Street for stop #5 of the Gold Coast series. He then backed it up with another finals placing the following day in event #6. More impressively, he was able to push the level and showcase his winning form in the epic pointbreak surf that was on offer. “The waves were firing at C Street, glassy with perfect sections.” he said. “It felt so good to post high scores and get my first win at home. My friends and I were pushing each other to get the best results we could in pumping waves.” Jack will shoot up to the top of the Boys rankings! Favorite thing about C Street: It is a super rippable right bowl and one of the most fun right points. Nickname: Tiny. Age you started surfing: I was 7 when my dad pushed me into my first wave. Local spot: C Street, Emma Wood and Rincon. Surf crew: Tyler Chiarappa, Jak Zeits and the Modisette brothers. Favorite pro surfer: Connor Coffin because he is one of the most stylish, gnarly and kindest surfers from Santa Barbara. It is so cool to see someone who comes from my hometown be able to accomplish their dream. Fantasy Superpower: To be able to teleport to where all the best swells are. Something people don’t know about you: I love to play guitar and music. Dream wave: Snapper Rocks with just my friends and me out. Who has pushed your surfing? Chris Keet because he was there at all my contests pushing me to be the best surfer I can and Demi Boelsterli because she is a rad coach who is helping me to develop better skills and improve my contest surfing. Most of all my dad for always being there for me at every contest no matter if I am first or last. Goals for the season: To get more wins and go for a season title. Thank yous: My sponsors, coaches and most of all my parents who show their love and support to me everyday with the sport I love!

 

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