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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 - 4/15/2019

HUDSON SAUNDERS

Age:	12
Hometown:	Laguna Beach, California
School:	Thurston Middle School; 7th grade. Favorite subject: History
Sponsors:	Quiksilver, Laguna Surf and Sport, XM leashes, Jensen Surfboards, Fish 101
Claim to Fame:	When Hudson showed up to compete on the fifth stop of the 18/19 SW Explorer Season series at 9th Street, winning a conference title was the furthest thing from his mind. His focus was on surfing his hardest, getting on the best waves and staying in a good groove. The hard-working kid from Laguna Beach has been on a roll making the last 4 Open finals in the mega-talented Boys division. Ironically, his breakout event happened to be at the 9th Street Open back in November when things started clicking. “I had a difficult round one heat but was able to get through and advanced to a really tough semi-final draw,” Hudson said. “I dropped an 8 and a 6 to win the heat and advance to the final. Making that Open final was a big confidence boost for me.” When Hudson advanced to the Explorer Menehuene final earning his fourth finals appearance in the division, he didn’t stop there and went on to take a commanding victory. Not only was this his first ever NSSA win, the first place points made him a conference champion contender. “I really didn’t know that I had a chance at winning the conference title on Saturday, but when I won Janice told me that I had a shot,” Hudson said. “When I got to the beach for Sunday’s event, I was nervous since I knew Paul (Karscay) could still catch me. That first heat was stressful because I fell on my first wave. But I was able to gather myself and went on to win the final and my first title!” Favorite thing about HB’s 9th St: The left sand bar because it lets you allows you to do good turns and open up. Age you started surfing: I was 3 and my dad put me in a life jacket and paddled me out to Rockpile. Local spot: Rockpile, Brooks Street and Salt Creek. Surf crew: Zach Van Meter, the older kids in Laguna and all my friends that I do contests with. Favorite pro surfers: Mikey Wright because he has very creative lines, he never does the same turn and he has a lot of flair. And Kolohe Andino because he is really fast, aggressive and is also super nice. Something people don’t know about you: I don’t like breakfast food, I would rather eat dinner leftovers. Dream wave: J-Bay with no sharks and warm water. Who has pushed your surfing? The kids I compete with because I know I need to be surfing my best. I watch a lot of surf videos too. Thank yous: My Mom and Dad for taking so much of their time to support me. My coaches Dave Post, Brandon Phillips and Mo. Chad Wells, Andrew Mariner and Laguna Surf and Sport because they make me feel like family

 

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