NSSA - National Scholastic Surfing Association

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.


2023 WEST COAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS!

Monday, May 22, 2023 | Written by NSSA

2023 NSSA WEST COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS

HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER, SOUTHSIDE

MAY 17-21

CONDITIONS: A MEGA SOUTHERN HEMI SWELL ARRIVED YET AGAIN FOR THE NSSA WESTERNS! THE SURF WAS BOMBING WITH PUMPING DOUBLE OVERHEAD SETS. 8-12 FOOT FACES WITH ROGUE SETS IN THE 15 FOOT RANGE. THE NSSA KIDS STEPPED UP!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE 2023 WEST COAST REGIONAL FINALISTS AND CHAMPIONS! YOU ALL CHARGED IT!

WEST COAST OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

OPEN MENS (ALL AGES)

1. Kai Kushner-Manhattan Beach 15.94

2. Lucas Senkbeil Cassity-Todos Santos, MX 14.76

3. Gavin Lusby-Huntington Beach 10.17

4. Alberto Barzan-Malibu 8.93

OPEN JUNIORS (U16)

1. Lucas Senkbeil Cassity-Todos Santos, MX 15.33

2. Hans Odriozola-San Sebastian, Spain 13.90

3. Dane Libby-Encinitas 8.00

4. Laird Lavik-San Clemente 7.23

OPEN BOYS (U14)

1. Makai Castle-Huntington Beach 15.33

2. Jett Maughan-Cardiff by the Sea 12.87

3. Jamie Veselko-Carcavelos, Portugal 11.33

4. Tanner Sandvig-San Clemente 11.04

OPEN MINI GROMS (U12)

1. Finn Castle-Huntington Beach 15.03

2. Cruz Freyre-Huntington Beach 13.70

3. Maddox Keet-Santa Barbara 10.76

4. Luciano Locatelli-San Diego 10.00

OPEN U10 BOYS

1. Cruz Freyre-Huntington Beach 15.90

2. Brett Gregorious-Newport Beach 10.77

3. Jack Keet-Santa Barbara 7.07

4. Cash Jonez Schillmoeller-Huntington Beach 5.10

OPEN WOMENS (ALL AGES)

1. Sara Freyre-Huntington Beach 17.00

2. Zoe Chait-Half Moon Bay 11.00

3. Maddie Storrer-Santa Cruz 11.94

4. Ava Wagester-Huntington Beach 11.33

OPEN GIRLS (U16)

1. Hana Bakker-San Clemente 14.20

2. Reid VanWagoner-Carlsbad 13.90

3. Olivia Storrer-Santa Cruz 11.80

4. Victoria Duprat-Encinitas 10.33

OPEN SUPER GIRLS (U14)

1. Zoey Kaina-Costa Mesa 16.50

2. Bailey Turner-Huntington Beach 12.60

3. Marlo Leigh Harris-Dana Point 11.00

4. Kadyn Persidok-Encinitas 10.50

OPEN MINI GROM GIRLS (U12)

1. Ruby Stringfellow-Ladera Ranch 17.17

2. Peeta Kenworthy-San Clemente 11.40

3. Zoe Panettiere-San Diego 5.00

4. Samaira Lizzi-San Clemente 3.93

WEST COAST EXPLORER CHAMPIONSHIPS

EXPLORER MENS (ALL AGES)

1. Titus Santucci-Encinitas 16.10

2. Ethan Hollander-Dominical, Costa Rica 13.97

3. Luke Rebensdorf-Oceanside 12.00

4. Cameron Youngsma-Huntington Beach 6.10

EXPLORER JUNIORS (U18)

1. Milo Faure-Agoura Hills 15.93

2. Jonas Meskis-Moorpark 12.70

3. Jackson Meskis-Moorpark 9.93

4. Brody Price-Soquel 8.40

EXPLORER BOYS (U15)

1. Makai Castle-Huntington Beach 14.43

2. Kai Wolsbeck-Santa Cruz 11.20

3. Alberto Barzan-Malibu 9.47

4. Loyal Cash Kenworthy-San Clemente 7.67

EXPLORER MENEHUENE (U13)

1. Finn Castle-Huntington Beach 13.27

2. Brody Buck-Cardiff by the Sea 12.16

3. Kai Thompson-Laguna Niguel 11.87

4. Tanner Sandvig-San Clemente 11.83

EXPLORER SUPER GROMS (U11)

1. Teagan Meza-Torrance 16.27

2. Dane Gregorious-Newport Beach 12.50

3. Henry Goldstein-Ojai 4.90

4. Eli Sobel-San Clemente 4.23

EXPLORER WOMENS (ALL AGES)

1. Maddie Storrer-Capitola 13.66

2. Maddie Stanton-Encinitas 9.50

EXPLORER GIRLS (U15)

1. Olivia Storrer-Capitola 9.50

2. Brynley Beckman-Oceanside 8.40

3. Maddie Stanton-Encinitas 5.94

4. London Meza-Torrance 2.00

EXPLORER SUPER GIRLS (U13)

1. Teagan Meza-Torrance 11.10

2. Zoe Panettiere-San Diego 11.03

3. Peeta Kenworthy-San Clemente 8.16

4. Riviera Hunter-Santa Cruz 6.30

EXPLORER SUPER SENIORS (45U)

1. Gavin Haughey-Laguna Niguel 14.17

2. Bill MacLeod-Rolling Hills Estates 11.17

3. Adrien Berry-San Diego 5.26

EXPLORER DUKE (55U)

1. Bill McLeod-Rolling Hills Estates 14.50

2. Brett Jordan-Ventura 8.23

3. Gary Tachell- 4.83

4. Curt Harper-Santa Monica 1.00

AIRSHOW CHAMPIONSHIPS (ALL AGES)

1. Lucas Senkbeil Cassity-Todos Santos, MX

JUNIOR AIRSHOW CHAMPIONSHIPS (U15)

1. Dane Libby-Encinitas  

GIRLS AIRSHOW CHAMPIONSHIPS (ALL AGES)

1. Bailey Turner-Huntington Beach

The NSSA West Coast Regional Championships is proud to have support from Reef, Huntington Surf and Sport, Java Point, Sex Wax and Psycho Tuna. Many thanks to the City of Huntington Beach and the NSSA staff for assisting us in staging an outstanding and fun West Coast Regional Championships!

ABOUT NSSA

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 members.

The NSSA is one of the few national youth sports organizations that require its participants to maintain academic standards 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.