March/05
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE HB
SURF SERIES RETURNS FOR 11TH SEASON
Professional
and Amateur Surfers to compete for over $20,000
in cash and prizes
Huntington Beach, CA. March 29, 2005 – The
HB Surf Series (http://www.hbsurfseries.com) kicks
off its 11th season the weekend of April 9th and
10th on the Southside of Huntington Beach Pier. The
2005 series features six events with a combined cash
purse and prize packages of over $20,000.
The HB Surf Series will hold four of six events
at the most visible surf venue in the world,
the famous
Southside of Huntington Beach Pier. Nine divisions
comprise the events and include: Super Grom,
Boys, Juniors, Men, Masters, Super Men, Women,
Longboard,
and Professional. 2005 event dates are as follows:
HB Surf Series Pro/Am Events
April 9 - 10 @ Huntington Beach Pier
May 7 - 8 @ 9th St.
June 11 - 12 @ Huntington Beach Pier
Aug 13 - 14 @ Goldenwest St.
Specialty Events
July 8 - 10 @ Huntington Beach Pier
Sept 9 - 11 @ Huntington Beach Pier
Jeff Deffenbaugh, President of the HB Surf Series,
takes the series to a new level with
Pro/Am and Specialty Events that aim to specifically
benefit the competitors. “There are so many
great surfers in California right now. With the HB
Surf Series, I’m looking to give surfers the
opportunity to compete, while putting some money
in their pockets,” said Deffenbaugh.
Deffenbaugh has enlisted the help of Propaganda
Headquarters, Inc. to help with management and
production of the
series. Current sponsors of the 2005 HB Surf
Series include: Wahoo’s Fish Taco, Deidrich Coffee,
Surfline.com, Orange County Register, Lost Energy
Drink, and KROQ.
“
As surfing continues to grow, its events like the
HB Surf Series that will help build America’s
future surfing stars, said Vipe Desai, President
of Propaganda Headquarters. “With the help
of our sponsors we are better equipped to provide
the surf industry and our sponsors a connection to
each other.”
About the HB Surf Series
Embarking on its 11th season, the HB Surf Series
is a grass roots level surf series that gives
local surfers an arena to compete and improve
their talents.
Going into his third year as President, Jeff
Deffenbaugh makes it a point to make sure the
competitors are
well taken care of. As a former pro surfer ranked
in the prestigious Top 44 of the World Championship
Tour (WCT), Jeff knows what it takes to create
a successful surfing competition.
http://www.hbsurfseries.com
About Propaganda Headquarters, Inc.
Located in Laguna Beach, Ca. Propaganda HQ is
a marketing agency specializing in the action
sports
and youth
market. Since 2001, the company has served as
a bridge between corporations and the action
sports
and music
industry’s. We believe that for strategies
to be successful, you must first capture the hearts
of consumers, and then, their behavior will follow.
You have to INFORM, INFLUENCE, INSTIGATE, INCITE
AND INSPIRE them into action.
http://www.propagandahq.net
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2003-The HB Surf Series acquired by
Pro Surfer Jeff Deffenbaugh!!!
Surf City, CA, April 14, 2003 --- HB
Surf Series, formerly a Pro/Am Surf competition,
is now under new ownership by the Deffenbaugh
family of Huntington Beach, California. Brothers
Jeff and Barry will take on most of the tasks
at hand for the new surf series. They have participated
in the HB Surf Series since its inception, and
have had great success throughout the events
as competitors.
Jeff has had an extensive background in competitive surfing as a former World Tour Competitor. He also is one of America's most decorated professionals in surfing history, and still maintains a high level profile in the competitive community. Jeff, "I'm extremely excited about acquiring the HB Surf Series after competing in it for so many years. Barry and I will be the creative forces behind the event and help the amateur's progress to a new athletic level by getting more involved with them on a personal basis."
Barry has also had an extensive background in competitive surfing. A former NSSA national champion and also winner of professional titles at the HB Surf Series, he has also spent time behind the glass as a top professional and amateur judge. Barry's thoughts, "I'm
looking forward to being involved with the local surf community, not only those
athletes with professional aspirations but also surfers trying to progress their
skills at all levels. Having worked with Seth (former owner) for the past 6 years
at the events, I now have the opportunity to take what I've learned from him
and move forward with that knowledge to run top-notch events."
The Deffenbaughs goal is to help advance amateur surfers to the next level. They have a strong passion for surfing and plan to keep the HB Surf Series around for years to come. Previous owner Seth Matson will continue to be involved as a marketing/event planner for the 2003 season. Matson says" I'm
really happy that the Deffenbaughs will be keeping the series alive. The series
couldn't be directed by two better individuals. I think they will do an excellent
job because of their qualifications and I for see a great future for the Deffenbaughs
and the HB Surf Series."
The new season has been redesigned from its past Pro/Am format to become an all-amateur surf series. The HB Surf Series will hold four of six events at the most visible surf venue in the world, the famous Southside of the Huntington Beach Pier, California. The events will run for two-day periods, starting on Saturdays and ending Sunday afternoons. The level of competition and excitement increases throughout the day as the top competitors move toward the finals. The series now has nine divisions, which include: Rookie, Super Groms, Boys, Juniors, Mens, Masters, Grand Masters, Womens and Longboarding. Exciting new aspects of these nine divisions are the new Rookie and Grand Masters divisions. The New Rookie division is for the developing surfer who has not been as fortunate to make a final in the past years. This
New Rookie division is focused on progressing their competitive surfing skills.
The other new division is the Grand Masters division which is for surfers 37
years and older. The elder surfing competitor in the community has requested
this division over the last eight years. Their input to the youth of the surf
community is irreplaceable.
The new season is just around the corner
with the first event starting in May and ending with a championship event in
October. The HB Surf Series is now taking on new sponsorships. If you would like
to be a part of the 2003 HB Surf Series team, please contact us at 714-964-9976 or log on to www.hbsurfseries.com for
more information. Complete information about the HB Surf Series including surfing
slide shows, ratings, results, entry forms, the sponsors and more is available
on our sensitized website at www.hbsurfseries.com . Entry forms are now available. Due to limited space, competitors are encouraged to pre-register to guarantee their entry into the competition. Entry forms are available at most surf shops, on the HB Surf Series website, or by calling 714-964-9976 .
*photos available upon request
Bio's
Jeff Deffenbaugh- Licensed Real Estate Mortgage Broker
Former Top 44 ASP - WCT competitor
US Tour - Two Time Runner Up
Numerous WQS wins
3 Time HB Surf Series Pro/Am Champ
High School National Champ 92
HBHS Surf Team Captain 92
Barry
Deffenbaugh- Surfboard Shaper/Manufacturer & HBHS
Assistant Surf Coach
HB Pro/Am Surf Series - Multiple event wins
NSSA Open Mens National Champ 91
High School National Champ 91
HBHS Surf Team Captain 91
For further information, contact Jeff Deffenbaugh at HB Surf Series:
P.O. box #883
HB, Ca. 92648
714-964-9976
Thank you for your time and efforts,
Jeff Deffenbaugh
Huntington Beach Surf Series
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