ISF Contest for Sunday, November 4, has been cancelled. ISF could not get their permits in time. Watch this space for rescheduled date.
Melina Smith's Indo Trip Featured on Surfline!
Check it out HERE!
Shorecliffs Wins NSSA Interscholastic National Championships!
View pictures HERE
Although it is not official until the awards banquet, it appears Shorecliffs has nailed another NSSA National Championship Title! The surf was small and there were some early round upsets for the team, but they kept their focus and out pointed a determined Sowers and Kapaa Intermediate. In Longboard, Eli Gillis definitely won first with total domination of the final heat. In girls Tara Franz and Charlotte Shanahan both made the final against some heavy competition including Kapaa's Melia Manuel and Leila Hurst who is a home schooled hawaiian. Tara got called on a questionable paddling interference, but I think, managed a 4th place finish. Charlotte was right behind her in a probable 5th place. The boys final was the Kolohe and Ian show. Kolohe dominated the north peak, while Ian owned the point. I am pretty sure they went 1st and 2nd, but I'm not sure what order. We'll have to wait 'til the banquet to find out! Great job to all the surfers and Coach Hennings for another undefeated season! Thanks to Billabong and all of our sponsors! Thanks to IZZE Beverage Company for the endless supply of cold, delicious, nutritious IZZE soda!
The 2007 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS BANQUET is
July 1 at 6:00pm at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott, Dana Point. The festivities will start with a 5:00 pm reception and then dinner served at 6:00 pm. Guest reservations must be purchased through the NSSA. All team members who surfed in Nationals are paid for for the banquet. If parents or guests would like to come, please make sure they purchase tickets through NSSA.
Eli Gillis Nosing into a National Title!
Ian Crane Takes the Win at Rip Curl Grom Search!
Our own Ian Crane took first in the 14 and under division of the Rip Curl Grom Search held June 16 & 17 at 9th Street in HB. This was a tough competition as 45% of the entries were from the Hawaiian kids here to surf NSSA Nationals. This certainly bodes well for Shorecliffs at Nationals! Congratulations Ian. Watch the action on Surfline.com HERE
More ISF State Championship Photos!
Are available on Jack McDaniel's website:
Saturday Photos Click HERE
Sunday Photos Click HERE
ISF State Championships 2007 Results!
Shorecliffs Surf Team continued their rampage with another win at the ISF State Championships in Oceanside on April 21 - 22. The kids took home top honors in the following categories:
Overall Team, Boy Shortboard Team, Girls Shortboard Team, Boys Longboard Team and Bodyboard Team.
Individual finalists were:
Boys Shortboard - Ian Crane 1st, Randy Gilkerson 5th
Coed Bodyboard - Adam Anawalt 2nd
Boys Longboard - Eli Gillis 2nd, Mason Klink 6th
Girls Longboard - Tory Gilkerson 1st
Individual Overall Season Trophies went to:
Tory Gilkerson - 1st Girls Longboard
Adam Anawalt - 1st Bodyboard
Sam Branker - 1st Boys Shortboard
Eli Gillis - 1st Boys Longboard
Charlotte Shanahan - 2nd Girls Longboard
Tara Franz - 3rd Girls Shortboard
Scott Alter - 5th Boys Longboard
Danny Pasoz - 6th Bodyboard
Jonah Carter - 6th Boys Shortboard
Melina Smith - 6th Girls Shortboard
Congratulations and on to NSSA Nationals to defend our National Title!
Check out the photos HERE
Shorecliff Surfers Globetrotting on Vacation!
Charlotte Shanahan visited Namotu Fiji in February with fellow Shorecliffs students Randy and Tory Gilkerson and Josh Giddings. Here is a photo of her dropping in on a nice Namotu Left:
Melina Smith visited the Mentawai Islands with Shorecliffs Alumni Chloe Cruse, Emmy Merrill from BAMS and Bethany Hamilton from Kauai. It was a father/daughter boat trip. Here is a photo of Melina surfing Burger World:
Shorecliffs Wins Final Regular Season ISF Orange County Event
The Shorecliffs surf team continued their undefeated sweep with a win at the final ISF Orange County Event held at the Pier on April 1. Now it is off to the ISF State Championships at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty on April 21-22! Good luck!
Shorecliffs Sweeps NSSA State Championships Again
For the second year in a row, Shorecliffs surfers swept every division of the NSSA State Championships. Ian Crane took first in boys' shortboard in a narrow victory over teamate Tanner Rozunko who took second. Randy Gilkerson was the third Shorecliffs boy in the final, taking fifth. In Longboard, Eli Gillis took first and Mason Klink took second. In Girls, Tara Franz took first place, Charlotte Shanahan placed fourth and Tory Gilkerson placed sixth. Coach Hennings also lead his team to another Team State Championships and also a Fourth place for the B Team. Saddleback took the College State Championship with Shorecliffs alumni, Jason McIlwee, winning the College Mens' division. San Clemente High School reclaimed the State Championships from Huntington Beach High School.
The Streak Continues - Shorecliffs Wins ISF at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
The amazing Shorecliffs winning streak continued Saturday with another impressive win in the ISF OC Middle School contest at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas. The surf was way better than expected with waist to chest high workable waves and warm glassy conditions. Shorecliffs Team scored a whopping 274 points. Runner up was our inland friends at BAMs with a score of 215. We were missing some key players on the boys side due to a conflict with NSSA Open, but the depth of our team overwhelmed the competition. Highlights were Sam Branker taking first in boys shortboard, Tory Gilkerson taking first in girls longboard, Tara Franz taking first in girls shortboard and Eli Gillis taking first in boys longboard! Other great performaces came from Jonah Carter and Levi Gegory who took 5th and 6th in Boys Shortboard, Mason Klink took 4th in Boys Longboard, Melina Smith placed 3rd in Girls Shortboard, Charlotte Shanahan took 2nd in Girls Longboard and Danny Pasoz took 6th in Bodyboard. Congratulations once again. Next stop . . . NSSA State Championships at Church, March 17 - 18.
Annual Surf Club Dinner and Raffle Fundraiser Goes Huge!
The Shorecliffs surf club hosted the annual dinner and raffle fundraiser on Friday February 23rd at 6:30 pm in the Seahawk Center.
Los Patios Restaurant served up an incredible meal and we raffled tons of surf equipment from Billabong and others as well as a custom surfboard from T. Patterson & Cole! Thanks to all who came out and to all of our generous sponsors for their support!
The Streak Continues as Shorecliffs Surfers Win Again in Surf City!
The Shorecliffs Surf Teams winning streak continued with a commanding win on Saturday, February 10, at the iSF Orange Count Middle School surf contest at Goldenwest Street in Huntington Beach. Highlights included a 1,2,3,4 finish in boys shortboard!
Crazy Shorecliffs Kids Conquer Creek
At the ISF Contest at Salt Creek Sunday the Shorecliffs crew blew doors with another insane display of surfing. The waves were head high and barreling and the kids found more than their share.
Ian Crane hiding out!
Carter in Control at O'side NSSA Jr.!
Jeremy Carter took 5th place in the Middle School Boys division at the NSSA Jr. held December 2 at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. Congratulations Jeremy!
Check out the Boys at Summer Camp!
Keone, Tanner, Ian and Kolohe - killin' it and chillin' it at the Snips & Dino Academy. Check it out HERE
Shorecliffs Surf Club Welcomes News Sponsor - Billabong!
Billabong has generously agreed to sponsor the Shorecliffs Surf Club and National Champion Surf Team! Thanks Billabong!
Levi Gregory Takes 3rd in Ventura
Levi Gregory took third place in the boys division at the inaugural Christian Surfing Federation Contest Satuday, October 28 at Fairgrounds in Ventura. Great start to the season Levi!
Ultimate Fighting Challenge - Kolohe vs Anneke
In the octagon. An epic battle! Who will be victorious?
See the video HERE
NSSA Explorer Ponto
Tara "The Terror" Franz continued her dominance of the NSSA Explorer Girls division last weekend at Ponto. She took a commanding win in the girls division and, for good measure, took 5th surfing up in the women's division. In the Menehuene Division, Josh Giddings took first place with a 2 point margin with a two wave score of 13.5. This was his first win and victory was sweet! Congratulations.
Shorecliffs Girl Longboarders Dominate Roxy Wahine Classic
The Shorecliffs girls absolutely dominated the competition at this weekends Roxy Wahine Classic at Old Man's San Onofre. Congratulations to Tory Gilkerson for placing first in the 13 -14 division and to Anneke Barrie for placing first in the 11 - 12 division. Charlotte Shanahan placed second in the 12 - 13 year old division right behind Tory. Great job! Click HERE for the full story and pictures. Click HERE for a cool video on Surfline with Anneke and Tory on the podium at the end.
Josh Gidding an Open Boys Finalist
Congratulation to Josh Giddings for placing 6th in the extremely competitive NSSA Open Boys division this weekend in Oceanside. Josh is movin' on up in skills and ratings. Good job Josh.
Click HERE for Photos from NSSA Nationals and Banquet
Check the "Comp" Page for Next Year's NSSA, ISF, WSA and NSSA Jr. Schedule.
Shorecliffs Surf Team Sweeps All Events in 05/06 Season!
ISF Orange County Middle School 2005/2006 Events:
October 23, La Jolla Shores Shorecliffs Won!
December 10, Moonlight Beach, Encinitas Shorecliffs Won!
January 14, San Clemente Pier Shorecliffs Won!
February 26, Salt Creek, Dana Point Shorecliffs Won!
March 25, Ponto, Carlsbad Shorecliffs Won!
April 22 - 23, Middle School State Championship, La Jolla Shores Shorecliffs Won!
NSSA Interscholastic State Championships
Church Beach, San Onofre, March 11 - 12 Shorecliffs Won!
Salt Creek, Dana Point, June 22 - 24 Shorecliffs Won!
Shorecliffs Surf Team Takes NSSA National Championships!
After a disappointing 5th place finish last year, Shorecliffs Surf Team came roaring back with an impressive win at this years NSSA Nationals. Shorecliffs Red Team posted a score of 130 points for a commanding win over Sowers with 98 points. The Blue team took 4th place this year, better than the red team last year! In the Boy's Division we had 3 in the final - Kolohe Andino took 3rd, Riley Metcalf took 4th and Ian Crane brought home 6th. In Boy's Longboard, Nick Hagen took 1st for the Red team and Dennis White brough home 2nd for the Blue team. In Girls, the Hawaiian's dominated, but we still got all 3 of our girls into the final. Tara Franz took 4th for the Blue team, Chloe Cruse was 5th for the Red team and Taylor Garrett took 6th for the White Team. In Bodyboard, Jeff Hurlbut won 2nd for the Red team, Jake Joseph won 4th for the Blue team and Alex Bunganich was 5th for the White Team. Well done.
