TODAY…

Please Meet at the Gate and we will walk down together for a pre contest and information meeting.

No one can enter the water without checking in and practice is over at 7:45 unless you have arranged supervision.

Wear you best 80's neon outfit and bring any cool boards for props. ZINKA will be provided.

Please Meet at the Gate and we will walk down together for a post contest and information meeting.

No one can enter the water without checking in and practice is over at 7:45 unless you have arranged supervision.

Earlier 5:30 PM start time to 1) hand out gear, 2) get a team photo, 3) have a meeting, and 4) then let you eat dinner. We would LOVE everyone for the group photo if possible.

Let me know if you have any questions, see you all then.

Please Meet at the Gate and we will walk down together for a pre contest and information meeting.

No one can enter the water without checking in and practice is over at 7:45 unless you have arranged supervision.

Practice Tuesday 10/8 at 6:45 - 7:45 at Strands at the middle access gate. We will meet at the top of the stairs for check in.

Special notes:

• Everyone must wear a leash.

• No one can enter the water until checked in with Coach Derry or Coach Johnson.

• Everyone must get out of the water when asked to.

• Be aware of your teammates! Do not run anyone over! Don't paddle into the direction someone is going.

• Be encouraging, everyone except Kelly Slater has been there before. If someone makes a mistake, teach them and help them, don't belittle them.

We are the Marco Surf Family!

Derry

Hey Marco Surfers,

Our first practice will be Tuesday 10/1 at 6:45 - 7:45 at Strands at the middle access gate. We will meet at the top of the stairs for check in for our first week. I have a meeting at school so please be prompt to the pick up at 7:45.

Special notes:

• Everyone must wear a leash.

• No one can enter the water until checked in with Coach Derry or Coach Johnson.

• Everyone must get out of the water when asked to.

• Be aware of your teammates! Do not run anyone over! Don't paddle into the direction someone is going.

• Be encouraging, everyone except Kelly Slater has been there before. If someone makes a mistake, teach them and help them, don't belittle them.

We are the Marco Surf Family!

Derry

Saturday 9/28 at Salt Creek at 6:30am-11:00am.

We will not have exclusivity to the area so please be prepared to share and be respectful to the locals. You are free to leave after your heat or stay and cheer on your friends. Tryouts will be 15 minute heats best two waves. No wave limit, no priority, and only 1 heat. We have entered both A and B teams this year.

We will have a team consisting of

• Boys Short: 18 surfers

• Boys Long: 6 surfers

• Girls Short: 7 surfers

• Girls Long: 4 or 5 surfers

• Bodyboard (Co-Ed): 4 or 5 bodyboarders.

The team will be made of the top heat scores compiled from every heat. There is no elimination. 1 heat of 2 wave scores will determine your placing. We will not be sharing scores. In the past this has led to arguments between parents and hurt surfers confidence. There will be three judges for the tryouts. If you do not make the team you are still part of the club, and if we are short for a contest you may be called up to compete. I encourage you to join the club to keep working on your surfing and get better to make the team next year, or in High School.

REMINDER: If you are not signed up on SurfSignUp (https://marcosurfteam.surfsignup.com/) I will not let you in the water. I need your medical waiver before you can enter the water. If you are not signed up, no swim test, no try out.

The swim test will be at Strands beach at 5:00pm on 9/26.

Please meet at the access gate in the middle of the parking lot, we will do a quick talk and then walk down.

The test will be a swim out past the waves and then tread water for short time. The swim test is mandatory for everyone who has not been on the team in the past or has not done junior guards. Members of the water polo club are exempt as well. Please provide proof of JG's or Water Polo so I know you are good in the water. The swim test is critical for safety. If you fail the test you can try again.

Please email me at marcosurfteam@yahoo.com to sign up for the swim test, provide me any qualifying exemptions, or let me know why you cannot attend so we can make arrangements before 9/25.

If you are new to Marco Surf Team/Club and you do not have JG or water polo experience and you do not attend the swim test, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TRY OUT.