TEAM RIDERS
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Smart Girls Who Surf and Surf-Vival are proud supporters of the surfing community. We believe in encouraging young surfers to discover their true potential by offering sponsorship opportunities to fit their individual needs. We will be sponsoring both professional and amateur athletes on an annual basis. We believe in supporting girls and guys of all levels to help them pursue their dreams in all competitive sports. What are we looking for? We are looking for girls and guys of any age that want to pursue surfing passionately. We are looking for girls and guys who are serious about pursuing their sport at the competition level, are responsible and can make smart decisions about their future. Good grades are highly regarded! When do we accept requests? Smart Girls Who Surf and Surf-Vival will gladly accept requests for sponsorships at any time. However, we only review and accept these requests once a year on June 7. |
If you would like to be considered for sponsorship, please download the following Team Rider Application Form and submit to our office at least 30 days prior to a review date. Forward to: Alicia Otto, Team Manager; Smart Girls Who Surf, P.O. Box 4169 Laguna Beach, CA 92652-4169 or send electronically to: Alicia@smartgirlswhosurf.com As much as we would like to support every surfer, we do have a budget and unfortunately cannot grant every wish. Thank you for your interest in Smart Girls Who Surf and Surf-Vival. We wish you the best of luck pursuing your dreams! |
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WEST COAST RIDERS
KELLI LITCHFIELD  Birth Date: 02.28.94 Hometown: Born in Tucson, AZ, Raised in Santa Barbara, CA Homebreak: Rincon, Campus Point Sponsors: Smart Girls Who Surf, Progressive Surfboards Proudest Moments in Surfing: Placing 3rd in the 2011 S.S.S State Championships for Womens Longboard. (JP GARCIA) Passions Outside of Surfing: Being with friends and family, watching movies, listening to music, being outdoors and cooking! Organizations/Affiliations: Autistic Society of America, Santa Barbara Seals. Role Models: My Brother. ELLIE BOSSE
 Birth Date: 06.02.01
Hometown: San Clemente, CA Homebreak: Trestles/T-Street Sponsors: Smart Girls Who Surf Proudest Moments in Surfing: Receiving the title of WSA Most Improved Female Surfer of the Year 2010-2011, 2nd place at T.Patterson Surf Contest 2010, 5th Place Girls U12 at the Gatorade Tour 2011 (Huntington Beach and San Clemente) and 6th place Girls U12 in Morro Bay, 6th place Girls U14 at the WSA Midget Smith Surf Contest and receiving Girls Top 6 in the WSA '10-'11 Overall Season Standings. Passions Outside of Surfing: I enjoy artistic things like playing the electric violin, drawing and writing stories. Snowboarding, boogie boarding, camping, collecting rocks, shells and minerals. Math and Science are my favorite subjects in school. I also like shopping, especially in Laguna Beach! Organizations/Affiliations: I'm a member of WSA, Surf America, Save Trestles Campaign, No On the Toll Road, 5 year member of the Adventure Princesses (beach cleanups, local fundraisers), Surfrider charities/community service and The Ocean Institute at Dana Point Harbor. Role Models: My role model is Kelly Slater. He is, and always has been a world class awesome surfer- even before I was born. I'd like to have a long standing career in surfing like he has. My mom, for being supportive in anything I chose to participate in, taking Jayna and I to surf coaching and practice and never pressuring me. Interesting Fact: When I was much younger I played Jennifer Aniston's baby in The Good Girl, as well as Vince Vaughns baby in Old School. I was also in NYPD and X-Files. I'm too young to see the movies, but eventually I may want to persue acting.. but for now it's all about surfing! JAYNA BOSSE
 Birth Date: 06.02.01
Hometown: San Clemente, CA Homebreak: Trestles/T-Street Sponsors: Smart Girls Who Surf Proudest Moments in Surfing: Receiving 1st place in the T. Patterson Seafest Surfing Contest, 2010, 6th place girls U12 at the WSA Gatorade Tour 2011 (Huntington Beach and San Clemente) and placing in the Girls Top 7 in the WSA '10-'11 Overall Standings. Passions Outside of Surfing: I enjoy challenging myself at school, especially in math. I switched from snowboarding to skiing and love going up to the mountains in good conditions. Boogie boarding is also a 2nd to surfing! I love going to the beach and enjoying the awesome weather here in San Clemente. I'm always excited to do any community service that gives back to my hometown. Baking is also one of my hobbies. Organizations/Affiliations: I'm a member of the Western Surfing Association, Surf America, Save Trestles Campaign, Gifted and Talented Scholastic Program (GATE), No On the Toll Road, 5 year member of the YMCA Adventure Princesses (we do volunteer work with beach clean up, local fundraisers, etc.), participate in Surfrider charities/community service and The Ocean Institute at Dana Point Harbor. One of the highlights of being involved in my area was picketing against the proposed Toll Road (which became victorious!). I will always be involved with service organizations, it's just in my blood. I'm enthusiastic with just about everything that comes my way! Role Models: My role model is Briitany Hamilton, because she suffered the loss of a limb - but didn't let that hold her back from her passion...surfing. Such an inspiration to all of us, surfers or non-surfers. I would love to meet her someday. I also admire a local competitor, Malia Ward. She is an outstanding surfer and I hope to be at her level someday (plus she's so nice!). My parents...What can I say? They have been there for me at every corner, supporting every endeavor I choose. If it weren't for their love and encouragement, I would not be blessed with the opportunity to surf competitively.
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EAST COAST RIDERS
HANNAH REYNOLDS  Birth Date: 02.21.94 Hometown: Daytona Beach, FL Homebreak: Ponce Inlet Sponsors: Smart Girls Who Surf, Ocean Minded, Arnette and Free Style Proudest Moments in Surfing: I would say some of my proudest moments in surfing would have to be traveling and volunteering. Surfing has given me many chances to go wonderful places and make great friends along the way. (Appleseed Photography) Passions Outside of Surfing: Outside of surfing I love photography. I see it as a way to share the world through my eyes. Organizations/Affiliations: I volunteer with Surfers For Autism and Surf Rider Foundation. I believe giving back is one of the most rewarding feelings, it means more to me than any first place trophy. Role Models: My role model is Mimi Monroe, she has taught me many things about surfing. She is such a great person and has so much advice and funny stories to tell. AMI BERG 
Birth Date: 11.07.87 Hometown: I was born in Oviedo, FL but recently moved to Cocoa Beach, FL Homebreak: Cocoa Beach, FLSponsors: Smart Girls Who Surf, Extreme Outdoor Supply, TRUNQ, Tom Neilson Longboards and Calavera Swimwear. Proudest Moments in Surfing: 2006 NKF Pro/Am 1st Place Womens Longboard and Shortboard, 2008-2009 1st Place Overall for Womens shortboard and longboard in the NCFL ESA District, 2009-2010 South East Regional Champion for Womens Shortboard, 1st Place Womens Shortboard and Womens Longboard Pro at the 2008 Watermans Challenge, and 1st Place Womens Longboard at the 2011 Watermans Challenge. Passions Outside of Surfing: School, my job, art and music. Organizations/Affiliations: Special Olympics, Smiley Riley, Surfer's for Autism, ASL Club, Silent Surfers, and Beach Bash to name a few! Role Models: Anyone who is a good person and does good things for others! M.T. BOURQUE 
Birth Date: 01.27.94 Hometown: Isle of Palms, SC Homebreak: 32nd Ave. Sponsors: Smart Girls Who Surf, Atlantic Spine Clinic, Bikram Yoga Olinah Proudest Moments in Surfing: 2nd in Womens Longboard 2010 Easterns, Featured in WSSM Magazine, Featured in Charleston Magazine, Passions Outside of Surfing: Songwriting and playing the guitar and kitesurfing. Organizations/Affiliations: ESA, Holy Cross Church on Sullivans Island, Surf Rider Foundation. Role Models: Kelly Slater and Jack Johnson.
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SURF-VIVAL TEAM RIDERS Birth Date: 12.19.94 Hometown: Savannah, GA Homebreak: Tybee Island Sponsors: Surf-Vival, Ability Clothing, Perfection Surfboards Proudest Moments in Surfing: 1st Place 2010 SC Jr. Longboard @ Folly Beach, SC; 1st Place 2011 FL States Jr. Longboard @ Jacksonville Beach, FL; 1st Place 2011 Wavemasters Jr. Longboard @ Jacksonville, FL; 1st Place 2010 GA Eastern Surfing Association @ Tybee Island, GA - Jr. Longboard, Jr. Shortboard, and Open; 2nd Place 2010 Eastern Surfing Association Mid-Atlantic Regionals @ Atlantic Beach, NC.Organizations/Affiliations: 2010-2011 Member of Surfrider, Surfers for Autism volunteer, Top GA ESA Contest Judge and Top Spanish II student of the month Role Models: My older sister, Kelly Richards, Alex Knost, Mikey DeTemple and Justin Quintal
BLAIZE CARROLL 
Birth Date: 08.11.96 Hometown: Ormond Beach, FL Homebreak: Granada Beach Approach Sponsors: Surf-Vival, Dakine and Mini Munroe Surf Camps LLC! Proudest Moments in Surfing: The first time I won a 1st place trophy.. I was stoked! Passions Outside of Surfing: Music, not as a musician, but as an admirer...Skating, and trying to keep life as fullfilling as possible. Role Models: Mimi Munroe (My Grandma), Hannah Reynolds (she shreds!), and Dion Agius because he has the sickest style and attitude towards surfing. 
TYSON MILLER Birth Date: 10.03.94Hometown: Murrells Inlet, SC Homebreak: Garden City Pier Sponsors: Surf-Vival, Oakley Sunglasses and Clothing, Perfection Surfboards. Proudest Moments in Surfing: I have had many 1st and 2nd place finishes in both the ESA and ASF contests, and I was ranked 2nd for the 2010 ESA NCS District. Passions Outside of Surfing: A little bit of golf, going out on the boat, wakeboarding and hanging out with friends and family. Organizations/Affiliations: I am currently a Christian Surfer's Junior Leader. Role Models: My parents, God, Joel Parkinson, Taj Burrow, and Dion Agius.
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