52nd annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships presented by Vans on August 18th through August 24th at the Virginia Beach oceanfront!
Press Release:
CE-ECSC ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 52nd ANNUAL EVENT
(Virginia Beach, Va. – March 13, 2014) – The Virginia Beach Jaycees today confirmed the dates for this year’s 52nd annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships presented by Vans (CE-ECSC). This year’s event will be held as originally scheduled, Monday, August 18, 2014 through Sunday Aug. 24.
With the announcement, the Virginia Beach Jaycees, the producers of the event, reaffirmed their commitment to host the annual beach sports and entertainment festival at the resort city’s oceanfront.
“Any concerns about certain operational expenses and cooperation with municipal departments have been addressed to our mutual satisfaction,” stated Charlie Pitts, a Virginia Beach Jaycee and chairman of the 52nd annual CE-ECSC. “I can assure all CE-ECSC competitors, sponsors and fans that all parties involved with bringing about the world’s second oldest surfing competition are committed to doing so again this August.”
“For over 50 years, ECSC has delighted our out-of-town visitors and local residents, and served as a valued partner with Virginia Beach tourism,” said James B. Ricketts, Director of the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau. “The festival showcases the City’s rich beach culture and surfing heritage, and we are looking forward to welcoming the incredible athletes and musical talent this summer’s festival will bring.”
ABOUT CE-ECSC
A multi-sport and entertainment festival, the Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships presented by Vans is held each year in Virginia Beach, Va. Professional and amateur surfing is the core of the event and involves hundreds of surfers competing in 35 age and skill divisions. Other activities include skateboarding and BMX demonstrations, beach volleyball and flag football tournaments, a boardwalk 5K race, a beach fitness challenge and a charity golf tournament, among other activities. A “Vendor Village” features youth activities and product sampling from more than 40 vendors endemic of the surf, skate and extreme sports industries. Free musical entertainment from a beach stage feature regional and national acts, while food and refreshments are available for purchase. Go to www.surfecsc.com for a detailed calendar of events.
Proceeds from CE-ECSC support projects of the Virginia Beach Jaycees, including the Virginia Gentlemen Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non- profit organization that is a leading fundraiser for the National ALS Society and develops other projects and initiatives to support our community. http://www.vagentlemen.com/
