Cocoa Beach, Florida, is expected to be the site of a charity surf and skate event the weekend of Friday, October 26, 2012. The event is being presented by Brighthouse Networks in association with the famed Slater Brothers. Here are a few more details:
Surf Event Basics
The Slater Brothers Invitational is an annual event that is designed to raise awareness and funds for the World Skin Cancer Foundation. It is scheduled to take place Friday, October 26, 2012 through Sunday, October 28, 2012 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The event is expected to include an invitation only surfing competition, a skateboarding competition, a live concert, complimentary skin cancer screenings and a Slater Brothers Look-Alike Contest. Surf fans that are unable to visit Cocoa Beach in person will have an opportunity to watch both the surf and skate competitions via the event's website. I, for one, am looking forward to it.
The surfing portion of the event is slated to run all three days, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., in Cocoa Beach. Participating surfers are expected to be competing for a top prize purse of $1,000. Both longboard and shortboard heats are planned. The heat draw has yet to be revealed. However, the competition has a history of attracting top name pros and amateurs alike. Surfers that have attended the event in the past include Rob Machado, Shea Lopez and the Hobgood Brothers. As such, I suspect that this year's surfing competition should attract top name surfers as well. Surf fans should keep an eye on the event's website for updates.
Other Event Basics
The concert portion of the event is anticipated to take place on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Coconuts on the Beach. The group scheduled to perform is Pepper. Tickets may be purchased through Coconuts on the Beach. The skate portion of the event is also expected to kickoff on Friday with an open practice and a best trick jam. Skaters interested in participating in the event should contact Cocoa Beach Skate Park's Scooter Newell. Additional details about all the events on tap for the weekend are posted on the Slater Brothers Invitational's website.
About the Cause
The World Skin Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization. It has been in operation since 2005. Several events are often held throughout the year to help further the organization's work in the fight against skin cancer. The Slater Brothers Invitational is just one of them. Surf fans can find out more about the organization's activities online.
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