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Hurley Pro Surfing Competition Storming the Shores of So Cal Next Month

The 2010 Hurley Pro, the only ASP World tour event on the mainland of the U.S. is coming to southern California September 12-18. Surfers will compete for the world title at San Onofre State Beach-Lower Trestles, in San Clemente, with some changes to the usual plans. A new seeding format, the most progressive judging criteria in ASP history, and a roster of 32 surfers instead of 44 will make for even better competition. Kelly Slater, nine-time world champ, will be looking for his 10th title win and hopes to take the title away from South African Jordy Smith. While this year’s first-place check has yet to be determined, it’s sure to be big following the suit of last year’s $105,000 first place check. Fans can check out the action live on-line as cameras will stream the event here.

Photo: Hurley.com

Sports Date Of The Week: Surf Lesson

In honor of the 2010 US Open of Surfing taking place in Huntington Beach, California this week, we are encouraging everyone out there to take a surf lesson. And better yet, have your man join you and make it a date!

Surfing dates back to 1767 when it was first observed by Europeans in Tahiti. Surfing was a central part of the Polynesian culture.

Popular surfing destinations include Hawaii, California, Florida, Chile, Ireland, Australia and Costa Rica, all of these places offering surfing schools and lessons. Typical surfing instruction is best performed one-on-one, but can also be done in a group setting.

Balance plays a crucial role in standing on a surfboard. Thus, balance training exercises are a good preparation. Practicing with a balance board or swing boarding helps novices master the art.

This is the perfect summer time date!

Athletes Nominated For 2010 Teen Choice Awards!

Congrats to all the athletes nominated for the 2010 Teen Choice Awards!

Those in the running for best male athlete include: Albert Pujols, Apolo Anton Ohno, David Beckham, Drew Brees and LeBron James. Competing for best female athlete are: Candace Parker, Danica Patrick, Lindsey Vonn, Misty May-Treanor and Serena Williams.

In the action sports category, the male athletes are: Shaun White, Ryan Sheckler, Kelly Slater, Travis Pastrana and Kevin Pearce. In the action sports female category are: Torah Bright, Hannah Teter, Sarah Burke, Ashley Fiolek and Maya Gabeira.

The awards show will air on August 9th on Fox at 8pm. Vote for your favorite athletes here. Which athletes will be taking home a surfboard this year?

Happy Birthday Jeremy Flores!

Professional surfer Jeremy Flores is celebrating his 22nd birthday today!

Fun Fact About Jeremy: He was born in Reunion Island, France and names fishing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as his hobbies.

Happy Birthday Jeremy!

‘nPLAY – A Childhood Obesity Foundation Formed By Athletes

‘nPLAY is a coalition of elite athletes from eight different sports, led by Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, whose goal is to raise funds to fight children’s obesity. ‘nPLAY’s primary focus is to financially support physical education and physical activity programs in low income areas which statistically suffer the highest rates of childhood obesity in the United States.

The athletes behind the cause are Paul Pierce, Jennie Finch, Grant Hill, Taylor Knox, Summer Sanders, Johnny Weir, Shannon Miller, Jerry Stackhouse, Jay Fiedler, Evander Hollyfield, Kenny Anderson, Gabe Kling, Bo Kimble and Sam Madison.

‘nPLAY has partnered with Cuties to auction off two Cuties embroidered figure skates from the “Ice Dreams” skating spectacular on April 1, 2010 in Bensenville, IL. The skates are autographed by Olympian and world-class skaters like Johnny Weir, Rachael Flatt, Dorothy Hamill, Melissa Gregory, Keauna McLaughlin, Rockne Brubaker, Alexe Gilles and Jordan Moeller.

To bid on the skates, click here.

Photos: Cuties