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Surfers to Compete in 8th Annual
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“Queen
of the Peak” Women’s Championships
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September
29 - October 1, 2017, Tofino, British Columbia
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Registration for Canada’s Only
All Female Surfing Competition Almost Full
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Tofino,
BC – September 2017 / Newsmaker Alert / The organizers and sponsors
of the eighth annual Queen of
the Peak (QOP) women’s surfing competition announce that the competitor
roster for this year’s event, being held in Tofino,
British Columbia from September 29 - October 1, is filling up quickly.
“Registration
opened on September 4 and we are already almost full for all divisions,”
said competition founder and Surf Sister Surf School owner, Krissy Montgomery.
“In addition to the roster of strong competitors from Tofino, Vancouver,
Victoria and other Canadian towns, we are seeing an uptick in the number
of women travelling from the around the world to compete this year. We
have registrants from California, Washington, Oregon, New Zealand and Norway.
It’s an extremely talented group of women athletes coming to compete in
a beautiful location with a welcoming and supportive surfing community.”
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Presented
by Billabong and supported by more
than twenty regional and global sponsors,
the Queen of the Peak welcomes more than one hundred women and girls each
year who compete for up to $10,000 in cash and other prizes in three categories:
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Short
board
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Long board
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Princess
of the Peak - Age 16 and Under
This year’s
contest will be held on Tofino’s Chesterman Beach or Cox Bay, depending
on wave conditions and will also be live-streamed at the Queen of the Peak
website where a detailed list of events can also be found. Proceeds will
be donated to the Tofino
Hospital Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to fundraising
activities.
About
Queen of the Peak
The
Queen of the Peak Women’s Surf Championships was created in 2009 by Surf
Sister and Shelter Restaurant
to celebrate and showcase the amazing surf talent on the west coast of
Vancouver Island. The contest spans 3 days in Tofino, British Columbia,
Canada and offers amenities to competitors such as a complimentary welcome
dinner, free childcare, free beachside massages and more. This community
event has grown into a week-long festival with fun accompanying events
such as Zumba, Yoga, movie premiers, and dance parties.
Twitter:
@QueenofthePeak
Instagram:
@Queenofthepeak
Facebook:
Facebook.com/QueenOfThePeak
#QueenOfThePeak
About
Tofino
Tofino
is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada,
in the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations, and within
the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Tofino typifies the majesty
of the Pacific Northwest, accentuated by a tapestry of vibrant communities
enjoying the Pacific ocean and old growth forest at their doorstep. With
a resident population of just under 2,000, Tofino is home to a thriving
local food scene producing innovative, boat-to-table cuisine. The area
also inspires many renowned artists, artisans and makers who capture its
magic in their works. Tofino’s mild year-round coastal climate summons
outdoor enthusiasts and curious travellers from all corners of the Earth.
About
Tourism Tofino
Tourism
Tofino (www.TourismTofino.com)
is a destination marketing organization (DMO) promoting Tofino’s extensive
attributes, local events and hospitality industry businesses. Tourism Tofino
also partners with other tourism organizations to create awareness of regional
tourism initiatives for visitors worldwide.
Twitter:
@Tourism_Tofino
Instagram:
@TourismTofino
Facebook:
Facebook.com/TourismTofino
Media
Contact:
Lynda
Kaye
Kaye
Public Relations for Tourism Tofino
250-266-5293 |