“Surf with Stokesy” competition offers unique prize for surfers

A1Surf has teamed up with pro surfer Alan Stokes and Animal to create a fantastic and unique competition – the chance for someone to win a surfing experience with Stokesy!

More Information

The winning surfer will go surfing with Stokesy and be able to pick up loads of tips and advice to really help improve their surfing. They will also win some other cool prizes.

Entry to the competition is via the A1Surf Facebook page. People have to simply upload a photo of themselves surfing, then the public vote for their favourite.

The six most popular photos will then be judged by Alan and he’ll pick a winner.

As well as the chance to surf with Stokesy, the winner will also receive an Animal wetsuit, Animal watch and Kodak Playsport video camera. The other five shortlisted runners-up will also get an Animal goody bag.

The competition runs from 9 to 23 September for submission of photos, then public voting is from 23 to 30 September. The winner will be announced on Friday 7 October.

To enter this fantastic competition people should head to facebook.com/A1Surfcom or head to A1Surf.com for more information.

Core Facts

Alan Stokes is one of the UK's top professional surfers, having held the titles previously of British Surfing Champion, English Surfing Champion and UK Pro Surf Tour Champion.

Images

Quotes

“We’re really excited about this competition as it’s such an amazing opportunity for surfers to learn tips, tricks and advice from one of Britain’s best surfers.

“We’re also grateful to Stokesy for agreeing to give up time from his hectic schedule, plus to Animal for providing some awesome prizes.”

David Somerville, A1surf.com

“I’m excited to see what kind of surf inspired images people come up with. It’s always an eye opener seeing how other people perceive things and I’m hoping there will be a few surprising images in the mix.

“Going for a surf with the winner sounds like great fun. If they want help and tips with their surfing then that’s cool or we can just go for a surf and have a blast!”

Alan Stokes

“It’s great to be involved with a comp like this where our team riders are able to give something back. The winner is going to have a great experience, improve their technique and have a lot of fun with Stokesy.”

Steve Kitchin, brand manager Animal