International Surfing Day starting date 06.21.2008

May 14th, 2008
International Surfing Day
Start Date: 06/21/2008
In celebration of International Surfing Day, Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter will be holding two free clinics for local and visiting children to promote the sport of surfing and raise awareness of the ecological challenges that we face as surfers and watermen and waterwomen. The clinics will be held for children between the ages of 8 and 14 years of age.  Both clinics will be held at Isla Blanca Park on the south end of South Padre Island.  The first clinic will start at 8:30AM and end at 11AM.  The second will start at 12:30PM and end at 3PM .  Both clinics will include a presentation on the birth and life of a wave, basic water safety and surfboard riding instruction. 
Surfboards, water, lunch and t-shirt will be provided to all students participating in the clinics.  The only things that the students must provide are swimwear and sunscreen.

 A rescue diver will be on hand for safety!

For registration or more information please contact Rob Nixon at robaroo2000@gmail.com or 956-433-1472 or go by On The Beach, 2105 Padre Blvd., Island Native, 700 Padre Blvd. Ste A, or Gravity Park, 106 W Marlin (After 7PM).

Space is limited to only 20 kids per clinic!

Thanks to the following donors and contributors for their help and support:

Island Native, On The Beach, Psychadeli, Si Creations, South Padre Island CVB, Surf’s Up! and Toucan Graphics

South Padre Island Volleyball Tournament 5.24.2008 to 5.25.2008

May 14th, 2008
SPI Beach Volleyball Tournament
Start Date: 05/24/2008
End Date:  05/25/2008
Organization: SPI Volleyball
Location: Boomerang Billy’s at Surf Motel
Time: 9AM

Description: Annual Men’s, Women’s, and Co-Ed Competition on the beach!

Phone: (956) 761-2420

Memorial Day Fireworks, Starting Date 05.25.2008

May 14th, 2008
Memorial Day Fireworks
Start Date: 05/24/2008
Organization: South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: Between Marlin & Red Snapper St. on Laguna Madre Bay
Time: 9:15 pm

Description: Annual Summer Weekend Fireworks tradition kicks off. Fireworks every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

The Turtle Ball 05/17/2008

May 14th, 2008
The Turtle Ball
Start Date: 05/17/2008
A fanciful masked ball will be held at Club Pelican West this year. This annual party raises funds to aid in the expense of turtle nesting season.

 

Tickets are $25 pp and will benefit Sea Turtle Inc.

 

Turtle Days - Lighting of the Tiki Torches 05/16/2008

April 15th, 2008
Turtle Days - Lighting of the Tiki Torches
Start Date: 05/16/2008
Turtle Days - Lighting of the Tiki Torches
Start Date: 05/16/2008
Annual Lighting of The Tiki Torches! Flotilla starts at Ted’s Restaurant at 5:30pm. Kayakers and non-motorized boaters are welcome! Flotilla will light torches along the route ending at Palm Street Pier and a Turtle Days Celebration.

Pedal To Padre 05/03/2008

April 15th, 2008
Pedal To Padre
Start Date: 05/03/2008
Organization: River Rockets Adventure Club
Location: Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark
Time: 7:30

Description: Pedal with the River Rockets Adventure Club on a bicycle tour to South Padre Island and Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark. Park discounts will be available to participants. Call 956-541-9712 to register or check www.riverrockets.com.

Admission: $20.00
Phone: (956) 541-9712

Texas Adopt A Beach Costal Cleanup 04/26/2008

April 15th, 2008
Texas Adopt A Beach Coastal Cleanup
Start Date: 04/26/2008
22nd Annual Spring Clean Up

9am to Noon

Check in at Andie Bowie Park (County Access #2)

Hwy 100

For more info or to register your group

call Monica at 956-761-5494

Windsurf Blowout 04/26/2008

April 15th, 2008
Windsurf Blowout
Start Date: 04/26/2008
End Date:  04/26/2008
Annual Blowout is on!

GPS Runs and long distance race!

Call Jibber at 956-761-5061 for details!

41st Annual State Surfing Championship

April 15th, 2008
41st Annual Texas State Surfing Championship
Start Date: 04/19/2008
End Date:  04/20/2008
Location: Isla Blanca Park (Jetties)

Description: The 42nd Annual Texas State Surfing Championship is slated for April 26-27 — adequate surf conditions permitting. For updated information, go to www.tgsa.org

“Namaste Yoga Weekend” with Kate Potter from FITTV February 22-24, 2008

January 20th, 2008

A special weekend of activities for a limited number of participants on South Padre Island.  Registration required, for more information about Namaste Yoga Weekend, call Arlene Stelzer at (956) 761 9451 or (956) 371 1410