"Steering the Ship Meet the Team Behind The Event"

Tony Pellino, a former professional tandem surfer renowned for his chairing of this event record 3 times, steps in as the new Genera Manager, promising a fresh direction for th year's championship. With a dee understanding of the surf world and years o experience under his belt, Pellino's arrival sure to infuse this year's event with fres energy and a unique perspective.

As the first African American chairs in ECSC history, Jaketa Clark Thompson and Nathan Crosslin bring a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to this year's event Jaketa, a long-time volunteer for the event, is well-versed in the ins and outs of the championship Both she and Nathan, with their backgrounds in marketing and event management, are ideally positioned to drive the events's vision for the future

For over 60 years, the Virginia Beach Jaycees have been the proud owners and producers of the Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC). Founded on principles of leadership development and community service, the Jaycees have managed to transform ECSC from a humble surfing competition into the longest continuously running surf championship in the world.

A testament to the spirit of community involvement and dedication, the ECSC stands out as the world's largest all-volunteer charity surf competition. From the planning stages to the final events, every aspect of the championship is managed by dedicated volunteers from the Virginia Beach Jaycees and the local community.

Their commitment to community service extends beyond the beach as well. The Virginia Beach Jaycees continually serve the local community through various projects and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of residents and contributing to the overall betterment of the area.