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Saturday, 10 & 11 January 2009
7:00 AM, Pyramid Rock Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Held under guard of sacred Pyramid Rock, the 3rd Annual 3D Marines Bodysurfing Championships will be held January 10, 2009 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The event is open to the public, however, participation is limited.

Click here to register and pay online.

Monies from this event will be used by 3D Marines, the sponsoring Command, to benefit the families of our fallen and injured heroes and their families.

The 3D Marines Pyramid Rock Bodysurfing Championship is officially sanctioned by the Hawaii State Bodysurfing Association, and will judge competitors in the following divisions: Men – 18 & Under, 19-25, 26-34, 35-49, 50+ and Women – Open.

There will be a mandatory safety meeting at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10.

Judges will score participants based upon the following criteria: Wave Height, Wave Length, Maneuvers, Tube Time, 10 Waves Max and Scoring on the top 3 waves.

Open to the Public -- Men & Women . Awards will be presented to the top 6 competitors in each division.

Base Rules: Participants may need to register vehicles at the MCBH Front Gate (H3 entrance). Drivers may be required to present Driver’s License, vehicle registration, safety check and proof of insurance. Please obey all posted speed limits, and follow guidance, especially when crossing the airfield.

Driving Instructions: Enter MCB Hawaii through the H3 Front Gate. Go straight to the 2^nd stoplight. Take a left onto Mokapu Rd. Go straight, crossing the flightline. Cross the flightline obeying speed limits and signage. Continue on Mokapu Rd. until you reach the Pyramid Rock Beach parking lot on your right.

Runway Guidelines: Authorized runway crossing is at Mokapu Road only. Vehicles must comply with road gates and will not stop on, or deviate from Mokapu Road between gates. Pedestrians and joggers are prohibited from crossing the runway at any time; vehicle traffic only.