THE SALTED SNAKE INVITATIONAL
PRESENTED BY SNAKE EYES SURF CLUB & SODIUM
IN SUPPORT OF
THE TARKWA BOYS
LAGOS, NIGERIA
DATES
MARCH 2-3
7AM CHECK-IN and START
LOCATION
C STREET
SURF COMPETITION
VENTURA, CA
SILENT AUCTION
AND CONCERT!
TBD
LOCATION:
Performances By:
COMING SOON
IN SUPPORT OF
Group from recent HSICF Trip to Vietnam. Including Arthur Han (Director) and Cyrus (W.A.T.A.)
The HSICF is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization founded in 2007 by Sam Han who promised to dedicate his life to serve all children and orphans that once lived in his shoes. The foundation's mission is to reach the furthest corners of the world to provide life-saving essentials to the most destitute children. The organization is now run by Arthur Han, Sam's son, who invited Cyrus, The founder of W.A.T.A., on his first Mission Trip back in 2015 where they traveled Tanzania. The HSICF has projects all over the world, including Vietnam, Tanzania, Mexico, and Cambodia.
Cyrus Maroofian filter water in Vietnam with A Sawyer Water Filter
W.A.T.A. is a project of the SaltyViewfinder Foundation (future 501c3), and is focused on addressing the water crisis by helping provide clean drinking water to people in need around the world. W.A.T.A. utilizes Sawyer water filters and physically travels to locations and areas in need to setup the filters. This hands on approach builds a level of trust and understanding with the communities that can ensure the longevity of the filters.
The W.A.T.A. team includes Cyrus Maroofian, Izaiah Martinez, and Nathanial Tafoya.
The group and project is supported by the HSICF.
THE TARKWA BOYS
LAGOS, NIGERIA
The Tarkwa Boys are a group of local surfers in Lagos, Nigeria who bring the stoke of surfing to their community. Although their stoke is high, the lack of access to proper surf equipment, repair tools, and board materials, can be a challenge for them to keep that stoke alive.
Matteen Maroofian and the Tarkwa Boys
Our goal is to help by gathering surf equipment as donations and sending them to the boys.
Matteen Maroofian, Cyrus's brother, is currently in Nigeria and will be the mode of transporting the donated goods when he comes back to CA sometime in April, before returning back to Nigeria.
DONATION INFO
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WATER FILTERS (purchase/setup) = $50
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PROJECT:VIETNAM TRIP = $10,000
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W.A.T.A. Projects & Events (Q1 Goal) = $50,000
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501(c)(3) = TBD
THE TARKWA BOYS
LAGOS, NIGERIA
$ DONATION BREAKDOWN
SURF EQUIPMENT DONATION ITEMS
Here is what we are raising funds for:
Here is a list of donation items we are accepting:
Donations are the only way that we can keep doing what we do! Any contribution will help and all support is appreciate and welcome!
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LEASHES (all lengths)
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TRACTION PADS (unused)
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WAX (3 min)
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DING REPAIR KIT (fresh)
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FINS (fin keys/screws)
Stickers are always welcome, but won't qualify as a donation item for an entry fee discount
We are working on the logistics of getting board donations sent to Nigeria, so stay tuned!
(Competitors who donate items will get a discount on their entry fee!)
SALTED SNAKE SILENT AUCTION
IN SUPPORT OF HSICF & W.A.T.A.
TIME:
4PM (After Comp)
WHERE:
TBD
ALL FUNDS FROM SILENT AUCTION WILL GO TOWARDS W.A.T.A. and PROJECT:VIETNAM
COMPETITION FORMAT
The SSI will held over 2 DAYS and includes an OPEN Division and an INVITATIONAL Division
THE OPEN DIVISIONS
60 OPEN SPOTS
15 Men / 15 Ladies
15 Boys / 15 Girls
ENTRY FEE = $100 or $75(with donation)
(Entry Fees are Tax-Deductible, all competitors will get a receipt after the competition)
All Surfers in Open will Surf 2 Heats
All Heats are Co-Ed, but will be scored and ranked according to Division
THE INVITATIONAL
20 INVITE SPOTS
10 Men / 10 Ladies
ENTRY FEE = $0 & Donation
(Item of your choice)
DAY 1: 2 Preliminary Heats for each Division
DAY 2: 1 Final Heat for each Division
Invitational Surfers have been sent an invite with a password for registration!
Please Check your Instagram and/or Email for Invitation
There will also be some special heats during the event, a Silent Auction and Benefit Concert Saturday after the competition and an award ceremony on Sunday Afternoon!
All proceeds go towards The Han-Schneider International Children's Foundation and W.A.T.A.'s Project:Vietnam. Help us on our mission to bring clean water to people in need!
REGISTRATION
THE OPEN DIVISIONS
CHECK IG!
THE INVITATIONAL
CHECK IG!
SPONSORSHIP
Here is a list of sponsors and partners that have made this possible! Check them out!
Want to be a sponsor? Here is what partnering with us gets you!
SPONSORSHIP TIERS
COMING SOON
VOLUNTEerS
All Volunteers will get meals, drinks, and a swag bag for helping out! Sign up to help out!
FAQ
PROJECTS