The world’s largest women’s surfing event is returning to Oceanside, and Sharp HealthCare will be there to help athletes and festivalgoers stay healthy.
The Super Girl Surf Festival, taking place Aug. 21-23 at the Oceanside Pier, celebrates women in sports, music and culture. For 20 years, the festival has created opportunities for young women to participate in activities where they have traditionally been underrepresented.
As part of a new three-year partnership, Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Health Plan are the festival’s official health care and health insurance partners.
“We’re honored to partner with the Super Girl Surf Festival and support an event that inspires and empowers women and girls,” said Trisha Khaleghi, MSN, RN, Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus and the Sharp Mary Birch Network. “As Sharp continues to expand our presence in North County, this partnership allows us to bring health education, preventive services and wellness resources directly to the community while encouraging healthy, active lifestyles.”
A key part of Sharp’s involvement will take place behind the scenes in the Athlete Medical Tent, where orthopedic and sports medicine doctors from Sharp will provide medical support to festival athletes during the competitions.
Sharp will also bring health and wellness resources directly to the community. At a beachside booth along The Strand, south of the pier, Sharp will offer health information, games and giveaways throughout the festival. Attendees can also receive free blood pressure and skin cancer screenings on Saturday.
“Partnering with like-minded organizations is at the heart of what Super Girl is all about, making Sharp a natural fit,” said Rick Bratman, CEO, ASA Entertainment, the company producing this event.
“Together, we’re committed to empowering girls and women through health, wellness, and opportunity. We’re excited to connect the Super Girl community with Sharp’s outstanding team and shared passion for creating a positive impact.”
Festivalgoers will also have the chance to win prizes, including beach cruisers from Sharp Health Plan. Sharp HealthCare will raffle off a custom surfboard designed by renowned surfer and board shaper Guy Takayama. The board will be signed by participating surfers, and Takayama will present it to the winner on the festival’s final day.
Sharp experts Dr. Amar Arora, Dr. Mark Schultzel, Dr. Matt Siow and Dr. Mahi Trivellas will present “Train Like a Pro: Build Strength, Fuel Performance, and Recover Smarter” on the festival’s #Goals Stage.
The free session is open to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
