Malibu grom Thelen blasting on his home court and collecting trophies at away games.

What do Playboy and Freedom Artists have to do with eachother? EVERYTHING. Check out Pascal rocking the gear in the latest playboy if you’re old enough to buy it. Steven Lippman shot the photos–he’s the man–check out his website click here.

Dylan & Cole rule the tween scene! And they wear Freedom Artists clothing. And they ride Tim Ryan Surfboards. And they have their own collector’s edition of people magazine–no big deal!

Even though the surfers hate the paparazzis– in this case they did us a favor and got our boy McConaughey wearing the latest in Freedom Artists mesh truckers. McConaughey Jr. has got one on too!

Freedom Artists Surf series event #1 - Westward Beach @ Drainpipes is up on Surfline. Click here or on the photo below to check out more photos of the event.

photos by: Steve Reyes & Brandon Richards

The 3rd Annual Freedom Artists Surf Series ignited during the last week of April with a Solid SSW Groundswell at Westward Beach. Surfers such as Danny Fuller, Josh Curran, Kalani Robb, Colin Giles, Noah Ericsson, Danny Estes, Quinn McCrystal, and Killian Garland came to compete and show their support for this grassroots LA-homegrown surf series. Local shops including Becker, Clout, Santa Monica Surf Shop, ZJ’s, Revolution, and Val Surf showed their support as well. The whole vibe was family and friends — collective ingredients for a great day on the beach and an amazing summer in the making.

Next up: Contest #2 at Zuma Beach June 13th, Contest #3 at County Line July 18th, and The Championships at Leo Carrillo August 21st.RESULTS:

Pro/Am
1. Chris Friend
2. Killian Garland
3. Chad Compton
4. Danny Estes

Juniors
1. Skylar Sausser
2. Tyler Thornsley
3. Joe Rickabaugh
4. Matty Parker

Groms
1. Andrew Jacobson
2. Skylar Lawson
3. Henry McNamara
4. Parker Coffin

Mini-Groms
1. Frankie Harrer
2. Thelen Mckinna-Worrell
3. Mickey Clarke
4. Connor Lundy

Old Guys
1. Steve Lippman
2. Dale Rhodes
3. Carlos “Bam Bam” Delomo
4. Tony Mendes

We got our permits and are announcing the dates for our 2009 surf series. Click on the below link or on the poster in order to enter online and make sure your spot is reserved. And if you want to check out some of the events from last year check out the following links.

‘08 Freedom Artists Surf Series:
Leo Contest (http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/freedom-artists-surf-series-contest-4-jams-at-leo-carrillo-stoke-squad_17691/)
Zuma Contest (http://www.surfline.com/video/contests/freedom-artists-comp-2_16738)
Zuma Contest (http://www.surfline.com/surfnews/photo_bamp_html.cfm?id=16876&pic=18)
The Malibu Invitaitional (http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/surf-community-gathers-for-2nd-annual-malibu-invitational-benefiting-lyon-herron-beach-party_19076/)

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