SANTA CRUZ, CA.--Girls4Sport team rider and professional bodyboarder Monica Dell’Amore received the “Aloha Award” at the second annual T & C Women’s Pipeline Contest yesterday at Oahu’s North Shore. Dell'Amore, 31, from Dana Point, California, was selected for the award by contest director Betty Depolito. The award honors sportsmanship in the spirit of aloha, which combines amicabilty with a sense of community. “Dell’Amore is always so positive,” said Depolito. “She exhibits great sportsmanship and is encouraging to the other girls.”

Dell’Amore’s optimism and the optimism of the other competitors were certainly tested this year as a result of the weather and poor surf conditions. “We didn’t have the most ideal conditions this year, but the girls did the best they could with what Mother Nature gave them,” said Depolito.

Dell’Amore advanced to the semi-finals despite the less than desirable waves, but fell short of making it to the finals. True to form, she’s already looking forward to next year’s Pipeline Contest.

Dell’Amore, who is originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, has been bodyboarding for 12 years. She placed ninth last year in the World Championships of Women's Bodyboarding, first in the PAC Coast Pro Tour in 2004, and second in the Body Boarding International Association Tour in 2003. She works as a caterer at the Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point, California.

About Girls4Sport
Girls4Sport is dedicated to creating performance clothing with the female body in mind. Girls4Sport's line includes rashguard sets designed for women by women with super comfy SPF 65-rated fabrics, built-in shelf bras, out of the ordinary prints, and flattering fits.   In addition to its products, Girls4Sport has established the Girls4Sport Foundation, a charitable arm of Girls4Sport to support organizations and programs that provide girls of all ages with the support and inspiration to lead active, confident lives. Girls4Sport products are distributed through a variety of retail outlets and online. For more information about Girls4Sport products and team riders, please visit www.girls4sport.com or call 831.423.8755.

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