The 10th annual Gromfest Surf Contest will get under way Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Ocean Beach Pier. The event welcomes surfers ages 16 and younger, who will take to the waves from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to showcase their talents. The contest is sponsored by the Sunset Cliffs Surfing Association (SCSA) and is also held in remembrance of Carl Warner, a local resident who enjoyed the ocean and surfing. After his passing, Warner’s former employers and local Point Loma residents Lisa and Rick Haux — owners of MOR Furniture For Less — wanted to do something for area youth in honor of Warner. In coordination with the Haux’s and SCSA, Gromfest became a reality. All money collected by Gromfest organizers benefits the SCSA Juniors Program. The contest is limited to 110 entries and a $25 donation is appreciated. The day will include a barbeque, raffle,silent auction and award ceremony. For more information, visit www.isurfing.com/sites.pl/150/SunsetCliffsSurfingAssociation. According to Urban Dictionary online, a grom (or grommet) isnt necessarly a biginner surfer but simply a young surfer usually under the age of 15. The same source says groms are — despite the age — especially skillful when it comes to surfing.