Fundamentals of Scoring
Learn. Apply. Score.
Master the basics of The Shore Score movement. Understand the philosophy, learn the methods, and get certified to start earning sTokenZ.
1. What is Scoring?
Scoring is action taken to heal the shore. It's picking up trash, creating art, sharing knowledge, organizing cleanups, protecting marine life, and spreading awareness. Every positive action at the beach earns you a "score."
Scoring isn't just about cleanup — it's about showing up, taking action, and celebrating progress. Big or small, every effort counts.
2. The sTokenZ System
sTokenZ are the currency of The Shore Score movement. You earn them by completing activities, sharing cards, organizing events, and contributing to the community.
Earn sTokenZ
Beach cleanups, creating art, sharing cards, organizing events
Spend sTokenZ
Buy cards, merch, and exclusive Shore Score items
Track Progress
See your total sTokenZ, leaderboard ranking, and scoring history
3. Beach Cleanup Best Practices
Effective cleanups require strategy, safety, and respect for the environment.
- Bring reusable bags or buckets — avoid single-use plastic bags
- Wear gloves — protect your hands from sharp objects and bacteria
- Sort your trash — separate recyclables from landfill waste
- Log what you collect — track items to identify pollution patterns
- Never disturb wildlife — give animals space and respect their habitat
- Clean mindfully — avoid trampling vegetation or disrupting natural features
4. Marine Life & Shore Respect
The shore is home to countless species. Respect their space and protect their environment.
🐦 Birds: Don't chase or feed them. Give nesting areas wide berth.
🐢 Sea Turtles: Never touch or disturb nests. Keep lights off beaches during nesting season.
🦀 Crabs & Tide Pool Creatures: Observe without touching. Return rocks gently if you lift them.
🐚 Shells & Driftwood: Leave living creatures in their homes. Take only empty shells if allowed.
5. The Shore Score Philosophy
At the heart of The Shore Score is a simple belief: Healing happens one score at a time.
We celebrate progress over perfection. Every piece of trash picked up matters. Every person educated matters. Every moment of stoke shared matters.
We don't wait for permission. We don't wait for perfect conditions. We show up. We take action. We score.
6. Simple Ways to Have Fun on the Beach
Scoring isn't all work — it's about enjoying the shore and sharing the stoke!
7. Understanding the Stoke Meter
The Stoke Meter measures your energy and commitment to scoring. It has 5 levels:
- PRELIT: Just getting started. Learning the basics.
- LIT: Regular scorer. Contributing consistently.
- FIRE: High energy. Making real impact.
- TORCHED: All in. Leading cleanups and inspiring others.
- sKorched!: Maximum stoke. Total commitment to the movement.
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