NEWS
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES WINNERS EARN THE CHANCE TO INTERVIEW TANNER GUDAUSKAS
Southwest Airlines winners Mike Borrebach, Megan Minges, Scott Ference, and Liz Flynn Mason all got the chance to pose a question to one of California's top up and coming surfers, Tanner Gudauskas. Check out the full interview. [Click Here]
SIMPSON'S HURLEY US OPEN WIN BUMPS HIM TO FIFTH ON ASP WQS
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Tuesday, July 28, 2009) – Huntington Beach local Brett Simpson’s heroic run at the massive ASP WQS 6-Star Hurley U.S. Open saw him bump up from eighth to fifth overall amongst the hungriest competitors on The Grind and puts him in excellent standing at the halfway mark on The ASP WQS. [Read More]
BRETT SIMPSON RAMPAGES TO HISTORIC VICTORY AT HURLEY US OPEN OF SURFING
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Sunday, July 26, 2009) – Brett Simpson (Huntington Beach, CA), 24, has claimed the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing over former ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (Coolangatta, AUS), 28, in front of an ecstatic hometown crowd, netting surfing’s biggest victory purse ever – US$100,000. [Read More]
LOCAL SURFER COURTNEY CONLOGUE WINS HURLEY US OPEN, MANUEL TAKES NIKE 6.0 PRO JUNIOR
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Sunday, July 25, 2009) – Courtney Conlogue (Santa Ana, CA), 15, won the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star Hurley U.S. Open today over defending event champion Malia Manuel (Wailua, HI), 15, who claimed the U.S. Open Nike 6.0 Pro Junior, in a high-scoring Final in six-to-eight foot (2 metre) surf today at South Huntington Beach Pier. [Read More]
BOMBING SWELL BRINGS MASSIVE SCORES AT HURLEY US OPEN
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Friday, July 24, 2009) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing saw ASP Dream Tour surfers capitalize on the increased six-to-eight foot (2 metre) surf on offer to post impressive scores. Reigning nine-time ASP World Tour surfer Kelly Slater (Cocoa Beach , FL), 37, smashed the event’s highest heat total of 18.80 out of 20 in men’s competition while current ASP World Tour rookie and defending U.S. Open Champion Nathaniel Curran (Oxnard, CA), 24, posted the event’s first perfect 10-point-ride. [Read More]
EXPLOSIVE ACTION IN LATTER ROUNDS OF HURLEY US OPEN
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Thursday, July 23, 2009) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star Hurley U.S. Open saw explosive action from an array of surfing talent including former ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (Tweed Heads, AUS), 28, Julian Wilson (Coolum, AUS), 21 and Eric Geiselman (New Smyrna Beach, FL), 20, as the event's top performers took the water in two-to-four foot (1 metre) surf at Huntington Beach Pier today. Reigning U.S. Open Champion Malia Manuel (Wailua, HI), 15, continued her quest for a repeat U.S. Open crown when the women battled throughout the afternoon. [Read More]
REIGNING ASP WORLD CHAMPIONS DONATE STRONG PERFORMANCES AT HURLEY U.S. OPEN
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Wednesday, July 22, 2009) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star Hurley U.S. Open saw reigning ASP World Champions Kelly Slater (Cocoa Beach, FL), 37, and Stephanie Gilmore (Tweed Heads, AUS), 21, put on a show for the Huntington Beach crowd today with their dynamic skills to post top scores while advancing through their respective rounds at the famed event in the two-to-three foot surf at South Huntington Beach Pier today. Coco Ho (Sunset Beach, HI), 18, who is a rookie on the Women’s ASP World Tour, was also a leader in the women’s ASP 6-Star event, posting the highest scores amongst the top seeds. [Read More]
HURLEY US OPEN OF SURFING TO HOST HURLEY PRO "WILDCARD" TRIALS
HUNTINGTON BEACH & SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Hurley and IMG are pleased to announce the eight trialist surfers invited to compete for a coveted wildcard entry into the 2009 Hurley Pro, the only World Tour event held on the Mainland U.S. The Hurley Pro Trials take place during the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25. [Read More]
HARRIS LEADS TRIALISTS TO HURLEY US OPEN MAIN EVENT, HO LEADS NIKE 6.0 PRO JUNIOR
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Sunday, July 18, 2009) - The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6- Star Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing kicked off the Round of 172 today and saw Matt Pagan (Westchester, CA), 19, Kellen Ellison (Ventura, CA), 21, Richard Christie (Mahia NZL) 20, and Jason Harris (Huntington Beach, CA), 21, advance through the 32-man trials format to earn berths in to the main event, which begins with the Round of 144. Running in conjunction the today's trials event was the ASP North America Pro Junior Series Grade-4 Women's U.S. Open Nike 6.0 Pro Junior, which announced its finalists to conclude the day's action. [Read More]
COCO HO PLOTS HER REVENGE AT THE NIKE 6.0 JUNIOR PRO JUNIOR
The heats marched on at Huntington today, with Coco Ho taking top honors in a blazing semifinal at the Nike 6.0 Pro Junior. Surfing against her friend and fellow finalist from last year's US Open Malia Manuel, Ho opened up on a lined-up left with three big backhand blasts. The judges approved, awarding her a 9.67 — the highest wave score in the event so far. "Malia had a wave right before me and I heard them say she got a nine," said Ho, whose legendary dad Michael cheered her on from the beach. "I thought, 'I gotta do better than that.'" [Read More]
MASSIVE FESTIVAL DELIVERS MUSIC, FASHION & LIFESTYLE; JULY 23 TO 26 DURING THE HURLEY U.S. OPEN OF SURFING
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Set against the backdrop of the world’s largest professional surfing competition, the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing Festival, July 23 to 26, is the premier consumer showcase for the action sport industry. Bustling with more than 100 sponsor and vendor displays, the massive festival lures 400,000 spectators to buy and sample products and services from the action sports industry. [Read More]
DEFENDING CHAMPIONS PREPARE TO GUARD HURLEY U.S. OPEN TITLES
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Thursday, July 16, 2009) – The Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing has made competitive surfing history by announcing that the first place finisher of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star event will take home US$100,000, the biggest prize purse in competitive surfing history. Running in accordance with the prestigious event will be the U.S. Open of Surfing Nike 6.0 Pro Junior. [Read More]
HURLEY US OPEN OF SURFING TO OFFER LARGEST-EVER FIRST PLACE PRIZE ($100,000); SLATER, IRONS, MACHADO, FANNING & HOBGOOD HEADLINE EPIC FIELD
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – The Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing today announced a global record $100,000 first place prize (up from $20,000) and a hefty $225,000 overall purse (up from $145,000) for the men’s six-star World Qualifying Series (WQS) event. The epic field of world-class competitors is headlined by nine-time world champion Kelly Slater; former world champions Andy Irons, Mick Fanning, C.J. Hobgood and Sunny Garcia; and three-time U.S. Open champion Rob Machado. [Read More]
INTERNATIONAL FIELD LANDS ON CALIFORNIA SOIL FOR HURLEY US OPEN OF SURFING
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Friday, July 10, 2009) – South Huntington Beach Pier is set to host an massive international field of up-and-coming competitive surfing talent at the famed Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing which hosts both Men’s and Women’s Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6- Star events. Running in conjunction with the premier contest will be the U.S. Open of Surfing Nike 6.0 Pro Junior, which includes Men’s ASP Grade-2 and Women’s ASP Grade-4 divisions. [Read More]
HURLEY U.S. OPEN OF SURFING PAYS TRIBUTE TO 50 YEARS OF COMPETITIVE SURFING AT THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER, JULY 18 TO 26
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California – Youth collides with history at the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing, July 18 to 26, when the world’s largest professional surfing competition honors the golden anniversary of competitive surfing at the famed Huntington Beach Pier. The U.S. Open venue will be infused with history, the highlight of which is the “True Performance” Walk of Champions. This unique tribute pays homage to the men and women champions of the original U.S./West Coast Championships, Op Pro Surfing Championships and the U.S. Open of Surfing. [Read More]
ROB MACHADO, PERENNIAL U.S. OPEN OF SURFING FAVORITE, SETS SIGHTS ON A RECORD FOURTH EVENT TITLE
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing crowd favorite Rob Machado is the ultimate surfers’ surfer. An accomplished professional athlete, musician and family man, he chooses to live life on his terms, foregoing the exhaustive travels of the elite world tour, choosing instead to follow a different, more serene path. But even after semi-retiring from competitive surfing in 2005 and a two-year absence from the U.S. Open, Machado remains the man to beat. [Read More]
FIRST-EVER NIKE 6.0 HB BMX PRO BRINGS BMX PARK TO THE PRESTIGIOUS HURLEY U.S. OPEN OF SURFING, JULY 23 TO 26
HURLEY U.S. OPEN OF SURFING DELIVERS NINE ACTION-PACKED DAYS OF WORLD CLASS SURFING, SKATING, BMX, FASHION, ART, HISTORY AND MUSIC
Nike affiliates Converse and Nike 6.0 join action sports extravaganza
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Hurley is taking the U.S. Open of Surfing to a new level, infusing a youthful attitude, elite athletes, fashion and music—all against the backdrop of 50 years of competitive surfing at the famed Huntington Beach Pier. The Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing hosts 500 world-class athletes and draws more than 400,000 spectators over nine days—July 18 to 26. The event is owned and produced by IMG, a global leader in sports and entertainment. All of the action is accessible live on www.usopenofsurfing.com. [Read More]
AGENDA, THE ACTION SPORTS AND STREETWEAR APPAREL TRADE SHOW HAS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT
June 3, 2009 (Los Angeles, CA) Agenda, the independent apparel trade show, having recently moved from its long-time home of San Diego to Huntington Beach, has hit the sweet spot selling every last inch of its exhibitor space, and leaving countless brands begging to get into the sold out show.
The final roster includes the most relevant brands in the industry across all categories in action sports and streetwear (complete list of exhibitors to be released shortly). [Read More]
VOTING FOR FIRST-EVER WPS ALL-STAR EVENT LAUNCHES OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN TO THE 2009 HURLEY U.S. OPEN OF SURFING
Ten of the world’s best surfers – selected by the public – are guaranteed to compete
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – IMG and World Professional Surfers (WPS) are debuting an exciting new concept at the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing, July 18 to 26 at the Huntington Beach Pier.
IMG SIGNS HURLEY AS TITLE SPONSOR OF WORLD’S LARGEST SURFING FESTIVAL
U.S. Open of Surfing Returns to the Huntington Beach Pier, July 18 – 26, 2009
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – IMG is pleased to announce that Hurley has signed on as title sponsor to the world’s largest professional surfing competition, the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing®. Hosting 500 world-class athletes and drawing more than 400,000 spectators over 9 days, the massive event runs July 18 to 26 at the famed Huntington Beach Pier. All of the action will be accessible live on www.usopenofsurfing.com. [Read More]
NEW HORIZONS IN STORE FOR AGENDA
The Agenda Trade Show Picks Up and Moves to New Digs With a New Date, Look and Feel
March 17, 2009 (Los Angeles, CA) Agenda, the six-year old independent apparel trade show is relocating indefinitely from its long-time home in San Diego to Huntington Beach (California). The show will take place July 22 & 23 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and will take place in conjunction with the U.S. Open of Surfing the world¹s largest action sports festival. [Read More]
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