HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., USA (Monday, February 24, 2025) - Today, World Surf League (WSL) North America announced the return of the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro Presented by 805, a men's and women's Qualifying Series (QS) 4,000, to start the 2025/2026 season. Following the 2024/2025 conclusion in Barbados, March 24 through 30, the QS contenders start a fresh season toward 2026 Challenger Series qualification April 3 through 6 in Huntington Beach, Calif. The famed Huntington Beach Pier Southside lineup will host the eighth edition of this event and provide a marquee start to the year. The 2025/2026 season also marks the start of the new point system for all WSL QS events across the world.
"We're thrilled to have Jack's Surfboards support with Jamal Abdelmuti at the helm and providing this big start to our QS season," North America Regional Manager Meg Bernardo said. "As we head into our incredible finale for 2024/2025 in Barbados, it's great to see that surfers will have an opportunity to get their season started right away once again. Especially for those surfers who qualify for the Challenger Series to get important points to hold onto. We look forward to seeing this event come to life once more."
Iconic Jack's Surfboards in Huntington Beach keeps QS Thriving
In 2017, with the help of event director Scott Waring, Jack's Surfboards kept QS competition in Huntington Beach starting with a men's QS 1,000. Then, the 2021 event helped provide the stepping stone toward the maiden Challenger Series with now-reigning WSL Champion Caitlin Simmers (USA) and CT veteran Nat Young (USA) taking wins.
The likes of 2024 CT Rookies of the Year Sawyer Lindblad (USA) and Crosby Colapinto (USA), former CTers Keanu Asing (HAW) and Lucca Mesinas (PER), and current North America No. 1 Kirra Pinkerton (USA) have all claimed victory in this event's history with 2025 set for more.
"We're thrilled to kick off the 2025/26 season with the Jacks Pro, and even more excited to host it right here in our hometown of Huntington Beach. It's a fantastic opportunity to support the young, up-and-coming surfers from our region," Jack's Surfboards co-owner Jamal Abdelmuti said. "This year marks our 8th edition of the Jacks Pro, and thanks to our incredible partners in the surf industry, the event continues to grow and evolve. We're proud to welcome 805 back as the presenting sponsor, and we're committed to making this year bigger and better than ever. Plus, we'll once again be launching the week with the West Coast Boardriders event to get everyone fired up!"
Event provides Marquee Points ahead of 2025 Challenger Series start
The 2025 Challenger Series is set to kick off June 2 through 8 in Australia, and this opportunity provides a pivotal start for those looking to gain an upper hand before taking on the world's elite. The famed Huntington Beach Pier sets the arena for North America's top-tier contenders with spectators lining the handrails and the beach for the event. With a plethora of surfing's iconic brands in support, Jack's Surfboards continues to ensure this major start to the 2025/2026 season.
Kolohe Andino soared to a runner-up finish in 2024 and now sits within striking distance of Challenger Series qualification. - WSL / Andrew Nichols
New Points System takes effect for 2025/2026 QS season
This event marks the start of WSL's updated point system for the QS in North America. The new system updates the previous QS 1,000, QS 3,000, and QS 5,000 to a QS 2,000, QS 4,000, and QS 6,000. WSL announced this update as a goal to create more competitive sustainability that benefits both athletes and event partners. This narrows the point disparity from five times to three times between the lowest and highest-tier events.
Watch Live
The Jack's Surfboards Pro QS 4,000 holds a competition beginning April 3 through 6 at Huntington Beach, Calif.. Once called ON, the event will be broadcast on www.WorldSurfLeague.com, the free WSL App and WSL Youtube channel.
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