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2012 Nike US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach

The 2012 Nike US Open of Surfing promises another historic week of sport, music and art in Huntington Beach, California. The Nike US Open of Surfing will kick off on July 28th and it has become one of the most anticipated surf, music and lifestyle events of the year. Title sponsor Nike along with presenting sponsors Hurley and Converse continue to elevate the event which will attract over 750,000 fans and onlookers along the south side of Huntington Beach Pier, showcasing the best in surf, skate, music, and art.

Nike Action Sports Vice President, Sandy Bodecker, says "The US Open of Surfing is the epicenter for action sports culture. This year we will introduce the biggest stadium in surf and largest skate contest on the beach as the top action sports athletes, art and music talent hit the sand in Huntington."

The 2012 Nike US Open of Surfing will run from July 28 to August 5. With over 3.6 million webcast viewers last year, the webcast broke viewership records and expects to do the same this year.

Fans will see their favorites battle it out in surf and skate's biggest stadiums: water and sand. The US Open is a pivotal point on the ASP World Tour for both the men and women. For the men, a win at the US Open a North America ASP Men's Prime event will earn them valuable points right before the coveted ASP Top 34 rotation. And for the women, the nike free online US Open of Surfing marks the final stop on the 2012 ASP World Title Tour. With everything on the line and a close race for the World Title, the US Open will potentially crown a women's World Champion in Surf City this summer.

"The US Open is the biggest stage in competitive surfing, and I'm excited to compete again in Huntington, where the world's best athletes come together to vie for one of the most prestigious titles in the sport," said Carissa Moore, 2011 Women's World Champion. "To compete in an arena with surfing at center stage is a dream come true, and I'm putting everything on the line to bring home the US Open title again."

"There is no other event like the US Open of Surfing. Together with Nike, Hurley and Converse, we have created the ultimate arena for athletes, musicians and artists to showcase their talent," says James Leitz, Senior Vice President of IMG. "With hundreds of thousands of people coming down to the beach to celebrate action sports, the atmosphere is electric, vibrant and youthful. This US Open of Surfing is the epitome of the California lifestyle."

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The Nike US Open of Surfing is proudly sponsored by Casio G Shock, Red Bull, Pacifico, Paul Mitchell Salon Haircare, TransWorld Media, Verizon Wireless, Casio G'zOne and 7 Eleven.