US Open of Surfing July 20-28, 2013
Vendor opportunities:
usopenofsurfing@imgworld.com
Volunteer opportunities:Seeking 2013 Vans US Open digital volunteers! Must be 18 or older, near Huntington Beach, and be available July 23-28. Email resume: usosdigitalintern@gmail.com
US OPEN SCHEDULE 2013
Free Concerts on the Beach 4-7 p.m.at Concert Stage (near Huntington Beach Pier--you can't miss it--look for crowds).
Thursday July 25:
- The Faint (thefaint.com)
- Twin Shadow (Tyrant Destroyed)
- F M L Y B N D (Electrity).
Friday July 26:
- Matt Costa (mattcosta.com)
- Modest Mouse (modestmouse.com)
Free Shuttle circles around every 15-20 minutes: July 27 @
11-7pm; July 28 @ 9-6pm.
1. Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St. to Main & Orange Ave.
Park in lot on Utica Ave., pickup at Aquatic Center
2. Edison High School, 21400 Magnolia St. to 1st & Atlanta
Blvd.
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2013
Time, Event, Location
- 8 a.m.-1:20 p.m.
Junior Men: Round 1 (Heat 1-16) at Surf Stadium - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Vans Open Skate and BMX Public Bowl - 1:20-4 p.m.
Junior Men: Round 2 (Heats 1-8) at Surf Stadium
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013
Time, Event, Location
- 8 a.m.-10:40a.m.
Mens Trials: Round 1 (Heats 1-8) at Surf Stadium - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Vans Open Skate and BMX Public Bowl - 10:40 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mens Trials: Quarter Finals (Heats 1-4) at Surf Stadium - 12 -12:50 p.m.
Mens Trials: Semi Finals (Heats 1 and 2) at Surf Stadium - 12:50-2:10 p.m.
Junior Women: Round 1 (Heats 1-4) at Surf Stadium - 2:10-3:30 p.m.
Junior Women: Quarter Finals (Heats 1-4) at Surf Stadium
MONDAY, JULY 22, 2013
Time, Event, Location
- 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mens: Round 1 (Heats 1-18) at Surf Stadium - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Vans Open Skate and BMX Public Bowl - 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Industry Day at Concrete Bowl
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013
Time, Event, Location
- 7:30 a.m.-10:30a.m.
Mens: Round 1 (Heats 19-24) at Surf Stadium - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Vans Open Skate and BMX Public Bowl - 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Women: Round 1 (Heats 1-6) at Surf Stadium - 12-3 p.m.
Shop Contest at Concrete Bowl - 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Mens: Round 2 (Heats 1-6) at Surf Stadium
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013
Time, Event, Location
- 7:30 a.m.-10:30a.m.
Women: Round 2 (Heats 1-6) at Surf Stadium - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Vans Open Skate and BMX Public Bowl - 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Mens: Round 2 (Heats 7-12) at Surf Stadium - 1 -3 p.m.
Girls Skate Contest at Concrete Bowl - 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Women: Round 3 (Heats 1-4) at Surf Stadium
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013
Street Closures Thursday, July 25
- 6 a.m. 24 hour closure at Walnut Street from Main Street to alley West of Main Street
- 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed first block of Main Street for Surfing Walk of Fame Ceremony.
- Noon to 8 p.m. Closed northbound 1st Street from PCH to Atlanta.
Time, Event, Location
- 7:30 a.m.-9:30a.m.
Women: Round 4 (Heats 1-4) at Surf Stadium - 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Vans Open Skate and BMX Public Bowl - 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Mens: Round 3 (Heats 1-8) at Surf Stadium - 1:30-2:40 p.m.
Junior Men: Quarter Finals (Heats 1-4) at Surf Stadium - 4 -7 p.m.
Music Concert at Concert Stage
FRIDAY, JULY 26TH 2013
Street closure:
- 24 hour closure Walnut Street from Main Street to alley west of Main Street, till Monday.
- 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed first and second blocks of Main Street.
Time, Event, Location
- 7:30 a.m.-11:30a.m.
Mens: Round 4 (Heats 1-8) at Surf Stadium - 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Vans Open Skate and BMX Public Bowl - 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Women: Quarter Finals (Heats 1-4) at Surf Stadium - 12 -2 p.m.
BMX Qualifier at Concrete Bowl - 1:30-3 p.m.
QUARTERS / DTI presented by Pacifico (Longboard) at Surf Stadium - 3 -3:45 p.m.
Life Rolls On Expression Session at Surf Stadium - 4 -7 p.m.
Music Concert at Concert Stage
SATURDAY, JULY 27TH 2013
Street closure:
- 24 hour closure Walnut Street from Main Street to alley west of Main Street, till Monday.
- 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed first and second blocks of Main Street.
Time, Event, Location
- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mens: Round 5 (Heats 1-8) at Surf Stadium - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Vans Open Skate and BMX Public Bowl - 12 -1:30 p.m.
Semi Final & Final / DTI presented by Pacifico Longboard at Surf Stadium - 12:30-1:20 p.m.
Jr. Women: Semi Finals (1 & 2) at Surf Stadium - 1:20-2:10 p.m.
Jr. Men: Semi Finals (1 & 2) at Surf Stadium - 2 -3 p.m.
FINAL / BMX at Concrete Bowl - 2:10-2:40 p.m.
Reef "Clash of the Now" at Surf Stadium - 2:40-3:10 p.m.
FINAL / Vans US Open of Surfing Jr. Women's at Surf Stadium - 3:10-3:40 p.m.
FINAL / Vans US Open of Surfing Jr. Men's at Surf Stadium - 3:40-4:10 p.m.
Vans US Open of Surfing Awards: Jr. Women & Men, DTI at Surf Stadium - 4 -6 p.m.
Skate Qualifiers at Concrete Bowl
SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2013
Street closure
- 24 hour closure Walnut Street from Main Street to alley west of Main Street, till Monday.
- 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed first and second blocks of Main
Street.
Time, Event, Location - 8-10 a.m.
Mens: Quarter Finals (Heats 1-4) at Surf Stadium - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Vans Open Skate and BMX Public Bowl - 10-11 a.m.
Womens: Semi Finals (1 & 2) at Surf Stadium - 11 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Mens: Semi Finals (1 & 2) at Surf Stadium - 12:10-12:40 p.m.
Reef's Clash of the Legends at Surf Stadium - 12:40-1:15 p.m.
FINAL / Vans Women's US Open of Surfing at Surf Stadium - 1 -2:30 p.m.
Skate Semi Finals at Concrete Bowl - 1:15-1:50 p.m.
FINAL / Vans Men's US Open of Surfing at Surf Stadium - 1:50-2:20 p.m.
Vans US Open of Surfing Awards: Women & Men at Surf Stadium - 2:45-3:30 p.m.
FINAL / Skate at Concrete Bowl
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THE VIBE: (Our take, not on the official program) First week is surfing competition and is low-key from July 20-23. Surfers Village or Beach Village (some similar name) is open for you to check out vendor products and sometimes get a small sample, or purchase goods such as t-shirts, etc.
Around July 23 -25 free concerts are featured in the afternoons at the beach. That's when thousands of people pour in to see the bands, usually lasting 2-3 hours.
July 25 Thursday the BMX arena usually opens, along with skateboarding. This is when the festival amps up all the way through Sunday, July 28.
July 27 is totally crazy. Parking barely exists near the beach, traffic comes to a creep.
July 28 sees the wind-down of the event but still there are mega-crowds.
Vendor and Sponsor opportunities:usopenofsurfing@imgworld.com
Hotels near US Open:
Shorebreak
Best Western HB Inn
Hilton Waterfront Resort
Hyatt Regency Beach Resort
Local Info
Bonfires and BBQs:Bonfire rings are first come first serve. City regulation: No person shall light or maintain fires or coals, except in the City provided fire rings or in self-contained BBQs kept within six (6) feet of a City provided fire ring. Disposable heating BBQ materials must be deposited inside City provided fire ring. The heating element of self-contained BBQs must be raised at least eighteen (18) inches above the surface of the sand.
Places to eat
Fred's Mexican Cafe, Sancho's Tacos, Avila El Ranchito, Pete's
Mexican Cafe, Sharkeez, Wahoo's Fish Tacos, Luggatti's, Coach's
Mediterranean Grill, Subway, Avocado Cafe, IHOP, Sugar
Shack, Hurricane's Bar & Grill, Dukes near the pier, Ra Sushi,
Gallaghers, Bomb Burger, Bruxie's, Johnny Rockets, BJs Pizza,
HB Beer Co, Aloha Grill, Killarney Irish Pub, Beachfront 301, 25
Degrees, 2nd Floor, Banzai Bowl, Blackbull Chop House, Cucina Alessa,
G's Boat House, Jan's Health Bar, Ka Shabu, Longboard Pub, Luigi's,
No Ka Oi, North Shore Poke Co, Papa Joe's, Pizza Lounge,
Sandy's Beach Grill, Sertino Cafe, Shades, Spark Woodfire Grill,
Subway, Super Hero's Sandwiches, Subway, Thai Wave, Zimzala
Public Bathrooms
At Zack's next to HB Pier, at Dwight's on other side of pier,
200 Main St. parking garage 1st floor, portable units set up for
July 4 all along Main Street
Dogs on Beach
Dogs are allowed on Dog Beach which goes from Golden West Street
to Seapoint Street. They aren't allowed on other beaches.TUESDAY,
JULY 23, 2013
US OPEN Surfing Championships July 20-28, 2013
From the shoreline to the street, the action continues to thrive with the introduction of a brand new bowl jam, the Van Doren Invitational. Featuring a $130K total prize purse, the contest is set to host the most talented and diverse crew of Pro and Amateur riders in skateboarding and BMX. Holding true to Vans heritage, the Van Doren Invitational is pleased to bring back BMX and women’s skateboarding events, along with the new Van Doren Shop vs. Shop bowl battle. In another exciting first for the Open, the inaugural Van Doren Invitational will take place in the first-ever all cement bowl on the sand in Huntington Beach, with a design inspired by the legendary bowlriders’ mecca, the Skatepark du Prado bowl in Marseilles, France. Fueling anticipation for the soon-to-be-announced line up of bands, House of Vans, the company’s Brooklyn-based music, action sports, art and street culture hub, will make its first appearance on the west coast as host of the Vans US Open music stage in Huntington Beach.
For the time in between the surf, skate and BMX action, Vans is proud to present the Van Doren Village, featuring the world’s largest photo booth, a Vans Custom Culture DIY art exhibit, and the Van Doren Kitchen, where event-goers can get BBQ burgers and hot dogs from Steve Van Doren himself. Other attractions include 100 interactive exhibits, autograph signings, DJs, giveaways, public skate and BMX course, movie nights, and a film premiere. With activities for everyone, the Vans US Open of Surfing will be the go-to event this summer.
“The US Open of Surfing is alive and well,” says James Leitz, Senior Vice President of IMG. “IMG is proud to deliver the Vans US Open of Surfing, an experience like nothing else in action sports. This event is deeply rooted in Southern California surf culture and epitomizes a lifestyle we all share.”
The 2013 Vans US Open of Surfing will run from July 20 to July 28. All events are free and open to the public and can be viewed daily on the live webcast at www.vansusopenofsurfing.com and via the US Open app. Having initially broken viewership records over the past two years, last year’s event garnered momentum bringing the viewership to 1.5MM+, with the expectation to grow even more worldwide this year.
