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June 3, 2025

USA Surfing Championship Returns to Oceanside’s North Jetty June 9–14

OCEANSIDE, Calif. – The nation’s best surf athletes are heading to Oceanside for the 2025 USA SurfingChampionship, held June 9–14 at the North Jetty. This premier national event brings together elite surfers across para surfing, longboard, SUP surf, shortboard, SUP and prone paddleboard racing — all competing for national titles and the opportunity to represent the United States on the InternationalSurfing Association (ISA) world stage.

This year’s lineup includes Pan Am Gold Medalists,world champions, and rising stars across all ISA disciplines — showcasingthe highest level of athleticism, progression, and commitment to USA’s globalpresence.

O’side Championship Schedule At a Glance

📌 June 9 – ParaSurfing Nationals & ISA Team Trials
🕝 2:30 p.m. – At the conclusion of competition, Dr.Maureen Johnson will present groundbreaking research opportunities on barriers and facilitators to para surfing progression

📌 June 10–12 – Longboard Championship & ISA Qualifiers
📌 June 11 – 1:00 Power Your Performance with Gold Medalist Rachael Tilly
📌 June 12–13 – Adult Shortboard & SUP Surf Showdown
📌 June 14 – SUP & Prone Races + Age Group Heats, Chats with Champs & Swag

Surfing’s Best of the Best Take the Stage in Oceanside

Oceanside is an official training ground of USA Surfing –offering consistent waves, awesome food, great places to stay and non-stop good vibes.

Athletes to watch include:

• 🥇 Rachael Tilly, the reigning 2025 ISA Longboard World Champion, who returns to compete and host a special “Power Your Performance” session with insider tips on elite training, mental     toughness, gear innovation, and more.
• 🥇 Sarah Bettencourt, four-time ISA World Para Surfing Gold Medalist, back in action and bringing her signature stoke to the para surfing lineup.
• 🥇 Connor Baxter, the fastest man in the world on water, Pan American Games SUP Race Gold Medalist, multi-ISA World SUP Championship Gold Medalist will compete in the SUP & Prone Distance Races on June 14.

Also on deck are top contenders across all divisions, aiming to earn national recognition and secure their place on upcoming ISA World Championship teams.

Groundbreaking Research for Para Surf Athletes

Dr. Maureen “Dr. Mo” Johnson, Associate Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and global expert in adaptive sports classification, will present opportunities for surfing stakeholders to participate in her pioneering research on the barriers and facilitators to competitive para surfing. Two different research opportunities will be presented: 1. An online survey for all para surfing stakeholders to learn individual access and barriers to participating in para surfing, and 2. Individual virtual interviews for competitive adaptive women surfers only-we want to hear your journey as a professional adaptive surfer. The presentation begins at 2:30 p.m. on June 9, following the the Para Surfing Championship event at the competition site.

Para surfers – surfers who compete with permanent physical and visual impairments, are  faced with additional  financial and environmental  barriers  with training and traveling to compete worldwide..

Dr. Mo’s work includes classifying permanent eligible impairments so surfers can compete in heats with surfers who have similar abilities so there is a more leveled playing field. Her newest research plans to highlight financial, logistical, and structural challenges in the para surfing development pathway, along with opportunities for reform and equity through informed classification, greater brand, and other financial support.

More Than a Competition —It’s a Celebration of Surf

This year’s USA Surfing Championship is a celebration ofsurf culture, high performance, and national pride. Whether you're watchinglive in Oceanside or tuning in online, this is your chance to witness  topsurf talent across all ISA disciplines in action.

📺 LIVE Streaming of Para Surfing and Longboard events via Home Team Network
‍🎯 Power Your Performance with Rachael Tilly – June 11 at 1:30 pm (must register)
🎁 Onsite prizes from dryrobe, sponsor activations, and meet-the-champs opportunities all week long

Media Inquiries &Interviews

Contact:
Becky Fleischauer
becky@usasurfing.org

Thank you to our sponsors:
Toyota and Lexus Carlsbad, Dryrobe, Access Trax, Oneill, Hanger Clinic, Altius Vision, Visit Oceanside, High Tide Coffee, Coach’s Oats, Home State, Resin Services, Sugar Shack, Senor Grubbys, Jersey Mikes, No Cap Soda, Everbowl

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