FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2025

Oceanside, Calif. — USA Surfing is proud to announce the para surfers who earned spots on the 2025 ISA World ParaSurfing Championship Team following stand-out performances at the USA Surfing Championship held at Oceanside’s North Jetty. These elite athletes will represent the United States on the world stage in their respective divisions.

The competition was marked by grit, progression, and world-class para surfing in challenging conditions, showcasing the strength anddepth of the U.S. para surf community.

TEAM USA ISA World Para Surfing Championship 2025Qualifiers:

• Jacob Pacheco – Prone 1 Men
• Parker Olenik – Prone 1 Men
• Sarah Bettencourt – Prone 1 Women
• Katherine Beattie – Prone 1 Women
• Ashley Bunting – Prone 2 Women
• Quinn Waitley – Prone 2 Women
• Joshua Loya – VI1 Men
• Emily Purry – VI2 Women
• Chris Oberle – Waveski Men
• Jeff Munson – Waveski Men
• Carter Hess – Stand 2 Men
• Forrest Weinberg – Stand 2 Men
• Jesse Billauer – Prone 2 Men
• Jose Martinez – Prone 2 Men

FULL 2025 USA SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPRESULTS – PARA SURF DIVISIONS

Prone 1 Men
1st – Casey Proud
2nd – Jacob Pacheco
3rd – Parker Olenik
4th – Marten Bradley

Prone 1 Women
1st – Sarah Bettencourt
2nd – Katherine Beattie

Prone 2 Women
1st – Ashley Bunting
2nd – Quinn Waitley

Prone 2 Men
1st – Jesse Billauer
2nd – Jose Martinez
3rd – Christopher Waker
4th – Robert Browne

Stand 1 Men
1st – Ant Smyth

Stand 2 Men
1st – Carter Hess
2nd – Forrest Weinberg
3rd – Dana Cummings

VI1 Men
1st – Joshua Loya

VI2 Women
1st – Emily Purry

Waveski Men
1st – Chris Oberle
2nd – Jeff Munson
3rd – Daniel Lombardo

Waveski Women
1st – Alina Garbuzov

“We’re incredibly proud of this year’s USA Surfing Champspara surf competitors,” said USA Surfing CEO Becky Fleischauer. “These athletesare the definition of resilience, talent, and commitment—and they continue toinspire and elevate the sport of para surfing here in the U.S. and around theworld.”

Special Thanks

Oceans of thanks to the water safety team, staff,volunteers, and the following sponsors whose support makes the Championship—and dreams of representing the U.S. on the global ISA stage possible:
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