WSL-sanctioned specialty surf contest and
community activations mark a new chapter for iconic
Pipeline
COSTA
MESA, Calif., Nov. 29,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vans, the original action sports
brand and icon of creative exploration, is proud to present the
Vans Pipe Masters event, December 8-20,
2022, on the North Shore of Oahu. The reimagined Vans Pipe Masters
marks a new chapter for the iconic wave and contest. This year's
specialty event will showcase 60 men and women surfers handpicked
by Vans who represent the most exciting barrel riders and
aerialists from around the world.
Vans is committed to uplifting the North
Shore community and driving cultural progression and
inclusion. Fifty percent of Vans Pipe Masters' invitees are from
Hawaii, showcasing the depth of
surf talent within the region. Vans also upholds and values equity,
with equal prize purses awarded to both men's and women's
categories and by highlighting female surfers and their stories
throughout the event.
Looking to the next 50 years, Vans Pipe Masters aims to inspire
the future of surfing with an innovative contest and judging format
that recognizes progression, disruption, and radical
expression.
The contest is a leaderboard style event with all competitors
surfing in three rounds in search of their top three highest-scored
rides. The top four male and top four female surfers with the
highest total scores will advance to the finals for a chance to win
a portion of the $420k prize
purse.
2022 Vans Pipe Masters Confirmed Surfers
- Carissa Moore
- Coco Ho
- Moana Jones-Wong
- Caitlin Simmers
- Bettylou Sakura-Johnson
- Tatiana Weston-Webb
- Pua DeSoto
- John Florence
- Crosby Colapinto
- Billy Kemper
- Koa Smith
- Mason Ho
- Nathan Florence
- Mikey February
- Tosh Tudor
- Noah Beschen
- Imaikalani Devault
- Craig Anderson
*Full list of confirmed Vans Pipe Masters competitors coming
soon.
As a brand rooted in youth culture, Vans understands our
responsibility to protect the environment for future generations,
naturally positioning sustainably focused initiatives at the
forefront of Vans Pipe Masters. This year, Vans will partner with
Sustainable Coastlines of Hawaii
for the event's on-site waste diversion program. In addition, Vans
will host a community day on the West Side of Oahu that will provide education and giveback
initiatives to native Hawaiian communities in partnership with
Na Kama Kai, Sustainable Coastlines
of Hawaii, and North Shore
Community Land Trust.
Highlighting a talented line up of established and up-and-coming
surfers, Vans will release a content series in partnership with
Stab Magazine that includes the "Women of Pipeline," exploring
every generation of female surfers that are making a mark on
progressing the sport, as well as a focus on Pipeline and the
evolution of Pipe Masters.
Vans Pipe Masters kicks off three weeks prior to the Vans Triple
Crown of Surfing, a celebrated digital UGC surf competition that
crowns the most outstanding male and female performances across
three iconic surfing venues: Haleiwa, Sunset
Beach, and Pipeline.
For more information about Vans Pipe Masters and how to watch
this year's contest, visit vanspipemasters.com.
About Vans
Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the
original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand.
Vans® authentic collections are sold in more than 100
countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and
international offices. Vans® has more than 2,000 retail
locations globally including owned, concession and partnership
doors. The Vans® brand supports the journey of creative
exploration and self-discovery across action sports, music, art and
design, delivering progressive platforms such as Vans Triple
Crown of Surfing®, Vans Custom Culture, and
Vans' cultural hub and international music
venue, House of Vans.
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