![]() “After returning in 2022, we are thrilled to be partnering with WSL again for the 2023 Surf into Summer surf contest,” said Yusuke Takasaki, Local Motion Chief Operating Officer. “Their longstanding support for local amateur surfers is invaluable, and with a reinvigorated commitment to professional competition – including longboard – we’re looking forward to what will be an incredible showcase for all of the talent right here in Hawaii.” “We’re so excited to be partnering with Local Motion once again,” said Robin Erb, WSL North America/Hawaii Regional Director. The beloved local contest will be the first event of the 2023/24 Hawaii/Tahiti Nui QS season, and will also be the first time that the event includes professional longboard competition. HALEIWA, OAHU, HAW (Monday, April 24, 2023) – Today, World Surf League (WSL) Hawaii/Tahiti Nui announced the return of the Local Motion Surf Into Summer At Home in the Hawaiian Islands, a men’s and women’s Qualifying Series (QS) 1,000 and Longboard Regional Qualifying Series (LQS) 1,000, June 12 – 19 at the iconic venue of Ala Moana Bowls on the South Shore of Oahu.Ī South Shore tradition since 1985, Surf Into Summer returns as a WSL Regional QS 1,000 event after a six-year hiatus, following the return of QS competition to Ala Moana Bowls in 2022. This will mark the first event of the 2023/24 Hawaii/Tahiti QS and end of the Longboard Regional Longboard Qualifying Series (LQS). The iconic Local Motion Surf Into Summer At Home In The Hawaiian Islands event offers the next generation, as well as proven veterans, a chance to compete at the beautiful reef break of Ala Moana Bowls located on the South Shore of Oahu. The former Championship Tour competitor Keanu Asing is back at Ala Moana Bowls on CT-event winning backhand alongside a stacked field to start the new season. Pictured: Ala Moana Bowls is back on the Hawaii/Tahiti Nui Qualifying Series and now includes the Longboard Regional Qualifying Series. Men’s and Women’s Regional Longboard Event Added Men’s and Women’s Competition to Kick Off 2023/24 QS Season Please remember to bring all the food, water, and supplies you may need to stay cool in the summer heat.Jumpstarts Hawaii/Tahiti Nui QS and Longboard Seasons Must have a hard top and bottom (no soft tops allowed).*Alternative parking available at Ala Moana Shopping Center If you have a heat scheduled around this time, please plan accordingly. ![]() Parking at Magic Island may be limited during the parade between 9:00am-1:00pm. There will be road closures starting in Downtown Honolulu from 7:30am. The 106th King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade will be held on Saturday, June 10th between 9:00am-1:00pm, beginning at ‘Iolani Palace. TRAFFIC & PARKING NOTICE (Saturday, 6/10/23) This year, winners of the Shortboard Men & Shortboard Junior Men divisions will receive a wildcard spot to participate in the WSL QS 1000 event! The 3-day event will be held the following week between June 12 – June 19 at Ala Moana Bowls. WINNER PARTICIPATION IN WSL QS 1000 EVENT
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