Thursday, March 19, 2009

Vans Pier Classic Kicks Off March 25th With Live Webcast!

The 4th Annual Vans Pier Classic presented by Jack's Surfboards takes over the Huntington Beach pier Wednesday, March 25 through Sunday, March 29. The event, which will be the second stop of the ASP North American Tour and first event of the ASP North America Pro Junior Series, consists of a Men's WQS 2-Star Vans Pro and a Men's Grade 2 Ezekiel Pro Junior. The contest will feature many of the best young surfers in the world vying for title honors and part of the $35,000 up for grabs.

Those that can't make it out to the pier can catch live webcasts of the entire event at www.vans.com. Also look for plenty of photos and daily live up-dates.

Surfers confirmed to compete among the 230 men draw include 2008 Pier Classic champ Shaun Ward as well as Hank Gaskell, John John Florence, Andrew Doheny, Jason 'Ratboy' Collins and Dylan Perillo.

Contest Schedule:

Wednesday, March 25
8:00a - 1:20p / Vans Pro Men's Round 1
1:20p - 4:00p / Vans Pro Men's Round 2
Thursday, March 26
8:00a - 10:40 a / Vans Pro Men's Rnd 2 Cont.
10:40a - 4:00p / Vans Pro Men's Round 3

Friday, March 27
8:00a - 1:20p / Vans Pro Men's Round 4
1:20p - 2:40p / Ezekiel Pro JR Round 1
2:40p - 4:00p / Ezekiel Pro JR Round 2

Saturday, March 28
8:00a - 9:20a / Ezekiel Pro JR Rnd 2 Cont.
9:20a - 12:00p / Vans Pro Men's Round 5
12:00p - 2:40p / Ezekiel Pro JR Round 3
2:40p - 4:00p / Ezekiel Pro JR Round 4

Sunday, March 29
8:00a - 9:20a / Ezekiel Pro JR Rnd 4 Cont.
9:20a - 10:40a / Ezekiel Pro JR Quarterfinals
10:40a - 12:00p / Vans Pro Men's Quarterfinals
12:00p - 12:50p / Ezekiel Pro JR Semi-Finals
12:50p - 1:40p / Vans Pro Men's Semi-Finals
1:40p - 2:10p / Ezekiel Pro JR FINALS
2:10p - 2:40p / Vans Pro Men's FINALS
3:00p - Awards Presentation