Encinitas resident Alyssa Spencer competes in the Super Girl Surf Pro in Oceanside on September 24, 2023. (Photo by Kurt Steinmetz for ASA Entertainment)

ASA Entertainment recently announced that the World Surf League QS3000 Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro powered by CELSIUS will celebrate its 18th year at the Oceanside Pier 20-22 September.

The nationally televised event is the largest women’s surfing competition in the world. More than 140 of the world’s best professionals will compete. Entry to the event is free.

Some of the biggest names in women’s surfing are expected, including former Super Girl Champions Alyssa Spencer from EncinitasSawyer Lindblad of San Clemente, Caitlin Simmers from Oceanside, Sage Erickson, Keala Tomoda-Bannert And Samantha Sibley of San Clemente and Pipe Masters Champion Moana Jones Wong.

In addition to world-class shortboard and longboard surfing competitions, the event also includes a Festival Village with 15 free live concerts, the annual Super Girl Gamer eSports tournament, a women-only DJ competition, free classes in fitness, yoga, Zumba, wellness, cycling and dance, celebrity speakers, panel discussions, an art exhibition featuring female performers, social influencers, a beer garden and food court, and a mentoring program for young female surfers with top professionals.

New elements include a beach volleyball tournament and courses for women, a beach soccer tournament and courses for women, a cheerleading and dance competition, a professional skateboarding competition, a women’s lifeguard competition and a “Mother’s Day” initiative on 22 September.

The Nissan Concert Series, part of the CELSIUS Essential Vibes Tour, features 15 artists performing free live concerts with stars such as Bishop Briggs, CeeLo Green, Beach Weather, lovelytheband and more.

The event is part of the Super Girl Series, a mission-based platform that includes three women’s sports and lifestyle events designed to promote female empowerment, inclusion and equality. Each of the Super Girl events is about providing sporting, social, cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities for young women in traditionally male-dominated industries.

“We are delighted to have such an exciting and varied range of free activities at the event alongside world-class surfing,” said Rick BratmanCEO of ASA Entertainment, the event’s producer. “It’s absolutely incredible to have artists like Bishop Briggs, CeeLo Green, Beach Weather and lovelytheband performing and using their voices to promote Super Girl’s empowerment platform. As far as surfing goes, the Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro powered by CELSIUS is not only a stage for the best surfers in the world, but also a springboard to start a surfing career and offers unmatched mentorship between pros and newbies. The event offers something for everyone and reflects our new motto ‘Free Concerts, Beach Vibes.'”

The event also expands its long-term partnerships with Nissan as title sponsor and CELSIUS as presenting partner.

“As title sponsor of the Super Girl Pro Series events in CaliforniaNissan is proud to promote women’s empowerment, strength and independence through action sports,” said David Englenthe newly appointed Vice President of the Western Region of Nissan North America. “We are looking forward to the Super Girl event in September in Oceanside, California and inspire the next generation of female athletes.”

The event takes place daily Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22 out of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Access to browsing, concerts, e-sports, panels, courses, lectures and all elements is free.

The event will be televised by 10 November to 31 January with more than 30 national and regional broadcast partners and is streamed live 21-22 September out of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. over 15 digital partners, including supergirlsurfpro.com and twitch.tv/supergirlseries.

For more information on concert programming, surfing, classes, schedules, e-sports, volleyball, soccer and more visit supergirlsurfpro.com.. To connect on social media, follow @SupergirlPro on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and @OfficialSupergirlPro on TikTok.

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