Nike Signs Multi-Year Deal With U.S. Open of Surfing

IMG Action Sports has come to an agreement with NIKE to make the brand a major, multi-year sponsor of the U.S. Open of Surfing. Started in 1994, this year's U.S. Open will be held July 31 to August 8 in Huntington Beach, California. NIKE brands Hurley, Nike 6.0 and Converse will all take part in the surf, skate and BMX events, which last year attracted 500,000 fans.

“As we saw last year, there’s no better ‘surf stadium’ than Huntington Beach,” says Bob Hurley, Hurley Founder and Chairman. “We’re always looking to improve the experience both in the water and on the sand, and we’re excited to continue working with Nike 6.0 and Converse to help make that happen in 2010 and beyond.”

The U.S. Open of Surfing is owned and produced by IMG Action Sports.

“Last year’s relationship with Hurley, Nike 6.0 and Converse provided a glimpse of the U.S. Open of Surfing’s true potential,” said James Leitz, IMG Action Sports SVP. “The NIKE, Inc. action sports family raised the bar in all areas and continues an aggressive push towards excellence in 2010.”

“Some of our best creative work comes out of the collaboration of our three brands,” said Sandy Bodecker, Vice President of Global Design and Action Sports for NIKE, Inc. “Our goal is to help transform the U.S. Open into one of the most exciting sporting moments of the summer.”