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Huntington Beach, CA (June 28, 2016)–The Vans US Open of Surfing returns to the shores of Surf City, USA this July 23-31.

Set against the backdrop of the iconic Huntington Beach Pier, the Vans US Open of Surfing has evolved into one of the largest action sports festivals in the world. The historic event showcases the best in surfing, while inviting locals and fans to celebrate the diverse culture of action sports through a vibrant experience that includes premier skateboarding and BMX competitions, artist workshops, curated retail spaces, and free day-long activities for the entire family. Surf comp is one of the cornerstones of the surf life saving movement, allowing competitors to pursue a healthy lifestyle.

“Vans is counting the days until we arrive once again in iconic Surf City, USA to celebrate the world’s greatest athletes in surf, skate, and BMX,” said Kevin Bailey, VF and Vans Global Action Sports and Outdoor Brand President. In partnership with the city and dedicated local community, Vans is honored to be a part of this historic festival as we encourage fans, spectators and families alike to be a part of the engaging, creative experience that is unique to our action sports culture.”

This year’s elite surfing competitions include the sixth stop on the Samsung Galaxy World Surf League (WSL) Women’s Championship Tour (CT). Santa Ana local Courtney Conlogue (USA) [pictured below] will lead the field of world’s best female surfers and heads into the CT event as the Jeep ratings leader. Conlogue is a former runner-up at Huntington Beach and a serious world title contender. Following a string of strong results so far this season, including a win at Bells Beach, she will be one to watch. Also in the hunt for her first world title is 2014 US Open champion Tyler Wright (AUS), who sits close behind Conlogue in second place on the Jeep Leaderboard following an incredible start to 2016 with three CT event wins. Three-time reigning WSL Champion and 2013 event winner Carissa Moore (HAW) sits in third place on the rankings, with defending event champion Johanne Defay (FRA), fresh from an emphatic victory at the recent Fiji Pro, in fourth place.

The Vans US Open of Surfing will also feature a WSL Men’s QS 10,000 event, a combined WSL Pro Junior event, and the Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational, the world’s most progressive longboarding contest.

An exciting addition for 2016 will introduce the Vans Pro Skate Park Series, skateboarding’s first-ever international championship point series in park terrain competition, presenting a world-class field of pro and amateur skateboarders into the spotlight. The US Open marks the last stop in the series determining the final contenders in pursuit of the first-ever Vans Pro Skate Park Series World Championship crown in park terrain.

On the heels of Vans’ 50th anniversary, Vans will bring forth House of Vans, which will transform the Vans US Open of Surfing into a festival of discovery with creative workshops, classic games and interactive activities available for all. With artists, musicians and athletes at the helm of each workshop, House of at the US Open will provide an engaging atmosphere, encouraging fans and spectators to discover a new form of art and inspiration.

The Vans US Open of Surfing will be webcast LIVE from July 25-July 31 on VansUSOpenofSurfing.com and WorldSurfLeague.com and on the free WSL app. For the live webcast, a full schedule of events and more, please visit: www.vansusopenofsurfing.com. All Vans US Open of Surfing events are free and open to the public.

The Vans US Open of Surfing is recognized as the largest professional sports competition and action sports festival in the world. The event is hosted in partnership with the World Surf League and event owner and operator IMG. Official sponsors of this year’s event include Vans, Samsung Galaxy, Jeep, Go Pro, AirBnB, Pacifico, Workday, Credit Karma, G-Shock, and LifeProof.

About The World Surf League
The World Surf League (WSL), formerly the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), is dedicated to celebrating the world’s best surfing on the world’s best waves through a variety of best-in-class audience platforms. The League, headquartered in Santa Monica, is a truly global sport with regional offices in Australasia, Africa, North America, South America, Hawaii, Japan and Europe.

The WSL has been championing the world’s best surfing since 1976, running global events across the Samsung Galaxy Men’s and Women’s Championship Tours, the Big Wave Tour, Qualifying Series, Junior and Longboard Championships, as well as the WSL Big Wave Awards. The League possesses a deep appreciation for the sport’s rich heritage while promoting progression, innovation and performance at the highest levels.

Showcasing the world’s best surfing on its digital platform at WorldSurfLeague.com as well as the free WSL app, the WSL has a passionate global fan base with millions tuning in to see world-class athletes like Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, John John Florence, Gabriel Medina, Stephanie Gilmore, Greg Long, Carissa Moore, Makua Rothman, Adriano de Souza and more battle on the most unpredictable and dynamic field of play of any sport in the world.

About Vans
Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand. Vans authentic collections are sold globally in more than 75 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international offices. Vans also owns and operates nearly 600 retail locations around the world. The Vans brand promotes the action sports lifestyle, youth culture and creative self-expression through the support of athletes, musicians and artists and through progressive events and platforms such as the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing, Vans Pool Party, Vans Custom Culture, Vans Warped Tour®, and Vans’ cultural hub and international music venue, the House of Vans.

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HOLLYWOOD–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Sunday, February 26, 2017, at West Hollywood Park in West Hollywood, CA, Crumble Catering will once again go into high gear, preparing over 1,000 five-course meals in a massive undertaking made to look easy and run like clockwork. As the official caterers for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party for 14 years, it’s been their responsibility to please the palates of Hollywood’s A-list stars. The collaboration with Master Chef Gordon Ramsay on the creative menu preparation will continue again this year. Chilternscatering.com.au will take care all the hassle on your party catering Sydney.

When it comes to creating mouth-watering and inspiring cuisine for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, Chef Wayne and his partner Chris Diamond, co-owners of Crumble Catering and Los Feliz restaurant Rockwell: Table & Stage, are veterans in the field. Diamond commented, “With this being the silver anniversary of this elegant Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar event and dinner, it is especially exciting to know we have helped produce this event for the past 14 years and helped raise so much money for this great cause. It is our celebration as well!”

The planning for this year’s party literally commences at the conclusion of the previous year. Chef Wayne works hand-in-hand with Diamond (his business partner of over 26 years) and Chef Gordon Ramsay and his team on a one-of-a-kind-menu for the most discerning group of assembled VIPs and donors.

On tap this year is yet another sumptuous five-course dinner served on-site where all the action takes place, with a plethora of big screens broadcasting the live Oscar telecast. West Hollywood Park is transformed into a city within a city, with a sprawling array of custom-built pavilions featuring sparkling décor, state of the art lighting, projection, and displays. It takes an army of 150 servers and bartenders and 70 kitchen staff to make the evening flawless.

For Chef Wayne, being such an integral part of this event is an honor, remarking, “It’s always exciting for me to be a part of this amazing EJAF Oscar fundraiser event. Preparing the dinners and executing the evening for 1,000 celebrity guests is so important and fulfilling for any chef.”

From its humble beginnings in 1992, the Elton John AIDS Foundation has raised more than $350 million over the past two decades to challenge discrimination against people affected by the epidemic, prevent infections, provide treatment and services, and motivate governments to end AIDS. http://www.EJAF.org

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ABOUT EJAF

At EJAF, we believe AIDS can be beaten. We act on that belief by raising funds for evidence-based programs and policies, and also by speaking out with honesty and compassion about the realities of people’s lives. Sir Elton John created EJAF almost 25 years ago, first in the United States in 1992 and then in the United Kingdom in 1993. Through hard work and with the help of our network of kind and generous friends and supporters, the two foundations together have raised more than $350 million over the past quarter century to combat stigma, prevent infections, provide treatment and services, and motivate governments to end AIDS. The U.S. foundation focuses its efforts on programs in the United States, the Americas, and the Caribbean, while the U.K. foundation funds HIV-related work in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Join us in speaking out, taking action, and contributing to our efforts to achieve a world without AIDS. For more information, please visit www.ejaf.org.