The Bud Light Lime Surf Series (BLLSS) owned and operated by IMG is proud announce 30 of the 40 confirmed athletes to participate in the BLLSS Oceanside Invitational slated for June 1 – 3 at the Harbor. The BLLSS integrates an eclectic pool of athletes and once again invites a diverse group of contest pros, legends, local pros and photo/video stars to vie for more than $125,000 in total prize purse.

“It’s nice to be a part of this contest,” said first-time participant Bobby Martinez. “The format seems fun and there are a lot of good surfers competing, and I’m appreciative to have the chance to join the Series.”

Bud Light Lime Surf Series Oceanside Invitational Athlete Rosters:

Men                                            Women
1. Aaron Cormican                     1. Bianca Valenti
2. Benji Weatherley                    2. Keala Kennelly
3. Bobby Martinez                      3. Kyla Langen
4. Cheyne Magnusson               4. Lisa Andersen
5. Darrell Goodrum                     5. Sarah Beardmore
6. Dylan Graves                         6. Serena Brooke
7. Eric Geiselman                       7. Shea Hodges
8. Gavin Beschen                      One additional spot will be filled
9. Jason Collins
10. Jesse Merle-Jones
11. Joel Centeio
12. Kalani Robb
13. Kekoa Bacalso
14. Mike Losness
15. Nate Tyler
16. Nate Yeomans
17. Nathaniel Curran
18. Roy Powers
19. Sean Moody
20. Sunny Garcia
21. Timmy Curran
22. Torrey Meister
23. Tyler Newton
Nine additional spots will be filled

Inspired by the Bud Tour of the 1990s, the Bud Light Lime Surf Series strives to foster a participant-influenced competition structure. Its unorthodox format brings together participants from various surf genres around the globe, offering them the chance to compete at least twice before cuts are made following the second round. Additionally, each surfer’s top-two scores are counted, regardless of which heat they competed in during opening rounds, allowing them to focus on bettering their own scores as opposed to competing directly against one another.

In addition to the Bud Light Lime Surf Series, Anheuser-Busch’s involvement in surfing includes the Bud Light Lime Surf Team – Fred Patacchia, Jr., Serena Brooke, Sean Moody and Benji Weatherley – and annual surf videos, related parties, promotions and activities supporting the team.

The BLLSS Oceanside Invitational complete athlete roster and additional 2012 details will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, and to see videos and photos from 2011 visit the Bud Light Lime Surf Series Facebook Page or go to www.BudLightLimeSurfSeries.com