All The Changes In The Wsl For 202425 Feature News

## 2024/25 Season: Major Changes to the WSL ### News The World Surf League (WSL) recently announced some exciting changes coming to the competition schedule for the 2024/25 season, bringing more excitement and opportunities for surfers worldwide. ### Changes

1. New Tier System: The WSL is introducing a three-tier system, with the Challenger Series now split into two tiers: Challenger Series (CS) and Challenger Series Qualifying Series (CSQS). This provides more competitive opportunities for surfers outside the Championship Tour (CT).
2. Global Qualifying Series (GQS): A new global qualifying system will replace the current regional qualifying series. This global system aims to provide equal opportunities for surfers from all over the world to qualify for the Challenger Series and the CT.
3. New Events: Several new events have been added to the calendar, including the GQS Papara Pro Open in Tahiti and the GQS Sydney Surf Pro in Australia. These additions increase the number of qualifying spots available for surfers.

### Impact These changes are expected to have a significant impact on the surfers and the entire WSL circuit:

• Increased competition and opportunities for surfers at all levels.
• A more global and inclusive qualifying system, giving surfers from around the world a chance to showcase their talent.
• Enhanced fan engagement with more events and a wider pool of surfers competing.

### Additional Information The WSL is committed to providing further details about the new format and schedule in the coming months. For more information, visit the WSL website.