THE GROM KING PRO 2026 LIGHTS UP ARUCAS: PLAYA DE SAN ANDRÉS SET TO HOST THE ULTIMATE JUNIOR MEN RISING SERIES BATTLE WITH $2,500 USD AND 6 WORLD TITLE FINAL SPOTS ON THE LINE
ARUCAS, GRAN CANARIA — The international bodyboarding spotlight shifts to the North Coast of Gran Canaria as the IBC World Tour officially announces the upcoming The Grom King Pro 2026. From September 9th to 13th, 2026, the high-performance wave of Playa de San Andrés in Arucas will gather the world's most talented youth prospects for a premier Junior Men Qualifying Rising Series event, offering a $2,500 USD total prize purse and high-stakes athletic rewards.
The Ultimate Gateway to the World Elite
The Grom King Pro 2026 stands out as one of the most strategic appointments on the international junior calendar. Beyond the prize money, young athletes face a double athletic challenge designed to fast-track their careers into elite professional bodyboarding:
- 6 Direct World Title Passes: The top 6 finishing competitors in the Junior Men division will secure direct wildcard entry into the prestigious Main Event Grand Final of the World Title at the legendary Gran Canaria Frontón King—widely regarded as the most radical and demanding wave on Earth.
- Regional Supremacy: The event serves as a crucial point-scoring leg for the Canarian Surfing Federation (FCS) bodyboard circuit, ensuring an incredibly fierce local field defending their home turf against incoming international challengers.
A Strategic Institutional and International Alliance
This world-class event is made possible through the strategic initiative and leadership of the Ayuntamiento de Arucas and its Sports Department, partnering closely with the "Improve Your Skills" Club. Co-organized alongside the Canarian Surfing Federation (FCS), the IBC World Tour, and Epic Events, this joint effort successfully merges regional grassroots development with an elite global competitive platform.
Nurturing the Next Generation
By uniting regional circuit pathways with the global reach of the IBC World Tour, the organizers have built a perfect stage for generation next. Competitors will have the unprecedented opportunity to acquire international visibility, secure vital ranking points, and match skills against international peers on the technically demanding and powerful canvas of Playa de San Andrés.
The event is proudly supported by key endemic brands and local industry leaders including El Cruce Surf Shop, Link Store Bodyboard Shop, and ABOCAN, all sharing the core vision of bodyboarding as a vital vehicle for sportsmanship, youth education, and international social impact.
Event Specifications & Key Details
- Event Title: The Grom King Pro 2026 (Rising Series)
- Sanctioning Body: IBC World Tour / Canarian Surfing Federation (FCS)
- Dates: September 9 – 13, 2026
- Location: Playa de San Andrés, Arucas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
- Division: Junior Men (Qualifying)
- Prize Purse: $2,500 USD Total
- Main Stake: 6 Wildcard Spots for the Gran Canaria Frontón King World Final
