The IBC World Tour has unveiled its new structure for the 2025-2026 seasons, an evolution designed to expand opportunities and create a more inclusive and professional circuit. This transformation, which was previously detailed in a published article, is now explained in a special video featuring Jay Reale, where he breaks down the key changes and their impact on athletes, promoters, and federations worldwide.
🎥 Watch the full explanation by Jay Reale here
📌 A More Collaborative and Professional Tour
The new structure reinforces the IBC’s commitment to working closely with local and regional federations and associations, ensuring a unified competitive framework and expanding access to the world tour.
🏆 Junior Rising Series: A Game-Changer for Young Athletes
The Junior Rising Series creates a dedicated space for young athletes to compete and develop within a structured local, regional, and national ranking system, reducing the financial and educational burdens of international travel.
🔹 A clearer pathway to the Grand Finals through local and regional results
🔹 More accessible events for junior competitors
🔹 Optimized waiting periods for better wave conditions in Prime Series events
🌟 Prime Series & Rising Series: A Clear Event Structure
The IBC World Tour 2025-2026 introduces two distinct event categories:
🔹 Prime Series (Elite-Level Events)
Reserved for the best Men and Women athletes, Prime Series events feature:
✅ Extended waiting periods for optimal wave conditions
✅ World-class waves and top-tier production
✅ The highest ranking points on the tour
🔹 Rising Series (More Opportunities for All)
Designed to increase participation and support bodyboarding at all levels, the Rising Series will:
✅ Provide a more accessible pathway for athletes
✅ Encourage regional and national event development
✅ Ensure a standardized scoring system under IBC guidelines
📊 A New Global Ranking System
Athletes will now be ranked based on:
✅ The top 4 results from Prime and Rising Series events
✅ Performance in national and regional rankings
✅ A cumulative system that rewards consistency and competitive progression
🌍 A More Accessible, Professional & Sustainable Circuit
The IBC World Tour 2025-2026 marks a new era in competitive bodyboarding, creating a fairer, more structured, and sustainable ecosystem for athletes, promoters, and event organizers.
🎥 Want to know more? Watch Jay Reale’s full breakdown and stay informed about the future of the IBC World Tour!
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