Hemmings contacted directors of the major events in the world and formed the circuit, Peter Burness of South Africa, Bill Bolman of Australia and Kevin Sieter of California were instrumental in the early success of the pro surfing world circuit.
[1] Two important IPS developments were the introduction of the man-on-man format in 1977 and the addition of California to the tour schedule in 1981.
[1] In 1982, the self-described "Bronze Aussies," Peter Townend and Ian Cairns, saw an opportunity to take over the IPS in order to form their own business, and their criticism of the organization initiated its demise.
[citation needed] The IPS and Hemmings were effectively pushed aside and left to operate only his Hawaiian pro events.
In December 1984 the IPS-controlled Pipeline Masters received an ASP sanction as a specialty event.