Contest Format/Rules Judging Surfers will be scored on a point system ranging from 1-10. The surfer’s top two highest scoring wave scores per heat will be counted toward placing. Criteria Judges analyze the following elements when scoring waves:

• Commitment and degree of difficulty
• Innovative and progressive maneuvers
• Combination of major maneuvers
• Variety of maneuvers
• Speed, power and flow

Scale Utilized 0-1.9        Poor 2.0-3.9     Fair 4.0-5.9   Average 6.0-7.9     Good 8.0-10.0   Excellent Special Note

• It is important to remember that the emphasis of certain elements is contingent upon the location and the conditions on the day, as well as changes of conditions during the day. The scale can be adjusted during the day to reflect changing conditions.

Heats/Horns/Flags Each preliminary heat will be fifteen minutes in duration. Finals will be twenty minutes. Surfers should check in with the beach captain and get their jerseys fifteen minutes before their heats begin. A single horn blast and a green flag signals the beginning of the heat. A Double horn blast with a yellow flag signals the five minute remaining warning and the paddle out time for the next heat. After a surfer’s heat ends, he/she must not stand up on a wave. The surfer must ride to the beach in the prone position (belly ride in) and should immediately report back to the beach captain to return his/her jersey. Board Length Surfers may ride any board type or size desired. No SUPs or boogie boards.

 

Divisions - Surfers can use longboards or shortboards. No SUPs or boogie boards

• 12 & Under Youth (with or without a parent)
• Stand Up Paddleboard (non-gender, non-age)
• 13-29 Year Old Women (can use longboards or shortboards)
• 13-19 Year Old Junior Men (can use longboards or shortboards)
• 30+ Year Old Women (can use longboards or shortboards)
• 20-49 Year Old Men (can use longboards or shortboards)
• 50+ Year Old Men in Honor of Bear Club Legends (can use longboards or shortboards)

Times to know?

• Tuesday, September 5: Online pre-registration deadline
• Friday, September 8: Surf heats will be uploaded to the contest Facebook page
• Friday, September 8: Packet Pickup, 5pm-7pm @ Ossies Surf Shop
• Saturday, September 9: Surf Contest, 8am-4pm @ Agate Beach
• Saturday Evening, September 9: Contest Party @ Ossies Surf Shop
• Sunday, September 10: Contest Finals and Awards Ceremony, 8am-4pm @ Agate Beach

Division Prizes:

The top two finishers in each division will get a cash award. $150 for 1st place and $50 for 2nd place.

Youth 12 & Under 1^st-3^rd get trophies and gear. All other youth get medals

Stand Up Paddleboard (non-gender, non-age) 1^st & 2^nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3^rd gets trophy & gear.

Junior Women 13-18 1^st & 2^nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3^rd gets trophy & gear.

Junior Men 13-18 1^st & 2^nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3^rd gets trophy & gear.

Women 19+ 1^st & 2^nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3^rd gets trophy & gear.

Men 20-49 1^st & 2^nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3^rd gets trophy & gear.

Men 50+ 1^st & 2^nd get trophies, cash & gear. 3^rd gets trophy & gear.