World Cup starter details

2006-01-26T11:58:00.000-08:00

Mission:
- To progress the sport of Surf Kayaking
- Encourage new creative maneuvers
- Crown a World Cup Champion every year
- To encourage a new generation of surf kayakers
- Promote the sport of surf kayaking in a positive way

Events:
o #1 S. America (Southern Brazil: Feb. 2-4)
§ Contact: Maurico Borsari (mborsari@bfbr.com.br)
o #2 West Coast, USA (Santa Cruz, California: March 24-26)
§ Contact: Dennis Judson (dennis@asudoit.com)
o #3 Spain (Mudaka: April 29-30)
§ Contact: Txabi Jabier (jcaballero@eika.es)
o #4 U.K. (British National Championships, Early September)
§ Contact: David Jaggs (goatboater@gmail.com):
o #5 East Coast, USA (North Carolina: September)
§ Contact: Joey Hall (deadmanprd@gmail.com)
Finals - Thurso, Scotland October
Contact: Neil Baxter (neilcbaxter@hotmail.com)

Ranking Creteria:
- Top 24 Men & 12 Women & 12 Jr. Selected for the Finals
o Top 2 from each Qualifier for Men
o Top 1 from each Qualifier for Women & Jr.
§ Previous World Champion has a by.
§ One Slot for Men, Women and Jr. given to the Team World Champions to decide
§ Remaining Men, Women and Jr. are Qualifiers. Qualifiers are to be chosen by points system based on number of competitors at each qualifying event.

Gallery:
to be updated, i attached one shot, but we will get more.

Rules and Philosophy:
- Open to anyone in a sit-inside kayak under 9' (2.71 meter) in length.
- Juniors are deemed Men if they turn 19 during the competition year. Born before Dec. 31st, 1987 (i think? please check)
- Judging Philosophy ( Especially for the finals):
Drawn from the cutting edge of both surfing and kayaking: The judges will be looking for a ride that includes the highest risk, most innovative linked dynamic maneuvers utilizing of the most critical part of three best available waves in each heat.

FAQ:

"One question, people entering each of the contest are required to
> commit to enter the cup beforehand? Or can they make their decision
> after they get the results?"
> => No, it is the same as entering the open/hp division at the event. If
> the person does well and decides to go to the finals, or try out at
> another selecting event, they can do that.
>
> "Another question, linked to the first one. If the 1st and 2nd in one
> event do not want to go, then I suposse the first two people who want
> to attend the cup would qualify?"
> => If the the top 2 men from the event don't want to go then 2 more
> spots will be added to the wildcard/qualified athletes list. This
> would go to the points system, for an athletes single best points placing.

2006 World Cup

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