Tynemouth Open Surf Contest 2019

The Tynemouth Open Surf Contest in memory of Stephen Hudson will take place on the 5th October 2019. All proceeds go to Mind Charity and Surfers Against Sewage.

Last few spaces remaining.

Amazing prizes for up for grabs! Limited places available so first come first served. We will be also having a raffle on the day with some awesome prizes to win!

SCHEDULE

7.30AM	CHECK IN MENS OPEN
8.00AM	MENS OPEN HEAT 1
8.20AM	MENS OPEN HEAT 2
8.40AM	MENS OPEN HEAT 3
9.00AM	MENS OPEN HEAT 4
9.20AM	MENS OPEN HEAT 5
9.50AM	MENS OPEN SEMIS 1
10.10AM	MENS OPEN SEMIS 2
10.40AM	MENS LONGBOARD HEAT 1
11.00AM	MENS LONGBOARD HEAT 2
11.20AM	MENS LONGBOARD HEAT 3
12.00 NOON	MENS LONGBOARD HEAT 4
12.30 PM	MENS LONGBOARD SEMI 1
12.50 PM	MENS LONGBOARD SEMI 2
1.15PM	WOMENS SUP FINAL
1.35PM	MENS SUP FINAL
2.00 PM	UNDER 12S HEAT 1
2.15 PM	UNDER 12S HEAT 2
2.30 PM	UNDER 12S HEAT 3
2.45 PM	UNDER 12S HEAT 4
3.00 PM	UNDER 12S SEMI 1
3.15PM	UNDER 12S SEMI 2
3.40 PM	UNDER 12S FINAL
4.00PM	MINI GROMS FINAL
4.20 PM	WOMENS LONGBOARD FINAL
4.40 PM	WOMENS SHORTBOARD FINAL
5.00 PM	MENS LONGBOARD FINAL
5.20 PM	MENS SHORTBOARD FINAL

PRESENTATION AND RAFFLE TO BE HELD STRAIGHT AFTER LAST EVENT

Please can all competitors check in at the Tynemouth Surf Co Beach Hut at least an hour before their category starts.
Competitors to collect their rash vests from beach hut before their heat. (Please return it straight afterwards)
5 minute paddle out time allowed before heat start time (while previous heat still in water) – Please stay out of their way!!
Heat draws and judging criteria will be displayed on a white board near the beach hut. Judging criteria also available on contest page on our website.

JUDGING CRITERIA

(Taken from WSL Judging Criteria and ISA Judging Criteria)

A panel of four judges scores each wave on a scale of one to ten. There is no limit on the number of waves that will be scored, but the two best scoring waves (each out of a possible 10) are added together to become a surfer’s heat total (out of a possible 20).

Judging scale:
[0.0 — 1.9: Poor]
[2.0 — 3.9: Fair]
[4.0 — 5.9: Average]
[6.0 — 7.9: Good]
[8.0 — 10.0: Excellent]

Judges analyze the following elements when scoring waves

Shortboard

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

Longboard

The longboard surfer must perform controlled traditional manoevres with the highest degree of difficulty in the most critical sections of the wave to gain the highest score. Judges will reward the performance with reference to style and flow, visual appeal, commitment, variety of manoeuvres and use of the entire board, speed and power. Nose riding, trimming and footwork will be important elements in the Judges decision-making.

Speed, style and flow highlights the way the wave is presented and the manner in which the rider is able to link the moves together. Cross stepping out of and into turns and noserides, carving drop knee turns and extended noserides with weight directly over the tip are all indications of the quality of style and flow in traditional surfing.

SUP Surfing

A surfer must perform radical controlled manoeuvres, using the paddle as a key tool, in the critical sections of a wave with speed, power and flow to maximize scoring potential. Innovative / progressive surfing as well as variety of repertoire [maneouvres], wave negotiation and use of the paddle to increase the intensity of the manoeuvres, will all be taken into account when awarding points for SUP surfing.

The SUP surfer who executes these criteria with the maximum degree of difficulty and commitment on the waves will be rewarded with the higher scores.

For StandUp Paddle Surfing [SUP] a wave is deemed to be begun, when in the opinion of the judges, the rider is no longer solely under paddle power but rather has harnessed and begun to be carried along by the power of the wave.

Basic Interference Rule

The surfer deemed to have the inside position for a wave has unconditional right of way for the entire duration of that ride. Interference will be called if during a ride a majority of judges feel that a fellow competitor has hindered the scoring potential of that surfer deemed to have right of way on the wave.

Anyone who stands up in front of a surfer with right of way has the chance to ride or kick out of the wave without being called interference, unless they hinder the scoring potential of the surfer with right of way by any means. This includes excessive hassling, leash pulling or breaking down a wave section.

If a surfer causes an interference, their heat score will be calculated using only their best scoring wave. If a surfer causes two interferences during a heat they will be disqualified from the heat.

ENJOY THE DAY!!

Mens Open.

This category is now full
If you wish to be considered as an alternate (should spaces become available) please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Entry Fee £20

Womens Open.

Entries have now closed If you wish to be considered as an alternate (should spaces become available) please complete the form at the bottom of the page. Thank you for you interest.
Entry Fee £20

Mens Longboard Open.

Entries have now closed. If you wish to be considered as an alternate (should spaces become available) please complete the form at the bottom of the page. Thank you for you interest.
Entry Fee £15

Womens Longboard Open.

U12’s Open.

Mens SUP Wave Riding

This category is now full
If you wish to be considered as an alternate (should spaces become available) please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Entry Fee £15

Womens SUP Wave Riding

Entries have now closed If you wish to be considered as an alternate (should spaces become available) please complete the form at the bottom of the page. Thank you for you interest.

Entry Fee £15

If you wish to be considered as an alternate (If spaces become available on the day) please complete the form below.
Entries have now closed.
Please Note: Alternates will be selected based on the order the entry was received.