event rules
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The Ocean Ski Series includes some of the best races on the Ski calendar for 2008 and winds up with the legendary 20 Beaches. For the competitive racers it is a chance to win an air ticket to compete at Molokai, Hawaii. Tickets will be given to the following paddlers according to the series pointscore after the 5th and final event, The 20 Beaches.(see below for how series pointscore works). Tickets will go to the top three open paddlers, the top Open Female paddlers, the top 40-49yrs paddler and the top 50-59 yrs paddler.
Categories
Open Men
19 & under Men
30-39yrs Men
40-49yrs Men
50-59yrs Men
60+ MenOpen Women
19 & under Women
40+ WomenDouble Ski Open
Note. If a category has registered 3 or less competitors, those competitors will automatically be entered into the category belowEvent Costs
5 race series ($160) - Incl rash singlet Rocks to Reef Ski Challenge
Lion Island challenge
Narrabeen Beach Challenge
King of the Harbour
20 beachesSingle race (first four rounds) $40
Single race (20 Beaches) $40 with a $10 late fee for on the day entries
Race rash singlet ($20) must be purchased if not entered in 5 race series. -
Online entries close on the Wednesday prior to the race; competitors may register at most events on the day of the race. A $10 late fee will apply to all late entries for the 20 Beaches Classic, that is all entries on the day.
Competitors must have attained the age of 16 years or older on the 20th September, 2008 to compete
All competitors must complete and sign a waiver prior to competing which will be available on the day
All competitors must display their allocated race number on both sides of their craft whilst competing
All competitors must wear a series race singlet whilst competing
Competitors will be automatically racing in the open division as well as an age category division according to their age on the 20th September, 2008.
The event is for SLSA specification surf skis and Ocean Racing Skis only. Within each competitive category no differentiation is made between craft as to point score and prize eligibility
If a category has registered 3 or less competitors, those competitors will automatically be entered into the category below except in the case of the 19 & under category where they will be entered into the open category.
The course description provided is subject to change by the Race Director
The Race Directors decision is final
No wash riding of rescue craft or boats not in the race, or accepting outside assistance failure to comply will result in disqualification
Leg Ropes / Paddle leashes will be compulsory for the King of the Harbour and 20 Beaches races. Anybody who does not have a fitted leash/leg rope for these races will not be able to compete. For the other rounds of the Ocean Ski Series, the race director reserves the right to make leashes/ leg ropes compulsory depending on surf conditions. It is highly recommended that all paddlers have a leash/ leg rope with them in the event that the race director makes them compulsory. Be aware that the race director’s decision is final.
Competitors in the King of the Harbour event must qualify through one event in the Ocean Ski Series or provide evidence of competing in a similar endurance series. Proof of race completion of similar endurance series to be shown to race director on the day of the event.
Competitors in the 20 Beaches event must qualify through two events in the Ocean Ski Series or provide evidence of competing in a similar endurance series. Proof of race completion of similar endurance series to be shown to race director on the day of the event.
The organisers have a duty of care to all those participating in the event and therefore competitors are advised that First Aid personnel are the final arbitrators as to your continuation in the event for health reasons and to disregard their directions may mean exclusion by the Race Director.
The organisers reserve the right to reject or cancel any entry to the race at anytime, for any reason including but not limited to; ignoring official's instruction, medical concerns and unsportsmanlike behaviour
No event placing, prize money or medals will be issued to any competitor not registered in an event
To be eligible to win the Len Turner Trophy you will need to have the highest accumulated results (refer to the series point system) in the open class race
To be eligible to win an air ticket to compete in Molokai, Hawaii you will need to have the 3 highest accumulated results (refer to the series point system) in the open class race, or the top result in the Open women category, or the top result in the 40-49yrs category or the top result in the 50-59 category. All competitors must confirm their intention to compete in Hawaii by the end of March. If a competitor wins a trip and cannot go to Hawaii (or doesn't want to go) then they can use the funds to go to another World Cup race.
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Other series Prizes will be decided upon overall standings at the end of the 5 races. Series points allocation will be calculated according to the table below with only the three best results for each competitor counting towards the overall series pointscore.
Series Points System
Points will be allocated for the best 3 results from all five rounds of the Ocean Ski Series. In any instance where a countback is required, the result from the 20 Beaches will decide series places.
The five rounds of the Ocean Ski Series are;
Balmain Commercial Rocks to Reef Ski Challenge
Epic Kayaks Lion Island Challenge
Narrabeen Beach Challenge
King of the Harbour
plus the 20 Beaches Clasic (deciding race in the event of a countback)
All competitors will be automatically entered into the Open Category (Double skis will only be given points in their own category) where points will Cascade down from 200 for 1st place to 1 point for 200th place.
Points for the Overall/Open Category will be allocated as follows
1st overall – 200points
2nd overall – 199 points
3rd overall – 198 points
4th overall – 197 points
5th overall – 196 points
198th overall – 3 points
199th overall – 2 points
200th overall – 1 point
Competitors will also be placed into an age category according to their age as of the 20th September, 2008. Competitors will receive points in the Open category and also their age category(unless aged between 20 and 29, where you will only receive points in the Open category) to go towards overall series positions. Each event however, holds the right to not allow competitors to double dip in prizes i.e. the winner of the race may be 35yrs old but may only claim the open prize with the 1st prize for the 30-39 age group going to the next placed competitor in that age group. This clause also goes for the trips to Hawaii, only one trip may be won per person with the next placed competitor receiving the trip if the winner has already won a trip in another age category.
Points for each age category(excluding Overall/Open) will be allocated as follows:
1st in class - 10 points
2nd in class - 9 points
3rd in class - 8 points
4th in class - 7 points
5th in class - 6 points
6th in class - 5 points
7th in class - 4 points
8th in class - 3 points
9th in class - 2 points
10th in class - 1 point
Please note that for the 20 Beaches Classic all points will be doubled. This goes for both the Overall Results and Age Category Results. Please see below for points allocation for the 20 Beaches Classic.
1st overall – 400points
2nd overall – 398 points
3rd overall – 396 points
4th overall – 394 points
198th overall – 6 points
199th overall – 4 points
200th overall – 2 points
Points for each age category(excluding Overall/Open) for the 20 Beaches Classic will be allocated as follows:
1st in class - 20 points
2nd in class - 18 points
3rd in class - 16 points
4th in class - 14 points
5th in class - 12 points
6th in class - 10 points
7th in class - 8 points
8th in class - 6 points
9th in class - 4 points
10th in class - 2 points
This is a demanding event. The event organisers cannot guarantee your safety. Possible risks include injury and/or drowning, due to being hit by other persons, objects or boats, other hazards include, rips, rocks, sandbars, blue bottles, stingrays and sharks. Competitors enter at their own personal risk and are responsible for their own physical condition
