You get:

-BBQ lunch for four days

-T shirt

-Entry into national championships with your AKSA membership

If  you would like to take part in the Wave national championships in Warrnambool then this is the package for you.

Once you select this package and pay your entry you are registered for the competition. Please ensure you are a current AKSA member.

EVENT DETAILS

The National Wave Championships is for mens, womens, masters and juniors from Feb 3-7 from 11am at Warrnambool main beach.

All competitors must enter on this website by selecting this package.

Presenting Sponsor

Yet to be determined (email george@kitemag.com.au for sponsor pack)

 Drink sponsor

T.B.A

Media sponsors

Kite Mag, Extreme Kites, Kite Life

Major sponsors

Tourism Victoria, Kite Mag, Suzuki, Shoretec Security, AKSA

Head judge

Judges

Roaming judges

Ivan Salmon,

Event organisers

George Ierodiaconou, Mark Gavin

Event managers

Tim Nanninga, Ivan Salmon,

First Aid officer

T.B.A

Publicity and promotion

Andrew Jaspan and George Ierodiaconou

Prizemoney

1st place

$500 Open Men, presented by T.B.A

$500 Women, presented by T.B.A

$500 Juniors, presented by T.B.A

$500 Masters, presented by T.B.A

2nd place

$200 Men, presented by T.B.A

$200 Women, presented by T.B.A

$200 Juniors, presented by T.B.A

$200 Masters, presented by T.B.A

 3rd place

$100 Men, sponsor T.B.A

$100 Women, sponsor T.B.A

$100 Juniors, sponsor T.B.A

$100 Masters, sponsor T.B.A

Read more about nationals at

http://www.surfertoday.com/kiteboarding

http://www.extremekites.com.au/community-news/victoriaa/122-week-of-the-wind.html

RULES AND REGS

2011 AKSA Wave Championships rules- competitors must read and understand

Only Australian national citizens can become national champion and are eligible to compete in the Australian National Championships. The ruling for that is in the ISAF regulations:
http://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/2009ISAFRegsMayChanges-%5B7299%5D.pdf
Regulation 17.5.5 covers this in detail.
  
International riders and professional riders can compete in the pro rider shootout on Sunday Feb 14.

Trophies and wild card entries into the PKRA must go to Australian citizens.

Any querries please call George Ierodiaconou on 0422305416 or email george@kitemag.com.au  

All riders planning to participate in the wave nationals must register from Kite Mag website's event section by February 1. Any outstanding fees due are to be paid at time of registration.

1a. If circumstances beyond a riders control disable the rider to complete registration for the event by the published time that rider must contact the Head Representative via email george@kitemag.com.au or mobile 0422305416 and advise of their delay and gain consent to have their registration completed via proxy. The rider must supply evidence to support that the circumstances were beyond their control. Note: that failing to do the above will prevent a rider from participating in the event.

1b. Riders must be current members of AKSA, residents of Australia by way of citizenship or permanent residency papers in order to compete.

2. Mandatory Riders Meeting. The first day of official competition there will be a mandatory meeting for all competitors at Logan's Beach at 11am directly after all riders have completed registration. Riders failing to attend, or to show up on time for the mandatory meeting could face complete disqualification from the event

3. Heat Participation. Any rider who does not participate in their assigned heat will automatically lose

SAFETY AND RIGHT OF WAY
4. Safety and fair play are the most important aspects of the competition. Unsafe riders will be disqualified.
Downwind riders have right of way, therefore Up Wind riders should not jump when a downwind rider is close to them. When crossing paths an upwind rider should keep his/her kite up high while a downwind rider should keep his/her kite down.

5. When Riders are on opposite tacks and equally upwind the Starboard Rider (right shoulder forward) has right of way over the Port Rider (left shoulder forward). Starboard Rider should cross-upwind keeping the kite high while the port rider should cross-downwind keeping the kite low.

6a Riders doing transition jumps or tricks should have awareness for riders behind/around them before attempting there planned move.

6b In the event of a Rider tangling or colliding while performing any move with another rider/s, the jumping rider will be given a warning or will be automatically disqualified from the heat at the discretion of the Head Judge.

7. In the case the affected rider, during a tangle or collision, the rider at fault and the action penalizes the rider’s performance limiting his chances of winning the heat, the affected rider’s heat will be rerun.

8. Riders must not change course to obstruct another rider (blocking).

9. Riders should stay clear of the competition area when not competing.

10. Riders shall not land jumps on the beach, and shall stay clear of any natural obstructions near the competition area. (Infringements on any of the above rules could result in a warning or disqualification at the discretion of the Head Judge.
11. During the transition period, a competitor entering the competition area to compete has right of way over a competitor returning to shore. Therefore the standard right-of-way rules do not apply.


ASSISTANCE

12. Riders that during their heat end up downwind of the competition area, will be allowed to make their way back to the competition area by walking upwind on the beach either by themselves or with the assistance of another rider without being penalized.

13. While competing, a rider could get assistance to re-launch his kite from a rider, only when the downed kite is out of the competition area. (Example when the kite drifts to the shore brake or comes onto the beach).

14. Riders who during their heat get assistance inside the competition area from the rescue boat, press boat, Jet ski, or any other craft, will be disqualified from that heat.

15. In the event if a rider loses his kite from equipment failure, the rider will be allowed to replace his kite during the heat only outside from the competition area. The rider has to get out from the competition area by his/her own means.

16. Leashes are compulsory, suicide systems are allowed but not recommended.


NOTICE BOARD

17. Any changes in the contest instructions will be posted in the official notice board. All riders have the responsibility of checking the official notice board periodically for any changes.

18. Each rider is responsible for checking his heat number. This will be posted on the official notice board, at least 15 minutes before the start of the first heat.


SPONSOR LYCRAS

19. Riders are required to wear the official contest AKSA lycra shirt during their heats. The contest lycra must be worn outside the harness. Riders should check in with the beach marshal two heats prior to competing and will receive a coloured lycra shirt which will identify them to the judges.

20. Competitors not wearing the AKSA lycra or not wearing the lycra correctly during their heats will not be scored. After the rider has completed his heat, the lycra shirt must be returned to the beach marshal when returning to the beach.


 EQUIPMENT

21. Leashes are compulsory, suicide systems are allowed but not recommended.


HEATS AND ELIMINATION FORMAT

22. The heats will be run in a 4 man single elimination format with the best 2 advancing and the 2 losers will go into the double elimination draw

23. There shall be a double elimination for the discipline of the main event if conditions are suitable.

24. The entire single and double elimination ladders will be run using 4 man heat format up until the quarter finals onwards then this will become man on man.

25. The single elimination contest results will be considered valid only if double elimination rounds can not be run and/or finished.

26. The duration of the heats and the transition period shall be specified by the Head Judge before the start of the daily competition. If needed these times will be modified, all heat times will be posted on the official notice board.

27. The Head Judge may postpone a heat before the starting signal for any reason.

28. The Head Judge may abandon a heat:
(a) after the starting signal because of insufficient wind, or for other reasons directly affecting the
fairness of the competition.
(b) after the starting signal at any time for safety reasons.


PRESENTATION NIGHT

29. Results of all places will not be released until the official presentation being held after final events have been completed. The presentation will take place at the event site.


CONDUCT RULES

30. GENERAL ATTITUDE
All riders must, by their actions & general attitude, during all events and at all times while within the precincts of the site of the event, promote the image of the sport, the sponsors of the event, themselves and others in a professional manner. Any failure to do so immediately prior to, during and immediately after the event may result in disqualification from the event

31. OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE
All competitors are required to attend all briefs and presentation/awards ceremonies. Some riders may be requested to attend media conferences. Failure to attend may result in disqualification

32. DISCIPLINARY CODE OF CONDUCT
The rules set forth under this section apply to the conduct of each competitor while within the precincts of the event site. When imposing a penalty/disqualification, the committee involved will consider the seriousness of the offence. Failure to obey written or verbal instructions at an event may also lead to disqualification of any rider.

33. COMPETITION AREA VIOLATIONS (breaches may incur disqualification)
Riding in the course/competition area when not competing

34. LITTERING
Competitors found to be littering or causing any other environmental damage within the precincts of the event site will be disqualified.

35. AUDIBLE & VISUAL OBSCENITIES
Any competitor using an audible or visible obscenity may incur disqualification. For the purpose of this rule, obscenities are defined as words/visuals commonly known and understood to be profane and uttered clearly and loudly enough to be heard by any officials in the proximity.

36. VERBAL ABUSE
Any member heard to be verbally abusive of an official, opponent, spectator, member of the media or any other person may face disqualification from the event or heat.
For the purpose of this rule, verbal abuse is defined as a statement directed at an official, opponent, spectator, member of the media or any other person that implies dishonesty, or is derogatory, insulting or otherwise abusive.

37. ABUSE OF EVENT EQUIPMENT
Any member abusing or damaging event equipment, on purpose, may incur disqualification from the event or heat

38. PHYSICAL ABUSE
Any member found to be physically abusive of an official, opponent, spectator, member of the media or any other person will be disqualified from event. For the purpose of this rule, physical abuse is the unauthorized touching of an official, opponent, spectator, member of the media or any other person.

39. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT
Any members failing to conduct themselves at all times in a sportsmanlike manner and or give due regard to the authority of officials and the rights of opponents, spectators, members of the media or other persons, will face disqualification from the event or heat. For the purpose of this rule, unsportsmanlike conduct is defined as any misconduct that is clearly abusive or detrimental to the sport, but does not fall within the prohibition of any specific on site offence contained in these rules. In addition, unsportsmanlike conduct shall include but not be limited to the giving, making, issuing, authorizing or endorsing any public statement having or designed to have an effect prejudicial or detrimental to the best interests of the event organisors, sponsors, or the sport.


JUDGING

40. SCORING / JUDGING PROCEDURE
A rider shall be scored while being in the designated competition area. Whether a rider is in or out of the competition area, will be at the discretion of the Head judge.
There will be no less than three judges in number and one Head Judge,
The scores of the respective riders will be tabulated to get their results from that heat.
Judges will not assign numerical values to tricks, but will have a shorthand notation for taking brief notes of the tricks performed on each tack during the heat. They will also write a short note with an explanation of their judgment. Watching the heat takes precedence over writing down the tricks.
All judging sheets for each heat shall bear the full names or identifiable abbreviations of the judges judging the heat.
The Head Judge will be able to understand the short hand notes of the individual judges and will be able to explain judgment to the riders.
The decisions of the judges may not be appealed.
The Head Judge has the power to re-run a heat at his discretion, only when he has witnessed the complete heat and there is a discrepancy in the judging sheets or a tabulation error.

41. JUDGING GUIDELINES
Judging will be based on an entire heat, not on individual tricks. A rider who performs just one 'big' trick in a heat and little else will not be judged as highly as a rider who can perform tricks of a high standard throughout the heat. In a man on man format, riders are competing against each other.
Wave championships will be judged on Overall Impression, which will be based on the following;

Technical Difficulty – The technical difficulty of tricks completed during the heat. Note that “combination tricks” will not automatically score higher than a “regular trick”. Everything is related to the quality of the execution (Power) and when considering Kiteloop / Downloop combinations, to the extra Power and Amplitude generated by the Kiteloop / Downloop compared to the “regular trick” one.

Power – The power during the execution of the tricks.
Power will be considered as a combination of:
- Speed into and out of the tricks.
- Kite angle during the execution of the trick (Lower will score higher if performed with power)
- Height and amplitude of the trick.

Risk factor – is directly linked to the Power (already involves speed in and out, lines direction and amplitude - height) involved in the execution of the tricks, but also to the commitment of the rider, technical and physical challenge during the execution, duration of the critical moment, amount and quality (lines direction) of the air in the trick, and energy on the execution.

Variety – Variety of tricks completed during the heat on both tacks.
Repetition of tricks on the same tack will decrease the chances of winning the heat.
Repetition of tricks on both tacks (switch tricks) will increase the chances of winning the heat.

Height – Height of the tricks completed during the heat. This aspect will exponentially come into
consideration as the wind conditions increase, but only when the height is achieved along risk factor and technical difficulty.

Smoothness – Smoothness and fluidity during the execution of tricks completed during the heat, between different tricks in a routine and on landings.

Style – The personal flamboyance and attitude of the rider when performing in the heat.

Landings – Determination of crash and subsequent nil score for the trick if;
Rider sinks or stops directly after the landing
Rider is detached from his/her board

Innovation –
Pushing the limits under control will increase the chances of winning the heat. Crashes are ignored by the judges and will never penalize the rider in his overall impression, although, if a rider continually crashes it will be difficult to judge. Tricks are judged from take-off to the landing. Combinations and risk factor are taken into account when judging.

In general the judges will look for quality of tricks over quantity.

42. OTHER JUDGING ASPECTS
The chicken loop is considered as part of the bar. Grabbing the chicken loop when passing the bar still gives credit to the trick, although, won’t be considered as a clear pass.
If a rider “butt checks” when landing the trick and doesn’t lose the board, the judges will still give some credit to the trick. It’s at the discretion of each judge to consider if it’s a crash or a butt check and to consider how much credit will give to the trick.