Surf Boat Series - Capital Classic (Round 1)
Event Details
Event Contact:
Richard Whinham - CR Sport Manager
Tel: 027 583 3228
Email: richard.whinham@surflifesaving.org.nz
Description
COMPETITION PURPOSE:
The New Zealand Surf Boat Series is an action-packed series of events held at key competitions throughout the season and is designed to celebrate the comradery and competition of Surf Boats while finding the most committed and consistent crews.
Surf Boat Series Flyer - to download click here
Capital Classic Flyer - to download click here
ENTRY INFORMATION:
Crews must enter each event that they intend to compete in via the SLSNZ Online Entry System. Clubs have access to this system and will process your entries. Crews are automatically included in the Surf Boat Series by entering any two of the respective events that make up the series. There are no additional fees for the Surf Boat Series beyond what is charged to enter each of the respective events.
EVENTS:
The five competition dates below make up the New Zealand Surf Boat Series (NZSBS) while running in conjunction with those competitions
- Capital Classic, December 3 & 4, Titahi Bay
- Whangamata Classic, December 10, Whangamata
- Central Region Senior Championships, January 14 & 15, Fitzroy Beach
- Eastern Region Senior Championships, January 28 & 29, Mt Maunganui
- North Island Surf Boat Championship, February 4 & 5, Waihi Beach
Rules & Regulations:
Each event will be conducted under the rules & regulations contained in the documents listed below, however, given that each event will be run in different conditions and under the guidance of different Event Management Committees, there may be variations to programming and application of those stated rules & regulations.
SLSNZ Competition Manual, including any additional amendments as detailed on the website and any additional requirements as communicated by the Event Management Committee.
Additionally members entering events are bound by the following rules, which can be found on the SLSNZ website:
- SLSNZ Constitution
- SLSNZ Regulations (Including the code of conduct)
- Drug Free Sport New Zealand
- SLSNZ Policies
Age Groups:
The following age groups will be racing for series points:
- Masters Men & Women
- Open Men & Women
- U23 Men & Women
- U19 Men & Women
Age groups are determined by the competitor’s age at midnight on 30th September 2022. For example, if you were 19 on the 30th September 2022, you are not eligible to compete in the Under 19 division.
Series Points:
Points will be determined based on the results from each of the individual events that make up the series. Crews must attend minimum of two events to be eligible to accrue points towards the series. The highest number of points accrued from up to any three events will be used to determine overall rankings.
Points will be allocated as follows:
- Finals = 1st = 20, 2nd = 18, 3rd = 16, 4th = 14, 5th = 12, 6th = 10
- Semi Finals (if 6 in each semi) = 4th in either semi = 9, 5th = 8, 6th = 7
- Placings after rounds = 13th = 6 all the way down to 18th getting 1 point
In the case of a tie at the end of the series, final places will be determined by/in order of:
- Placing count back from each event (most first places = higher placing)
- Placing count back from each round (worst result = lower placing)
- The crew that has the best result at the North Island Surf Boats round of the series will be declared the higher placing.
Key Contacts:
If you have any queries or concerns regarding a specific event, contact the Event Manager for that particular event. For any queries regarding the Surf Boat Series, contact:
Lewis McClintock | National Sport Manager, Surf Life Saving New Zealand