Barbados Surfing Association 2011 Contest Schedule

Barbados Surfing Association 2011 Contest Schedule

» January 22nd – 23rd, 2011
1st Junior Surfer of the Year Series (SOTY) and SuperGrom Mini-Series
Location (Option 1): South Point
Location (Option 2): Brandons
Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm (subject to change)
Divisions:
Boys under 10, 12, 16, 18
Girls Under 12, 18
Notes: Points from this event are recorded for the 2011 surfer of the year ranking in all categories contested.

» February 19th – 20th, 2011
1st Senior Surfer of the Year (SOTY) Series
Location (Option 1): North Point
Location (Option 2): Tropicana or a South Coast Location (conditions depending)
Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm (subject to change)
Divisions:
Open Men (All are invited to participate)
Open Women (All are invited to participate)
Open Longboard
Master’s
Senior Men
Under 21
Notes: Points from this event are recorded for the 2011 surfer of the year ranking in all categories contested.

» March 19th – 20th, 2011
2nd Senior and Junior Surfer of the Year Series (SOTY) 2nd SuperGrom Mini-Series
Location (Option 1): Brandons
Location (Option 2): South Point
Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm (subject to change)
Divisions:
Boys under 10, 12, 16, 18
Girls Under 12, 18
Open Men and Women
Masters
Senior Men
Open Longboard
Notes: Points from this event are recorded for the 2011 surfer of the year ranking in all categories contested. March is one of the best months for surfing on the south coast.

» April 23rd – 24th, 2011
Junior Scholastics 3rd Junior Surfer of the Year Series (SOTY) and Final in SuperGrom Mini-Series
Location (Option 1): Brandons
Location (Option 2): South Point
Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm (subject to change)
Divisions:
Boys under 10, 12, 16, 18
Girls Under 12, 18
Notes: Points from this event are recorded for the 2011 surfer of the year ranking in all categories contested.

» May 21st – 29th, 2011
ISA World Junior Games
The world’s best Under 18 surfers are gearing up for their biggest challenge of the year. Now in its ninth year, the Olympic-type event is considered to be a premier event from which surfers are exposed to professional international competition.
Location: Peru
Divisions:
Boys Under 16, 18
Girls Under 18

» June 11th – 12th, 2011
4th Junior and 3rd Senior event of the Surfer of the Year (SOTY) Series
Location (Option 1): Barclays Park
Location (Option 2): Sand Bank
Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm (subject to change)
Divisions:
Boys Under 12, 16,18
Girls Under 18
Open Mens
Open Womens
Open Long Board
Senior Men
Masters
Notes: Points from this event are recorded for the 2011 surfer of the year ranking in all categories contested.

» July 9th – 10th, 2011
International Junior Gromfest
Location (Option 1): Soup Bowl
Location (Option 2): Parlour
Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm (subject to change)
Divisions:
Boys Under 12, 14, 16, 18
Girls Under 12, 16, 18
Registration: Register on the BSA website or by email. Regional and international contestants are invited to communicate their interest in attending this event to the Barbados Surfing Association on or before July 1st 2010.
Notes: Sponsors are invited to approach the BSA as soon as possible

» September 10th – 11th, 2011
Final Junior and Senior event in the Surfer of the Year (SOTY) Series
Location (Option 1): Parlour
Location (Option 2): None
Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm (subject to change)
Divisions:
Boys Under 12, 16,18
Girls Under 18
Open Mens
Open Womens
Open Long Board
Senior Men
Masters
Notes: Points from this event are recorded for the 2011 surfer of the year ranking in all categories contested. The final positions will be announced at the 2011 Awards Ceremony.

» October 8th – 9th, 2011
Nationals
Barbados’ premier amateur event boasting the island’s now seasoned surfers competing for the coveted accolade of National Champion. Our daring athletes throw caution to the wind to claim bragging rights at the island’s top surf break. A beach party for everyone throughout the day.
Location (Option 1): Soup Bowl
Location (Option 2): None
Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm (subject to change)
Divisions:
Boys Under 10, 12 , 16, 18
Girls Under 12, 18
Open Mens
Open Womens
Open Long Board
Senior Men
Masters
Notes: Some junior divisions may be cancelled if conditions are deemed to hazardous for the young ones. Surf lifeguards (daddy caddies) will be provided if the need is merited.

» November 25th – 27th, 2011
Barbados Independence Surf Festival
The Caribbean diamond of surfing competitions. Each year competitors from around the globe converge on the legendary Soup Bowl to go head to head against the best of Barbados. This professional event has boasted a cash prize purse of over $10,000 USD and attracted internationally regarded competitors such as Dean Randazzo and the legendary 10-time World Champion Kelly Slater. Previous events have boasted some of the best surfing performances in conditions considered by competitors as some of the best in the world. Come Join us this November for this grand occasion.
Location (Option 1): Soup Bowl
Location (Option 2): None
Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm (subject to change)
Divisions:
Open Mens
Open Womens
Junior Divisions – Under 16, 18
Registration: Register on the BSA website or by email. Regional and international contestants are invited to communicate their interest in attending this event to the Barbados Surfing Association on or before November 1st 2010 to secure your place.
Notes: Sponsors are invited to approach the BSA as soon as possible