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Rules Sanction and Status
This event is governed by the
Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) Rulebook) and is sanctioned by the PWA
as a Freestyle status event as part of the 2011 PWA World Tour.
Changes to PWA Rule Book
The following rules will apply to the Bonaire PWA World Cup
and will supersede the PWA Rule Book:
{4.12.2} Validity of
Scoring (freestyle)
The minimum number of elimination series to
constitute valid discipline scoring at an event and to distribute the prize
money is one Freestyle single elimination where the
fleet has been eliminated to the top 16 for men or top 4 for the women’s
division.
After one Double Elimination has been completed, any further elimination shall only become valid if a final winner has been reached in the Double Elimination side of that elimination.
{4.12.9} Event Ranking
(FREESTYLE)
(a) When there is one elimination in an event, the
overall discipline results for the event will be taken from that elimination
round.
(b) When there are several eliminations for each discipline during the event,
the points scored in the eliminations will be added together for each sailor.
(c) The winner of the overall event disciplines
rankings will be the competitor who gets the lowest number of points. The
second of the overall event disciplines rankings will be the competitor who
gets the second lowest score.
(d) Discards shall be awarded according to the
following table
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number of
eliminations |
number of discards |
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1 - 2 Double
Eliminations |
0 |
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1 - 3 Single
Eliminations |
0 |
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3 - 4 Double
Eliminations |
1 |
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4 Single
Eliminations |
1 |
Prize Money
€30,000 Men Freestyle
€15,000 Women
Freestyle.
To be distributed by bank
transfer as specified in the PWA Rulebook
Competition Details
The competition will take place in Bonaire from the 12th June until 16th June.
Format
PWA Freestyle competition is now run using a “Best Move” format. In the new format, competitors will perform a maximum number of moves, of which the judges will score them on only their best moves. For example, the Race Director may specify a maximum of 12 moves in the heat, of which the best 8 will count. This will give competitors more time to perform their moves and will also allow judges to focus more accurately on each rider. The more traditional forms of competition may still be utilised if necessary, but in general, the new format will always take precedence.
Timetable
IMPORTANT –
COMPETITION MAY START ON THE 12th JUNE.
Registration will take place between 09.00 and 11.00 on the 12th June on the event site.
The first skippers meeting will be at 12.00 on the 12th June with a first possible start at 12.30.
The discipline will be Freestyle with a maximum of 4 single / dingle / double eliminations
Conditions of Entry
Freestyle - There shall be a maximum of 48 entries in the men’s division and 32 entries in the women’s division allocated as follows
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CATEGORY |
48 |
32 |
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Previous years PWA Freestyle Ranking |
1-18 |
1-12 |
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Current PWA Freestyle Ranking |
19-32 |
13-22 |
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PWA Wildcard |
33-42 |
23-29 |
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National Association Wildcard |
43-44 |
30 |
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Organizer Wildcard |
45-48 |
31-32 |
Should too few entries be received at the closing date, the PWA reserves the right to limit entries
All competitors must enter through the PWA Office by emailing entry@pwaworldtour.com. Closing date for entries 20.05.11
The standard PWA Seeding procedure will apply.
Advertising
According to PWA Rules, competitors will be required to carry sail stickers and wear advertising vests. All other advertising on sails and boards will be according to PWA Advertising Rules.
Transport
Transport will be provided for sailors and their equipment
to and from the local airport to the
event site on the 10th and 11th of June and 17th June only. Sailors must supply all information as
specified below to the organisers before 1st June or
they will not receive transport.
IMPORTANT - When sending arrival and departure information, sailors must supply all information listed below. It is especially important that you inform us of how many bags you will be bringing and subsequently departing with and what size they are.
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Arrival Date/Time |
Flight Number |
Airport / Terminal |
Number of bags |
Departure Date/Time |
Flight Number |
Airport / Terminal |
Number of bags |
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Accommodation
Accommodation deals are yet to be confirmed and will be published at a later date.
Storage and
Facilities
There will be secure storage for all sailors’ equipment on site from 11th June until the 17th June.
Transport
Arrangements are being made to transport sailor’s equipment directly from Bonaire to Aruba after the competition. This service has yet to be confirmed and there may be a charge. Details will be announced as soon as confirmed.
Conditions
Variable winds, flat water. It can be very hot so ensure you are prepared.
Equipment
Competitors may only compete on production boards registered
for use on the PWA Freestyle Tour. Boards
and sails must be registered by manufacturers according to the standard PWA
registration process, details of which are available from the PWA office and
may be altered from time to time at the discretion of the PWA.
Competitors do not
have to register specific boards themselves at the event and may compete on any
registered model at any time.
Competitors must
make their equipment available for scrutiny under this rule at any time at the
discretion of the race committee. Boards may be measured, weighed and marked or
stamped by the committee.
Any competitor found
to be using a board that has not been registered may be fined and / or
disqualified from that particular elimination and / or disqualified from the
entire event.
A list of boards
registered for use in Austria can be found here:
http://nor.pwaworldtour.com/PWA_Registered_Freestyle_Boards_2011.htm
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*Please note - Registered Equipment lists are
subject to final confirmation.
Official Functions
The Official Opening Ceremony will take place at a time and
date that is to be confirmed
The Official Closing Ceremony will take place at a time and date that is to be confirmed. ALL RIDERS MUST BE PRESENT AT THE CLOSING CEREMONY so should make their travel plans accordingly.
Sail Numbers
All sailors will be required to carry clearly legible sail numbers. These will be required for all disciplines and should be of a type such as those specified in the PWA Rulebook. Hand drawn numbers or numbers made of tape or stickers shall not be permitted. Sailors without suitable sail numbers shall not be permitted to compete.
Sailors should be aware that they will be promoting the sport under close public scrutiny. Any sail numbers, branding or other publicly viewable items or equipment, considered to be detrimental to the sport, the event or the PWA shall not be allowed in the pool. Suitability of such items shall be at the discretion of the PWA. Let’s make sure it looks good for the crowd!
Membership and Entry
Fees
All sailors will be required to pay membership fees as
specified below. FEES MUST BE PAID
EITHER IN ADVANCE USING THE ONLINE PAYMENT (BELOW) OR IN CASH AT REGISTRATION.
ANY PAYMENTS MADE ONLINE LESS THAN 72 HOURS BEFORE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE
PROCESSED AND CASH WILL BE DUE AT REGISTRATION. LATE PAYMENT WILL BE CHARGED AT
A RATE OF €20 PER DAY.
Men
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Associate
Membership (trials events, refundable against full / temp membership) |
$50 |
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Temporary
Membership (2 events inc. event fee for 1st event) |
$200 |
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Full membership
(more than 2 events inc. event fee for 1st event) |
$400 |
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Membership upgrade
(after 2 events inc. event fee for 1 event) |
$250 |
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Full membership top
10 (inc. event fee for one event) |
$600 |
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Membership
upgrade top 10 (after 2 events inc. event fee for 1 event) |
$450 |
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Event fee (payable at all events
except where joining /
upgrading) |
$50 |
Women
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Temporary Membership (2 events inc.
event fee for 1st event) |
$170 |
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Full membership (more than 2
events inc. event fee for 1st event) |
$300 |
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Membership upgrade (after 2 events inc.
event fee for 1 event) |
$170 |
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Full Top 4 (inc. event fee for one event) |
$450 |
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Membership upgrade top 4 (after
2 events inc. event fee for 1 event) |
$320 |
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Event fee (payable at all
events except where joining /
upgrading)
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$40 |
Online Entry Fees
Sailors are now able to pay their entry fees online before registration here: