SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BODYBOARDING
In Partnership with Royal St Andrews Hotel and Surfing South Africa
IS PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2025 ROYAL ST ANDREWS HOTEL CLASSIC, PORT ALFRED
DATE:
19th & 20th April 2025
VENUE:
Port Alfred
ENTRY CLOSING DATE:
6pm, Monday 7 Apr (bring filled-in forms with a copy of ID and unabridged birth certificate with to the event)
OPENING FUNCTION:
Meet 19 Apr at 8.00am, West Beach
CONTEST ENTRY FEE:
Pro Division – R320
All other divisions – R200
BodyBoarding Entry for 2025 Port Alfred easter festival event
SABA REGISTRATION FEE:
Pros – R400 (R200 for one event and balance of R200 for two or more). All other divisions – R300 (R150 for one event and a balance of R150 for two or more).
(Entries will not be accepted without this additional payment).
PAYMENT DETAILS:
First National Bank
SABA Musgrave Branch
Universal Branch Code: 25065:
Acc # 62101 592 344
Email proof of payment with your name as a reference to pat.h@polka.co.za and Jkleinloog1@gmail.com and bring all documents with you to the briefing
PRIZE GIVING:
Sunday 20 Apr 2025 Royal St Andrews Hotel
CONTACT DETAILS:
Clinton Millard
Email: clinton@multisecurity.co.za
Mobile: 082 494 1680
CONTEST DIRECTOR:
Pat Harris
Email: pat.h@polka.co.za
Mobile: 082 973 2096
BodyBoarding Entry for 2025 Port Alfred Easter Festival event
Please complete the following in full and Copy of your ID, Passport or unabridged birth certificate to be attached and brought to event.
SURNAME: ………………..………………
FIRST NAME: …………..….…………
EMAIL: ……………..……….…………………..………
ADDRESS …………….……………………………………………………………………..………………..……………
P/CODE …………….
TEL No: (H) …………….………………
(Riders Cell) ……………………..….……..…
BODYBOARDING PROVINCE: …………………
ID NUMBER: ………………………………………….
AGE as at 01/01/2025: …………………….………………………
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME (IF UNDER 21): ……………..………………………………
CELL: ……………………………….……………
◄ If you choose to compete in more than one division at an event as per criteria, you must pay the full event entry fee for each division – there is no discounted rate for multiple division entries.
◄ When riding multiple divisions, heats may end up back to back. This is a risk the rider takes as the heat format of the contest may not be changed. However, this is left up to the discretion of the Contest Director.
◄ SABA membership fees will apply to the highest division entered. i.e. if one of your divisions is Pro, then a Pro membership must be paid. Only one SABA membership fee is necessary.
MARK THE APPROPRIATE DIVISIONS YOU ARE RIDING FOR WITH AN “X”
BOYS 14 and younger on 1 Jan 2025
JUNIORS 15 to 17 years on 1 Jan 2025 DROPKNEE Open to anyone
PRO Open to anyone
MENS 21 and older on 1 Jan 2025
WOMEN Open to all women
MASTERS 40 and older on 1 Jan 2025 GRANDMASTERS 50 and older on 1 Jan 2025
GIRLS 12 to 15 years on 1 Jan 2025
DEVELOPMENT BOYS : DEVELOPMENT GIRLS :
Younger than 12 on 1 Jan 2025
Younger than 11 on 1 Jan 2025
PLEASE INDICATE BELOW THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ACTUALLY PAID FOR THIS EVENT
SABA REGISTRATION FEE 2025: R___________ CONTEST ENTRY FEE: R________________
Rules: I agree to abide by the general competition Rules of Surfing South Africa and SABA. I acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand all these rules and regulations and understand that any violation of thereof, or any unsportsmanlike conduct, may result in a penalty being imposed on me by SSA or SABA which may take the form of a warning, a fine, or immediate disqualification from the EVENT. I agree to conduct myself in a professional sportsmanlike manner prior to, during, and after the EVENT and while I am in the vicinity of the EVENT. I will not engage in any surfing activity near the contest area during the EVENT, unless authorised to do so by SABA. I also agree to compete and appear in competition attire provided by the Sponsors from time of issue until completion of the EVENT as well as during awards presentations. In addition, I cede to the SSA, SABA, the Promoters of the EVENT, the Sponsors of the EVENT, or their respective nominees, the exclusive commercial use of all photographs and photographic reproductions, television broadcast and motion pictures taken of me during or in connection with the EVENT, and whether in or out of the water.
Indemnity and Assumption of Risk: I acknowledge and confirm that I am familiar with all hazards that may exist in connection with my participation in any and all activities in both the sea and on the shore related to the event. I confirm that I voluntarily participate in these activities with knowledge of those hazards. I voluntarily assume the risk of any injury, death or loss of property that I may sustain in connection with my participating in the EVENT, and hereby fully indemnify, release and forever discharge SSA, SABA, and their respective officials, the Promoters and Sponsors of the EVENT, the City, Municipality and Province and where applicable, their respective agents and employees, from all claims, damages, actions, suits or judgments that may result from any cause whatsoever sustained or incurred by me whilst participating in or in connection with the EVENT.
Knowing and Voluntary Execution: I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents. I sign this agreement of my own free will.
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE _____________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (If you are under 21): ________________________
CODE OF CONDUCT
I ……………………………………..……………………………as a member of the South African Bodyboarding Association
do hereby agree to abide by the disciplinary rules set out here-under by the South African Bodyboarding
Association in accordance with the South African Bodyboarding Association (SABA):
1. The South African Bodyboarding Association will ensure that its members who compete in club events, provincial trials and national events will be guided by experienced and responsible individuals who have the ability and skills to provide the necessary guidance to all members.
2. No member of the South African Bodyboarding Association may participate in a trial or contest under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This will be enforced strictly!
3. Members of the South African Bodyboarding Association taking part in club events, provincial trials or competitions or national events are expected to behave in such a manner that is appropriate and acceptable and may in no way compromise the name of the club or bodyboarding as a sport. The following will attract disciplinary action and may lead to disqualification or suspension:
• Use of drugs or irresponsible use of alcohol. Use of alcohol by underage members is strictly prohibited
• Destruction of property, offensive language, rowdy behaviour and inconveniencing of third parties
• When travelling in a group, team or individually, respect, courtesy and manners should be shown to fellow travellers in hotels, restaurants and any other public or private places.
The South African Bodyboarding Association reserves the right to discipline or take appropriate action against any member of the South African Bodyboarding Association found to contravene the above.
Signature …………………………………………………….. Date ……………………………………………
Parent / Guardian (if under 21) ………………………………………….
EVENT/COMPETITION RULES
1. Heats can comprise 2, 3, 4, or 5 riders. If it is a 5 rider heat the duration of the heat may be increased at the discretion of either the Contest Director and/or the Head Judge.
2. The time allowed for the heats will be announced at the Event briefing or during the event. Duration will be determined by the surf conditions.
3. Riders must ride in the demarcated contest area which will be announced at each Event. Waves caught outside the area will not be counted. Examples of demarcation could be in the form of land marks, flags etc….
4. Riders are allowed a maximum of 10 waves in a heat – the 2 top-scoring waves will be counted. If a rider catches more than 10 waves, those waves will be scored 0. A penalty will be imposed for every extra wave ridden and will be calculated as follows: extra waves ridden – second highest score will be halved, so for example if your two top wave scores are 8 and 7 points your total is 15 – if you catch an 11th (that wave scores 0 even if it is worth 10) wave then your total score will be 13 points, thus the 7 will be halved giving a total of 11.5. Two extra waves ridden will then be half of your top wave will be halved giving a total of 7.5. A PA announcer can only call a warning when the rider has had 9 rides. This is done as a courtesy to the rider. It is the responsibility of the rider to keep a tally of their waves ridden. An exception to the rule is: The Head Judge can allow a maximum of 12 waves normally in a final if he deems conditions warrant it.
5. The heat begins with the green beacon + 1 sound signal (colours to be announced at Event briefing). The red beacon indicates 5 minutes remaining in the heat. The end of the heat will be a 2 sound signal including the beacon turned sideways. It must be noted that the timing of the heat is governed by a stopwatch, however all effort will be made in order to synchronise the siren/flag or beacon/stopwatch. It is recommended for the rider to time their own heat.
6. Riders going out for the next heat may enter the water when the red beacon is rotated to the designated colour of the “5 min remaining in the heat” warning. Keep well clear of the riders still in the heat – a rider will be penalised if they cause any interference. Riders waiting in the water for the next heat must not catch waves and stay out of the “take off” zones. It must be noted that the paddle out time could increase due to the surf condition, but will never be less than 5 minutes.
7. Interference rule includes: dropping in, paddling, snaking, and breaking the section. With more and more events now only counting the best 2 waves in a heat the interference penalty has been revised for these heats. The penalty for these heats is to count the highest wave score plus half the score of the second highest wave, regardless of whether it is any of the aforementioned interferences. The interference wave should not contribute to the score. The rider who was interfered with will be allowed an additional wave beyond their maximum limit for that heat, within the prescribed heat time limit. Exception to this is for a double interference where neither rider gets an extra wave. An extra wave or heat delay, as decided by the head Judge at the time, will also apply in cases of the interference from water photographers, water security personnel or outside interferences (by other non-competitors)
8. At the end of the heat, when the red beacon is turned sideways, no more waves must be taken as part of the heat. Riders must come straight to the beach in a prone (lying down) position with one hand up. DO NOT perform any manoeuvres.
If a rider catches a wave in the time between heats, before his heat has begun, a ‘0’ will be given for the wave and will count as one of their 10 waves. If it happens to be the rider’s 11th wave – point 4 above for a penalty will apply. If a rider catches a wave before their heat has started then there will be no penalty, however the wave will count as one of their 10 waves – the wave will be scored ‘0’. If a rider catches a wave before their heat and is in the allotted time of the heat before theirs then the full penalty will be apply. Refer to point 4. In other words: DO NOT PERFORM ANY MANOEUVRES ON A WAVE UNLESS YOU’RE RIDING IN YOUR DESIGNATED HEAT
9. Once the heat is over and the rider has returned to the beach, immediately return to the rash vest stand and then remove the rash vest hanging it on the rack. The reason for this is that other riders would like to get ready for their heats and also additional exposure for the sponsors when the rider walks up the beach. A penalty will be incurred.
10. Any protests or queries about the heat must be reported in writing to the contest director or head judge immediately. A non-refundable cash deposit is required.
11. NO UNAUTHORISED PERSONS are allowed in the judging area other than judges and officials. Any competitor other than team captain / manager entering the demarcated judging/officials area during competition without permission will be subject to a spot fine of R100, and will not be permitted to surf any further heats or SABA events until the fine is paid. Repeat offenders will have their fines doubled each time they violate this rule.
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