COMMITTED TO THE FUTURE OF OUR SURFING COMMUNITY
JOIN THE WEST COAST BOARD RIDERS
– THE FUTURE IS NOW –
The West Coast Board Riders is committed to the future of our surfing community. We encourage membership and participation, and we are always open to the formation of new clubs.
OFFICIAL RULES & FORMAT
COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY
Teams must consist of local surfers per the following requirements:
A) Born and raised
B) Attended or currently enrolled in school (or home school).
C) If not currently going to school then 3 plus years residency is required.
D) Direct inland residents if they surf hometown on a regular basis. If inland from multiple breaks and clubs, surfers will have the choice to select the club they surf for.
E) Each surfer gets one chance to “jump” clubs. But, once you jump and surf for another club, that is final.
Note: Any special circumstances must be addressed to the WCBR board for approval. The Commissioner’s decision is final.
DIVISIONS
7 divisions with 4 surfers per division
Men 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & up, Women any age
Age eligibility is calculated by the age you are on the day of each WCBR event.
Surfers must surf their age division, NO surfing up or down age groups.
Women may surf in their age group or in the Women’s Heat, but only one heat per event.
FORMAT
Whammy, Tag, and Double Points
WSL Judging criteria, interference, and priority rules.
Max 5 teams, 4 surfers per division, 1-hour heat.
One surfer at a time from each team in the water.
The first surfer starts each heat in the designated tag area (Beach start).
The next surfer must be tagged in the designated area. If tagged outside the designated area team gets a 1 point deduction.
The last surfer per team must be in the tag area by end of heat or get a 5 point deduction.
3 wave maximum per surfer with best wave scoring.
Each team has one “Double Whammy Surfer” (DWS)—DWS must raise both hands up within 10-15 seconds after their wave to be rewarded DW points (double points).