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The 2010/11 Queensland Kiteboard Racing Series One

1. VENUE:

Sandgate, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

2. DATE:

Saturday 25^th September 2010 (Reserved dates: Sunday 26^th September, 2^nd and 3^rd October 2010).

3. ORGANISING AUTHORITY:

Surf Connect.

4. RULES:

The 2010 Queensland Kiteboard racing Series will be based on the rules as defined in The ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing.

5. ELIGIBILITY AND CATEGORIES

The event is open to all riders using a suitable kite and board. Categories will be Juniors (under 19), Girls, Rookie and Pros. Pros category include
sponsored riders, and instructors.

6. ENTRY FEE:

Juniors (under 19):              $20 (with free shirt and competitor's gift pack)

Seniors (19+):                       $30 (with free shirt and competitor's gift pack)

7. RACE FORMAT AND COURSE:

Race format will be in heats of 4 to 6 competitors per race with the winner and/or the runner up qualify to the next round. Course will be set as windward return course.

8. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Sailing instructions will be available at the riders meeting and posted on the race board.

9. COMPETITOR NUMBERS:

Competitors MUST display their competitor numbers on their shirts.

10. PENALTY SYSTEM

10.1 The scoring penalties will apply as defined in the IKA race rule

10.2 Decisions of the protest committee will be final.

11. SCORING

The scoring system will be a low point scoring system. There shall be one discard for every four races completed.

Position Points

1                      1

2                      2

3                      3

etc                   etc      

Did not finish            Number of finishers + 1

Did not start               Number of finishers + 1

Disqualified             Number of competitors + 2

Dependent upon the number of discards permitted, the highest then second highest scores are discarded. The lowest total score, with discards if taken into account wins. Any tied positions in the event will be decided in favour of the competitors who have won the most number of races, or the most number of seconds etc until the tie is broken.

12. PRIZES

Prizes and certificates are awarded to winners of each category.

13. ADVERTISING AND COMPETITORS SHIRTS

Riders may be required to wear and/or display advertising chosen and supplied by the organizing authority.

14. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Competitors participate in the event entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to Race. The organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the event.

15. INSURANCE

Each participating must provide proof of insurance cover or valid membership card of their national kiteboarding association. Accepted memberships are IKO, AKSA and BKSA.

16. PROGRAM:

Registration 11:00am

Briefing 11:30am

Possible First Race Start: 12:00nn

Soft drinks and a BBQ will be provided free of charge to all competitors after the event. Prize giving Ceremony one hour after the last race (approx 4.30pm).

17. ENQUIRIES AND ENTRY:

Email info@surfconnect.com for entry form. All entries must be received with full payment and proof of insurance by 19^th September 2010. No late entries allowed.