That's right- The Coconet Classic 2009 not only will be hosting the AKSA National Titles, it's also hosting one of Qld's largest independent Skate/BMX/Scooter comps AND A Major Music Festival.

The first line up of bands include:
- The Living End
- Spiderbait
- The Butterfly Effect
- Butterfingers
- Diana Anaid
- DJ Jimmy Z
- Melodyssey
- Many more to be announced!!!

Applications open shortly for the nationals, and guess what?? When you enter the kiteboarding comp, you get A FREE TICKET TO THE MUSIC FESTIVAL!

You also get:
- Free bbq for 4 days
- Bikini and Boardshorts comp
- Live acoustic music at the beach
- Beach markets
- Coconet Cutie promo girls

Nationals run from Wednesday 8th-Saturday 11th April. And the music festival is on Sunday 12th April. Must pre-register. Entry is just $125. Stay tuned for applications.

For more info, visit www.coconetclassic.net.au

Cheers, Danielle
Event Coordinator
1300 664 907

nationals last year were $50

I would absolutely love to make the entry heaps cheaper, however think about what you get for your money...

- 4 days of food
- Entry to kiteboarding nationals
- $8,000 in prizemoney
- everyone gets a prize
- live acoustic music on the beach
- beach markets
- FREE entry to a festival with bands such as the Living End, Spiderbait, The Butterfly effect and 17 other big names. The music festival tickets general admission are selling for $85 each.

If you were to see even just one of those bands you'd be hit up for $50 or more. The main issue is that we have mortgaged our houses to put on a show like this, and believe it or not, it's a non-profit event. We're just trying to cover costs, so we can continue to give something to the sport and to the Central Queensland.

The aim is to enhance the profile of kiteboarding in Australia, to keep the sport thriving and to give you more than just a competition, we want to give you an experience.

I cant believe that anyone would even question the price of this. Nationals this year was $50 bucks to ride, thats it, nothing else.

The money you spend at this event will cover you major expences for 4 days.

Its worth seeing The butterfly effect for $125 in my opinion

yeh do you have to qulify or anything

For a national level comp, $150 is cheap! You would pay that to compete in a national or state sailing championship, and with all the extras you get, it turns the whole thing into an event.

For people like myself (OK freerider, no interest in competing) this sort of format would make me more likely to turn up.

For guys like Ewan, sure $150 is a lot, but in Ewan's circumstance (You 14 or 15 now mate?), he should get a junior rate. This would encourage the younger guys and girls to attend and compete.

wtf?! that is awesome! that is such insanly good value! nice work! bigday out tix this year are 140, and im more than happy to pay for that! 85 plus airfares from melbourne and this is still a bargain!

For those that kiteboard who aren't in the nationals, there is also a section on the Tannum Beach away from the competition area (Wild Cattle), where you can kite.

NumNutz said...

how do u make it into the top spots for ur state... is there a state titles?? or is it first in best dressed..

Hey Cam, how are you? I'm just waiting to hear back from the AKSA in relation to this. They have a meeting on Tuesday next week, so by Wednesday I'll be able to let you know.

Cheers, Danielle

I'm with franz... I'd be expecting free beer

Thanks to everyone who have called or sent me emails in regards to the National Titles next year, it looks like it's going to a great event!

I'm still waiting on the reply from the AKSA in regards to who can qualify. From my understanding, most states (other than Qld and NSW) held state titles this year. The top performers here will qualify for the nationals, along with a wild card entry.

For Qld and NSW, those that wish to compete will more than likely have to apply as a wild card entrant to AKSA. Details would include tricks, comps you've been in, references from other kiters, etc.

None of this is official as yet, but we should have a definate answer within the week, once AKSA have their next meeting. Entries will open on our website once I have the confirmation.

Cheers,
Danielle

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kiter zac said...

can any kiteboarder enter the coconet classic?

Every other year at the Coconet Classic, anyone has been able to enter, however 2009 will be the National titles which you have to pre-qualify for. Each state takes their top kiteboarders to compete, and if you miss out, there are limited wild card entries.

For those that miss out, you are still welcome to attend to watch, go to the music festival, check out the markets & bikini and boardshorts comps and hang out with your mates.

That's a deal breaker right there-I have no interest in comps-but for those that would like to attend the 'festival' and compete there's a disincentive if you have to qualify and it's a very small number who would qualify-that drastically limits your market-I'd reconsider that-particularly if you truly have mortgaged your house.

how many wild cards for queensland is there?

Hello everyone!

I have a little more info from the AKSA in regards to qualifying for the nationals. (Written below). Once I have the list of qualifyers names, I'll post them on the coconet classic website under "Kitesurfing" competitions and if you're on the list, you can register by going to the "Sign Up" section. These will be online by January 15th. Visit: www.coconetclassic.net.au

From the AKSA: "As a member interested in competing at the national level, you should nominate yourself to your state or AKSA if you are not in a state association. The qualifications committees will be choosing from a number of interested riders and will need to know how competitive you are compared to others. Anything you can say or show to indicate your ability level will help the committees in their decisions. Important information in order of importance includes your contact email, phone, and address; recent competition results, references from respected and well known identities in the sport (other top riders, judges, photographers, store owners or sport officials, description of moves you can claim (please don't exaggerate), and videos, or the like. These should be forwarded to your State Association or AKSA for analysis.

Once allocations are finalised, the states will nominate approximately 5-10 riders in each of the 4 standard divisions, (Mens Open, Womens Open, Mens Juniors (under 18) , Mens Masters (over 35). Nominations close January 10th and riders will be contacted shortly afterwards."

If you have any other questions, feel free to reply to this post or contact me via email: [email protected]

Merry Christmas!

Cheers, Danielle