Rip Curl Pro Nationals Presented By Red Bull & Corona

Rip Curl Pro Nationals is uniquely situated at the south end of the beautiful Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and by car is only 16 minutes from the centre of Ucluelet, 24 minutes from Cox Bay, Tofino and 11 minutes from Green Point Campground.  The seaside towns of Tofino and Ucluelet both offer a wide range of accommodation, from stunning Ocean and Harbor view resorts, to cozy Cabins, Bed & Breakfasts, Eco-Yurts, Hostels, Motels and Campgrounds, you can find your unforgettable place to stay through the links below.

Ucluelet

https://www.discoverucluelet.com/stay-in-ucluelet

Tofino

https://tourismtofino.com/places-to-stay/

Green Point Campground – Long Beach 

https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/activ/visit4c#LBU

Plan your West Coast Visit:

https://tourismtofino.com

https://www.discoverucluelet.com

https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim

Event Hospitality Partners:

https://www.discoverucluelet.com/choose-stay/black-rock-oceanfront-resort

https://tourismtofino.com/plan-your-trip/business-directory/pacific-sands-beach-resort/

https://www.discoverucluelet.com/choose-stay/canadian-princess

https://tourismtofino.com/plan-your-trip/business-directory/tofino-resort-marina/

https://www.discoverucluelet.com/choose-stay/the-grey-pebble

We are very excited to announce that Rip Curl Pro Nationals is a GO! It has been over 3 decades since the first contest that started this all was held at Long Beach, and we are so stoked to be back again for our third straight year at Wickaninnish Beach, just south from the original contest site in 1988!

Some of you have competed in Surf Canada sanctioned events before and for some of you this will be your first time, and we hope you are just as stoked about competing this year at Wickaninnish Beach as we are!

Each year we strive to make the event better for all competitors and spectators and we feel like this year’s event will be the best one yet! We hope to see each of you at Wickaninnish Beach April 3-5 for this year’s Canadian Championships and celebrate the gathering of Canadian Surfers from across the country and Surfers from all around the World.

By Registering and having your credit card charged (or pending) for this event has you waitlisted for your category, but does not confirm entry. You will be notified when your registration has been confirmed or declined before the close of registration.

Confirmation of registration will be based on the following hierarchy:
1. your 2019 Nationals event seeding
2. sponsor wildcards,
3. time stamp of your registration.

In the event that your registration has been declined due to overcapacity, your entry will be fully refunded.

1) RIP CURL PRO NATIONALS is the Canadian National Championships as well as the primary pathway (Method A) for nomination to represent Team Canada at international competitions. Please go to www.csasurfcanada.org ‘About Us’ tab ‘Document Centre’ for detailed Team Selection Protocol. Any questions please email president@csasurfcanada.org
2) If eligible, Surfers are permitted to register for more than one category. There is no discount for multiple entries.
3) For Divisions that are age sensitive, an athlete’s age is taken as of December 31, 2020. Therefore, an U18 surfer may not turn 19 on/before December 31, 2020. An U16 competitor may not turn 17 on/before December 31, 2020. Proof of age will be required to compete, and no competitors under 10 years of age, as well as:
4) RIP CURL PRO NATIONALS is open to all surfers irrespective of nationality. However, only those with a valid Canadian passport or a Canadian Citizenship Certificate will be eligible to compete for Canadian National Titles and National Team Selections and proof of documentation must be shown at on-site check-in, before being eligible.
5) Please be mindful that we are guests in the National Park and all rules still apply; Pay Parking, No alcohol, and Pets must be on leash at all times.

Please note that registration for this event is now being handled by LiveHeats, which through your smart device, offers user friendly registration, seamless live scoring, real time heat scheduling so you know when your heat is on, and of course event results! For any support for your registration, please email community@liveheats.com 

Early Registration $10 discount until March 22, 2020
U18, U16 Junior divisions $69 – early registration $59 before closing 6pm PST March 22, 2020

Open & Longboard $79 – early registration $69 before closing 6pm PST March 22, 2020

PRO division $89 – early registration $79 before closing 6pm PST March 22, 2020

All pending availability

Register here:

https://liveheats.com/events/2947/registration

Read this Indemnity form carefully, read completely, and if you agree, please sign and bring to the registration tent on-site prior to your first heat.

Very reliable and consistent Beach Break that works on all tides and open to all North Pacific swells.
Forecast: 7 day
https://magicseaweed.com/Wickaninnish-Surf-Report/4703/
http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Wickaninnish/forecasts/latest/six_day

For more information on how to stay safe https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/pacificrim/securite-safety

Surf Canada is a not-for-profit National Sport Federation governing Surf and SUP and is recognized by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), International Surfing Association (ISA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Participants registered for the Surf Canada Nationals and eligible to compete for a spot on the National Team must be aware that doping control may be conducted by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) in accordance with the Canadian Anti-Doping Program.

To avoid a positive test and the consequences of an anti-doping rule violation, athletes are encouraged to take the following steps:
• Check your medications: Use the Global DRO to determine if any prescription or over-the-counter medications or treatments you are using are banned by the WADA Prohibited List.
• Review your medical exemption requirements: If you require the use of a banned medication for a legitimate medical reason visit http://cces.ca/medical-exemptions to obtain information and instructions about how to apply for a medical exemption.
• Learn about the doping risks associated with supplements: Do not use supplements, or take significant precautions prior to doing so. Supplement products cannot be verified by the CCES or in the Global DRO. A lack of industry and government regulation makes it impossible to confirm their ingredients. Find out more at http://cces.ca/supplements.
• Review the sample collection procedures: This short video will take you step-by-step through doping control.
• Contact the CCES with any questions:
o Email: info@cces.ca
o Call toll-free: 1-800-672-7775
o Online: www.cces.ca/athletezone

Notice of Doping Control for Nationals EN

Notice of Doping Control for Nationals FR

The following applies to both genders equally:

All divisions are available to all nationalities and the winner of each division will be crowned 2020 Rip Curl Pro Nationals Champion, irrespective of nationality. 2nd through 4th place will be awarded accordingly.

Within the same competition, Canadian Titles will be awarded to the highest placing Canadian in each division with valid passport or Certificate of Birth. In the event of a tie for the Canadian Title, the following hierarchy will be implemented:

1. Highest round
2. Highest heat total
3. Highest single wave score
4. Next highest wave

The surfer who has achieved the highest will be deemed the winner.

PRO

There will be an $8000.00 CAD prize purse, split evenly amongst Women and Men Pro Divisions as follows:
1st $2000
2nd $1000
3rd $600
4th $400

Typical Surfer:

1. 5 to 7+ years of surfing.
2. Higher level of technically skilled shortboard surfers that have previous competitive experience and are looking to further challenge themselves.
3. Surfers transitioning from Amateur and progressing towards National Team level.
4. Surfers that want to test themselves.

OPEN

Typical Surfer:

1. 16+ years old.
2. Amateur or intermediate shortboard surfers looking to test their competitive skills as well as have fun.
3. Provides a goal to develop and progress in the sport.

LONGBOARD
Typical Surfer:

1. All surfers over the age of 14+ that longboard and wants to have fun and test their skills against friends and skilled National level surfers.

LONGBOARD Design:

1. Length is a minimum of 9 feet from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail in a straight horizontal line along its deck.
2. The width dimensions must be a minimum aggregate of 47 inches. That is the total of the width at the widest point, plus the width 12 inches up from the tail and the width 12 inches back from the nose.

Highest placing eligible surfer(s) may be approved for nomination for 2020 National Team Selections (see 2020 selection protocol)

U18 and U16 AGE DIVISION CUT OFF
An athlete must be at least 10 years of age to compete. The athlete’s age is taken as of December 31, 2020. Therefore, an U18 surfer may not turn 19 on/before December 31, 2020. An U16 competitor may not turn 17 on/before December 31, 2020.

U18 & U16
Typical Surfer:

1. All levels of shortboard surfer that wants to have fun and test their skills against friends and skilled surfers.

Highest placing eligible surfer(s) may be approved for nomination for 2020 National Team Selections (see 2020 Team selection protocol)

Shortboarding:
Surfers must perform to the ISA judging key elements to maximize their scoring
potential. Judges analyze the following major elements when scoring a ride:
– Commitment and degree of difficulty
– Innovative and progressive maneuvers
– Combination of major maneuvers
– Variety of maneuvers
– Speed, power and flow
ISA Rule Book –13 June 2019 33
NOTE: It’s important to note that the emphasis of certain elements is contingent
upon the location and the conditions on the day, as well as changes of conditions
during the day.
The Following scale may be used to describe a Ride that is scored:
0-1.9 = Poor
2.0-3.9 = Fair
4.0-5.9 = Average
6.0-7.9 = Good
8.0-10.0 = Excellent

Longboarding:
The Surfer must perform controlled maneuvers in the critical section of the wave
utilizing the entire board and wave using traditional longboard surfing. The
Surfer who performs this to the highest degree of difficulty with the most style,
flow and grace will receive the highest score for a Ride.
Further to that above, the following are key elements for Judges to consider:
• Nose riding and rail surfing
• Critical section of wave
• Variety
• Speed and power
• Commitment
• Control
• Foot work
NOTE: It’s important to note that the emphasis of certain elements is contingent
upon the location and the conditions on the day, as well as changes of
conditions during the day.
The following scale may be used to describe a Ride that is scored:
0-1.9 = Poor
2.0-3.9 = Fair
4.0-5.9 = Average
6.0-7.9 = Good
8.0-10.0 = Excellent