Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition 2010 in Phuket at 22-26 September 2010
Quiksilver Thailand in conjunction with Surfing
Thailand is pleased to announce that the second annual Quiksilver
Thailand Surf Competition 2010 will be held at Kata Beach in Phuket from
September 22 – 26, 2010.
Surfers from all over South East Asia
are expected to compete in this event that will have three divisions of
competition (Men’s Open, Women’s Open, and Longboard) offering a total
prize purse of over $7,500 USD (240,000 THB). The Men’s Open winner
will receive 50,000 THB, the Women’s Open winner 30,000 THB, and the
Longboard winner 30,000 THB. First to fourth places in each division
will receive cash, trophies and prize packs from Quiksilver and other
sponsors.
Last year over 100 surfers from Thailand, Australia, Japan, France,
South Africa, Indonesia, Hawaii, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and
Singapore competed in the two day Island Crown event, and this year
promises to be bigger and better with a myriad of events and activities
held over the 5-day period that will entice and entertain both surfers
and non-surfers alike.
Along with the professionally run
international surfing competition, spectators and participants will be
treated to concerts, parties, cultural shows, awareness presentations,
surf instruction clinics, and a whole lot of fun on the beach.
Endorsed
and supported by both government and public sector organizations, the
Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition 2010 will provide local Thai
surfers the opportunity to gain valuable experience competing at an
international level, getting them familiar with the rules and
regulations of ISA sanctioned events and opening the door to competing
in ISA competitions held throughout South Asia and the world.
The International Surfing Association recently recognized Surfing Thailand as the governing body for surfing in Thailand.
The
Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition takes place during what is
typically called the “Low Season”, though surfers have long termed this
period the “Surf Season”, and the event brings to light yet another
activity which both locals and visitors can enjoy during the Southwest
Monsoon, helping to further endorse Phuket as a year-round holiday
destination.
The Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition 2010 is
sponsored/supported by Quiksilver Thailand, Surfing Thailand, the
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Nok Air, Ibis Hotel, Jim Beam, Singha
Light Beer, 95.5 Virgin Hitz Radio, MTV, Action Asia Magazine, SurfTime
Magazine, Lines Magazine, Thailand Surfrider Magazine and the Asian
Surfing Championships.
Schedule
Dates: September 22 – 26.
Divisions: Men’s Open Shortboard Division and Women’s Open Shortboard Division and Long Board’s Open Division
Day 1 (September 22)
- Opening Ceremony
- Environmental Awareness Presentation
- Surf Contest
- Local Cultural Show
Day 2 (September 23)
- DJ Music and Beach Activities
- Musical Presentation
- Surf Contest
Day 3 (September 24)
- DJ Music and Beach Activities
- Musical Presentation
- Surf Contest
Day 4 (September 25)
- DJ Music and Beach Activities
- Surf Clinic for Tourists and Visitors
- Surf Contest
Day 5 (September 26)
- Surf Clinic for Thai Singers, Movie Stars, and Other Celebrities
- Surf Contest Final
- Surfing Demonstration by Quiksilver Surf Team
- Awards Ceremony
- Party and Concert by Live Bands
Prize Money Breakdown
Men’s Open Shortboard Division
1st Place: 50,000 THB Cash, Surfboard, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver and Sponsors
2nd Place: 30,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
3rd Place: 20,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
4th Place: 10,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
Women’s Open Shortboard Division
1st Place: 30,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver and Sponsors
2nd Place: 20,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
3rd Place: 10,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
4th Place: 5,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
Longboard Open Division
1st Place: 30,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver and Sponsors
2nd Place: 20,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
3rd Place: 10,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
4th Place: 5,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
Resource : www.isctour.com
August 19, 2010