POINTS AND INTERNATIONAL TEAMS RACE

International Teams:

International teams for both surfski and Vaa will comprise:

Three open men’s paddlers

One open lady paddler

One under-20 male paddler

One over-40 male paddler

Day 1 Points:

The results of the top two 2-person relay teams from each country count towards the overall team points for the World Cup weekend.

The individual times for both 7km legs count for the individual points for the Day 1 placings.

Thus, apart from the two top international teams, you can race the relay with any other paddler you choose.

You do not have to paddle with someone specifically within your age or gender category, as it is only your personal time that counts.

Day 2 Points:

The Day 2 points and placings will be based directly on your personal time for the course.

World Cup Points:

1. International Teams:

Total points awarded as per:

1. Day 1 2-person Relay Points (top two teams per country).

2. Day 2 Individual Points for individual paddlers from international team. Only the top four paddlers’ points count per country, and may be any mix of ages and gender.

B. Individual World Cup Placings:

The race times for each individual paddler for both 7km legs on Day 1, are additive to the paddlers race time for Day 2 to determine the individual placings for the Surfski World Cup. The major pool of prize money and trophies will be awarded on the basis of these placings.

Individual Race Categories:

The following age categories apply for both surfski and outrigger, and both male and female. Age at 8^th April 2006.

Junior (over 16, under 20)

Open (over 20, under 40)

Masters (over 40, under 50)

Veterans (over 50)

At least three paddlers are required to create a category, or paddlers will race within next age category: Junior race in open; Over 40 race in open; Over 50 race in over 40 or open.