[Updated 10/21/03]  A great contest series for beginning competitors & the experienced aiming to qualify for the U.S. Amateur Championships.  Support women’s surfing!  Win trophies & gear from Point Conception, WaterGirl, BettyBelts, and more!  

WAHINE WOMEN’S SURF SERIES – PRO-AM 
League of Women Surfers (LWS)

WESTERN REGION SURFING ASSOCIATION / USSF MEMBER - ISA MEMBER


* * Earn Points Towards The U.S. Amateur Championships in July* *


Confirm Contest Dates, Sites & Schedule of Events before each contest by calling (949) 369-6677.

Entry deadline is MONDAY, the week prior to the contest weekend.   Late entries must pay a $10.00 late fee.

Please fill completely and print clearly!  Release must also be signed on next page.

 

Name:____________________________________Age on 1/1/2004:______Birth Date:____________________

Address: __________________________________________________City:____________________________

State: _____Zip:__________ Phone:_______________________ Emergency Tel:________________________

Email: _______________________________________  Years Surfing: ________________________________

Home Break:___________________________  Favorite board/shaper:  ________________________________

 

  

WAHINE SERIES CONTEST DATES (check the contest/s entered)

 

 

1.

****        

November 8, 2003

Saturday

Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz

Wahine Surf Series***

 

2.

****        

January 10, 2004

Saturday

Topanga Beach, Los Angeles

Wahine Surf Series***

 

3.

****        

April 3, 2004        

Saturday

Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz

Wahine Surf Series***

 

4.

******

May 15, 2004

Saturday

West Coast Championships

At Church, Camp Pendleton

Wahine Surf Series***

 

DIVISIONS (please circle the divisions you’re entering)

There must be at least six women in each division or some divisions may be combined. Points earned on the Championship Tour (best 6 contests results), which includes this Wahine Series, qualify USSFWR members for the US Amateur Surfing Championships.

 

SHORTBOARD

 LONGBOARD 

BODYBOARD 

GIRLS (12 and under)

GIRLS (12 & under) 

Open(all ages)

JR. WOMEN (13-17)

JR. WOMEN (13-17)

 

WOMEN (18-29)

WOMEN (18-29)

PADDLE BOARD

LADIES (30-39)

LADIES (30-39)

Open(all ages-Board must be 3’ over head)

MASTERS (40 & over)

MASTERS (40 & over)

 

PRO - AM (all ages)

PRO – AM (all ages)

 

 

ENTRY FEES ENCLOSED:

Annual USSF Competition Membership Fee:  $70.00

I’d like to join the USSF, receive overall rating points for the USSFWR
Championship Tour Series and be eligible for local & national titles for 2003-2004. Competition membership includes USSF membership card, T-shirt and limited accident and medical insurance. 

$____________

USSF Member Entry Fees for Shortboard, Longboard & Bodyboard (excludes Pro-Am): 

1st Division -  $35.00.  2nd Division - $15.00

$____________

Non-USSF Member Entry Fee for Shortboard, Longboard & Bodyboard (excludes Pro-Am): 

ONE-TIME ONLY ENTRY FEE - $50.00.  $15.00 each additional division

$____________

PRO - AM OPEN WOMEN Division Entry Fee: $60.00 (top finishers are eligible to win cash purses.  A portion of the entry fees are contributed to the purse.)

$____________

 

PADDLE BOARD RACE Division Entry Fee:  $10.00

$____________

 

LATE FEE:  Add $10.00 late fee to your fees if entry is submitted after the deadline.                                                         Entry deadline is MONDAY, the week prior to the contest weekend.  

$____________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED  - (circle one) Cash, Check, M/O,  Traveler’s Check

$____________

 

 

 

 

 

ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO USSFWR

Mail Your Payment & Entries To:

Monica Lee, 371 Prentiss Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, Attn: USSFWR 

Tel: 415-285-4542  Email: wahine@wildcardgroup.com
 
Web Site: www. ussfwesternregion.org

 

ABOUT THE USSFWR & THE CONTEST SERIES

The United States Surfing Federation Western Region is a non-profit corporation, incorporated in California.

The USSFWR is the sanctioned representative of the United States Surfing Federation on the West Coast. The United States Surfing Federation is the only organization representing amateur surfing in the
United States of America recognized by the International Surfing Association.

USSFWR Championship Tour, District Series and Women’s specialty event surf contests include competition by division for contemporary shortboards, longboards, bodyboards and kneeboards male and female of all ages. (Some divisions may be combined at certain contests when less then 6 or 8 surfers enter a contest in their division unless it is deemed that this will upset competitive balance in that event.

The WRSA 2003-2004 contest season begins in July ‘03 and ends in June ‘04. It includes an 11-event Championship Tour -- a District Series of 4 **** rated events in Nor Cal,
L.A., Orange County and San Diego and a Women’s Tour of  4**** specialty events. The “Tour” concludes with the Hoppy Swarts Memorial West Coast Championships Event. 

Points earned on the Championship Tour (best 6 contests results) qualify USSFWR members for the US Amateur Surfing Championships

**Rating points from these 4 ****rated events will be part of your overall rating for District awards
TO QUALIFY FOR DISTRICT AWARDS AND THE U. S. CHAMPIONSHIPS THROUGH THIS SERIES, YOU MUST COMPETE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR SERIES IN YOUR DISTRICT.

 

WAIVER / HOLD HARMLESS RELEASE 
PLEASE READ AND SIGN

THIS RELEASE LIMITS YOUR RIGHTS TO RECOVER ANY DAMAGES IN CASE OF ACCIDENT. 

THIS MUST BE SIGNED 

In applying to enter the USSFWR surfing competition. I promise to inspect the contest site, and assure myself that the area is safe for surfing, and further agree that I will not surf in the competition unless I am satisfied the area and conditions are safe for surfing. I will further read and comply with all USSFWR rules and regulations, note existing weather and surf conditions, and agree that I voluntarily assume all risks arising from conditions relating to the use of the contest site by myself and others. In consideration of your acceptance of my entry, I intending to be legally bound hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, hold harmless and release and forever discharge the United States Surfing Federation, the United States Surfing Federation Western Region, the USSF Officers and Directors, the City and County of the contest site, the State of California, all sponsors, together with their agents, members and officials connected with the competition, from liability for injuries and or damages whatsoever, arising from my presence or participation in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and have subsequently trained for this event and do hereby grant the Sponsors such release as described herein. By my Signature, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above. I give the USSFWR permission to arrange to telecast, or print and publish any and/or all pictures taken of me (movie, video or still) in conjunction with said events.

_____________________________________________________________Date_________________________
Contestant’s signature. If under 18 years of age, parent or legal guardian must co-sign below.

_____________________________________________________________ Date_________________________ 
PARENT’S signature.

I hereby certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the surfer entering this competition, and I hereby give my full consent without reservation to the foregoing statement, and agree to hold the USSFWR free from any and all liability, I also give consent for any medical treatment when needed. **MUST BE NOTARIZED (ONE TIME ONLY). Proof of age is required by submitting a copy of birth certificate or drivers license (one time only.)