7th STARBOARD PROKIDS YOUTH/JUNIOR & AMATEUR FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIP

2011 FREESTYLE YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP
2011 FREESTYLE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
2011 PRO KIDS FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIP
2011 MEN and WOMEN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Sorobon beach, Bonaire (Dutch Caribbean)
June 17th till June 19

1. EVENT
1.1. The 2011 7th Starboard Pro Kids Freestyle Championship.

2. ORGANISER
2.1. The Championships will be organised by Stichting Aquaspeed Bonaire windsurfers, as the LOA for and on behalf of and under specified conditions laid down by the PWA and the ISAF.

3. VENUE
3.1. The event will be based at Sorobon Beach, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
3.2. Average weather conditions are available on
http://www.bonairewindsurfplace.com/weather.html

4. RULES
4.1. This is an ISAF sanctioned event governed by:
4.1.1. The 2009-2012 ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing –Windsurfing Competition Rules (WCR) ;
4.1.2. The PWA Class Rules & Championship Rules;
4.1.3. This Notice of Race ("NOR") & the Sailing Instructions (SI);
4.1.4. Alterations to the SIs must be approved by the Class’s Race Supervisor;
4.2. Competitors shall attend the opening & closing ceremonies including the prize giving.
4.3. The Prokids Freestyle Championship  is a category 'C' class as set out in ISAF Regulation 20
-  Advertising Code.

5. ELIGIBILITY
5.1. All entries shall meet the requirements of ISAF Regulation 19-Eligibility Code .
5.2. A minimum of 1 elimination round is required for a valid Championship.
5.3. Competitors shall possess valid third party liability insurance.


6. DISCIPLINE
6.1. The discipline for the 2011 Starboard Pro Kids Freestyle Championship shall be Freestyle.

7. DIVISIONS
7.1. Freestyle Junior
7.1.1. A Junior shall be under the age of 17
7.1.2. Boys and Girls may race together in a maximum of 2 eliminations per day.
7.2. Freestyle Youth
7.2.1. A Youth shall be under the age of 20
7.2.2. Men and Women may race together in a maximum of 3 eliminations per day
7.3. Freestyle Pro Kids
7.3.1. A Pro Kid shall be under the age of 15
7.3.2. Boys and Girls may race together in a maximum of 2 eliminations per day.
7.4. Freestyle Amateur
7.4.1 An Amateur shall be above the age of 18
7.4.2. An Amateur is a non-professional windsurfer, who never participated as a professional  in a
freestyle windsurfing event.
7.4.3. Men and Women may race together in a maximum of 3 eliminations per day

8. SUBDIVISIONS
8.1. Gender:
8.1.1. Men/Boys; Women/Girls;
8.2. Age:
8.2.1. Amateurs shall be above the age of 18  ( born in or before 1993)
8.2.2. A Youth shall be under the age of 20 (born in or after 1991)
8.2.3. A Junior shall be under the age of 17 (born in or after 1994)
8.2.4. A ProKid Junior under 15 shall be under the age of 15 (born in or after 1996)
8.2.5. A ProKid Junior under 13 shall be under the age of 13 (born in or after 1998)
8.2.6. A ProKid Junior under 11 shall be under the age of 11 (born in or after 2000)
8.2.7. A ProKid Junior under 9 shall be under the age of 9 (born in or after 2002)
8.2.8. A ProKid Junior under 7 shall be under the age of 7 (born in or after 2004)
8.2.9. A competitor must not be older than the maximum age limit, in the relevant division,
by Dec. 31st in the year of the competition.
8.3. General
8.3.1. A minimum of 4 entries is required to constitute a division or sub-division. If the number of
entries in a sub-division reaches 16, that subdivision may be given a separate start.


9. EQUIPMENT
9.1. All competitors shall bring their own equipment.
9.2. An Equipment Registration Form shall be completed before the close of registration.

10. EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
10.1. It is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure that his/her board and equipment conforms
to the Class Rules.
10.2. The Equipment Inspectors will pay special attention to sail identification rule compliance.
10.3. Equipment checks may be made throughout the event.
11. SAIL INSIGNIAS
11.1. National letters & sail numbers shall comply with RRS.

12. BUOYANCY / WETSUITS
12.1. Not applicable

13. LIABILITY
13.1. Competitors take part in all races at their own risk. The LOA, or any of their officials or
representatives or the sponsors or their officials or representatives are not responsible, under
any circumstances, for any damage, loss or injury either ashore or on the water either to
persons or equipment, which may result. Participation in this event, supporting events and in
each race in them is at the sole discretion of the sailor and at his/her own risk. Notice is drawn
to RRS 4.

14. COURSES
14.1. Competition area shall be as prescribed in the Sailing Instructions

15. SCORING
15.1. The RRS low points scoring system shall apply.

16. FREESTYLE JURY
16.1. An independent freestyle Jury will be appointed by the organiser, approved by PWA

17. SAILING INSTRUCTIONS (SI)/EVENT PROGRAM
17.1. The 'Championship SI will be available at registration as will the Event Program scheduling social
events.

18. COACHES
18.1. Support personnel shall register and pay a non-participant fee to join all the functions and
party's.
19. SCHEDULE
19.1 First Warning signal will not be given before Friday, June 17 15:00 hours.
19.2 Last possible race will not started after Sunday, June 19 16:00 hours

21. MEDALS AND PRIZES
21.1. Medals and/or trophies may be awarded up to the first three Men/Women in each Division
depending on entry numbers. The Prize table and the actual number of prizes to be awarded in
each properly constituted division will published on the Official Notice board.
21.2. The first boy/ girl in the Youth division shall be known as the Youth freestyle Champion
21.3. The first boy/girl in the Junior division shall be known as the Junior freestyle Champion

21.4. The first boy/girl in the Pro Kid freestyle division shall be known as the Pro Kids freestyle
Champion.

22. DRUGTESTING
22.1. Competitors are reminded of the ISAF rules and regulations concerning the use of banned
methods and substances. Drug testing may take place during the event.

23. TELEVISION AND MEDIA
23.1. In registering for the event, competitors automatically grant to the Organising Authority the
right in perpetuity to make, use and show from time to time at their discretion, any motion
pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television and other reproduction of them, taken
during the period of the event, for the said Championship as defined in the Notice of Race and
Sailing Instructions in which he/she participates without compensation.

24. BIBS/VESTS & COMPETITORS SAIL BRANDING.
24.1. During racing, competitors may be required by the organisers to wear bibs/vests carrying the
event sponsors' branding; and carry the event sponsor's advertising on their sails in accordance
with PWA Championship Rules.

25. DRESS CODE
25.1. Smart casual clothes shall be worn for the Opening Ceremony and Prize Giving Ceremony.
Participants should, if available, wear a clean event T’shirts during these functions.
25.2. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone whose standard of attire is not
commensurate with the occasion.

26. ACCOMMODATION / TOURIST INFORMATION
26.1. There are hotels, apartments and pensions available in several prize categories all over the
Island. It is holiday season in the Dutch Antilles so please reserve your stay early.

26.2. Inquiries and Reservations can be made via the Local Bonaire tourist Office:
Tourism Corporation Bonaire
Adres: Kaya Grandi 2, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Atilles
Phone: +(599) 717 8322
Fax:` +(599) 717 8408
e-mail: info@tourismbonaire.com
Website; www.tourismbonaire.com
26.3. USA and Canada
Adams Unlimited Public Relations & Marketing
Tel +(212) 956 5912 or 1 800 BONAIRE email: usa@tourismbonaire.com
26.4. Europe
Basis Communicatie BV
Tel +(31) 23 543 0705 email: europe@tourismbonaire.com
26.5. South America
Flamingo Representaciones
Tel +(58) 212 953 4653 email southamerica@tourismbonaire.com

27. AIR TRAVEL/ TRANSPORTATION / TRANSFERS
27.1. The nearest International Airport is Bonaire Flamingo Airport (approx. 10 minutes from
Sorobon Beach).
27.2. It is possible to fly direct to Bonaire from Amsterdam and the USA.
27.3. KLM Airlines flies on a daily base.
27.4. Free transport from the Bonaire to the race site will be provided from 1 week before until
3 days after the event. Please notify the organiser of your requirements and your flight details.

28. REGISTRATION
28.1. The registration office during the regatta will be at the Race Office situated at the Sorobon
beach.
28.2. Competitors will be required to produce the following prior to completing registration
formalities on site:
Original Regatta Entry Form (Form 1)
Evidence of valid third party insurance
Parental/legal Guardian Assent (Form 2) - for those under age of 18
Medical Treatment Permission (Form 3) - for those under age of 18 or on their parents medical    
insurance policy
Original Bank Transfer/Draft details
Proof of age
Equipment Registration Form signed by the Official Inspectors.

29. ENTRIES & PAYMENT
29.1. Entry fees are as stated on the attached entry form (Form 1). 50,00 US Dollar for all Junior and
youth competitors and 50,00 US Dollar for all ProKids competitors
29.2. Entry fees shall be paid cash at registration.