Fast Facts (Surf)

 

Divisions:

Men’s ASP PRIME Event

  • Winner receives US$100,000 - 6,500pts
  • The ASP PRIME Events serve as a springboard to the elite ASP Men’s World Championship Tour.
  • A surfer’s best 8 results count towards their qualification for the ASP Men’s World Championship tour.

Women’s ASP WCT

  • Winner receives US$15,000 - 10,000pts
  • A surfer’s best 5 results count towards their qualification for the ASP Women’s World Tour.

Pro Junior Men’s 4-star (July 28 - Aug 5)

  • Winner Receives US$4,500 - 1,000pts

Pro Junior Women’s 4-star (July 28 - Aug 4)

  • Winner Receives US$1,800 - 1,000pts

 

Judging Criteria:

Judges analyze the following major elements when scoring waves:

  • Commitment and degree of difficulty
  • Innovative and progressive maneuvers
  • Combination of major maneuvers
  • Variety of maneuvers
  • Speed, power and flow
  • The emphasis on certain elements is contingent upon location and conditions on the day, as well as changing conditions during the day.

 

Scale Utilized:

[0.0 – 1.9: Poor] [2.0 – 3.9: Fair] [4.0 – 5.9: Average] [6.0 – 7.9: Good] [8.0 – 10.0: Excellent]