ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship 2015 “rules of partecipation”

January 1:

• Registration Open for All Teams; first come, first serve basis

May 7, 8, & 9

• On-site Registration

May 10

• Opening Ceremonies

The current rate for registration is USD$175 per registrant. This rate is only available for all registration payments and documents received by the ISA prior to 10 business days before the close of registration. The benefits of registration include:

1. Access to Official ISA Pre and Post Event Communications
2. Invitations to Official Event Functions
3. Official transportation as described below:
   • Lodging to/from Official Events and Meetings
   • Lodging to/from Contest Venue
4. Participation in the Parade of Nations and Official Opening Ceremony
5. Access to Team discounted rates for lodging, and food and airfare, if negotiated by the host organizer
6. Official Event T-Shirt
7. Official gift bag with Rulebook, Event Program, Sticker, Poster, etc.
8. Access to Team Tents at Contest Venue
9. Water and snacks at Contest Venue

The ISA’s policy is to collect registration fees for all those officially associated with each team, as well as those who desire to obtain any of the registration benefits. This includes all coaches, medical staff, translators, media, family members and friends who want VIP credentials.

The ISA will only accept USD$, or be prepared to pay online in the ISA Store with credit card, during Team Registration and throughout the duration of the contest. Please bring the correct amount. Items to note:

• Registration fees will be charged to each team member, managers, coaches, translators, medical staff, media, supporters and additional parties.
• All registrants must sign an Indemnity Form provided by the Event Host.
• A surfer competing in more than one discipline is required to pay a Registration Fee for each discipline entered.
• Alternates must be identified and paid for prior to close of registration to be eligible for participation in the contest.
• Teams must register as a team, and have all the registration requirements collected and ready to hand over before their registration can begin.

OUTSTANDING BALANCES

• A nation will not be allowed to compete if it has any outstanding dues payable to the ISA. Contact ISA Finance and Administration Manager, Claudia Alvarez, at claudiaalvarez@isasurf.org to verify outstanding account balances.

Teams are highly encouraged to submit registration requirements to the ISA at least 30 days prior to the event. Please review the ISA’s registration requirements. Submit to ISA at least 30 days prior to the event:

• Complete list of names of all participants. For security purposes, the Event Host must receive the names and contact information of all athletes, coaches, managers, trainers, family and friends. Athletes must be listed in seeded order.
• Travel & Accommodation Information, including arrival and departure dates & times and lodging.
• Athlete Bios to be used for media purposes.
• Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) forms. These forms may be submitted via email or fax to the ISA HQ and are requested at least 30 days in advance of the contest.
• Indemnity form for each registered team member AND ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.
• Code of Conduct – forms must be completed and signed.
• List of team email addresses

Submit to ISA during on-site Registration:

• Passports – All athletes’ nationality and ages must be confirmed. Actual passport and clear copies of passports must be provided at time of registration.
• Sand – 2.5 liters of dry sand from the beaches of your country for the Sands of the World Ceremony. Label the sand container with country and beach name.
• National Flag
• ISA Competitor Stickers and National Flag Stickers – The ISA requires all athletes to place the mandatory ISA Competitor and National Flag stickers on the top 1/3 of their board (front and back) prior to entering the water for their heats. ISA Competitor stickers will be distributed by the Beach Marshalls, and athletes are required to bring their own National Flag stickers to the event.

ATHLETE ATTENDANCE AT REGISTRATION All team athletes must be present at time of registration for personal verification of their identity by ISA officials. It is the Team Manager’s responsibility to ensure athletes are present during registration. Please arrange accordingly, since athletes not present will not be registered and will not be allowed participation in the competition. There shall be no exception to this requirement of physical attendance of competitors during registration of the team.

Please take note: the team size has changed from 9 total athletes to 12. All teams are strongly encouraged to read the full event and equipment details in the current ISA Rulebook, January 2014 (available on the ISA Website) Team Size:

• 8 Men
• 4 Women
• Alternates, Team Officials and Team Supporters- no limit

Competitors Per Discipline:

• SUP Surfing: Men (2), and Women (1)
• SUP Racing Technical: Men (2), and Women (1)
• SUP Racing Distance: Men (2), and Women (1)
• Paddleboard Racing Technical and Distance: Men (2), and Women (1)

Competitors for Special Event:

• Team Paddle Relay:
  • Sup Racing Men (1) and Women (1)
  • Paddleboard Men (1) and Women (1)

• SUP Surfing-No weight or length restrictions
• SUP Racing-Technical and Distance: 12’6″ and Under; no weight restrictions
• Paddleboard-Technical and Distance: 12′ and Under; no weight restrictions
• All Boards:
  • Single hull
  • Stationary/non-correctional fins
  • Fin box allowed
• Equipment is the responsibility of the teams and will be officially checked at designated times prior to its use in competition.
• Secure board storage will be supplied by the Event Organizer at both the Beach and Lake venues.
• Athletes must supply their own equipment.

Board Shipment

• The ISA and Event Host strongly encourage all teams to research and coordinate necessary shipment of boards as soon as possible
• Due to the restrictions with airlines, it is very likely that many boards will need to be cargo shipped well in advance of the event. For a list of recommended cargo companies, please click here. These companies will require basic information such as a full name, address, contact information, number of boards/equipment, as well as the size and weight of the boards/equipment.
• National Teams planning to travel with their equipment should speak directly with an airline representative when booking their flights to ensure that the particular aircraft on which they are flying can accommodate their boards.
• An Official Document from the Mexican Government will be provided to all registered National Teams to facilitate the Customs process upon arrival.
  • Each individual Team member should carry a copy of the Official Document during their travels to Managua as well as include a copy with the equipment if it is transported with a cargo company.
• The ISA suggests reviewing all details associated with airlines and costs. Some useful information can be found on the Surfline Website: http://www.surfline.com/travel/boardbag_charges.cfm?id=15425

Info coming Soon!

The ISA Contest Director reserves the right to make necessary changes to any course or schedule due to conditions related to the safety of competitors.

Representation The ISA will ONLY accept a valid passport from the country the athlete is representing as proof of nationality for participation in World Championship events. The only exception is for National Identification cards issued by the National Government of the team country that clearly shows “Nationality or Citizenship.” Note: Such a card showing place of birth but not Nationality or Citizenship of the athlete will not be accepted as place of birth does not provide automatic citizenship in many countries. The ISA will not accept any other form of government documentation supporting a passport or eligibility of passport to verify nationality. This policy will be implemented immediately and has been updated in the ISA rulebook. Once a competitor has surfed for a country in any ISA event, he/she generally may not surf for another country at future ISA sanctioned International Events. If an athlete is allowed to represent a second nation based on the conditions set forth in Paragraph b of By-Laws to rule outlined below, he/she may not change back to representing his/her original country. Special exemptions may be considered, however, after presentation to the Executive Committee at least three (3) months prior to the start of any ISA sanctioned event. Requests for exemption will only be considered if received in writing through the affiliated NGB to the Executive Committee via the ISA office, with certified copies of all relevant documentation (passport, letters from/to National Sports Organizations or Home Affairs Offices, etc) accompanying representation. *Please see the ISA rulebook for By-Laws. Drug Testing Drug Testing will follow the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines and will be conducted during the competition. A selected group of finalists plus three (3) random tests will be conducted. To check on the updated list of banned substances, go to the WADA website www.wada-ama.org. If an athlete is required to take medication to treat an illness or condition which happens to fall under the Prohibited List, a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) may give that athlete the authorization to take the needed medicine. Please contact the ISA to submit all TUEs at least 30 days prior to the start of the competition. Passports & Visas Please check with your travel agent or your Foreign Affairs Department for requirements. You can also get additional visa information by visiting www.cancilleria.gob.ni. Visitors must provide evidence of return or onward travel in the form of an itinerary or air ticket. Travel Vaccines Please contact your Foreign Affairs Department for further information. Travel Insurance The ISA strongly recommends that each team procures travel insurance (including, but not limited to accident, liability and medical) for all of their participants. We suggest that team insurance cover accidents or injuries sustained while in Nicaragua, including those treated in Nicaragua or in the country of their return upon leaving Nicaragua.