Rules and Regulations
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Surfboard Shipping and Rentals
The 2011 World Police & Fire Games has partnered with Boarders Surf Shop in Rockaway Beach. Located at 192 Beach 92 Street, just 2 short blocks to the site of the Surfing Competition, Boarders Surf Shop has agreed to accept shipment of your surfboards for the 2011 WPFG. They also have a limited supply of boards for rent and can assist in all your surfing gear. Please contact Christian by phone at 718-318-7997 or email him at boarderssurfny@aol.com for more info.
Events
Long (Malibu) Board
Men - Open, Senior, Master, Grand Master
Women - Open, Senior (B)
Short Board
Men - Open, Senior, Master, Grand Master
Women - Open, Senior (B)
Scheduling
Two days of competition are required for this event. A third day has been allowed in the event of bad weather or flat water. Heats will be fifteen (15) minutes with a minimum 5-10 minute extensions as necessary to allow for sufficient catchable waves.
Scoring
Best three (3) rides of all the waves caught during the heat. The judges will score each ride from 1-10 or 1-20 points. The judging criteria shall be: "The surfer who executes the most radical maneuvers in a functional and stylish manner in the critical sections of the biggest wave for the longest distance will receive the highest score."
Competitor Equipment
Long (Malibu) Board is a minimum nine feet (9').
Short Board is less than two feet (2') above the competitor's measured height.
Dates of Competition
Wednesday, August 31
Thursday, September 1
Friday, September 2
Venue
Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there public transportation from Manhattan?
Yes, train service is available from Manhattan. More information to follow.
Can we rent surfboards?
Please read the "Surfboard Shipping and Rentals" section above.