Divisions:

• Men’s 6-star WQS (World Qualifying Series)
  • Winner receives US$25,000, 3,500pts
  • The WQS serves as a springboard to the elite ASP Men’s World Tour.
  • A surfer’s best 8 WQS results count towards their qualification for the ASP Men’s World Tour.
• Women’s 6-star WQS
  • Winner receives US$15,000, 3,500pts
  • A surfer’s best 6 WQS results count towards their qualification for the ASP Women’s World Tour.
• Pro Junior Men’s 4-star (Feb 11-12)
  • Winner Receives US$4,500, 1,000pts
• Pro Junior Women’s 4-star (Feb 11-12)
  • Winner Receives US$1,800, 1,000pts

Judging Criteria: 

Judges analyse the following major elements when scoring waves:

• Commitment and Degree of Difficulty
• Innovative and Progressive Manoeuvres
• Combination of Major Manoeuvres
• Variety of Manoeuvres
• Speed, Power and Flow
• It is important to note that the emphasis on certain elements is contingent upon the location and the conditions on the day, as well as changes of conditions during the day.

Scale Utilised:

[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]

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