ARSA Kiteboarding Classic in Mackay

Hi Guys,

The event is on again this year, 14th - 16th of June in Mackay (East Point, Pioneer River mouth and surroundings)


I have had a bunch of people enquiring over the past month about the event and its format, I just wanted to outline on seabreeze what the event is about and what we are trying to achieve..


The event was established last year to promote both sponsored and non sponsored riders, also a chance to experiment with events like Border X ( course racing) and a wake winch park as well as Freestyle etc.

This event is open to all rider of every skill level and age, this is a competition but there will be a category to suit your riding ability. The aim is to maximise participation to allow everyone a chance to compete in an event without feeling intimidated by the big guns.

There are 2 devisions. PRO and OPEN

Pro

The Pro division is set for kiter's that are sponsored in any way. This means if you have been helped financially or simply given product from a company, representative or shop and are currently riding for that shop or brand, you will enter the Pro division..

OPEN

The Open division is for all others that pay for their gear and are not affiliated with any shop or brand. This division will allow you the chance to be seen by possible sponsors for future progression, or for the people who just want to have a go.


The events at the compe are explained below,

Freestyle

Freestyle event will take place in the flat water of the River mouth. An out going tide is forecast all day and offers glassy flat water to ride in. The Freestyle event will run in divisional heats, eg. all riders in the Open Men's division will ride for 1/2 hour and the top 5 will be selected from that heat for the final.... (subject to change due to numbers)


Boarder X

The Boarder X event will be a race around a set coarse, that includes upwind and downwind legs. The race will be in groups of 2-4 people at once and will be held in the River mouth also.



PRIZES


We have some great prizes as well as cash. The Cash will only be awarded to those in the PRO division and the prizes will be awarded to the OPEN Divisions.



[b]Party[/b]

Well this is what the comp got its name for, the PARTY. Its planned to be better than last year, with a bunch more planned.



We really want you all to come to this event. Its a great chance to catch up and meet new people, as well as visit Mackay's unreal locations for kiting..

Check out this link to the website and rego forms.. www.kiterush.net

Any other info please contact me on

arsa@tpg.com.au

PH: (07) 49533103

Do u guys have any accomadation set up yet??

Hey Guys,

We have an update on the website with some prefered accomodation for the event.

www.kiterush.net

Follow the link and download the Pdf file. this has all the instructions for accom.

We have appointed Mackay Tourism to assist in this to make it easy for you to arrange accom.


Thanks
Joe

Hey guys,

Great to see so many of you are haeding up to Mackay for the ARSA Classic. Can't wait to see everyone again and meet all the new comers. I just want to make sure you all get in and register ASAP. The rego cut off date is fast approaching and there is heaps of u that have booked flights etc but not registered. Pre regos are a MUST this year to ensure the freebies and partys all go to plan!!! All competitors, non competitors and partners/parents who are wanting to join us for the ARSA Classic please visit www.kiterush.net to register.

See u soon
Mel

You really need to change that name.
lol

What is the cut off date for rego, I'm away will be back next monday and will look into registering on tuesday is that to late??

Quick one, what's the 'stinger' situation there? will we need to be covered? or ok?

HELLO Joe and Mell!!

I cant wait for the comp its going to be sooooo WICKED!!!

Hope all the organising and everything else is going good... and your not streesing out to much

You better be out there this weekend Mel practising...

Have a good day...

Sarah

Hey Kitey,

Thanks for that. So glad u are coming this year. Yep, I did actually get out on the weekend and had a wicked session

All the planning is going great guns. Joe just finshed the new sliders and they look sic. Will be hitting them this weekend so anyone local feel free to come and play.
To all of u that have registered for the comp, cant wait to see u all. And, like last year..... the parties are gonna go off and this year young Bourkie and some of the groms are finally legal!!!!!
Lots of girls registered this year too, so bring on the guys!!

see u there
Mel