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Site updated Sept 1st 2010.

Congratulations to Mark Budgen, winner of the 2010 South Oz Kneeboard Competition.
Check the SA web site for the contest details

Latest August Newsletter from Jim Brown in Victoria - Here

Due to the number of enquiries from new kneeboarders, the closing date for entries of the Coffs Harbour contest has been extended to last mail Monday 6th September 2010.

Get a few friends & family together for a great weekend of kneeboard surfing. The hotel will be featuring kneelo movies on Saturday night.

Competitor meeting is at the Plantation Hotel Friday evening at 6.30pm. Check out your heat draw and meet our sponsor co-ordinator Alice from the hotel.

The Plantation Hotel have a great new website featuring our event. Check it out at www.plantationhotel.com.au

Good luck to all our competitors this weekend at the Encounter Coast contest South Australia.

John Clingan
President

We get requests for full size copies of these posters by Kneelo Memoribillia Collectors so this poster can be dowloaded here in a pdf format ready for full size A3 printing...download PDF file here

We have a red hot field of Surfers going to this comp, some old faces have returned, and a whole lot of new kneeboarders have entered, it's going to be a fabulous weekend. The new sponsor has been a tremendous help and has gotten right behind the competition already organising a front page story in the local papers featuring Matt Gallagher.

Novo Pictures.
A new bunch of pictures of the Novo's in action sent to us by John Cullen - Here

NSW/ QLD state Titles Coffs Harbour further update.
We can confirm our major sponsor for our event is the Plantation Hotel. See their great website at www.plantationhotel.com.au

Contest Details:
Contest is open to any NSW and QLD resident, and will be a NSW & QLD State Title event . No KSA circuit points, however, the contest will be a 2011 Australian Team World titles qualifier.

Entrants wishing to gain KSA points have the South Australian Encounter Coast contest, 28 August.
As NSW and QLD do not have a state event this will be an opportunity to qualify for the worlds as well as be named their state champion.

Divisions:
Open Men, Open Women.
No prizemoney. Trophies for 1st place winners in each age division.
NSW State Trophy provided by Surfing NSW. Qld supplied by KSA.
Organisers envisage to run repocharge rounds.
John Clingan

Please note:
The Bank changed their BSB numbers today ( 27th July) which means we have changed the
entry form details to suit..please download the latest form.
2010 Kneeboard Surf Australia NSW/ QLD State Titles- Coffs Harbour
11 & 12 September 2010
Contest is open to all NSW & QLD residents
Entrants must be current Surfing Australia member of a state branch.
Entry Form - Map of contest area and info - pdf

The Club Challenge 2010 (now in its 5th year!) is on Saturday 18 September at 12.00 midday. Narrabeen is the designated location.

Surfers Representative. Mark McLeod 0420655501 or Email:drifter75au@yahoo.com.au
During the surfers/executive meeting held after the Wollongong Pro, Mark McLeod took on the roll of surfers Representative Anyone who has enquiries concerning anything to do with the Australian Kneeboard Circuit or the World Titles next year can contact Mark on his Mobile at: 0420655501, if you have qualifying enquiries, KSA Competition enquiries or think you are eligible for a World Titile 2011exemption contact Mark, he will be more than happy to answer your questions and make inquiries on your behalf to the representative bodies of the KSA and the KSI
( Kneeboard Surf International ).

Waka Latest News concerning weekend away and Club Money Grant of Government - Here
Waka Pointscore Photo's from their June competition. Pics by Waka. - Here

Go here for everything you need to qualify for the 2011 World Titles at Phillip Island
2011 World Titles Phillip Island Australian Representative Qualification.

West Australian Kneelo's.
Slide show from a recent gathering Nth of Perth - Here
We found this spot to send some pics in, we had a gathering north of Lancelin at the end of April, attached are some pics from the day.
Craig Deans.

A note from the Indiana Kneeriders Association in West Oz
We’ve got 22 members and getting ourselves established. We want to get a bit more exposure and was hoping that you could squeeze us into the “club” section of the KSA website and link to our blog. http://indianakneeriders.blogspot.com/ ,which we have set up.

Kneeboard

Thank you John and Mick.
I would like to thank Mick and John for taking the pictures at the Wollongong Pro Contest and being willing to send them in to us here at the KSA. Im sure everyone appreciates their genorisity and time and gets great pleasure seeing them on the KSA site.

Presidents Report of the contest.

Smurf has submitted his Wollongong Pro Report - here

What will score you points in a surfing competition in 2010.
Heres a link to the ASP site and a rundown of the latest Judging Criteria for surfing competitions, it looks quite a bit different to the old criteria, where the biggest manouvers on the biggest wave in the most critical section was the recognised way for scoring the most points.
The KSA and World Titles Judging will follow the latest criteria as well, so if you planing to compete, it would be advisable to have a good read of the information available.
http://www.aspworldtour.com/2010/criteria.asp

www.2011kneeboardsurfingworldtitles.com

WORLD TITLES WEBSITE.
The website for the 2011 ISA Kneeboard Surfing World Titles is “open for business” .

There are competition details, online registration, news, galleries FAQ’s , Sponsors, and of course , links to all the tourism and accommodation sites for thearea.,

Planning is well underway for the 2011 event, and with a large field anticipated, it is shaping up as an event not to be missed. So start planning your trip now.

Gallery update loaded 3 Feb 10. - follow link on left to Gallery page.
Small slide show featuring some images taken on the South coast recently.

Novo News
Contest dates and the January newsletter - follow link on left to Novo page.

Ma & Pa Bendall contest Caloundra, Qld 20th - 21 February 2010.
Download entry here.

For all the current reports from our illustrious leader go here.

Judging information.Hi Guys
Attached is the information from the recent judging seminar that was held at Phillip Island boardriders. It was very informative morning and was well attended with 16 club members in attendance.
It is worth reading.
Jim.
Download here.

KSA Judging update.
As KSA will utilise professional judging at all events this year, it may assist competitors when considering what the judges will be looking for.

The following is and extract from the www.aspworldtour.com

The ASP Judging Criteria for 2010 and beyond is as follows.

Surfers must perform to the ASP Judging Key Concepts to maximise their scoring potential.

Judges analyze the following major concepts 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 concepts is contingent upon the location and the conditions on the day, as well as changes of 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

“The last part of the revised ASP Judging Criteria is crucial,” Hatchett said. “Surfers and fans need to understand that certain aspects of surfing score higher depending on the location and the conditions at that location. For example, the same approach to surfing in classic Trestles conditions will not score the same when applied to classic Pipeline conditions – classic Trestles conditions call for more Innovative and Progressive Manoeuvres whereas classic Pipeline conditions call for more Commitment and Degree of Difficulty.”

Many thanks to WAKA member who provided the updates on judging criteria.

News very soon on the 2010 circuit and confirmation of sponsorship and dates. We are hoping to see more KSA events than ever before in the lead up to the 2011 World Titles.John Clingan
President.

2009 Circuit Results December 21st.
Kyle Bryant wins the 2009 Kneeboard Surf Australian Pro Title.
Congratulations to Kyle Bryant from NSW, taking out the 2009 KSA Pro circuit. Consistency, and commitment over the 3 circuit contests this year saw Kyle make his way to the top in 2009.

A formal presentation will happen at our first comp in the new year. However, as from next year, KSA has a new computer system that will automatically keep competitors updated on their position in the circuit immediately at the end of the final day of the contest. So, no more waiting for results!

Many thanks to all competitors across Australia who took holidays, re-arranged work, booked accommodation, traveled for hours, knocked out in the first round, paddled out heat after heat, traveled to NZ, slept in cheap hotels, helped out in the tent, laughed, kicked, swore, yelled, danced and generally gave it a go and had fun.

Many thanks also to the KSA executive who all give up their time and talents to run what is the best kneeboard circuit in the world. KSA could not be successful without the commitment and passion from you.

I hope to see you all again, plus many new faces, in 2010. Have a safe and Merry Christmas to you and your families.

John Clingan
President
Kneeboard Surf Australia

Follow the link ( Circuit Results ) on the left to see the complete circuit results for 2009.

2010 Phillip Island Classic. November 6th - 7th.
The dates have been set and confirmed with surfing vic for the 2010 island kneeboard classic. Nov 6th and 7th . A bit earlier than usual. It is also the weekend after the Melbourne cup.

2010 Wollongong Contest May 8th to 9th. Done and Dusted.
2010 Phillip Island Classic. November 6th and 7th.
2010 Coffs Harbour Contest. Dates to be confirmed, pending council approval.
More details to follow..

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ARCHIVE:
Surfing Australia. Peter Hunt from Surfing NSW has posted our Coffs details on their site .
Ma and Pa 2010 kneeboard division full report. here - Photos here
Drift web site update: It's been a while since my last site update, I had to many other things happening, I finally had a chance to upload some images from late last year featuring Chayno, Mark and others surfing some local breaks enjoy. http://www.drift2540.com

Quick news…

Matt from Squid has informed me a new range of Kneeboard Covers are now available.

They have just arrived so get in quick before they are sold out.

Call Matt at Squid (08) 9446 1993 fro details. And make sure people say they are from KSA.

Another update on Wollongong and the AGM agenda soon.

John Clingan .

If you have a few photo's you want to send to us use the address below.
If your not getting a response from the KSA email address, please send any reports to.
ksa.australia@hotmail.com
I respond to all enquiries.
Rob.