2012 Bennet Board Series Competitor info pack (2)
British Board Series, sponsored by Bennett
A board paddle race where you can paddle on any board, including surfboards, long distance boards and SUPs. You’ll start on the beach, run into the water, and paddle around a buoy.
Sign up in advance or on the day!
Dates:
3 June
24 June
8 July
29 July
Ilfracombe registration 11am start time 1pm
Newquay TBC
Brighton registration 8.30am start time 10am
Torbay TBC
Categories:
Novice: complete beginner
Nippers are now in two age groups 8-10yrs and 11-13yrs.
Intermediates: raced before and are aiming for a place in the elite category.
Elite (under 16yrs and over 16yrs): previously finished in top 3 of board series or top 5 in nationals
Open: you may paddle the board on any board: surfboards, long distance boards and SUPs.
Distances:
Nipper, Novice: 1.5km
Intermediate, Open, Elite U16: 3km
Elite over 16: 4.5km
Team event:
You can enter with anyone* to create your own team – the event is a fast relay race.
*6 person team event and made up from 2 x Nippers, 2 x novices or intermediate and 2 x open or elite – you do not have to be in the same club.