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Reef/Science Biggest Wave Contest 2007

posted by Gareth White on 27th June 2007

1. JUDGING CRITERIA/ELIGIBILITY:

The Science-Reef Wetsuits Biggest Wave Award will be won by a South African bodyboarder who - based on review of photo's or video images by a panel of experts - demonstrates the most advanced and committed level of riding on the Biggest Paddle-In Wave in South Africa.

2. EVENT PERIOD:

The contest begun on the 1st of June 2007, and ends on the 29th of February 2008. All entries must be received by 7th of March 2008.

3. COMPETITORS:

Any South African bodyboarder riding waves on a bodyboard, within the boundaries of South Africa may enter. Tow-in bodyboarding is specifically excluded.

4. LOCATION:

Any wave within the boundaries of The Republic of South Africa may be ridden.

5. VIDEO OR PHOTO ENTRIES:

All video clips or photographic entries must be sent to the following address: - [email protected]

Video footage must be unedited, including all available frames from the beginning to the end of the ride, please email [email protected] with de-interlaced video frame grabs. If your video is in the top 10, then we will request the original captured file. All videos or photos must be without embedded bugs or watermarks.

ALL ENTRIES MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Bodyboarders name and ID Number.
• Photographers name and ID Number
• Location and date of ride.
• Video or photo frame of ride.
• Videographer or photographer credit.

NB: - All video clips or photos deemed worthy of consideration may be used by the contest sponsors for any purpose they see fit, by entering you specifically agree to releasing the images.

There is NO LIMIT to how many videos or photos of different rides any particular rider enters into the contest. There is also NO LIMIT to how many riders a photographer or videographer may enter into consideration for the prize. We would suggest only submitting entries of waves over the 9 foot mark though.

6. SAFETY:

The single most important statement to be made in outlining the rules for this competition is that SAFETY MUST BE OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE. Any attempts that are extraordinarily dangerous are STRICTLY PROHIBITED! This award is meant to honour and reward those individuals who have for years demonstrated exceptional bodyboarding skills. It is in no way intended to encourage unqualified bodyboarders to take risk for which they are unprepared. Please keep in mind that the ocean claims lives on a daily basis, Mother Nature is not a toy and any attempts to tame her will be futile.

NB: - Reef Wetsuits and Science Bodyboards will not be held responsible for any injuries, loss of or damage to property incurred while attempting to participate in the contest. Entrants do so at their own risk.

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	Len Bradford 30th July 2007 12:54
	dear mark, thank you for your interrest in our competition. we have only just started receiving photo entries. once we have gone through the entries certain photos will be forwarded to sixty40 mag and site by gareth white.
	Kelly Footit 30th July 2007 01:32
	I've forwarded your enquiries onto Reef who are the event organisers. I will run any releases or images which they submit and you will be able to view them as per any other contest.
	Marthinus Botha 6th July 2007 11:17
	Ja i saw that, stoked!!
	Mike Dei-Cont 29th June 2007 10:39
	Checkout the newspaper 'Die Burger' (of all places) - Friday 29th Pg22
	Steve McWilliams 28th June 2007 16:24
	go peter
	Kelly Footit 28th June 2007 13:19
	LOL ... I'm sure Peter is frothing at the mouth but I'd expect a few chargers to start emerging from the shadows ...
	Nico Boshoff 28th June 2007 12:17
	This is just an elaborate scheme to enrich Peter Lambert with R4000!!! Ha ha ha!!! Because everyone knows this guy charges like a Balrog!!!!
	Rashieq Smith 28th June 2007 10:13
	No direspect to Mr Lambert .:)
	Rashieq Smith 28th June 2007 10:13
	This is a Brillian t concept. Crazy Lambert might win it :D
	Gareth White 28th June 2007 09:58
	I will start working on a press release next week. Got some really hectic things going on in my life at the moment, but things should settle by next week. I'll do my best to get it published...
	Marthinus Botha 28th June 2007 09:40
	sick sick sick.. This is exactly what we need to get exposure!! Have any press releases been issued?