The schedule is subject to change at any time by the ISA

• August 23
  • Registration Open
  • See below under “How To Register” for more information
• October 23
  • Registration Prices increase from $250 to $300 per registration
  • Deadline for TUE Submission (See more under Anti-Doping below)
• November 13
  • Final deadline for ALL payment and registration forms to be submitted. Any athlete not yet registered by that time will not be considered for the competition, regardless of if their travel and accommodation have already been coordinated. As the National Federation, it is your responsibility to coordinate with your team and make sure all deadlines are respected.
• November 20 – 21
  • Team Arrival and On-Site Check-In
• November 22
  • Team Arrival and On-Site Check-In (closes at 3pm SHARP)
    • ALL TEAMS MUST BE CHECKED IN BY 3PM
  • Manager’s Meeting
• November 23
  • Parade of Nations and Opening Ceremony
  • SUP Sprint Races: Men and Women – exact time and location TBC
• November 24
  • Long Distance Races (SUP Men, SUP Women, Paddleboard Men, Paddleboard Women)- exact times and locations TBC.
  • Distance SUP/Prone Men will not overlap with Distance SUP/Prone Women.
• November 25
  • Lay Day (reposition webcast to Riyue Bay)
• November 26 – December 2
  • Contest Days; 4 days allocated for Surfing and 3 Days allocated for Technical/Relay Racing (Whether we will run Surfing or Racing will be determined based on the Surf Forecast)
    • Location: Riyue Bay
    • Time: Sunrise to Sunset

Team Size: 

• Men (9), Women(9), Boys (1), Girls (1)
• Alternates, Team Officials and Team Supporters- no limit

Competitors Per Discipline:

• SUP Surfing: Men (2), and Women (2)
• SUP Racing Technical: Men (2), and Women (2)
• SUP Racing Distance: Men (2), and Women (2)
• Junior SUP Racing Technical: Boys (1), and Girls (1)
• SUP Sprint Race: Men (1), and Women (1)
• Paddleboard Racing Technical: Men (1), and Women (1)
• Paddleboard Racing Distance: Men (1), and Women (1)

An athlete must be 18 or under on December 31, 2018 to be considered a Junior 

Competitors for Special Event:

• ISA Team Paddle Relay:
  • SUP Racing: Men (1), Women (1)
  • Paddleboard: Men (1), Women (1)

ALL TEAMS MUST BE APPROVED BY THEIR NATIONAL FEDERATION. Each National Team has their own qualification process. If you are an athlete interested in competing and would like to inquire about qualification process with your respective National Surfing Federation, please visit our Membership Directory for contact information.

NEXT STEPS TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM:

1. Team Roster: Please have your Team Manager download the Team Roster_2018 WSUPPC spreadsheet, fill it out, and email to Megan Burns (meganburns@isasurf.org).
2. Payment: The link to pay via credit card can be found here: http://www.isasurf.org/product/event-registration-payment/
   • If you prefer to pay via wire transfer, please contact Megan Burns meganburns@isasurf.org to request an invoice.
   • We strongly encourage team payments to be coordinated and submitted together in one (1) payment.
3. Online Registration Forms: This is required by ALL athletes and team officials. As soon as your team has been selected, be sure they fill out their required forms through this link: https://www.isasurf.org/event_registration/
4. On-Site Check-In Appointment: Check-in opens on November 20 and closes at 3pm (local time) on November 22. Plan accordingly when booking travel arrangements as all registered athletes and officials must be present during your team’s appointment. We will confirm appointments in the coming months.

• • USD $250 per entry: August 23 – October 22
  • USD $300 per entry: October 23 – November 13
    • Nov 13 is the final deadline for ALL payment and registration forms to be submitted. Any athlete not yet registered by that time will not be considered for the competition, regardless of if their travel and accommodation have already been coordinated. As the National Federation, it is your responsibility to coordinate with your team and make sure all deadlines are respected.
• Items to note:
  • Registration fees will be charged per division entry
  • Alternates must be identified and paid for prior to close of registration to be eligible for participation in the contest.

  The benefits of registration include:

  1. Access to Official ISA Pre and Post Event Communications
  2. Invitations to Official Event Functions
  3. Participation in the Parade of Nations and Official Opening Ceremony
  4. Official Event T-Shirt
  5. Official gift bag with Rulebook, Event Program, Sticker, Poster, etc.
  6. Access to Team Tents at Contest Venue
  7. Water at Contest Venue

  The ISA’s policy is to collect registration fees for all those officially associated with each team, as well as those who desire to obtain any of the registration benefits. This includes all coaches, medical staff, translators, media, family members and friends who want VIP credentials.

  OUTSTANDING BALANCES

  A nation will not be allowed to compete if it has any outstanding dues payable to the ISA. Contact ISA Finance and Administration Manager, Claudia Alvarez, at claudiaalvarez@isasurf.org to verify outstanding account balances.

Check back soon for more information

• SUP Surfing-No weight or length restrictions
• SUP Racing-Technical and Distance: 12’6″ and Under; no weight restrictions (see explanation below)
• Paddleboard-Technical and Distance: 12′ and Under; no weight restrictions
• All Boards:
  • Single hull
  • Stationary/non-correctional fins
  • Fin box allowed
• Equipment is the responsibility of the teams and will be officially checked at designated times prior to its use in competition.
• Athletes must supply their own equipment.

2018 BOARD LENGTH: Please Click Here to read the ISA’s decision regarding SUP Board Length for the 2018 ISA WSUPPC

The ISA strongly recommends that each team procures travel insurance (including, but not limited to accident, liability and medical) for all of their participants. We suggest that team insurance cover accidents or injuries sustained while in China, including those treated in Denmark or in the country of their return upon leaving China.

ANTI-DOPING

Drug Testing will follow the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines and will be conducted on or around the final day of competition. Finalists plus three (3) random tests will be conducted.

If an athlete is required to take medication to treat an illness or condition which happens to fall under the Prohibited List, a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) may give that athlete the authorization to take the needed medicine. Please contact the ISA to submit all TUEs at least 30 days prior to the start of the competition.

For more information on the ISA’s Anti-Doping Policy, and to view WADA’s 2018 List of Prohibited Substances, please click here: http://www.isasurf.org/development-programs/anti-doping/

Representation

The ISA will ONLY accept a valid passport from the country the athlete is representing as proof of nationality for participation in World Championship events. The only exception is for National Identification cards issued by the National Government of the team country that clearly shows “Nationality or Citizenship.” Note: Such a card showing place of birth but not Nationality or Citizenship of the athlete will not be accepted as place of birth does not provide automatic citizenship in many countries. The ISA will not accept any other form of government documentation supporting a passport or eligibility of passport to verify nationality. This policy will be implemented immediately and has been updated in the ISA rulebook. Once a competitor has competed for a country in any ISA event, he/she generally may not compete for another country at future ISA sanctioned International Events. More information can be found in the ISA Rulebook.

In reference to the communication that was sent from the ISA on April 12, 2018, we’d like to reiterate that at the 2018 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship, surfers may only represent an ISA Member from territories with representation of a National Olympic Committee (NOC). ISA Member Federations without NOC representation will not be allowed to participate at this event. To further reference the communication from April 12, please CLICK HERE.

Passports & Visas Please check with your travel agent or your Foreign Affairs Department for requirements. You can also get additional visa information by clicking HERE . Visitors must provide evidence of return or onward travel in the form of an itinerary or air ticket.

Travel Vaccines Please contact your Foreign Affairs Department for further information.