The 27th Annual World Bodysurfing Championships
AUGUST 21, 22, 2003
2003 Contest Results

 announces the 27th Annual World Bodysurfing Championships to be held adjacent to the Oceanside Pier on August 21st and 22nd. Approximately 350-400 bodysurfers from around the world compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes. The Men and Women’s Grand Champions will be crowned on Sunday afternoon, August 22nd.

Vendor sponsors will be featured with produst booths on the Strand during all three days of competition.

The contest is projected to start at 6:30 am each morning with age competition taking place as noted below. WBC reserves reserves the right to change the projected schedule based upon the actual number of applications received.

Contest Schedule:

Saturday, August 21st Women’s 12-17, 18-29, 30-44, 45 & up Men’s 12-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65 & up     Sunday, August 22nd Quarter finals, Semi’s and Finals for all age brackets. The Men’s and  Women’s Grand Championship Final will follow the last age group Final.

Heats will last 15 minutes, with at least two contestants per heat advancing to the next round. Wetsuits and fins on the feet are permitted. A detailed listing of the contest rules will be included with confirmation. Should you not receive a confirmation by Tuesday August 12th, 2003, please call (760) 685-1992 and leave a detailed message, including your name, address and phone number.

Applications must received by 4 pm Saturday, August 2nd, 2003. Heats will be designed and seeded by the end of the following week with confirmations being mailed out by Friday, August 9th. With a contest this size, it is very important to get your applications in EARLY, EARLY and just in case, once again EARLY. Please don’t forget to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with each entry.

Additional information can obtained by contacting Ron Erickson by e-mailing ron@worldbodysurfing.org, or by mail:.

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