by Chris Couve | Feb 22, 2017 | SUP Events, SUP Racing
BLUE WATER XTREME
Entrance Fee: R75.00–R150.00
Propel yourselves through the water in the 5km SUP race, following a 200m dash while being cheered on by the crowd around the Old Harbour. This is a fun event for competitive and amateur paddlers alike.
SUP novices are invited to participate in the short family fun paddle.
Event Date: 29 April – 1 May 2017
Distance: 6km & 200m sprint; Short family fun paddle
Entry Fee: R150 (6km); R75 (family fun paddle)Entry Limit: tbc
Entry Cut Off Date: 31 March
by Chris Couve | Feb 22, 2017 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing
Canal Walk, Cape Town, South Africa – will be the venue of the 2017 SIGNATURE CENTURY CITY SUP CHALLENGE – as the countries top water sports athletes battle it out for the prestigious national SUPSA event race title. Don’t miss a fun family event with a touch of world class competition with something for everyone.
Entry Fee: R50 for 1.5km Fun Paddle | R100 for 10km SUPSA Event
Registration: 7am – 8am and start at 9am
Venue: Canal Walk, Half Moon Bay, Century City, Cape Town
Entries: Enter Online before 25th Feb to receive free Goodie Bag
Enter and stand a chance to WIN some big prizes in the lucky draw.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE:
ALL LEVELS – Whether you are Pro, Amateur or beginner this is for you.
EQUIPMENT & GEAR PROVIDED:
Some equipment will be available and provided on a first come first served basis.
XXL & Dragon inflatable SUP racing boards to be provided by RED.
Please check the SUPSA rule book for all National race details.
WEBSITE:
http://www.signaturesurf.com/wordpress/
EVENT ORGANISER:
Ivan van Vuuren: ivan@signaturesurf.com
by Chris Couve | Feb 14, 2017 | SUP Events
SUPSA invites all Stand Up Paddlers to join us for an evening of fun and friendship as we recognise the achievements of our athletes during the 2016 SUPSA Surfing and Racing Series at the SUPSA Annual Prize Giving Evening.
* Venue: Woodstock Grill & Tap
* Date: Friday 3rd March 2017
* Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm
* Cost: R220 includes 2 course dinner
* Guest Speaker: Ivan van Vuuren
* RSVP & Ticket sales – Gill Ginsberg – gillginsberg@mweb.co.za
* See more: http://www.woodstockgrill.co.za/
by Chris Couve | Feb 7, 2017 | Denmark World Champs, Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events, SUP Racing, SUP Surfing
SUPSA hereby invites applications for the Management Team (Manager and Coach) for the 2017 South African Team to compete at the ISA World Stand Up Paddleboarding and Paddleboarding Championships to be held in Denmark from 1 – 10 September 2017.
This is a unique opportunity to participate as a team member in a unique competitive celebration of the sport of paddleboarding with the world’s best athletes at a truly world class international sports event.
SA SUP Team getting excited at Registration at Fiji Worlds Champs last November
The successful candidates will be responsible for the following key areas:
Team Coach:
The Coach will assume overall responsibility for Team training, conditioning, performance and motivation both prior to, and during, the event. The candidate should ideally thus be able to demonstrate ability working:
- with elite athletes, preferably with competition and/or coaching experience at national or international surfing and/or paddle racing events.
- within a team dynamic in an intensely competitive team event environment
Team Manager:
The Manager will assume overall responsibility for managing the team including the responsibility for budgeting, expenditure and fundraising, as well as liaison with and reporting to SUPSA. The candidate should ideally thus be able to demonstrate the ability to carry out the following responsibilities:
- successfully manage a large team of athletes and support staff in a major event environment over a 2 week period.
- plan and implement all team logistics prior to departure and during the event.
- successfully liaise with the local and international media and manage the teams social media presence
- manage communication between athletes, management and event officials while fostering team spirit and managing team discipline.
The persons appointed to both positions:
- Will be awarded full Protea colours.
- Must be South African residents, with either a SA passport or ID.
- Are required to fund the costs of their own trip to the extent that team fundraising does not cover the costs of travel and accommodation.
If you’d like the SUPSA National Team Selection Committee to consider you for either position please submit your application with a CV to Dave Maxwell at vicepresident@supsa.org.za.
The closing date for applications is 15 March 2017.
Dual Location Highlights Innovative Format for ISA SUP Worlds Event
SA Vice President and three-time Technical Race Gold Medalist, Casper Steinfath, will welcome the SUP Technical Races and SUP Surfing to his home of Cold Hawaii. Photo: ISA / Ben Reed
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has confirmed today that Vorupør and Copenhagen will co-host the 2017 ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship in Denmark on 1-10 September 2017 in an innovative format that will see the SUP Surfing and Technical Race events in Vorupør and the Distance Racing events right in the heart of Copenhagen.
Read the official ISA Press Release here…
by Chris Couve | Dec 13, 2016 | Stand Up Paddle, SUP Events
“Welcome to the 2016 Signature Summer Games – Powered By 7 Stars Energy Drinks. A unique event created to highlight style, creativity, originality, in a fun competitive environment for all ages.”
