Whomp Off Australia is the world’s largest team-focused bodysurfing event, run annually around Australia by the crew at WAW Handplanes. Each year it attracts over 100 competitors from around Australia and the world, and this year is set to be the biggest and best yet.
So, find a team and register your attendance today!
(note this is altered slightly for the Tricks and Length of Ride events)
The bodysurfer must:
Choose the biggest and/or best waves;
Ride for the longest functional distance in the most critical section of the wave;
Ride with the maximum speed, glide and flow;
Perform manoeuvres with control and power.
The bodysurfer who performs this to the highest degree of difficulty with the most style, flow and grace will receive the highest score for a ride.
Further to the above, the following are key elements for judges to consider:
Length of the ride in the critical section of wave
Variety
Speed and power
Commitment
Control
NOTE : It is important to note that the emphasis of certain elements is contingent upon the location and the conditions on the day, as well as changes in conditions during the day.
Handplanes are optional throughout the entire event. We all know what a handplane is so let’s just go with that.
Bodysurfing fins may be worn throughout the entire event.
Each individual heat will involve one bodysurfer from each squad battling it out against the other bodysurfers from within their pool.
There will be 7 competitors in the water for each heat.
Heat duration:
20 mins
Wave count:
Max 10 waves - Top 2 score
Judging
General judging criteria apply (see above)
Points on offer (for each pool)
1st place: 0.3 added to overall team average out of 10
2nd place: 0.2 added to overall team average out of 10
3rd Place: 0.1 added to overall team average out of 10
During the tricks event every single member of each team is required to score at least one wave.
Once an active bodysurfer has completed his/her final wave they will signal their completion and make their way into shore. Once the signal has been made or an obvious movement towards returning to shore the next team member may enter the water through the designated flagged zone to commence their turn.
Heat duration
60 mins
Wave Count
Each bodysurfer can score up to 4 waves but only their best wave will score
Judging
Judges will be using the general judging criteria but will be focusing on the execution, difficulty, combination and flow of bodysurfing tricks within the critical sections of the wave.
Points on offer
At the end of the heat, the best wave from each individual will be added up and then divided by 10 (the number of team members) to give an overall average team score out of 10.
During the length of ride event every single member of each team is required to score at least one wave.
Once an active bodysurfer has completed his/her final wave they will signal their completion and make their way into shore. Once the signal has been made or an obvious movement towards returning to shore the next team member may enter the water through the designated flagged zone to commence their turn.
Heat duration
60 mins
Wave Count
Each bodysurfer can score up to 4 waves but only their best wave will score
Judging
Judges will be using the general judging criteria but will be focusing on the length of ride within the critical sections of the wave. Tricks will not earn extra points unless they purposefully extend the ride.
Points on offer
At the end of the heat, the best wave from each individual will be added up and then divided by 10 (the number of team members) to give an overall average team score out of 10.
4 members from each team will run in a 4 x 50m relay race on the sand, wearing the fins they have used to compete in the water.
A false start will result in automatic disqualification
A handplane must be used as the teams baton.
Points on offer
1st place: 0.3 added to overall team average out of 10
2nd place: 0.2 added to overall team average out of 10
3rd Place: 0.1 added to overall team average out of 10
Female squad members : 0.1 added to overall team average for each female member
Under 16 squad members : 0.1 added to overall team average for each under 16 member
Registration / Introduction
0630 – 0700
Individual Heat 1 Pool A
0730-0750
Individual Heat 1 Pool B
0755-0815
Tricks Event Pool A
0830-0930
Tricks Event Pool B
0935-1035
Individual Heat 2 Pool A
1045-1105
Individual Heat 2 Pool B
1110-1130
Length Of Ride Pool A
1140-1240
Length Of Ride Pool B
1245-1345
Fin Sprint
1345-1400
Entry to Whomp Off Australia 2019
Event Merchandise inc t-shirts, hats and more
Sponsor giveaways
Chances to win a stack of epic prizes
Access to the greatest party in the world
Cold beer
Hot food
The chance to receive the ultimate bodysurfing trophy
Simply choose your team from the drop down menu and register.
BE SURE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR TEAM CAPTAIN BEFORE REGISTRATION AS THERE ARE LIMITED SPOTS FOR EACH TEAM.
Register today for the Wild Cards squad.
Some say it is the best part. Some want to collect their trophies. Most generally have a great time with beer and food provided.
Location
One Drop Brewery, Botany.
Time
4-10pm on the night of the event itself.
*spots available for partners and limited spots for spectators, however, competitors will be given priority if maximum capacity is reached.
Get the official T-shirt here.
* If you’ve already registered for the event one will be included in your welcome pack
T-shirts will be shipped out post event.
