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The ISA World Bodyboard Championship (WBC) is an ISA World Championship that features 70+ athletes representing countries from around the world. Competitors face off in the following divisions—Open Men and Women, Under-18 Boys and Girls, and Open Drop-Knee.
Team confirmation, payment, seeded competitor lists and all documentation must be finalized with the ISA by close of the final day of registration at 3:00pm to participate in the 2015 ISA World Bodyboard Championship. This event has a LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF ATHLETES PERMITTED, so the ISA urges teams to finalize the complete team registration and payment as soon as possible (see “Registration Requirements” below). Competitors will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Register today to confirm your registration. AN ATHLETE IS NOT GUARANTEED A SPACE IN THE EVENT WITHOUT REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT.
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 has been updated in the ISA rulebook. Once a competitor has surfed for a country in any ISA event, he/she generally may not surf for another country at future ISA sanctioned International Events. If an athlete is allowed to represent a second nation based on the conditions set forth in Paragraph b of By-Laws to rule outlined below, he/she may not change back to representing his/her original country. Special exemptions may be considered, however, after presentation to the Executive Committee at least three (3) months prior to the start of any ISA sanctioned event. Requests for exemption will only be considered if received in writing through the affiliated NGB to the Executive Committee via the ISA office, with certified copies of all relevant documentation (passport, letters from/to National Sports Organizations or Home Affairs Offices, etc) accompanying the representation. *Please see the ISA rulebook for By-Laws.
Teams will pay USD$225 per registrant if fees are received prior to November 13 (3 weeks before on-site check-in).
Teams will pay USD$300 per registrant if fees are received onsite at event (December 4 and December 5).
Registration fees will be charged to each team member, managers, coaches, translators, medical staff, media, supporters and additional parties.
All team athletes must be present at time of registration for personal verification of their identity by ISA officials. It is the Team Manager’s responsibility to ensure athletes are present during registration. Please arrange accordingly, since athletes not present will not be registered and will not be allowed participation in the competition. There shall be no exception to this requirement of physical attendance of competitors during registration of the team.
All registrants must sign an Indemnity Form and Code of Conduct provided by the ISA.
A surfer competing in more than one division is required to pay a Registration Fee for each division entered.
Alternates must be identified and paid for prior to close of registration to be eligible for participation in the contest.
Teams must register as a team, and have all the registration requirements collected and ready to hand over before their registration can begin.
Official giftbag with Rulebook, Event Program, Sticker, Poster, etc.
Event Registration Appointment- Email meganburns@isasurf.org to schedule a 30 min. appointment on either December 4 or December 5. Appoinments are made on a first-come first-serve basis with priority given to teams that have completed all registration payment and paperwork.
Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) forms. These forms may be submitted via email or fax to the ISA HQ and are requested at least 30 days in advance of the contest. For more information on the ISA Anti-Doping Policy read below under the “Anti-Doping” Tab.
Travel Insurance - The ISA strongly recommends that each team procures travel insurance (including, but not limited to accident, liability and medical) for all of their participants.
Passports - All athletes’ nationality and ages must be confirmed. Actual passport and clear copies of passports must be provided at time of registration.
Sand – 2.5 liters of dry sand from the beaches of your country for the Sands of the World Ceremony. Label the sand container with country and beach name.
National Flag – The ISA will provide one (1) National Flag for use at the Opening Ceremony. We encourage teams to bring multiple flags to show team spirit throughout the week.
ISA Competitor Stickers and National Flag Stickers – The ISA requires all athletes to place the mandatory ISA Competitor and National Flag stickers on the top 1/3 of their board (front and back) prior to entering the water for their heats. ISA Competitor stickers will be distributed by the Beach Marshalls, and athletes are required to bring their own National Flag stickers to the event.
Drug Testing will follow the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines and will be conducted on or around the final day of competition. All finalists plus three (3) random tests will be conducted. To check on the updated list of banned substances, go to the WADA website www.wada-ama.org. 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.
Your country’s nationals may need to pay cash for a Visa at the Chilean airport, for a list of the countries and costs that this applies to please click HERE.
Please check with your travel agent or your Foreign Affairs Department for requirements.
Please contact your Foreign affairs department for further information.
Below are three hotels that are offering discounts to teams participating in the 2015 ISA World Bodyboard Championship. All of these hotels are within walking distance to the event site. If you have any trouble getting the discounted rates below, please contact the ISA.
Location: The break is located at the north end of beautiful Cavancha Beach, an iconic spot for the city of Iquique.
Characteristics: The wave is a right point break that is over a volcanic rock bottom. La Punta Uno is best on a north or northwest swell, although it works well on a south swell too.
Water Temperature: In December, the water averages 64-66 degrees Farenheit (18-19 degrees Celcius). A 3/2 mm suit is recommended for those accustomed to warm water, and a 2 mm is recommended for those more accustomed to colder water.
Weather: Warm and very mild climate with high temperatures around 77 degrees Farenheit (25 degrees Celcius) and the lows around 66 degrees Farenheit (19 degrees Celcius).
The media exposure this contest can provide you, your NGB and your athletes is absolutely priceless. Please submit a list of key media contacts in your region to the ISA so that they may receive ISA press releases. We also ask that you forward local media coverage before and after the event to the ISA so we may use it to promote surfing worldwide. Please contact Evan Quarnstrom at evanquarnstrom@isasurf.org.
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.