2009 Sans Souci Pro

“BEACH BREAK”, SANS SOUCI
TOCO, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
October 31st & November 1st , 2009

The Caribbean Surf Network (CSN) invites to compete at the Second stage of the 2009 Suzuki Caribbean Challenge Cup at Beach Break, Sans Souci, Trinidad, October 31st - November 1st, 2009.
It is a great privilege for the CSN to host this event with the assistance of the SATT (Surfing Association of Trinidad and Tobago) and our sponsors as a means of further developing the sport of surfing at both the local and regional levels.

We look forward to welcoming you to Trinidad for this annual event.

Yours sincerely,
Nicholas Donawa & Christopher Clarke

Contacts:
WEBSITE: www.csnsurf.com
EMAIL: info@csnsurf.com
Nicholas Donawa, CONTEST DIRECTOR
FAX: (246) 426-4469: CELL: (246) 828-7747
nick@csnsurf.com

Christopher Clarke, EVENT DIRECTOR
Phone: (246) 228 0664: CELL: (246) 266-0842
chris@csnsurf.com

CONTEST SITE
The venue, “Beach Break”, lies in the scenic Village of Sans Souci, Toco located on the North East Coast of Trinidad. “Beach Break” is one of the premier surf breaks on this coast and by its’ name alone, implies the type of wave to expect-multiple random peaks due to the sand bar with few rocks on the inside. “Beach Break” has the reputation for providing consistent high performance surf for this event.

CONDITIONS IN OCTOBER
Air Temp: 28° C - 35° C
Water Temp: 24° C Avg
Climate: October is going into Winter Season in the Caribbean, so expect cool nights due to the rainforest conditions with the occasional rain showers. Strong tropical sunshine is the norm during the day so bring the necessary SUNBLOCK.
Surfboards: High Performance Boards are recommended.
Swell: East, East North East, Multiple Random Peak, Beach Break
Swell Size: 2-6 feet
Clothes: T-Shirt, Baggies, head and eye protection
Sunrise-Sunset: 5:30 am - 6:15 pm.

COMPETITION
There will be limited entry space in each division
48-OPEN: Men any age
16-JUNIORS: Men 21 years old or younger. Must not be older than 21 before January 1, 2009.
16- Women: Women of any age

PRIZE MONEY
All three (3) divisions to be contested will be awarded cash prizes. The following is a breakdown of the corresponding purse for each Division listed in $USD. All cash prizes will be paid in US Dollars and Regional Cheques.

Position	Open Men	Open Women	Junior Men
1	1,200	600	Prizes
2	900	400	Prizes
3	700	200	Prizes
4	400	150
5	250
5	250
7	150
7	150
Total $US	4,000	1,350

CONTEST RULES: The 2009 ISA RULE BOOK.

JUDGING PANEL

CSN will select a local/regional panel consisting of 5 ASP certified judges, rotating on a 3-man on, 2-man off panel. All Finals will consist of a 5 man panel.

ENTRY FEES/ MEMBERSHIP FEES
MEMBERSHIP/ENTRY FEES
Entry Fee - $ 75.00 USD
Junior Division Fee - $ 30.00 USD
Late Fee - $ 15.00 USD

Late Entries will be charge a $15.00 USD ($30.00BDS) and will only be accepted through consultation from the Head Judge and Contest Director.

All Entry fees must be paid in U.S. Dollars or the equivalent in Barbados or Trinidad currency. No Checks or credit cards can be accepted at this time.

REGISTRATION
Entries accepted at Mrs. Bravo Surf Camp. Entries close 7:00am on beach. contact Nicholas Donawa or Christopher Clarke

ACCOMODATION

The CSN recommends the following accommodation for regional competitors. The average prices range from USD$15 - $40 per night.

Accommodation	Phone	Per Night	E-mail
Dominic Ferdinand Trinidad and Tobago Surf Experience	(868) 495-8266	$30 USD	trinidadandtobagosurf@gmail.com
Mrs. Bravo Surf Camp	(868) 670-8356	$20 USD 2 Meals Incld.	None Available
Community Guest House/Apts.	(868) 620-8240	No Meals Incld	rooks@pariasprings.com

Each Competitor will be responsible for individual meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). There are local shops and mini-mart in the area.

EVENT SCHEDULE

October 31st Arrivals & Entries
October 31st ROUND 1 & 2 ALL DIVISIONS 8 am - 5 pm
November 1st ROUND 3, SEMIS AND FINALS 8 am - 5 pm
November 2nd Departure Day

AIR TRANSPORTATION

LIAT and CRIBBEAN AIRLINES are the main air carriers. Flight information and booking can be done from the following sites: www.liatairline.com or www.caribbean-airlines.com.

Lazy Days/Sprite National Surfing Championships

by HEATHER-LYNN EVANSON

THE BARBADOS SURFING ASSOCIATION’S (BSA) Lazy Days/Sprite National Surfing Championships surfed off last weekend at the Soup Bowl, Bathsheba. And veteran surfer Alan Burke is this year’s National Open champion. He took the title in a very competitive final field of four in the 26th running of the two-day event.
In three-to-five-feet waves, Alan Burke took the top spot from talented junior Lewis St John, who has spent the majority of the year on the international circuit. Peter Hill and Stefan Corbin rounded out the top four.
Alan Burke, a many-time national champion however had to settle for second spot in his pet event. He was beaten by Zed Layson who returned to the surfing scene last weekend.
This year’s Nationals also saw the return of bodyboarding to the slate of categories.
And Ian Jarvis was the king of them all. He took top honour from Kwami Griffith, who was second, Jason Kistoo third and Paul Wilson fourth.
Turning to the ladies, Chelsea Tuach clinched the top spot in the Under-18 Girls’ final to beat her namesake Chelsea Roett into second.
Ametza Nicholls, however, surfed back from a third finish in that division to turn the tables on the Chelseas in the Ladies Open. She was the winner from Tuach and Roett, who were second and third respectively.
On Saturday, it was the younger surfers’ time to shine when the Under-12 Boys’ final was held in smaller conditions at the same beach.
Joshua Burke beat out Dane Mackie to take the top spot, while Gavin Fernandes and Evan Moll were third and fourth respectively. Meanwhile, Danny Edghill was the winner of a surf board donated by Peter Hill of ACP Associates.

FINAL RESULTS

Under-12 Boys: Joshua Burke, Dane Mackie, Gavin Fernandes, Evan Moll.
Under-16 Boys: Jordan Heaselgrave, Joshua Burke, Daniel Edghill, Gavin Fernandes.
Under-21 Boys: Stefan Corbin, Lewis St John, Jonathan Reece, Jordan Heaselgrave.
Bodyboard: Ian Jarvis, Kwami Griffith, Jason Kistoo, Paul Wilson.
Masters: Zed Layson, Wayne Roett, Louis Venezia, Kenny Tuach.
Senior Men: Chris Clarke, Simon Coles, Wayne Roett.
Long Board: Zed Layson, Alan Burke, Barry Banfield, Wayne Roett.
Under-18 Girls: Chelsea Tuach, Chelsea Roett, Ametza Nicholls, Jade Niccolls.
Ladies Open: Ametza Nicholls, Chelsea Tuach, Chelsea Roett, Jade Niccolls.
Men’s Open: Alan Burke, Lewis St John, Peter Hill, Stefan Corbin.