TEAM INFORMATION
Confirm your team's participation by notifying the ISA immediately
WHERE: Hossegor-Capbreton-Seignosse, France
Le Penon Plage ( 300 meters from the VVF)
WHEN: May 24 to June 1
OFFICIAL INVITATION English | Spanish
Airports
The closest airport to the contest is Biarritz Airport and then Bordeaux Airport. Teams may also fly into San Sebastian, Spain.
Airport Transfers: The host will be providing airport transfers. Please contact Peter Cook to arrange for transportation: peter.cook@wanadoo.fr
If your team will be transferring airports, the ISA suggests you bring sufficient carry on items, including a wetsuit and change of clothes in case your bags are delayed in the airport transfer.
Transportation Info
Hotels
The event headquarters will be VVF Seignosse
*Prices indicated are subject to change in 2008. The rates listed are based on 2007 prices. As soon as 2008 rates are available this information will be updated.
*Teams are responsibe for making hotel arrangements. Hotel details, pricing and contact information is available below. English | Spanish | French
Contact Peter Cook for reservations: peter.cook@wanadoo.fr
Beach Lunches
Entry Fees
- Entry fees must be paid to confirm your team's participation in the event.
- Once the maximums per division are reached, registration will close, and any registrations received after that will be turned down and refunded in full.
- The maximum number of entries is as follows:
- 96 Under 18 Boys
- 96 Under 16 Boys
- 96 Under 18 Girls
- Cost: $175 per team member
Membership Fees & Past Dues
- All fees must be paid prior to arrival.
Team Size
- Under 18 (4)
- Under 16 (4)
- Under 18 Girls (4)
Registration
Registration will take place during the day May 22 and 23
- Please schedule arrivals so you can attend registration
- View REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
What to bring to Registration
- Indemnity form - form must be signed
- Athlete Code of Conduct - form must be signed
- Team E-mail
- Sand: 5 (five) pounds/2 (two) kilograms of sand from the beaches of your country for the Sands of the World Ceremony. Label the sand container with country and beach name.
- National Anthem: CD of your nation's National Anthem.
- Passports: all athletes nationality and ages will be confirmed.
Send the ISA
- Athlete Bios - please send to the ISA.
- Team size and names
- Therapeutic Use Exemption Forms
- Arrival and Deaprture dates & times
- Hotel name
Anti Doping
All participants at ISA events may be subject to drug testing.
- Prohibited List of Substances
- World Anti-Doping Code
- TUE form - Therapeutic Use Exemption
- Athletes taking a prohibited substance must submit a TUE form to the ISA. The ISA medical committee will review each form and notify the athlete if a therapeutic use exempion is granted. Contact the ISA with any questions regarding anti-doping.
Level 1 Judging Seminar
- The ISA will be running the Level 1 Judging course May 23, 2008
- The cost for the course is $40
- Notify the ISA if you will be sending judges to the seminar
- Judging Seminar is mandatory for all paid and team judges on the official judging panel
Schedule of Events (subject to change)
| 22-May | Team Registration | |
| 23-May | Team Registration | |
| 23-May | ISA Judging Seminar / Judges Meeting | |
| 23-May | Manager's Meetings | |
| 24-May | Parade and Opening Ceremony | |
| 25-May | Contest begins | |
| 1-Jun | Finals and Award Ceremony |
Miscellaneous
Water Temperature is around 16-18 Degrees.
It is best to come well equiped with a wide range of suits from 4/3 for the stormy days to 3/2 for the standard days and a spring suit if it is hot.
