You are all are invited to this series of stand up and paddle races, irrespective of age, level and equipment. SUP is an activity which fascinates all, it's easy, it's safe, it’s exercise, it's keeping fit, it's for children, adults, men and women!
1. Event Organiser
Kitemed, is organizing the 5th Pancyprian SUP (Stand up and paddle) CUP 2018.
2. Races
The CUP includes 4 races in Cyprus and the winners of every category will win a free airline ticket excluding taxes* to fly to the final in Greece, to the crossing of the unique Isthmus of Corinth, at 30th September 2018 with Aegean Airlines!
1st Stop
Where: Larnaca, Kiti / Softades Beach, Τhe Spot
When: 24 Jun 2018. Registration 08:30-09:00, Race starts at 10:00am
2nd Stop
Where: Begafico Sailling Club Protaras Ayia Triada
When: End of July 2018
3rd Stop
Where: Windsurfers On Tour Limassol Santa Barbara
When: 9th Sep 2018
4th Final Stop
Where: Larnaca, Kiti / Softades Beach, Τhe Spot
When: 16h Sep Registration 08:30-09:00, Race starts at 10:00am
3. Who can participate
All are entitled to participate in the 4th Cyprus SUP CUP 2018 irrespective of gender and age.
In addition to the initial participation form for the Cup, each athlete can send a participation form for each race. The form can be submitted online at http://www.kitemed.com/sup/cyprus-sup-cup-2018 registration by completing the relevant form, or by a simple phone confirmation at +35799588642 (Panayiotis Kounnides) the latest 24 hours before the beginning of each race.
On the day of the race all participants must present themselves to the committee and confirm their participation one hour before the race starts.
The fees of participation are EUR 60.00 (for all four races in Cyprus) or EUR 20.00 for each race.
4. Athlete Categories
There will be no categorization based on level of competency, i.e. amateurs and professionals. This event is a race-festival-celebration of the sport.
5. Categories of SUP boards and equipment
There are 3 categories:
Distance:
Category's 12'6 and 14' distance will be 6km and the FUN Category will be 2km.
In the event where an athlete competes with a board different to the one initially declared, a penalty of 10 points will be imposed. If this happens in more than one race, then the athlete will change category and the 10 point penalty will be imposed per race.
Inflatable boards shall be classified in the categories they belong to according to their type and their length.
6. Advertising
The organizers may request that participants wear and place on their equipment adverts of the sponsors of the race.
7. Entry submissions
Those wishing to participate in the 5th Cyprus SUP CUP 2018, need to provide the following:
The above must be delivered to The Spot, Kiti / Softades beach or submitted electronically at sup@kitemed.com.
All the above documents will need to have been received by the committee, the latest 24 hours before each race.
Entry submissions should preferably not be submitted on the day of the race, as relevant arrangements for the race made will need to be prepared in good time (food, beverages, lycra shirts etc).
Lycra T-shirts will be provided to those who register online and in time for the race and are not returned at the end of the race and are to be kept as souvenirs. Please remember to bring your Lycra in every race.
For further information please call 99588642 (Person in Charge: Panayiotis Kounnides)
8. Trials - Events
The trials which participants will be required to compete in will be based on the fundamentals of sprint and long distance.
9. General Participation Terms - Regulations
ATTENTION: · in ordered to qualify for the free ticket* excluding Taxes and get a podium position each athlete must participate in atleast Three races.
Upon confirming your participation you will be able to serve yourself at the athletes lunch
10. Ranking List
11. Safety
In order for the event to be conducted successfully and safely, during the course of the race, accompanying boats will be floating alongside the location and an ambulance and specialized medical staff will be on call.
12. Amendments
13. Parallel Events
SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!
*Free Ticket to Greece does not inlcude taxes.