Indian Open of Surfing 2025
NOTICE OF EVENT
INDIAN OPEN OF SURFING, SASIHITHLU BEACH
30th May to June 1st 2025
ORGANISING AUTHORITY: Mantra Surf Club & Surfing Swami Foundation under the aegis of Surfing Federation of India (SFI).
1. RULES
1.1 This is a Short Board competition part of the National Series.
1.2 The National Series Event is governed by the ISA RULEBOOK &CONTEST
ADMINISTRATION MANUAL, September 2023.
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1.3 If there is a conflict between languages, English text will take precedence.
1.4 No participant substitution is permitted once registered.
1.5 Additional Rules referenced in the Notice of Event and Event Instructions may apply.
2. EVENT ADVERTISING
2.1 Advertising is permitted in accordance with ISA Rules.
2.2 Boards/athletes are required to display advertising chosen and/or supplied by the
Mantra Surf Club/SFI.
2.3 Participants will be responsible for keeping such advertising visible throughout the event.
13. ELIGIBILITY, ENTRY AND REGISTRATION
3.1 For eligibility ISA rule in Chapter 2 Section 1 will apply. Registration process will be as
per ISA Rule Chapter 2 Section 2. The competition is open to Indian passport holders.
***non-Indian passport holders who have contested before in SFI events can only take part
through an accredited surf school. No points would be allocated but prize money would be
awarded.
3.2 SFI will have final authority on eligibility.
3.3 Registration Fees is applicable for the event depending on category.
3.4 Registrations will close at 6 pm on 28th May 2025.
3.5 Participants are required to pay the registration fee at the time of registration
verification.
3.6 Registration verification will take place on 29th March at the venue of competition,
unless otherwise informed. The specific time and location for the verification will be
announced closer to the date.
3.7 The fee includes entry to the competition, t-shirt, breakfast and lunch on event days.
3.8 In the event of inclement weather or in order to ensure safety, the SFI may decide to
modify the events or cancel or interrupt the Event. In such cases the Entry fees will not be
returned. This applies, with no limitation to exceptionally adverse weather conditions, war,
mobilization, requisition, embargo, fire, flooding, strike or any blocking of the facilities
caused by an event outside the control of the SFI.
3.9 The entry categories & criteria will be as follows
SURF CATEGORIES
Participation in Groms Category: (Female: Age 16 & under)
• Minimum of 6 entries required to run the category else participants will be given the
option to take part in the Open category.
• SFI accredited Surf Schools only can nominate 2 surfers per school.
• Registration is free
2Participation in Groms Category: (Male: Age 16 & under)
● Total of 32 slots in Groms Category.
● SFI accredited Surf Schools only can nominate 2 surfers per school.
● Registration is free
Participation in Open Category: (Female)
● Minimum of 6 entries required to run else category will be cancelled.
● SFI accredited Surf Schools can nominate 2 female surfers per category per
accredited school. (Shortboard only).
● Registration fee INR 1000
Participation in Open Category: (Male)
● Total of 56 slots in Open Category for the first 56 valid registrations.
● Top 16 surfers as per the National Rankings of 2024 will get automatic entry
into the event which will be confirmed after payment and registration.
● Registration fee INR 1000
3.10 PAYMENT INFORMATION
All payments for registration are to be made as detailed in 3.5 above.
4. FORMAT
4.1. The event format will be as per ISA Rule book Chapter 2 Section 3
5. Prize Money:
● Applicable TDS will be deducted when paying the prize money.
6. EVENT INSTRUCTIONS (EI)
The Event Instructions will be provided to the participants at the Judges briefing after
registration verification on 29th May 2025.
7.VENUE
Sasihithlu Beach, Mangalore
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8. COMPETITION AREA
The Competition Area will be provided at the Briefing
9.PENALTIES
Infringement and technical infringement penalties will be published in the Event
Instructions. The Penalties will be as per SFI Rule Chapter 2 Section 3 (c).
10. SCORING
The scoring criteria will be explained during the judges briefing.
11. PROTEST COMMITTEE
A Protest Committee (PC) will be appointed as per ISA rules Chapter 2 Section 3 (D).
The Chairman PC will chair the PC.
12. AMENDMENTS TO NOTICE OF EVENT
The SFI may change the Notice of Event. Any such changes will be intimated to the
participants.
13. DOPING CONTROL
Competitors are reminded of the rules and regulations concerning the use of banned
methods and substances, which are contained in ISF Rules Chapter 2, Section 3 (A) in
the Anti-Doping Code. Doping control may take place during the championship.
14. RISK STATEMENT
Competitors and support personnel participate entirely at their own risk. The SFI or any
other Event officials and volunteers, will not accept any liability for material damage or
personal injury, or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the
competition.
15. INDEMNITIES
Each entrant must sign the indemnity declaration on the Entry Form at the registration
verification. If under 18, the parent or guardian must sign.
16. ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT SERVICES
Participants will have to reach the venue on their own and make their accommodation
and transport arrangements.
17. MECHANICAL / ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE
17.1 The SFI prohibits any mechanical/electronic communication device, (including
megaphones) that links a competitor in the action of competing with another party
during SFI competitive events. Various other team officials [including the coach] may
use this communication in the contest area.
17.2 The means of communication are allowed only for the purpose of emergencies,
safety, and weather reports. Each team should declare their communication equipment
to the OA.
18. MEDIA RIGHTS, CAMERAS AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
By entering this event, the owner (or charterer), participants and support staff on
competing boards grant at no cost the absolute right and permission to use their
names, voice, images, likenesses, and biographical material, as well as representation
of their board in any media (including television, print and internet). SFI Rule in Chapter
2 Section 3 (D) will apply.
614. RISK STATEMENT
Competitors and support personnel participate entirely at their own risk. The SFI or any
other Event officials and volunteers, will not accept any liability for material damage or
personal injury, or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the
competition.
15. INDEMNITIES
Each entrant must sign the indemnity declaration on the Entry Form at the registration
verification. If under 18, the parent or guardian must sign.
16. ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT SERVICES
Participants will have to reach the venue on their own and make their accommodation
and transport arrangements.
17. MECHANICAL / ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE
17.1 The SFI prohibits any mechanical/electronic communication device, (including
megaphones) that links a competitor in the action of competing with another party
during SFI competitive events. Various other team officials [including the coach] may
use this communication in the contest area.
17.2 The means of communication are allowed only for the purpose of emergencies,
safety, and weather reports. Each team should declare their communication equipment
to the OA.
18. MEDIA RIGHTS, CAMERAS AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
By entering this event, the owner (or charterer), participants and support staff on
competing boards grant at no cost the absolute right and permission to use their
names, voice, images, likenesses, and biographical material, as well as representation
of their board in any media (including television, print and internet). SFI Rule in Chapter
2 Section 3 (D) will apply.
719.CONTACT DETAIL
Team leader, Team manager or designated person as point-of-contact for each
participant shall provide an email address and mobile phone number to Event office/SFI
20.TRASH DISPOSAL
Dustbins will be provided for the disposal of trash, competitors and teams shall be
environmentally aware and responsible at the venue.
21. FURTHER INFORMATION
Event Director - Rammohan Paranjape - 99808 45767
Contest Director - Nawaz Jabbar - 99520 07000
Event Organizers - Mantra Surf Club - 70224 08328