Dane Reynolds, Trestles : photo ASP/Cestari

With a number of enhancements being activated on the ASP World Tour this season, the ASP Judging Criteria has been refined to reflect the progression of the sport.

“It’s paramount that the ASP Judging Criteria evolve to reflect the ever-progressing envelope of high-performance surfing,” Perry Hatchett, ASP Head Judge, said. “The revision of the criteria for 2010 is the result of discussions between our respected panel of judges as well as the world’s best surfers.”

The ASP Judging Criteria for 2010 and beyond is as follows: Surfers must perform to the ASP Judging Key Concepts to maximize their scoring potential.

Judges analyze the following major concepts when scoring waves:
-          Commitment and Degree of Difficulty
-          Innovative and Progressive Maneuvers
-          Combination of Major Maneuvers
-          Variety of Maneuvers
-          Speed, Power and Flow

It is important to note that the emphasis on certain concepts is contingent upon the location and the conditions on the day, as well as changes of conditions during the day.

Scale Utilized:
0.0 – 1.9 = Poor
2.0 – 2.9 = Fair
4.0 – 5.9 = Average
6.0 – 7.9 = Good
8.0 – 10.0 = Excellent

“The last part of the revised ASP Judging Criteria is crucial,” Hatchett said. “Surfers and fans need to understand that certain aspects of surfing score higher depending on the location and the conditions at that location. For example, the same approach to surfing in classic Trestles conditions will not score the same when applied to classic Pipeline conditions – classic Trestles conditions call for more Innovative and Progressive Maneuvers whereas classic Pipeline conditions call for more Commitment and Degree of Difficulty.”

The aforementioned criteria will be applied across the board at ASP World Tour, ASP Women’s World Tour, ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) and ASP Pro Junior event. In addition to the refinements being made for the shortboard circuits, the ASP World Longboard Tour will also enjoy the following revised criteria: Surfers must perform to the ASP Judging Key Concepts to maximize their scoring potential.

Judges analyze the following major concepts when scoring waves:

ASP World Junior Championships
North Narrabeen, Sydney Australia
9 -  17 January 2010

Huscenot and Enever Take Out Billabong ASP World Junior Championships | francais ci-dessoous  

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- North Narrabeen, New South Wales/Australia – Maxime Huscenot (REU), 17, and Laura Enever (AUS), 18, have claimed their respective ASP World Junior Titles, dominating the punchy two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves on offer at North Narrabeen for the final day of the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships fueled by Monster Energy.

Huscenot, who received entry into the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships as an ASP International wildcard, wowed spectators and surfers alike today, besting an in-form Jadson Andre (BRA), 19, in the hard-fought Final to claim the ASP World Junior Title.

“This is the biggest day of my life and it’s absolutely unbelievable,” Huscenot said. “It feels like I just won a heat, not the ASP World Title – it’s incredible. Jadson (Andre) is an amazing surfer and the whole Brazilian team rips so hard. I cannot believe it is my day. I am at a loss for words.”

“This is the biggest day of my life and it’s absolutely unbelievable,”

Maxine Huscenot : photo ASP/Scholtz 

Jim Beam Surftag 2010 

Queensland Jim Beam Surftag Championships
Duranbah, Queensland
15 January 2010

FANNING KICKS OFF THE YEAR WITH WINNING EFFORT FOR CLUB

Mick Fanning ended 2009 as a winner and the two-time world champion has begun this year in the same fashion, leading his Kirra Boardriders Club to victory in ideal one metre waves in the Queensland round of the Jim Beam Surftag at Duranbah beach today.

Fanning combined with a white hot Corey Ziems and team mates Asher Pacey, Alex Chacon and Matt Hurworth to help the defending champion Kirra squad to amass 105.7 points - outscoring surprise packets Noosa (102.3) and long time rivals Snapper Rocks (99.0). Cabarita, who were in great form all day, were fourth on 72.1.

The Surftag format sees five-member teams given an hour in which each individual must catch three waves, with the second being a “Powerwave” worth double points. All three waves for each surfer count in the scoring and bonus points are awarded for teams that finish before the 60 minute mark.

In the final, a patient Ziems upstaged his more decorated club mate, taking his time to get his three waves, ensuring Kirra got off to a great start. Ziems scored 26.1 to give his side a 0.1 advantage over Snapper, who’s first surfer was world number two Joel Parkinson.

Then Fanning hit the water and proceeded to rack up a 25.7 in quick time before Pacey (19.5), Chacon (20.1) and Hurworth (14.3) ensured the win.

Mick Fanning : photo Brad Nielson