Quiksilver Thailand Surf Series 2009 - Monsoon Riders Phuket

by Khun Joob

The inaugural Thailand Surf Series (TSS) incorporates the three main surfing contests held in Phuket each monsoon season into a series of connected events in June, August and September. Under the rules of the International Surfing Association, the Thailand Surf Series will become part of the ASC (Asian Surfing Championship) ranking system, offering a platform for Thai surfers to compete with other Asian surfers in meets around the region. The events expect to have participants from 15 countries and will feature four divisions: Short Board, Long Board, Groms (Kids) and Women. TSS is organized by the Phuket Boardriders Club and sponsored by both government and local businesses.

The Phuket Boardriders Club is a non-profit organization formed in 2002 to strengthen local surfing talent and create camaraderie and friendship between local and visiting surfers alike.

Event Details

Date: Jun 12 - 14, 2009

Hours: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Location: Kalim Beach (north of Patong Beach)

Contact Khun Joob

Phone: +66-81-956 5854

Email: joob@phuketboardriders.com

Website: www.thaisurfseries.com

Here is the draft program for Quiksilver TSS - Monsoon Riders (Kalim Beach) on 12-14 June 2009. Please note that this schedule is approximate and may change with surf and weather conditions.

Friday 12 June 2009

0700-0800 Registration
0800-0900 Opening Ceremony
0900-1130 Shortboard 1st round (heat 1-10)
1130-1230 Break
1230-1430 Longboard 1st round (heat 1-8)
1430-1700 Shortboard 1st round (heat 11-20)

Saturday 13 June 2009

0900-1130 Shortboard 2nd round (heat 1-10)
1130-1230 Groms 1st round (heat 1-4)
1230-1330 Break
1330-1430 Women 1st round (heat 1-4)
1430-1630 Shortboard 3rd round (heat 1-8)

Sunday 14 June 2009
0900-1000 Shortboard quarter-final (heat 1-4)
1000-1100 Longboard quarter-final (heat 1-4)
1100-1200 Break
1200-1240 Shortboard semi-final (heat 1-2)
1240-1320 Women semi-final (heat 1-2)
1320-1400 Grom semi-final (heat 1-2)
1400-1440 Longboard semi final (heat 1-2)
1440-1540 Break
1540-1600 Women Final
1600-1620 Grom Final
1620-1640 Longboard Final
1640-1700 Shortboard Final

1900-2300 Award Party