UNDERSTANDING THE ASP WORLD TOUR OF SURFING
[01.01.2011]Surfers
Guide, ASP World Tour of Surfing, new format, Top 34, judging criteria, World Tour, schedule, understanding, WCT
UNDERSTANDING THE ASP WORLD TOUR
HOW IT WORKS, THE 2011 EVENTS, TOP 34 SURFERS, JUDGING CRITERIA
The Associating of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour is the most sought after professional circuit in competitive surfing. The ASP World Title Race consists of 34 surfers fighting it out for ratings points to decide the undisputed ASP World Champion. These surfers all compete in the 11 different global events throughout each year that make up the ASP World Tour, also know as the 'Dream Tour'. The surfer with the most points from the ASP World Title Race events is crowned the ASP World Champion at the culmination of each year.
ASP WORLD TOUR SCHEDULE 2011
TOP 34 SURFERS | ASP WORLD TOUR
1. Kelly Slater (USA)
2. Jordy Smith (ZAF)
3. Taj Burrow (AUS)
4. Mick Fanning (AUS)
5. Bede Durbidge (AUS)
6. Dane Reynolds (USA)
7. Adrian Buchan (AUS)
7. Owen Wright (AUS)
9. Jeremy Flores (FRA)
10. Adriano de Souza (BRA)
11. C.J. Hobgood (USA)
12. Michel Bourez (PYF)
13. Chris Davidson (AUS)
14. Jadson Andre (BRA)
15. Damien Hobgood (USA)
16. Kieren Perrow (AUS)
17. Brett Simpson (USA)
18. Joel Parkinson (AUS)
19. Taylor Knox (USA)
20. Heitor Alves (BRA)
21. Matt Wilkinson (AUS)
22. Bobby Martinez (USA)
23. Fredrick Patacchia (HAW)
24. Kai Otton (AUS)
25. Patrick Gudauskas (USA)
26. Tiago Pires (PRT)
27. Adam Melling (AUS)
28. Daniel Ross (AUS)
29. Raoni Monteiro (BRA)
30. Josh Kerr (AUS)
31. Alejo Muniz (BRA)
32. Dusty Payne (HAW)
33. Julian Wilson (AUS)
34. Gabe Kling (USA)
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COMPETITION FORMAT | ASP WORLD TOUR
The new ASP World Tour format came into play halfway through the 2010 season, following the Billabong Pro Tahiti. Radical changes saw the World Tour field of 46 shaved down to just 32. Following this, each stop on the tour hosted a new 36-man format (32 seeded surfers and 4 Wildcards - two selected by ASP two selected by event organises).
The new 36-man ASP World Tour competition format is as follows
Round 1: 12 three-man heats, 1st and 2nd advance to Round 3, 3rd to Round 2
Round 2: 12 man-on-man heats, 1st to Round 3, 2nd is Equal 25th place
Round 3: 12 man-on-man heats, 1st to Round 4, 2nd is Equal 13th place
Round 4: Four 3-man heats, 1st advances to Quarterfinals, 2nd and 3rd to Round 5
Round 5: Four man-on-man heats, 1st advances to Quarterfinals, 2nd is Equal 9th
Quarterfinals: Four man-on-man heats, 1st advances to Semifinals, 2nd is Equal 5th
Semifinals: Two man-on-man heats, 1st advances to Finals, 2nd is Equal 3rd
Final: One man-on-man heat, 1st and 2nd
New ASP Format Explained
HOW IS A WAVE SCORED? | ASP JUDGING CRITERIA
With
a number of enhancements being activated on the ASP World Tour last year, the ASP Judging Criteria has been refined to reflect the
progression of the sport.
The ASP Judging Criteria for 2011 is as follows:
Surfers must perform to the ASP Judging Key Elements to maximise their scoring potential.
Judges analyse the following major elements when scoring waves:
* Commitment and Degree of Difficulty
* Innovative and Progressive Manoeuvres
* Combination of Major Manoeuvres
* Variety of Manoeuvres
* Speed, Power and Flow
* It is important to note that the emphasis on certain elements is
contingent upon the location and the conditions on the day, as well as
changes of conditions during the day.
Scale Utilised:
[ 0.0 – 1.9: Poor ] [ 2.0 – 3.9: Fair ] [ 4.0 – 5.9: Average ] [ 6.0 – 7.9: Good ] [ 8.0 – 10.0: Excellent ]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ASP HEAD JUDGE RICHARD PORTA
Example of ASP Surfers Being Scored
Hurley Pro 2010 - Jordy Smith (ZAF) Vs Brett Simpson (USA)
HISTORY OF ASP WORLD TOUR CHAMPIONS
Kelly Slater claiming his tenth ASP World Title last year | Image: Quiksilver/Steve Sherman
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