TERENGGANU QUIKSILVER BEST EVENT SURF CONTEST 2011
KUALA LUMPUR, 1st November – The Terengganu Quiksilver Best Event Surf Contest 2011, will take place in Batu Burok Beach, Kuala Terengganu from 2-4th December 2011.
Surfers from all over South East Asia are expected to compete in 4 divisions which are Men’s Short-board Open, Women’s Short-board Open, Master Short-board Open and Body-board open) offering a total prize purse of over $10,000 USD (RM32,000). First to eighth places in each division will receive cash prizes from State Government of Terengganu, trophies and prize packs from Quiksilver & Roxy.
Being endorsed and supported by both government and public sector organizations, the Terengganu Quiksilver Best Event Surf Contest 2011 will provide local Malaysian surfers the opportunity to gain valuable experience competing at an International level, getting them familiarize with the rules and regulations of ASC sanctioned events and opening door to competing in ASC competitions held throughout South East Asia and the world.
The Terengganu Quiksilver Best Event Surf Contest 2011 takes place during what is typically called the “Low Season”, though surfers have long termed this period the “Surf Season”, and the event brings to light another activity which both locals and visitors can enjoy during the East Coast Monsoon, helping to further endorse Terengganu as a all-year-round holiday destination.
“We’re excited to bring this contest to Batu Burok for the first time this year”, said Catherine Chin, Director of Marketing, Quiksilver Malaysia. “The Best Event will be included as the ASC ranking system to encourage local surfers to surf with other Asian surfers”.
Surfers will be coming from Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Philippines, Japan, Australia and Maldives to compete in these 3 days Best Event Contest. Ry Craike (Quiksilver Pro
Surfer) from Australia and Dede Suryana (Quiksilver Pro Surfer) from Indonesia will also be seen during the event for Expression Session (Demo).
This is a great event and a wonderful opportunity for us to partner with State Government of Terengganu, Ministry of Tourism Terengganu Office, Tourism Malaysia, Quiksilver, ASC, Sumai Suite Hotel & Marang Village Resort & Spa to promote surfing, specifically in Terengganu during the monsoon season”, said Bryan Ng, Contest Director.
The Terengganu Quiksilver Best Event Surf Contest 2011 is sponsored and supported by State Government of Terengganu, EC Extreme, Quiksilver, Ministry of Tourism Terengganu Office, Tourism Malaysia, Asian Surfing Championship (ASC), Sumai Suite Hotel & Marang Village Resort & Spa.
The contest dinner is proudly sponsored by Tourism Malaysia. Ministry of Tourism Terengganu Office sponsors all event banners, buntings & posters. Sumai Suite Hotel will be our official sponsor for the accommodation for all ASC & crews.
Event Schedule
Date : 2-4th December 2011
Venue : Batu Burok Beach, Terengganu
Divisions : Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Master’s, Body-board Open
Day 1 (2nd December 2011)
- Registration
- Event flag off
- Surf Contest
- Games and beach activities
- Quiksilver Surf Clinic for Tourist & Visitors
- Surfing Demonstration by Quiksilver Surf Team
Day 2 (3rd December 2011)
- - Surf Contest
- Games and beach activities
- Quiksilver Surf Clinic for Tourist & Visitors
- Surfing Demonstration by Quiksilver Surf Team
- Dinner (Video Presentation & Cultural Show)
Day 3 (4th December 2011)
- Surf Contest
- Games and beach activities
- Quiksilver Surf Clinic for Tourist & Visitors
- Surfing Demonstration by Quiksilver Surf Team
- Award Ceremony & Closing
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