JUDGES UPDATE

Great news we now have 3 judges confirmed:

Jamie Barrow

Alex Lewis Hughes(pkra judge)

Joe Neureuter

This trio will ensure the comp will be fairly and accurately judged for all envolved.

Rich ,Glen and Mark

The 2011 New Zealand Kiteboard Nationals in association with Wind Addiction kite club is to be held In Tauranga from the 20th of October to the 24th at Fergusson park the bays premier kiteboarding location and home to clubs HQ the recently opened otumoetai  sports and recreational club where competitors can enjoy shelter from the elements, changing rooms, Hot showers and a licensed Bar.

Competitors Will compete in an single elimination event (double if conditions allow)to be judged in accordance with our rules.

Entry categories to include Mens open, Women's open, Youth(u18), Masters(30+) and Legends(40+). Best Trick, Biggest Air during heats will also be judged. A  rail / slider, Big Air and Board off comp will also take place if time and conditions allow.

Fergusson park is a predominantly West facing Beach which is Suitable for kiting in winds from south west around to east south east making it an ideal inner harbour location. Our mobile judging platform will allow us to take full advantage of available wind directions.

Why October?  Well it  is statistically the best time of year for wind in the bay of plenty. Westerly winds are predominant and at this time of year regularly  blow well in excess of forecast. Combine this with warmer air and water temps, daylight saving being well underway and... its a long Weekend with Labour day falling on the 24th.  With all this in mind We we are off to a good start.

Our Aim is to make this a Fun well organised event for competitors and spectators alike and in doing so raise awareness of the sport for its growth and raising the profile of all our sponsors.

The competition is open to all New zealanders and New zealand Residents. Pre registration is required with payment of the entry fee of $120.00 by no later than the 6th of October(2 weeks  prior) only. This will insure time to organise and plan the event schedule and draws.

Entrants Will be entitled to the following:

• Entry in up to two categories
• Lunch on each day
• A competition T shirt
• Eligibility to win spot prizes
• Prize Giving Dinner on sunday 23rd
• followed by private a function screening RWC Final

Just click on event registration to enter and become part of this killer event.

Sorry folks - we've had to make the call.  The wind forecast for the weekend not sufficient for Race Day, so we are having to postpone. 

Watch this space!  We will post again when we have sorted out a new date around the holiday festivities.

Have a great weekend!

PS - sorry about the extra text messages if you received duplicates.  We had a glitch with the Web2Txt feature.

Saturday 27 November 2010,  (subject to wind and weather conditions).
Location: Ferguson Park  (click here for location details and map)

Like in overseas events the Windsurfing contingent are invited to race alongside.

Register by TXT indicating your Division entry to the AKC phone 027 245 7540
Updates and changes will be notified by TXT and the Assault facebook page.

The Monster Community Garage Sale was a huge success.  A grand total of $2,724.70 was raised. Most items for sale were donated by the community.  Proceeds were used to benefit all the clubs tenanting the Fergusson park clubhouse, e.g. Guides, Brownies, Scouts, Cubs, Cricket, Soccer, Astronomy, Marching, ... and WindAddiction, paid towards clubhouse operating expenses, such as building insurances, rent to the city council, water, rates, electricity, waste disposal,...etc. This fund-raising effort should help us to avoid an increase to our subs in future, especially if we commit to making it a yearly event.

Huge thanks to Carolyn & Rob Port for organizing this monster sale! Thanks also to those club members who donated items, assisted with pricing, sales or went along and supported on the day!

Great effort everyone! Cheers!