EVENTS

USA BodySurfing 2023 Event Calendar

May 12, 2023

T-Street, San Clemente

Operated by USA BodySurfing in co-location with USA Surfing.

T-Street

June 12, 2023

Oceanside Harbor North Jetty

Operated by USA BodySurfing in co-location with USA Surfing.

Oceanside

August 13/14, 2023

Huntington Beach

Operated by the Chubascos BodySurfing Association and sanctioned by USA BodySurfing.

Huntington Beach

October tba, 2023

Del Mar

Operated by the Del Mar BodySurfing Association and sanctioned by USA BodySurfing.

Del Mar

* All dates are subject to change. More events will become available as the organization grows. USA Surfing have committed to help promote bodysurfing at their events.

Judging

All USA BodySurfing sanctioned events will include 4-person heats with awards for 1st place through 4th place in all divisions. Contests shall be operated in the format of USA Surfing events.

Judges will be certified by the ISA (International Surfing Association) with rules and guidelines provided by the IBSA (International BodySurfing Association). Learn more about the IBSA judging criteria. 

IBSA Judging Criteria

Divisions

Divisions for MEN and WOMEN will include:

  • U18 Girls
  • U18 Boys
  • Open Women
  • Open Men
  • * Other age groups may open as event times permit

Claim your STACT profile

We will be using the STACT App for live scoring. If you are competing, it is a great way for your friends and family to follow your progress.

Claim your profile on the STACT App:

  • Download and open the STACT app
  • Create a Profile
  • Go to your settings and select “Create Athlete Profile”
  • Fill out athlete information
  • Select the athlete that matches your name
  • Send STACT the code by either social media or email (with ID)

Become a Sanctioned Event

The contest rules and guidelines to become a sanctioned USA BodySurfing event are the same rules required by the IBSA to be considered for for World BodySurfing Tour Qualification Series. All USA BodySurfing events must:

1. Use STACT app for scoring
2. Use ISA accredited judges
3. Use four-person heats for Men & Women Open Divisions, at least for semi-finals and finals

All sanctioned events will be included in the rankings.

USA BodySurfing can assist with the operation of your contest. Contact [email protected] for more information.

2022 Events