2011 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games
Playa Venao, Panama: June 25 - July 3
UPDATE TO TEAMS (en español)
Host Organizer: Surf Box
Sanctioned by the International Surfing Association
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
| International Surfing Association | Surf Box |
| 5580 La Jolla Blvd #145 | Bella Vista, Edificio la Fortuna, 1er Piso |
| Tel: (858) 551-8580 | Al lado del EuroHotel |
| Fax: (858) 551-8563 | Panama |
| Email: surf@isasurf.org | Tel: (507) 301-0701/ 301-0711 |
| Website: www.isasurf.org | Email: informationwsg@gmail.com |
REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE
The current rate for registration is USD$175 per registrant. This rate is only available for all registration payments and documents received by the ISA on or before 14 June 2011.
- Teams will pay USD$175 per registrant if fees are received by end of day on 14 June 2011.
- Teams will pay USD$200 per registrant if fees are received between 15-23 June 2011.
- Teams will pay USD$225 per registrant if fees are received onsite at event on 24 June 2011. (US$ and credit cards only; no checks)
TRANSPORTATION
Rental Cars
It is highly recommended that teams rent cars for ground transportation purposes during the Even as Pedasi and Tonasi are not near the ocean and this will make your daily transportation much more convenient and comfortable for participants (contest transport, free surf and shopping). The Host has arranged a discounted rental car provider, Dollar Rent A Car. Click HERE for full details of the discounted rates.
Pedasí or Tonosí To/From Contest Site:
The distance between the towns of Pedasí or Tonosí to the Contest Site is about 30-45 minutes by car depending on the lodging chosen.
Contest Shuttle Transportation
The Host will be arranging shuttle transportation from the contest site to the various lodging locations. The schedule and frequency of transportation will be limited. TEAMS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE BY JUNE 10th if transportation is needed. CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM
THE HOST WILL NOT ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION FOR A TEAM IF A RESPONSE IS NOT SUBMITTED!
LODGING
Playa Venao provides various accommodation options in the areas of Pedasí and Tonosí. The full list with contact details can be found HERE. The Host encourages teams to coordinate accommodations directly with the vendor.
Teams must arrange their lodging prior to May 1 in order to verify availability in Pedasí and Tonosí. As of May 2, accommodations will no longer be reserved for teams and may be booked by the general public.
MEALS
The meal options during the contest days will be abundant, as the Contest Site Food Court will be very large and have many options for participants at relatively inexpensive costs.
The Host STRONGLY encourages teams to make the following arrangements for breakfast and dinner:
- Communicate with the owners of your selected lodging in order to arrange meal options for breakfast and dinner.
- Purchase snacks, food and beverages in Panama City before driving to the area of Playa Venao. The distance and drive to find larger grocery stores will be difficult for teams, so plan ahead before arriving to the contest area.
AIR TRAVEL
COPA Airlines has provided the Host Organizer with Discount Codes for travel of event participants. Please note reservations must be made by telephone to the COPA Call Center in order to use the code provided. Click here for the details.
PACKING LIST
In addition to the ISA Suggested Packing List, we are encouraging teams to bring the following items to the event's remote location:
- Insect repellant
- Flashlights
- Everyday convenience items (as many daily essentials are not available close by Playa Venao)
- Umbrella and/or rain jacket (poncho)
- Electrical Currency Converter. Outlets are the same as the USA. Electrical exchange is 240volt.
ATHLETE INFORMATION
ATHLETE ATTENDANCE
All team athletes must be present at time of registration for personal verification of their passport by ISA officials. It is the Team Manager's responsibility to ensure athletes are present during registration. Please arrange accordingly, since athletes not present will not be registered and will not be allowed participation in the competition. There shall be no exception to this requirement of physical attendance of competitors during registration of the team.
All Teams are required to send full team details to ISA as soon as possible.
OPENING CEREMONY
By request of the Panama Tourism Department and our Host Organizers, teams are highly encouraged to participate in the Opening Ceremony with a Team Uniform. A formal uniform or simple, matching shirt is acceptable. Please respect this request by attending the ceremony prepared.
IMPORTANT MEDIA ISSUES
KEY MEDIA IN YOUR COUNTRY
In order to maximize the exposure of your team participation in the event, it is important for us receive a list of the media in your country. Please provide the list of different media outlets that you know will be interested in receiving news about your national team.
SEND US THREE OF YOUR STORIES
As a way to promote your team, the ISA is requesting that you share information about your team with us. Please send us stories about how the team was formed, an interesting story about a team member, or something cool that happened to the group. We look forward to receiving your emails and sharing your stories with the surfing world.
Media contact: pablo@isasurf.org
OFFICIAL INVITATION DETAILS
Click HERE to view the Event Official Invitation information.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN
