The view from the sundeck at TCH EnterprisesTCH Estates will host the second TCH Surfers Open at Saba Island on Sunday 27 July 2008, following its inaugural fourth of July event. Sunday's event introduces a new set of rules for surfers and judging as the organisers use both spectator votes and a judging panel to score surfing heats, although according to Second Life Surfing Association (SLSA) scoring rules.
"TCH Enterprises on behalf of TCH Surf Company is very excited about our entrance into the world of competitive surfing and we are looking forward to a very competitive season," said ATown Fall, CEO of TCH Enterprises. "Although this competition is not an SLSA event we would like to reinforce our dedication to supporting the SLSA in their efforts and TCH will remain an active supporter and sponsor during 2008 SLSA competition seasons."
TCH Estates has announced a full calendar of monthly competitions culminating in a TCH Surfers Open 2008 Invitational. The event has been named the Surfers Open to highlight the fact that surfers are allowed to use any surfboards and surfboard scripts, including custom animations.
"We have also made arrangements with members of the SLSA to ensure there is no additional time conflicts between TCH and SLSA events so surfers are not forced to choose one or the other," ATown confirmed to SurfWatch.
Uniquely, spectators attending the Surfers Open will vote to decide which competitors go through from the preliminary heats to the semi-finals. Once surfers are through to the semi-final of the competition, scores will be awarded by a panel of judges made up of two TCH staff members, one guest judge from the surfing community, and a spectator judge. The spectator judge will be randomly selected from list of spectators who have volunteered. Other than the make up of the judging panel, scoring for the semi-finals and final heats will use the SLSA scoring rulebook.
The TCH Surfers Open takes place on Saba Island, TCH Estates starting from 12.15pm on Sunday 27 July 2008. Spectators are welcome to watch from the sundeck of the TCH Enterprises building.
Surfers' contact: ATown Fall
Useful links
SurfWatch: Wilfrid DeCuir wins TCH Surf Open (5 Jul 08)
SurfWatch: TCH Celebrates 4th July with Surf Open (3 Jul 08)
SurfWatch: Estates join forces to create massive watersports development (23 May 08)
SurfWatch: TCH Surf launches new longboards (8 Feb 08)
SLURL: TCH Estates (competitors & spectators)
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