22 October 2024, Kuta-Bali: Due to Typhoon Krathon, which touched down in Southern Taiwan on October 3rd, the day before the competition was originally scheduled to begin, the 2024 Pingtung Manzhou Jialeshuei International Surfing Competition had to be postponed, and has now been re-scheduled for 1-3 November.
This annual competition is one of the most anticipated surfing events of the year, offering a range of disciplines in both Pro and Amateur divisions with lots of prize money on offer, so it’s a great opportunity to visit Pingtung County, surf, eat, and meet up with friends for a long weekend of fun!
The Men’s and Women’s ASC International Pro Longboard Divisions offer the highest prize money along with the Under 18 Junior Shortboard Division.
Other divisions include Men’s and Women’s Longboard, Men’s and Women’s Shortboard, Under 12 Shortboard, Men’s and Women’s SUP, Men’s and Women’s Bodyboard, and Master’s Longboard
Competitors are welcome to register for multiple categories based on their gender and age, but each category must involve a different type of board (e.g., Longboard, Shortboard, SUP, etc.).
The closest international airport is in Kaoshiung, which only requires an easy 2 hour drive to Jaileshuei, and there are available accommodations within walking distance of the competition site.
Please follow this link for more detailed information and to register: https://torsa.tw/zh-hant/
And for any questions: https://www.facebook.com/surftaiwan?mibextid=LQQJ4d
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Prize Money Details:
ASC Men’s and Women’s Longboard Open:
1st place: USD$2000
2nd place: USD$1500
3rd place: USD$1000
4th place: USD$700
5th place: USD$300
No. 6: USD$200
No. 7: USD$150
No. 8: USD$100
ASC U18 Youth Shortboard:
1st place: USD$1000
2nd place: USD$800
3rd place: USD$500
4th place: USD$200
Men’s and Women’s Shortboard Open:
1st place: NTD$30,000 (USD 930)
2nd place: NTD$20,000 (USD 625)
3rd place: NTD$10,000 (USD 310)
Taiwan Men’s and Women’s Shortboard Amateur
1st place: NTD$10000
2nd place: NTD$8000
3rd place: NTD$5000
Taiwan Men’s and Women’s Longboard Amateur
1st place: NTD$10000
2nd place: NTD$8000
3rd place: NTD$5000
Taiwan Men’s and Women’s SUP
1st place: NTD$10000
2nd place: NTD$8000
3rd place: NTD$5000
Taiwan Men’s and Women’s Bodyboard
1st place: NTD$10000
2nd place: NTD$8000
3rd place: NTD$5000
Masters Division:
1st place: NTD$10000
2nd place: NTD$8000
3rd place: NTD$5000
Taiwan Youth U12:
1st place: NTD$10000
2nd place: NTD$8000
3rd place: NTD$5000