Surfing Victoria's state titles for SUP surfing, marathon and technical racing is coming up in just over a week. Entries close for this on Monday 25th Feb (next Monday) so if you are planning on competing, you'll have to register in the next couple days. Here is the link:http://www.surfingaustralia.com/vic/events.php
Categories for surfing are:
Men's Open
Men's Over 40s
Men's Over 50
Women's Open
(Note you can only enter a maximum of 2 of these divisions. You must also be a resident of Victoria to compete in the surfing event)
Categories for technical racing are:
Men's Open
Men's Over 40s
Men's Over 50s
Women's Open
(Note you can only enter one division and the maximum board length for this race is 12'6")
Categories for marathon are:
Men's Open 12'6" (elite)
Men's Open 14'
Men's Over 40s (14' max)
Men's Over 50s (14' max)
Women's Open 12'6"
(Note you can only enter one division)
The Surfing Victoria state titles are the pathway to selection for the Vicco team at Surfing Australia national titles later in the year.
Does anyone know what days they running each individual event? I know its over 2 days on the website, so will it be the same has last year?
Okay, well the plan from Surfing Australia is that 12'6" is designated as the Elite category as that is the category that qualifies you for the ISA World Titles. However, some of the top racers from NSW and QLD may well choose to race 14', particularly if they have no interest in being selected for the World Titles team.
I just turned 72 last weekend. I feel left out competing in the over 50's event, I don't stand a chance against those young bludgers. Any chance of speaking to surf Vic and creating an over 70's division?
I've never won a trophy or ribbon in my life, and since giving up the booze and the smokes on my 60th birthday and working out every day, I think I could give this a real shot. It would be great to have some proof, and some gopro video, for my grand kids that their pop didn't come third or fourth in sporting events during his entire life.
. I just love these specialist Divisions.
Gee Adolf it just seemed like last year you were asking for ideas on how to spend your 50 th and bingo now your 72 years old.. ... Mate you, in my mind have won something.. The 4ft shorebreak wipeout of the year at Kilcunda recently, you had winner written all over you, see.be proud of that 
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LOL if I was still in Melbourne Woody I would tip ice in your shorts.
I meant run the race closer to the Nationals instead of Feb.
surfing at state titles has now been postponed until september. glad I hadn't booked accommodation. oops they made a mistake its now May
