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CONTEST DATE: October 14, 2023
NEW LOCATION: Manhattan Beach Pier
1. Read contest info below
2. Pay your entry fee(s) on the bottom of this page
REGISTRATION CLOSES at 11:59pm on SUNDAY OCTOBER 8th
The Subaru Pacific Hotdogger Championships is a contest based on hotdoggin’ aesthetic that results from riding traditional styled single fin surfboards in the 9' plus range. Common censuses refer to this type of equipment as a “log.” The Hotdogger views “log” as derogatory nomenclature as the hotdogger is heavily influenced by the golden era of the ‘60s where such jargon as well as the term “longboard” didn’t exist. The hotdogger just rode a surfboard that during the time period happened to be 9’-10’.
Leashes are frowned upon. For the more competitive divisions, we leave leashes for the dogs. For the Chevron 46+ division, leashes are acceptable.
Judging will be on the 50/50 criteria, 50% turns, 50% noserides. Judging will be based on the surfers’ assessment on when to apply a maneuver in a functional manner. For example, shoulder noserides will get a lower score than a noseride stuffed deep in the pocket allowing the surfer to project on the nose in the critical part of the wave. The shoulder should be utilized for re-directional turns and cutbacks in effort to stay in the pocket and in front of the curl. Flair, juking, and jiving, and overall style will be equated positively in the judging process. Rollercoasters and off-the-lips (and other things deemed progressive) are praised and rewarded for how critical they are and how much risk a surfer takes on the maneuver with completed execution. Nose tricks will be also judged low (ie; nose kicks, etc) as cheap parlor tricks unless they show a surfers’ keen sense of balance and are not in hindrance of the act of wave riding. Depending on the size and shape of the surf and noting the surfer is on a single fin with a traditional rail (no hard edge,) slide slipping and sliding out the tail will be rewarded (look up Tommy Witt).
Boards. The choice of board design should be influenced by traditional style surfboards made prior to 1968. We’re not going to be board Nazis and actually weigh surfboards for traditionally glassed weight (10 oz volan), bust out the measuring tape, or feel the rails for hard edges. We expect competitors to adhere to this rule on good sportsmanship. Judges will know that to surf like a hotdogger, you need to have the appropriate equipment. Finks and phonies will easily be discovered and scored accordingly.
Judges will be slightly more lenient toward the 46+ division.
Sportmanship. Don’t be a dick out in the water unless it’s in good fun. Much like the Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational, interferences will not be called. Sorry, no surf jock referees hired. At the same time, burning a surfer in spite to hinder their scoring potential is majorly frowned upon. Shared waves in the hotdogger spirit will be rewarded and are a way to get a higher score on a mediocre wave. For example, if two surfers perform a go behind, an impromptu tandem, perform matching in unison maneuvers, the two surfers have the chance to score higher than going solo. The nature of the style of waves at the Manhattan Beach Pier allows us this rule.
Heats. Heat times will be 15 minutes in duration in two zones, next to the pier and in front of the lifeguard tower just south of the pier. All finals are next to the pier.
Before the contest at 7 am, Contest Director Ed Factor and Beach Marshall Shawn O'Brien will be discussing and reviewing all rules.
Open Division Heat Seeding will be determined by lottery at the 7am meeting. All competitors must attend 7am meeting.
SuperDogger Expression Session. The SuperDogger Expression Session will be an exhibition on pre-1968 surfboards. The rules of the Hotdogger Championships Presented by Subaru Pacific will apply to the 30 minute heat.
Celebrity Surf Judge: Surfing Champion Mike Purpus
SuperDogger entries- There is no limit on number competitors in the division. Each competitor must bring their own Hawaiian shirt in lieu of a contest jersey, and $20 cash. Contestants will be required to NOT wear a wetsuit.
Judging- will be simple. Best single wave wins the heat. The judge will be specially selected based on their prestige in surf culture and the industry and will be judging this one heat.
Jar of Cash- The SuperDogger Expression Session will be “winner takes all.” All Contestants will put $20 in a jar. Winner takes the entire contents of the jar.
Winners of all divisions will be announced at awards ceremony following the contest at Naja's Place.
Team Challenge Invite
Top surfboard manufacturers teamriders to compete in a mega heat.
1 Grom (under 18), 1 Gal, 2 Guys, and One legend 50+
Each participating team will be required to bring one Hotdogger Championship Regulation surfboard--a prime example of their business’ work. .
Each team captain will be required to pull a number out of the official Hotdogger Championships lottery bowl. The number is assigned to one of the showcased surfboards. That team will be required to ride the picked surfboard for the duration of the heat.
So yes, they will most likely be riding competitors surfboards.
Format:
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30 minute heat right before finals
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Each surfer must catch at least one wave
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Unlimited waves
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Two Whammy’s per team: Whammy is when a surfer claims their score by raising hands to double score
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Top one wave from each surfer scored.
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Surfers must wait behind competition lines and be “high fived” in by teammates.
Sling Pilot Academy "Spin to Win" Invitational
Scoring will be decided on one single maneuver, completed noseride 360s/Whirlybirds/helicopters. Equipment must have at least one fin, and no empty side boxes allowed. Needless to say, Hotdogger equipment rules do not apply. Each surfer will have one judge assigned to count completed noseride 360s/Whirlybirds/helicopters.
A completed maneuver is indicated by a surfer riding straight to the beach arms raised to
indicate balance and mastery of maneuver. Most completed maneuvers win.
Awards Party and Mike Purpus' 75th Birthday Celebration
New Location for this year: Naja's Place on the Redondo Beach Pier
Immediately following the Contest we will transition to the Redondo Beach Pier for drinks, games, music, and the awards.
***Skaters are encouraged to skate the new Redondo Beach Pier Skatepark***
Awards Party will include:
Performances by The Bent Duo and Hudson Ritchie & The Bay Cities Surfers
A U.S. short film premiere by WSL Commentator and Australian Hotdogger Matt Chojnacki @thewaxhead
Competitive Divisions (Winners of U18 and Open will receive invite to 2024 MexiLog Fest)
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UNDER 18 GIRLS Jonesea Wetsuits Mermaid's Division
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UNDER 18 BOYS Division
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46+ Senior Men presented by Chevron
OPEN DIVISIONS -
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Subaru Pacific Hotdogger Men's Open Division CASH PRIZES
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Subaru Pacific Hotdogger Women's Open Division CASH PRIZES
Subaru Pacific Cash Purse:
Subaru Pacific Open Hotdogger Division:
1st Place: $700 and MexiLog Invite
2nd Place: $450
3rd Place: $250
4th Place: $100
5th Place: Free Entry Next Hotdogger
6th Place: Free Entry Next Hotdogger
Subaru Pacific Open Hotdoggettes Division:
1st Place: $700 and MexiLog Invite
2nd Place: $450
3rd Place: $250
4th Place: $100
5th Place: Free Entry Next Hotdogger
6th Place: Free Entry Next Hotdogger
Additional PRIZES
All Contestants will receive a contest T-Shirt, bumper sticker, poster, a breakfast burrito provided by Beach Hut, and a lunch provided by Riera's Place.
Prize Package (to be judged throughout the entire contest):
• Ocean View Law Group Best Wipeout: $100 cash
• Sunrise Boardworks Best Nose Ride: GIFT CARD FOR NEW FIN
• Sunrise Boardworks Most Radical Rollercoaster Maneuver: GIFT CARD FOR NEW FIN
• Snake Eyes Surf Club Best Tandem: $100 each
• Mike Purpus Spirit of the Hotdogger JONESEA SPECIAL WETSUIT
BATTLE OF THE CLOWNS
Special Heat for Last Place Surfers in First Round Heats of Open Divisions
PRIZE TBD
ASSUMPTION OF RISK RELEASE AND WAIVER
I understand and acknowledge that I will be participating in the HOTDOGGER CHAMPIONSHIPS and its associated activities, including, but not limited to, the post-event awards ceremony and other events (hereinafter "sponsored Events"). I understand that there may be substantial risks involved in participating in any Sponsored Event, particularly the risk of personal and physical injury including death that is inherent in the sport of surfing. Knowing these facts, I hereby waive, release, discharge and agree to hold harmless the HOTDOGGER CHAMPIONSHIPS COMMITTEE, its organizers, water patrol, judges, sponsors, volunteers, agents, employees, or anyone acting for it or on its behalf from any and all claims of liability for personal injury death, or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of or in the course of my participation in any HOTDOGGER CHAMPIONSHIPS sponsored Events. I further agree that this assumption or risk, release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown, and binds myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ITS MEANING. I AM VOLUNTARILY RELEASING THE ABOVE-NAMED PARTIES FROM LIABILITY RELATING TO, ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM MY PARTICIPATION OR APPEARANCE IN THE SPONSORED EVENTS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
BY SUBMITTING PAYMENT PARTICIPANT (OR LEGAL GUARDIAN IF UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE) ASSUMES RISK AND HAS SIGNED OFF ON WAIVER.
*U18 and 46+ may register for 2 divisions*
**No Second Division Discount**
***Age is determined by age on day of event. If you turn 18 on or before October 14, it is Open Division time!***
LIMITED BEACH ENTRIES DAY OF EVENT , $140 CASH ONLY
NO REFUNDS
MAKE SURE TO PUT COMPETITORS NAME IN "SHIPPING ADDRESS"
Subaru Pacific OPEN MENS $100
Subaru Pacific OPEN WOMENS $100
Under 18 Boys $100
Jonesea Young Mermaids Under 18 Girls $100
Chevron Legends Past Gas Division 46+ $100
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