World Famous First Point Malibu to Host Queen Of The Point Surfing Contest in June 2023, Celebrating Female Longboarders
Malibu, CA – As the fastest-growing population of surfers, female longboarders are not only taking over lineups, but they represent the beauty, flow, and art of the sport. The Queen Of The Point surfing contest, set to take place at the world-renowned First Point Malibu on June 24-25, 2023, celebrates and showcases the talents of female longboarders from around the world.
The mission of QOTP is to acknowledge and show respect to the women who came before, to give a platform for the current class, and to encourage girls of the future to embrace longboard surfing. This event brings together some of the most talented longboard surfers on the planet to compete for the prestigious title of Queen Of The Point.
Last year’s event final saw an incredible display of skill and athleticism from the finalists, including Sally Cohen, Mia McMahon, and Ming hui Brown who placed second, third, and fourth respectively. Spectators can expect nothing less than thrilling performances as these surfers and others take to the waves for this year’s competition.
The opening ceremony will take place at the soon-to-be opened Traveler Surf Club on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 5 pm. The club is set to become a hub for surf enthusiasts, offering a range of facilities and activities for surfers of all levels. The ceremony will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet the surfers and organizers, and get a taste of what is to come over the following two days of competition.
In addition, there will be a one-hour session for girls and women from El Barrio Athletic Club on Sunday, June 25, where competitors will partake in teaching the gals to surf. This is a great opportunity for women to learn from some of the best surfers in the world and try their hand at riding the waves.
Queen Of The Point has gained global recognition, with the first event of 2023 taking place in La Union, Philippines. The contests have become a must-attend for surfing enthusiasts, and events for 2024 are already being planned to be held in the Philippines again, as well as in Australia, Indonesia, and California. The Queen Of The Point has established itself as an international sensation, bringing together the best female longboard surfers from around the world to compete and inspire the next generation of surfers.
The Queen Of The Point contest has become one of the most highly anticipated events on the surfing calendar, attracting competitors and spectators from around the world. This year’s event promises to be another thrilling showcase of female longboarding talent, set against the stunning backdrop of First Point Malibu.
IMPORTANT DATES!
Early Registration – March 20
*Become a 2023 member & get early registration access and discounts from our sponsors!
Open Registration – April 1
Competition Details
Amateur Division
BOARD SPECIFICATIONS – Minimum 9ft or 3ft overhead (Itty Bitty & Mini divisions)
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER DIVISION – 12
NUMBER OF RIDERS PER HEAT – 6
HEAT LENGTH
- Preliminary heats – 15 min
- Final Heats – 20 min
WATER START – Paddle 5 min before heat start
INTERFERENCES – Snaking and back paddling WILL NOT be tolerated.
- 1st Offense – 2nd highest score cut in half
- 2nd Offense – Automatic disqualification
ROUND ROBIN FORMAT
- Round 1 – Top 3 places go to “TOP 3” heat; Bottom 3 places go to “BOTTOM 3” heat
- TOP 3 – Top 3 go to “FINAL”; Bottom 3 go to “ELIMINATION”
- BOTTOM 3 – Top 3 go to “ELIMINATION”; Bottom 3 are out
- ELIMINATION – Top 3 go to “FINAL”; Bottom 3 are out
*Subject to change without notice
Pro Division
BOARD SPECIFICATIONS – Minimum 9ft
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS – TBA
NUMBER OF RIDERS PER HEAT – 4
HEAT LENGTH
- Preliminary heats – 25 min
- Final Heats – 30 min
WATER START – Paddle 5 min before heat start
INTERFERENCES – Snaking and back paddling WILL NOT be tolerated.
- 1st Offense – 2nd highest score cut in half
- 2nd Offense – Automatic disqualification
*Subject to change without notice
Criteria
The QOTP celebrates the grace and flow of the female approach to traditional longboarding. Judging criteria for all divisions can be found here.
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The mission of QOTP is to acknowledge and show respect to the women who came before, to give a platform for the current class, and to encourage girls of the future to embrace longboard surfing. In light of this, we will host women and girls from the El Barrio Athletic Club where, for 1 hour, competitors & volunteers will mentor these gals in the water!
Schedule of Events
2022 Results & Info
