Wellington Kite Jam 2020
Wellington Kite Jam will be back in 2021: Window opens Saturday 4th Sept - Sunday 26th September.
THANK YOU for being a part of Wellington Kite Jam 2020!
Final results:
Teens
Winner: Wade Keys
2nd: Eve-ellen Skewes
3rd: Malachi Ray
Ladies Open
Winner: Rogina de Jong
2nd: Ilka Kapica
3rd: Eve-ellen Skewes
Spring Chickens (two seasons or less)
Winner: Rory Fleming
2nd: Anna Pasakova
Masters
Winner: Steve Owers
2nd: Dev Celik
3rd: Trevor Robinson
4th: : Craig Boodee
Veterans (Mens final)
Winner: Ryan Hunt
2nd: Justin Grobler
3rd: Adam Vasta
Rider of the Day (Peoples Vote): Adam Vasta
Highest Woo recorded (Single day, Ngati Toa Domain): Steve Owers (14.4m, Ozone Edge)
Huge thank you to all of those that participated, from the riders to the volunteers. It may be a cliche but it's true when we say it can't be done without you!
| Sponsor | Contact | Phone | Address |
| NZ MEP | Darren Littlewood | 027 209 8118 | 99 Main Rd, Tawa, 5028, Wellington |
| Radiance Health Products | Vanessa Blackmore | 027 260 0499 | Lower North Island |
| Jet Electrical Solutions | Scott Collins | 021 463 926 | Wellington |
| Tuatara Brewery | Carl Vasta | office@tuatarabrewing.co.nz | Wellington |
| Ugo Kiteboarding | Jaz Heperi | 021 838 449 | Wellington |
Finals at 12:30pm!
21 Knots. Wet and windy.
” You know what’s cool about this event Dad? It can’t be cancelled by wind or rain.”
Note: Entries close Thursday 3rd Sept 10pm.
Will need Lockdown L2 or lower as a prerequisite for event execution.
Date
Window opens 5th September Spring Closes 27th September. (Weekend days only)
Location (Best locale on the day-Click here )
Wellington High Five: Waikanae, Mana (Whitireia), Petone, Seatoun, Lyall Bay.
Current location according to the conditions is: Mana
Time*
| 9am | All Riders report to Rally Flag (Click on or zoom on Purple Flags) |
| 9:30am | Heats kick off (in order of Divisions list, see below) |
| 12pm | Finals (With Award ceremony at Rally point immediately afterward.) |
| 1pm onward |
Expression Session (Voting and awards will be video awarded and posted) |
*Note: Times may vary slightly according to conditions and rider numbers, please be present at all times if you are a rider.
Cost $20
Day One
Competition: 10 - 15 min heats.
1. Twin Tip(TT)
Skills comp. Best 3 moves (Can be the same move)
Judging Criteria:
TT Judging Criteria:
Skill Jump or pop, Jump or pop with a rotation or grab =1, w/Rotation/grab = 2 and kiteloop of some sort =3
Intensity Limited to no body control = 1, body unbalanced = 2, full control = 3
Completion Crash out = 1 Fluke it/Land it = 2, Stomp it = 3
Kite Kite crash = 1 , Kite slightly out of control = 2, Fluid control of the kite = 3
Divisions:
Teens (13 - 19 yrs) Guys and Gals
Spring Chickens (Noobs) Open age limit
Men
Women
Veterans (20 - 39)
Men
Women
Masters (40+)
Men
Women
2. Expression Session (ES) Big Air
Judging Criteria - (Device recording and Voting system)
Woo (Highest jump of the day)
People’s Choice (One vote from every person on or off the water)
Day Two
You will receive a text message for a fun location and free riding should a second day of wind be available.
TT Heats
Heat 1 9:20am
Masters Semi 1
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Heat 2 9:35am
| Masters Semi 2 |
| Luis Rubio |
| Steve Owers |
| Craig Boodee |
Heat 3 9:50am
| Spring Chickens (Final only) |
| Anna Pasakova |
| Rory Fleming- Winner |
Heat 4 10:05am
| Veterans Semi 1 (Men) |
| Roman Stehlik |
| Ben Jones |
| Ryan Hunt |
Heat 5 10:20am
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| Daniel Romero | |
| Justin Grobler | |
| Michal Falatas |
Heat 6 10:35am
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| Michal Planka | |
| David Brownless | |
| Adam Vasta |
Heat 7 10:50am
| Teens Final |
| Wade Keys. 1st |
| Eve-ellen Skewes 2nd |
| Malachi Ray 3rd |
Heat 8 11:05am
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| Ilka Kapica 2nd | |
| Anna Pasakova | |
| Rogina de Jong 1st | |
| Eve-ellen Skewes 3rd |
Heat 9 12:00pm
Top two from Masters Semi Heats (1&2)
| Masters Final |
| 1. Steve Owers 1st |
| 2. Dev Celik 2nd |
| 3. Craig Boodee 4th |
| 4. Trevor Robinson 3rd |
Heat 10 12:15pm
Top rider from Each Vet Semi (4,5&6)
| Veterans Men Final |
| 1.Ryan Hunt 1st |
| 2.Justin Grobler 2nd |
| 3. Adam Vasta 3rd |
Rider of the Day (Peoples choice by vote) - Adam Vasta
Highest Woo Jump 5th September, Ngati Toa: Steve Owers 14.4m, Ozone Edge.
Small Prize Giving Immediately after Finals at the Rally Point.
1pm Expression Session.