Wellington Kite Jam 2021
Wellington Kite Jam (WKJ)
Entries Close: Saturday 21st August 10pm.
Window opens Saturday 4th Sept - Sunday 26th September.
*See details below for more information.
Note: Entries close August 21st, 10pm.
Will need Lockdown L2 or lower as a prerequisite for event execution.
Date
Window opens 4th September Spring Closes 26th 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 $25
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 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
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Masters Semi 1 |
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Heat 2 9:35am
| Masters Semi 2 |
Heat 3 9:50am
| Spring Chickens |
Heat 4 10:05am
| Veterans Semi 1 (Men) |
Heat 5 10:20am
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Heat 6 10:35am
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Heat 7 10:50am
| Teens |
Heat 8 11:05am
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Heat 9 12:00pm
Top two from Masters Semi Heats (1&2)
| Masters Final |
Heat 10 12:15pm
Top rider from Each Vet Semi (4,5&6)
| Veterans Men Final |
Rider of the Day (Peoples choice by vote)
Highest Woo Jump
Small Prize Giving Immediately after Finals at the Rally Point.
Final results:
Teens
Winner:
2nd:
3rd:
Ladies Open
Winner:
2nd:
3rd:
Spring Chickens (two seasons or less)
Winner:
2nd:
3rd:
Masters
Winner:
2nd:
3rd:
Veterans (Mens final)
Winner:
2nd:
3rd:
Rider of the Day (Peoples Vote):
Highest Woo recorded (Single day, Ngati Toa Domain):
| Sponsor | Contact | Phone | Address |
| TBC | |||
Finals at 12:30pm!
"You know what’s cool about this event Dad? It can’t be cancelled by wind or rain.”