How to Get Started in Racing
Each year, the IJSBA sanctions more than 750 amateur and pro events
worldwide in different types of classes and divisions. IJSBA
events also serve
to qualify racers to represent their country or region at the IJSBA
World Finals held in Lake Havasu City, Arizona in October every year.
So you want to race? Usually it is best to contact the nearest
Promoter for your area. You can find a complete list of promoters in
the United
States by clicking
here. If you reside outside the United States, you should contact
one of our international affiliates - click
here for a complete list.
The promoter of affiliate in your area will be able to provide you with
information on how to sign up for races, the race schedules and other
helpful hints
on how
to to
get started. U.S.
residents
will
then
be
required to the U.S. supported organization.
If your country is not listed, you may sign up by clicking
here.
We have provided some useful links at the bottom of the
page. IJSBA Championships and Race Series
Local. An array of more than
500 local competition events worldwide hold out a welcome mat to enthusiasts
interested in trying their hand at the
racing game. The system of racing classes detailed in the IJSBA
Competition Rule Book lets almost anyone “run watcha brung.” These events
are valuable to local watercraft activity and businesses in a low-pressure,
high excitement setting.
National Championship Races. Next up the competition ladder are
the many worldwide National Championships, a number of races which determine
both the National Champion and the eligibility for participation at the
World Finals. The IJSBA sanctions over 42 National Championships
worldwide.
World Finals. The IJSBA World Finals, held every year since 1982
in Lake Havasu City, Arizona U.S.A., is the true focal point on the international
calendar. This is the most venerable and prestigious single personal
watercraft event in the world. With an invitation-only policy attracting
over 750 of the world’s best personal watercraft racers, the World
Finals have been the cornerstone of IJSBA racing. Racers from around
the world make the pilgrimage to Lake Havasu City every October for the
opportunity to make their mark on the international stage. Long dominated
by American riders because the sport was developed here, the “world” in
World Finals is becoming more and more appropriate as the sport blossoms
abroad. Last year, competitors from 36 nations arrived to battle the
American elite, with several international riders claiming the World
Championship honors.
IJSBA Racing
Closed Course. A closed course event is a contest
of speed and riding ability featuring several competitors negotiating
multiple laps of a
course approximately 1/2 mile (800mt) consisting of left and/or right
hand turns.
Slalom. A slalom event is a timed event requiring a competitor to negotiate
zig-zag right and left hand turns around stationary markers.
Freestyle. Freestyle events are intended to show a rider’s skill
and expertise in executing difficult, challenging and creative maneuvers
within a set period of time. There is a two minute time limit and the
winner is determined by a panel of judges.
Endurance/Offshore. Endurance events are enduro, offshore or ocean-type
races from point to point over a long distance which may or may not include
required turns and be of more than one lap. Because of their duration,
endurance races are capturing the attention of runabout riders.
Drag racing. A drag racing event can be either timed/single-elimination
contests or bracket elimination-type events over a predetermined distance,
generally 1/8 of a mile.
Indoor and Special Events: IJSBA also sanctions several exciting
indoor and special events; normally produced in stadiums or in special
locations,
such as rivers, 'mega" pools, etc. IJSBA International Affiliates
IJSBA leadership on international affairs has stimulated global activity.
IJSBA maintain uniform racing rules worldwide by assisting international
affiliate organizations. The IJSBA has members in more than 50 countries
worldwide and is the only recognized sanctioning and governing body in
more than 45 International Affiliated countries.
Currently, there are over 250 clubs in more than 45 affiliated countries
worldwide forming a very powerful network of personal watercraft owners,
riders and enthusiasts.
Some Useful Links
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