Presentation of the City Surf Series Prepared by Accelerate Sport
Contents International Surfing Association (ISA) vs World Surfing League (WSL) Current ISA and WSL Events in South Africa and Africa The Gaps and Opportunities + Sample Case Study The Big Idea Big Idea Concept & Role Out Plan Marketing & Commercial Aspects Cost Structures & Ownership Model
ISA (Surfing SA) and WSL (Africa) Surfing South Africa (SSA) is a member of the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee and Sport (SASCOC) and is the only recognized governing body for the sport of surf riding (better known as Surfing) in South Africa. SSA is responsible for looking after all amateur events in South Africa. SSA is one of the founder members of the International Surfing Association (ISA) which is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the governing body for World Surfing. Eight provincial affiliates, four national affiliates and a six member elected Board of Directors make up the National Committee (NATCOM) of the organization. Professional Surfing falls under the World Surfing League (WSL). Surfing South Africa accredits all WSL events in South Africa. 18years and under - Juniors The World Surf League (WSL) is the sole governing body of professional surfing. Crowning surfing s undisputed world champions since 1976, the WSL sanctions the following tours: the WSL World Tour (WT), the WSL Qualification Series (QS), the Big Wave World Tour; the WSL World Longboard Championship (WLC) and the WSL World Junior Championship (WJC). The WSL is dedicated to showcasing the world s best surfers in the world s best waves with the International organization supported by seven regional officers in Africa, Australasia, Europe, Hawaii, Japan, North America and South America. The WSL serves to celebrate and grow the history, elite athletes, diverse fans and dedicated partners that together embody professional surfing today. WSL Africa, manages all and accredits all WSL events in Africa 18years and over Juniors
Current WSL and ISA / SSA Events in South Africa & Africa Ballito Bay Pro J Bay Open Cape Town Pro Junior Pro Events Morocco Pro WSL South Africa (male & female) WSL Africa (male & female) WSL All categories: Conventional; Long board, Body board, Masters, Stand up SSA SA Championships (Juniors to Masters, male and female) Various U18 Stand-alone Junior Events, male and female SSA Junior Events SSA Learn to Surf, Ocean awareness programs SSA CSI WSL Events are categorized into a points system called QS, these start at QS1000 and move up to QS 10 000 before athletes are able to qualify for the World Championship Tour. WSL events apply to conventional, long boarding and big wave surfing only. Also, global partners and exclusivity only applies to WCT Events
The Gaps and Opportunities? Combine Surfing SA Events / Projects with WSL Events Include Male and Female athletes into same events Create a South Africa Series for local and overseas athletes Use the recent Cape Town Pro as the blue print and case study of each event Be first WSL Events of the year, and capitalize on current 2 big WSL events, Ballito and J Bay Value
The Cape Town Pro Took place in May 2016 at Big Bay, Cape Town First ever WSL Event named after City, and first WSL event for 15 years First ever combined Male and Female WSL Event First ever combined Surfing SA and WSL Event programme and activities First ever Surfing SA CSI initiatives at WSL Event First ever Surfing event supported by both Cape Town City and Western Cape Government
Junior U18 Girls & Boys Event
Learn to Surf Programmes
OTHER EVENT OPPORTUNITIES Pro Men & Women Events
The BIG IDEA!
City Surf Series logo application SPONSOR LOGO
PE Pro logo SPONSOR LOGO
Durban Pro logo SPONSOR LOGO
Cape Town Pro logo SPONSOR LOGO
East London Pro logo SPONSOR LOGO
SA Open logo SPONSOR LOGO
Structure & Role Out of City Surf Series Follows the same format as the Cape Town Pro Junior U18 Boys & Girls Surfing SA Learn to Surf programme Men and Women s Pro event Runs between March and June each Year tight and congested PE: March, QS 1000 Durban: April, QS 1000 Cape Town: May, QS 1000 East London: June, QS 1000 SA Open: June, QS 3000
Marketing & Commercial Aspects Highlights package and or Series on SuperSport Live webcasting of each event Partner with each City and Province Local media partners National media partners Single event ownership with secondary partnership City / Province Single event ownership with various sub partners Ability to add other event activities to each event model Ability to look at Africa as extension of event model or create a Long Board Series for second half of the year Ability to build each event up to QS 10 000 or Prime Events
Cost Structure QS1000 Event Prize money: includes Junior and Pro events male and female. Event personnel: Judges, MC, Technical staff, Media personnel. Operations: Sanction fees, hospitality, VIP s, event programme, accreditation, branding. CSI programme: food and drinks, clothing, transport and travel. Athlete and Event personnel clothing: (surfers vests, event personnel T shirts. Highlights package: 26mins on SuperSport. Webcasting: R80K live streaming. Marketing & PR: R100K outdoor, radio, social media, print.
Cost Structure QS3000 Event Prize money: includes Junior and Pro events male and female. Event personnel: Judges, MC, Technical staff, Media personnel. Operations: Sanction fees, hospitality, programme, accreditation, branding. CSI programme: food and drinks, clothing, transport and travel. Athlete and Event personnel clothing: surfers vests, event personnel T shirts. Highlights package: 26mins on SuperSport. Webcasting: live streaming. Marketing & PR: outdoor, radio, social media, print.
For more information, contact: Gary Grant Managing Director, Accelerate Sport gary@acceleratesport.com Mobile: +2783 238 5352 Office: +2721 671 7573