Big Air Sydney 2023

Do you have what it takes to win the crown?

Big Air Sydney 2023 is proudly presented by North Kiteboarding and Legend Element. It is the first-of-its-kind event in NSW. As such, Kiteboarding Australia, together with North Kiteboarding and Legend Element, are determined to make it memorable and fun for all.

The event will take place in Kurnell, NSW and will only run in 25+knots of wind. We are locking in a number of weekends in February to ensure we have the most optimal wind conditions. There will be three major categories to ensure we can engage and encourage kiteboarders of various skills and levels to participate.

Please read the details below and register accordingly.

Location: Kurnell, NSW 2231

Dates: February (window period of 11th - 26th February)

Conditions: 25+ knots

Categories

• King of Big Air
  the best of the best in the Big Air discipline, who have been pre selected to compete, will showcase their skills and fight for their chance to take the crown and win some high value prizes from our generous sponsors
• Queen of Big Air
  we are welcoming our extremely talented ladies to compete for the title of the Queen and win some royal prizes
• Big Air Open Session
  open session for everyone who wants to compete against their mates, beat their personal records, win a number of prizes and get some serious bragging rights for the year to come.

IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend that all male riders who can jump 15m or higher and/or are capable of sending loops register for the King of Big Air category. We strongly encourage all female riders to register for the Queen of Big Air category. If you have any questions, please reach out to marketing@kiteboardingaus.com

Scoring and rules

Please read the latest Rules and Scoring guide here.

Registration and prices

Special discounted rate of $30 before the 29th of January for all categories.

Entries made on or after the 29th January will be at a full rate of $50.

Eligibility

You must be a current Kiteboarding Australia member to compete. You can choose the most suitable membership option for you:

• Event membership - $75

One-off membership that is only valid for the Big Air 2023 event.

• Full membership - $190

Annual Kiteboarding Australia membership gives access to our exclusive insurance, including recreational public liability and personal accident insurance. It also lets you participate in all Kiteboarding Australia  events, competitions and clinics.

Kiteboarding Australia is a non-for-profit organisation and every member contributes to delivering the highest standards of education and training to local schools and instructors, while enabling us to advocate for kiteboarding and winging on the national level as well as with the local councils. This means that our favourite beaches remain open for practicing the sport, promoting convenient parking, high safety standards and many more elements crucial for the growth and development of our favourite sport.

Join Kiteboarding Australia today and support your sport

Prizes

Sick prizes up for grabs in all categories. North Focus and Astra boards, ION harness and a complete WOO set are just a few of the many prizes we have prepared for our participants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What Category should I join?
A: We strongly recommend that all male riders who can jump 15m or higher and/or are capable of sending loops register for the King of Big Air and not the Open category. We strongly recommend that all female riders register for the Queen of Big Air category. All participants can only register for one category.

Q: What happens if there is no wind?
A: We are locking in a number of dates in February for the competition to ensure windy conditions. The competition may be postponed further or a refund of the competition fee ($30 for early bird or $50 for late fee) will be provided to the participants.

Q: Can people who don't have a WOO compete?
A: Yes, you can compete even if you don't own a WOO device. We have demo devices that we will provide to participants to use during the event. However, please make sure to let us know that you will need a WOO when registering for the event. We encourage people with multiple WOO devices to lend their spare WOOs to their friends.

Q: Are there separate categories for U18/juniors/masters/legends/strapless/foil boards
A: No, there are only 3 main categories in this event, however, you are welcome to register in one of them regardless of your age and gear preference.

Q: Can people from other states compete?
A: Yes, the competition is open to everybody. We place a strong focus on community, inclusion, diversity and progression and do not wish to place boundaries on who can join based on their location, gender, age, nationality or other attributes. The more people join and share the stoke, knowledge and skills, the better.

Q: Is there any entertainment after the competition?
Y: Yes, there will be a social event after the presentation at a local venue which is yet to be announced. Stay tuned!

Q: What kind of prizes should we expect?
A: There will be 2 North boards, thanks to North Kiteboarding and Kitepower Australia, as well as an ION harness, courtesy of KBL Sports, and a complete WOO package from WOO Sports, as well as a number of other prizes.

You are welcome

The Big Air Sydney 2023 is an event focused on participation, inclusion, progression and community. As such, we look forward to encouraging and engaging as many kiteboarders as possible, regardless of the level of riding.

Although the King of Big Air is an invitation-only event, the Queen of Big Air and Big Air Open Session are open for anyone who can jump. If you know someone who might be interested in joining, please encourage them to sign up.

We also welcome spectators to come and cheer for their friends and enjoy the beautiful day on the beach together.

Kiteboarding Australia will be providing entertainment on the beach to make sure all our competitors and spectators alike have the best day on and off the water.