Overview: Surf Boat crew numbers in Queensland have dramatically dropped off; the level of competition therefore is not obtainable for our States elite crews in preparation for major achievements at national level. Staminade (Queensland) Quenchers offers a two fold approach, it delivers a valued development series of strenuous racing against the best crews in QLD, and it also delivers a growth platform of increased participation for surf clubs to engage potential new recruits or former surf rowers back to surf boat racing here in Queensland .

In partnership with Staminade & QLD Surf Rowers League “TWO” Ocean Thunder Licenses titled
“Staminade Quenchers” is on offer to competitive Open Men & Open Women’s Surf Boat Crews in Queensland.

Project:

The underlining pillar of strength comes from surf lifesaving regions of Sunshine & Gold Coast, where during the season surf clubs compete at “grassroots” level of achievement. Now with the continued support of Staminade we offer the “best of the best” surf boat crews to win representative honors to represent Queensland Staminade Quenchers in the high-profile televised Ocean Thunder Surf Boat Series

To ensure “Team Staminade “is represented by the best boat crews we run 4 x Qualifying rounds, at least 2 weeks prior to Ocean Thunder listed dates, we could see a possible x 8 different crews gaining selection or one crew winning all 4 x qualifying rounds.

Entry Levels:

• One off season entry fee $300 per crew (QLD SRL –Fee TBA) to all 4 x qualifying trial rounds, racing against the best surf boat crews in QLD.
• All qualifying trials, are standalone events or can be combined with existing QLD SRL carnival calendar dates, however the days format must be split Division 1 & Division 2 … We focus on delivering a professional racing for “Elite” crews wanting fast flow heats with quick turn abounds of racing (maximum 4hr window). …Division 2 (all 6 divisions) will race the remainder of the day. To ease timing on beach for officials & sweeps, Division 1 crews should not be permitted to race.
• All crews will race across 6 x rounds (4 x boat heats) hard extreme racing that will elevate the standard of competition here in Queensland.
• Qualifying “Trial” rounds should be completed no later than 12 noon (facilitating only two divisions Open Men & Open Women).. host club should be encouraged to run BBQ & Beverages (promotes a valued social environment)
• Opportunity for other division like U23 & Reserve Grade crews to step up into elite competition, will massively improve their level of commitment towards training.
• Top point scores, after 6 x rounds on the day will be deemed “Winners”. 1x Open Men & 1 x Open Women crew will receive a subsidy payment towards air fares/ accommodation / towing expenses to compete for “Staminade QLD Quenchers” at the next Ocean Thunder event on Dee Why Beach.
• All “Staminade Quencher” Crews selected across the 4 x Ocean Thunder rounds will share (cash pool) prize money divided up after completion of Round 4 (Grand Final)
• Selected Crews must agree to carry Staminade decals / stickers on the bow of their surf boat when competing in Ocean Thunder rounds (to be supplied) TV commentary will acknowledge Surf Club Crewing “Staninade Quenchers”.