Rules & Documents
Rules & Documents
All CWSA competition rules and official documents are maintained and published by CWSA GLOBAL. CWSA JAPAN does not keep or alter its own versions.
Important
Rules may be revised. Summaries and explanations in Japanese are reference material to aid understanding; the documents published by CWSA GLOBAL are the ones that apply at events. Before competing, always check the current version on the CWSA GLOBAL site.
Document Areas
The main documents published by CWSA GLOBAL
These are the areas covered by the documents CWSA GLOBAL publishes. Their content and structure follow CWSA GLOBAL's updates.
Competitive Guidelines
Scoring, how heats are run, and the regulations covering boards and wakes — the documents that set the standard for running an event. They apply worldwide.
Divisions
The Surf and Skim categories, divisions such as Pro, Outlaw, Amateur, Masters and Juniors, and the conditions under which each applies.
Qualification Criteria
Eligibility to compete at the World Championship and other events. These may be updated each season.
Judge Certification
The requirements for certified judges and the criteria they score to. Judge training seminars are also run by CWSA GLOBAL.
Safety Protocols
The safety standards to be followed at sanctioned events. They apply to athletes and organizers alike.
Governance documents
Official documents on how the organization is run, including the Bylaws, the list of Board Members and the Code of Ethics.