The Paris 2024 Olympic Games kick off on the 26th of July with the surfing taking place at Tahiti from the 27th July. Here we will break down all the detail for the event with just over three weeks until the action takes place at Teahupoo.
Kiwi Match Ups, Heat Draw, Format and Schedule.
Saffi Vette takes on Spain’s Nadia Erostarbe and China’s Siqi Yang in the first round. Billy Stairmand takes on Ramzi, Morocco’s Boukhiam and Brazil’s Joao Chianca.
The event has a format similar to the WSL World Championship Tour with three person heats in Round 1. The winner goes to Round 3 while second and third go to Round 2. From Round 2, heats are head to head through to the finals. There is also a bronze medal heat to split third and fourth.
20 July – Olympic Village opens
21-25 July – Training days
26 July – Opening Ceremony
27-30 July – Competition days
31 July – 5 August – Contingency days
Much like the WSL, the surfing will be held on the best surf days of the waiting period with four full days required to complete the event.
Support the NZ Surfing Team and WIN!
New Zealand Team (Left to right) – Matt Scorringe (Coach), Saffi Vette, Billy Stairmand, Michelle Rellis (Manager). Absent Simon Baker (Doctor).
Get behind the New Zealand Surfing Team and support a huge 2024 campaign as we enter the final month before our international 2024 competition schedule finishes. Every $10 donated goes into the draw for two prize packs of $1,250 each thanks to Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, Backdoor Surf and Sticky Johnson.
The New Zealand Surfing Team comprises surfers Saffi Vette (Gisborne) and Billy Stairmand (Raglan), and they are supported by Michelle Rellis (Manager), Matt Scorringe (Coach), and Simon Baker (Doctor).
The aim is to raise $8,000 to round out our high-profile 2024 competitions. Any generous donations will help empower our athletes with a strong team structure that will ensure their success.
Head to this link for more information: https://bit.ly/3zJ7eCW
