| Pro surfing circus has new competition rules |
| Tuesday, 24 January 2012 09:57 |
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The deactivation of the midyear rotation, the reset of the ASP World Title Rankings and ASP World Rankings and changes to the ASP Prime format and points’ allocation are the newest adjustments made by the ASP Board of Directors to the ASP World Tour and ASP World Rankings for the 2012 season. "Our commitment is to make the most exciting, successful and relevant tour and we feel that these changes showcase the world’s best talent and continue to provide opportunities for young talent on the rise," Pat O’Connell, Hurley VP of Sports Marketing and ASP Board Member, said. The goal is to provide clear pathway towards ASP Top 34 Qualification. "These changes are a step in the right direction considering the removal of the midyear rotation for 2012, and are in keeping with the World Tours evolution over the past few years," Kieren Perrow, ASP Top 34 competitor and surfers’ representative, said. "They will provide a clearer and more achievable path for the surfers trying to qualify into the Top 34, and continue our goal of improving the sport for the world’s best surfers. It will be exciting to see how this year unfolds, as the level of talent has never been higher." The qualifiers for 2013 ASP Top 34 will consist of: ASP Top 34 surfers will only be allowed to count their best 3 results in ASP World Title events on their respective ASP World Rankings.
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