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Official ESA Rules of Competition (Jan 2018)
Divisions
Division breakdowns are based on the competitors’ age as of Jan 1, 2019 for the 2019 Competition Season & Championships. District contests held in 2018 count for points for the 2019 Regional Competition season.
Official ESA Age Chart for 2018 Season – 2019 Championships
| Division | Age Group | Birth Year |
| Boys U12 | M/F 11 & Under | 2007 or Later |
| Boys U14 | 13 & Under | 2005 or Later |
| Boys U16 | 15 & Under | 2003 or Later |
| Junior Men U18 | 17 & Under | 2001 or Later |
| Men | 18 – 29 | 1989 – 2000 |
| Masters | 30 – 39 | 1979 – 1988 |
| Senior Men | 40 – 49 | 1969 – 1978 |
| Legends | 50 & Over | 1968 – 1959 |
| Grand Legends | M/F 60 & Over | 1958 or Earlier |
| Girls U12 | 11 & Under | 2007 or later |
| Girls U14 | 13 & Under | 2005 or Later |
| Girls U16 | 15 & Under | 2003 or Later |
| Junior Women U18 | 17 & Under | 2001 or Later |
| Women | 18 – 34 | 1984 – 2000 |
| Ladies | 35 & Over | 1983 or Earlier |
| Menehune Longboard U14 | M/F 13 & Under | 2005 or Later |
| Junior Longboard U18 | 17 & Under | 2001 or Later |
| Mens Longboard | 18 – 34 | 1984 – 2000 |
| Masters Longboard | 35 – 49 | 1969 – 1983 |
| Legends Longboard | 50 & Over | 1968 or Earlier |
| Grand Legends Longboard | M/F 60 & Over | 1958 or Earlier |
| Junior Womens Longboard U18 | 17 & Under | 2001 or Later |
| Womens Longboard | 18 – 34 | 1984 – 2000 |
| Ladies Longboard | 35 & Over | 1983 or Earlier |
| Open Bodyboard | M/F All Ages | All Ages |
| Open Shortboard | M/F All Ages | All Ages |
| Open SUP | M/F All Ages | All Ages |
All Youth Division surfers will be permitted to “surf up” into any division or multiple divisions they are eligible for provided they have a membership in those divisions and also pay any additional entry fees required.
Surfers in Ladies (35+) and Legends (50+) may elect to remain in their respective divisions upon reaching age 60 rather than enter Grand Legends Division, but may not compete in both Ladies and Grand Legends or Legends and Grand Legends.