NATIONAL SCOOTER CHAMPIONSHIPS

The ISF World Scooter championships will unite National Governing Bodies (NGB’s) and recognise National Scooter Championships as part of the qualification process for the world scooter finals 2022.

Supporting National Governing Bodies

As part of the ISF’s commitment to support National Governing Bodies and to be inclusive of all nations worldwide. The ISF will accept 3 male and 3 female pro riders from a national governing body. This is on the basis that:

• • A country has a National Governing Body that recognises scooters and the NGB is willing to complete an application and submit those riders. If the NGB has a championship, then the ISF can accept the top riders from this.
  • If a country hasn’t an NGB but has an unofficial national championship or national level event, then the ISF can accept the top riders from this. Sanctioning required via the ISF

If you are an NGB that recognises scooters or are forming a scooter association/federation, then please get in touch to see how the ISF can help. We offer memberships, which includes seminars, coaching and judging programs, event and championship support, and more. Visit – https://www.isfscoot.org/

Riders

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Note: The ISF is a dedicated scooter federation, which has transitioned from the International Scooter Association and has been coordinating and governing scooter activity since 2011. Discover More Here

ISF CHAMPIONSHIP STRUCTURE

The ISF scooter championships provide pro and junior riders an opportunity to compete for a place at the world final via a qualification structure. This structure consists of three regional championships, an international open (last chance qualifier) and a world championship.

3 x REGIONAL QUALIFYING EVENTS

Due to covid, the ISF has made some essential changes to the qualifying structure for 2021.

3 x Regional Qualifying Events

• The championship is split into 3 regions – Australasia, North America & Europe.
• Each regional event will be open to junior, pro male and pro female categories.
• The top riders from each region will proceed to the world championship final.

1 x INTERNATIONAL NGB OPEN EVENT

International Open (Last Chance Qualifier Hosted At The World Finals)

To support riders who could not participate in the regionals, the ISF will further host an open qualification competition on the weekend of the world championship final. This is a last chance qualifier and will be open to:

• Any rider unable to attend a regional event and approved by the ISF board and committees
• Invitation of the top 3 male and female riders via a national governing body (NGB)

The international qualifying (open) event will provide a last chance opportunity for the following number of riders to proceed to the world scooter championships:

• 8 pro male
• 4 pro female
• 4 junior

Registration will open after the regional qualifying events. 

1 x WORLD SCOOTER CHAMPIONSHIP

• A world scooter championship competition will be hosted for junior, pro male and pro female.
• Will be based on the qualifying riders from the qualifying events.
• The number of riders that qualify will be as follows – 20 x Junior, 54 x Pro male and 20 x Pro female.

QUALIFICATION

For a rider to qualify for the world championship they must compete in the regional qualification stages, unless a wildcard has been granted to that rider. The qualification process for male, female and juniors are detailed below.

Pro rider – male championship

A total of 54 pro riders will qualify for the male pro world championship

• Top 15 from each region (ie The top 15 from the North American Champion qualify)
• 8 places from the international open (a pre-comp that will be hosted at the world finals)
• 1 wild card (current world champion) plus any authorised wild card events

Pro rider – female championship

A total of 20 pro riders will qualify for the female pro world championship final

• Top 5 from each region (ie The top 5 from the North American Champion qualify)
• 4 places from the international open (a pre-comp that will be hosted at the world finals)
• 1 wild card (current world champion) plus any authorised wild card events

Junior rider – mixed championship (16 and under)

A total of 20 junior riders will qualify for the junior world championship final

• Top 5 from each region (ie The top 5 from the North American Champion qualify)
• 4 places from the international open (a pre-comp that will be hosted at the world finals)
• 1 wild card (current world champion) plus any authorised wild card events

CATEGORIES

The ISF championships are currently junior, pro male and pro female only, however every competition within the championship will have grassroots activity for non-pro riders provided by the competition organizer. It is recommended that the judges should be consulted if there is uncertainty when placing a rider in a category based on skill level.

1. Pro category Male and Female

Riders that get paid in money to perform their sport on a daily basis, get paid to compete, receive money to represent one or more brands or participate in competitions that include prize money. The Pro category is based on ability. No rider should be excluded just because they aren’t sponsored or paid.

There are no age restrictions, but parental consent may be required for those that don’t meet age restrictions, determined by the competition organizer. Any rider that has ridden in the Pro category can’t then ride in a lesser category at a later date in any ISF recognized comp. The rider will therefore remain a pro rider for the duration of the season.

2. Junior (16 and under)

Riders that don’t get paid to perform their sport on a daily basis or get paid to compete and don’t receive any prize money from competitions, are considered amateur riders. Being sponsored with rider equipment, safety gear, travel expenses or clothes does not mean that rider is a pro rider.

This category is for riders, sponsored or unsponsored, who are not quite at a pro level of riding, or have limited competition experience. Depending on the number of participants this category can be divided into smaller sub-categories based on age, or skill level – although this is not recommended as it can be difficult to determine before a competition.

The competition organizer may also decide to allow any intermediate rider placed in the top 3 with the opportunity to compete in the Pro level competition

Note: Any junior rider (male or female) who is 16 & under can register and compete in the ISF junior championships. A rider who have been pro in 2021 cannot drop back to amateur to participate in the junior category.

SAFETY

If a rider feels they are being placed in danger or something is unsafe, then they should stop riding and are to report the matter to the organizer immediately.

A competition and/or riders may be removed from the ISF championship or have action taken against them for compromising safety.

1. Riders must wear a fastened helmet (certified), appropriate shoes, clothing and have an undamaged scooter. The ISF has a strict “No helmet NO riding” policy.
2. An appropriate first aider / medical staff must be onsite at all times.
3. All accidents are recorded and reported to the ISF or national association.
4. A rider is responsible for their health and can only ride if they are fit and well. Any rider that is coming back from a known injury may be asked by the organizer to produce a doctor’s note proving they are medically fit to compete.
5. All riders must be aware and understand the skatepark rules and safety measures.
6. The organizer must do a risk assessment or ensure the skatepark has one.
7. It’s the competition organizers responsibility to have initiatives for continuous safety improvements, adding additional measures where appropriate and ensuring safety is never compromised.
8. The competition organizer will conform to the safety standards of the skatepark or venue, and that of any national law.
9. If a rider feels they are being placed in danger then they should not ride and are to report the matter to the organizer. The ISF is not a competition organizer and therefore it’s the competition organizers responsibility to be reactive to any concerns towards a rider’s safety.
10. Riders are never to ride beyond their limitation. If an organizer or an ISF official feels a rider is not pro level they should be removed from the competition.
11. Riders are to abide the ISF rules and ride on good condition, non-faulty stunt scooter.
12. Competition riders are to complete an ISF medicial waiver release form stating they understand the rules, code of conduct and dangers of competing, and are fit and healthy to compete.
13. A competition organizer will not tolerate abusive, aggressive or inappropriate behaviour from anyone.