We are stoked to announce that this year the European Surf Federation will be hosting the European Para Surfing Championship along with the Spanish Surf Federation.
This event will gather Europe’s best ParaSurfers to compete with their home countries in a Paralympic-style competition.
This event will be held at Patos beach in Nigran (Galicia) between October 14th-19th 2025. Official event registration is now open.
The European Surfing Federation is committed to developing para surfing across Europe.
Our goal: to provide athletes with disabilities the best sporting opportunities while strengthening the inclusion and visibility of this discipline.
In coordination with its member federations, the ESF supports the organization of competitions, promotes the adoption of the international classification system, and highlights the experience of European athletes and experts.
Together, let’s grow para surfing in Europe and inspire future generations through the values of sharing, achievement, and equality.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
All online registration paperwork and payments must be received by the ESF by September 26h in order for your team to be registered.
For registration details, please contact: Karen Walton -European Surfing Federation This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
REGISTRATION FEES
AlL classified athletes are listed in the Para Surfing Classification Master List, any athletes not on the Master List must pay the classification fee.
Support Personnel and Team Officials: Each National Team is allowed up to five free support personnel registrations.
For Nationals Teams with less than 5 athletes, the ratio of free support personnel is 1 per athlete (i.e. a National Team with 3 athlete registrations is allowed 3 free support personnel).
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
● 9am - 4:00 pm: Classification and Registrations
● 5pm Parade and Opening Ceremony
● 8pm Technical meeting for athletes, coaches, and event staff.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
● 8:00 am - Start of the first day of competition.
● 6:00 pm - End of the first day of competition.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
● 8:00 am - Start of the second day of competition.
● 6:00 pm - End of the second day of competition
Friday, October 17, 2025
● 8:00 am - Start of the third day of competition.
● 6:00 pm - End of the third day of competition.
Saturday, October 18 ,2025
● 8:00 am - Start the final day of the competition.
● 3:00 pm - Awards and closing ceremony.
Sunday, October 19 ,2025
●Extra day if Necessary
SPORT CLASSES
This event will utilize all 8 divisions based on the ISA. Specific division information for each division is located below the registration form.
All surfers MUST surf in the style/manner dictated in the ISA Rules and Regulations for their division without exception !
That is, in the kneeling division of PS-K, a surfer must be on their knees with their knee(s) in contact with the board.
A surfer in the PS-K kneeling division MAY NOT stand on her foot(s) while riding a wave to be judged.
Athletes who are not already must get classified at this event or prior to arrival.
Divisions with low participation might have heats combined with other divisions but will be judged and awarded separately.
*We are following the ISA 2024 Para Surf rules at this event, please visit the link below for more information.
Go to https://isasurf.org/downloads/ISA-Para-Surfing-Classification-Rules-and-Regulations-2024.pdf to view.
| Para Surfing Sport Classes Only 8 for ESF Championship (no Sit). | ||
| Sport Class | Description | |
| Para Surfing Stand 1 | Surfers who ride waves in a standing position with an upper body impairment. | |
| Para Surfing Stand 2 | Surfers who ride waves in a standing position with a lower body impairment below the knee. | |
| Para Surfing Stand 3 |
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| Para Surfing Kneel/Upright | Surfers who ride waves in a kneeling or upright position. | |
| Para Surfing Prone 1 |
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| Para Surfing Prone 2 | Surfers who ride waves in a prone position and need assistance to paddle into waves and while in the water. | |
| Para Surfing Vision Impairment 1 | Surfers who have a visual impairment defined by IBSA Sport Class B1. | |
| Para Surfing Vision Impairment 2 | Surfers who have a visual impairment defined by IBSA Sport Class B2 and B3. | |
JUDGING CRITERIA
The ISA Judging Criteria will be implemented for this event and are defined as follows:
Surfers must perform to the ISA judging key elements to maximize their scoring potential.
The judges analyze the following major elements when scoring a ride:
● Degree of Difficulty and Risk
● Innovative and Progressive Maneuvers
● Combination of Major Maneuvers
● Variety of Maneuvers
● Speed, Power, and Flow.
NOTE: It is important to note that the emphasis of certain elements depends on the location and conditions of the day, as well as changes in conditions throughout the day. The following scale can be used to describe a rated trip:
● 0-1.9 = Poor
● 2.0-3.9 = Poor
● 4.0-5.9 = Fair
● 6.0-7.9 = Good
● 8.0-10.0 = Excellent
In case that not clear maneuvers are performed during the competition, the judges will observe the Fundamental Criteria of Surfing as described below and will be emphasized in the ISA Judging Criteria under the Degree of Difficulty or Commitment:
- Surfers who paddle and catch open waves always they will score higher than surfers who catch whitewater (waves that have already broken and do not reform into open waves).
- The surfer who catches an open face wave and rides left or right will score higher than a surfer who catches an open face wave and rides neither left nor right. - The surfer who catches an open face wave and performs a maneuver will get a higher score than a surfer who rides an open face wave to the right or left but does not perform a maneuver.
- The surfer who catches an open face wave and travels to the right or left and attempts to perform a maneuver but fails by not completing the maneuver 100 percent (maneuvers must be 100 percent complete), will generally earn a score. taller than the surfer riding left or right on an open wave without attempting to maneuver.
- Surfers who perform whitewater maneuvers will only get a higher score than surfers who navigate whitewater without maneuvering.
ACCOMMODATION The ESF has worked together with the local organizer to offer you discounted rate at Hotel Miramar Praia América.
The hotel has been adapted to meet accessibility standards. In order to secure the spot for your team, reservations need to be made asap.
We can NOT guarantee these offers will remain.
For more information and reservations follow the next link: https://miramarhoteles.es/
CONTACT: +34 986 350 227
DIRECCIÓN/ADRESS: Estrada Pola Via 101 – 121 3670 Nigrán - Pontevedra – ESPAÑA
Name and contact info of the person(s) in charge:
Karen Walton -European Surfing Federation This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tiago Matos- European Surfing Federation This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Luis Pena Mata (Quella Surf Club) , +34 658 96 83 81 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.