The Belgian SUP Tour introduces a range of new categories to ensure that all participants have an appropriate competitive experience. This initiative allows both young talents and experienced paddlers to compete at a level that suits their age and skills. Below is an overview of the new categories:

Competitive Categories

Elites Categories:

Elite M: No age limit, for the most competitive men.
Elite F: No age limit, for the most competitive women.

Elite Juniors age Categories:

Junior M: Men born in 2007 or 2008.
Junior F: Women born in 2007 or 2008.

Elite Seniors age Categories:

Senior M: Men born in 1997 or earlier.
Senior F: Women born in 1997 or earlier.

Elite Masters age Categories:

Master M: Men born in 1990 or earlier.
Master F: Women born in 1990 or earlier.

Elite Grand Masters age Categories:

Grand Master M: Men born in 1985 or earlier.
Grand Master F: Women born in 1985 or earlier.

Elite Kahunas age Categories:

Kahuna M: Men born in 1980 or earlier.
Kahuna F: Women born in 1980 or earlier.

Elite Grand Kahunas age Categories:

Grand Kahuna M: Men born in 1975 or earlier.
Grand Kahuna F: Women born in 1975 or earlier.

Elite Super Kahunas age Categories:

Super Kahuna M: Men born in 1965 or earlier.
Super Kahuna F: Women born in 1965 or earlier.

Youth Categories

Cadets Categories:

Cadets M: Boys born in 2009 or later.
Cadets F: Girls born in 2009 or later.

Kids Categories:

Kids M: Boys born in 2011 or later.
Kids F: Girls born in 2011 or later.

FUN Categories

Fun Categories:

Fun M: Men with no age limit, for non-competitive participation.
Fun F: Women with no age limit, also for recreational paddling.

Conclusion

With these new categories, the Belgian SUP Tour aims to offer a widely accessible and challenging competition for everyone. This initiative supports the growth of stand-up paddleboarding in Belgium and ensures that all participants, young and old, can enjoy an appropriate and fun experience on the water.