Do you think this is my chance to get sponsored?

Question

Im visitng my hometown in maui, hawaii. theres this really big surfing contest where all the great pros and surfers are going to be there, i want to make a good impression and my auant says i should sign up witht the form and application.

i dont know what to do, i want to but im not sure if i can compete with the pros. the biggest wave i've surfed at in a surfing contest was 14/12 feet in height but i didnt get sponsored back then, do you think this is my chance now??

im really nervous cuz im going to meet one of my heroes.

Answer 1

I think your chances are great and very high im going also to a skimboarding competition hoping to be sponsered.

I really think you'll be able to make it, I heard if you turn in you app. and form early you'll have a better chance of getting noticed by the pros.

Remeber if you go to this contest have fun act like your just out there practicing and try and do your best.

Also, act like the judges or no one is watching so you won't get to nervous and mess up but remember the surf company LOST and billibong aren't looking for people who are the best or gets 1st place but they are mostly looking for confidence and moves you can show off to people and photo shoots.

HAVE FUN CONFIDENCE AND FUN ARE EVERYTHING!!!

Answer 2

TWO.......

Slim....... AND....... None!

Thanks, RR

P.S.   You have to be PROFESSIONAL..... For a Sponsor!

Also your WRITING... -&- And Communication SKILLS..... Leave Much to be Desired!

Answer 3

Have you ever been exposed to the term "cannon fodder".  If you are willing to spend the $$ to enter a serious open pro event, and it isn't cheap, you must not need sponsors.  I think you might be better off just to watch and socialize on the beach.  Most pros are great people and expect to meet fans on the beach.  

I do still manage two pros and have managed several others over the years.  I can tell you that unless you are already at the level, and know the fine points of competitive heats, getting a sponsor from entering a pro event isn't the best way to start.  What usually happens when someone enters a pro event the first time, the experienced pros intimidate by paddling around to get inside or by riding into their competition to hope for an interference call.  One of my current pros drew the world longboard champ in his heat at ECSC the first time he entered a pro event.  He sat in the water and tried to talk to the guy rather then concentrate on catching waves.  As a result he didn't catch a single wave and the potential sponsors who were watching decided not to even take a look after another couple of contests.

That said, if you've been winning some bigger amateur events already, you know the ropes and probably already have sponsors.