Competitions
The Coconet Classic isn’t just a massive music festival, there’s loads of attractions for you to sink your teeth into.
For the more adventurous there’s the Australian Kitesurfing Championships, BMX, Skate and Scooter competitions, and for the less daring, check out the beach markets, rides, Coconet Cuties, live music, bikini & boardshorts comp, food stalls, face painting, artist displays or you could even just relax by the water!
Kiteboarding
This year, the Coconet Classic will be hosting the Kiteboarding AKSA National titles. The Australian National Championships have been running annually since 2000 and represent the peak level of the sport in Australia. The event will commence on Wednesday 8th April 2009, concluding on Saturday 11th April.
Skateboarding
The Coconet Classic’s Skate competition is styled around park and half-pipe styled skating. Competitors are judged on variety, difficulty, consistency and dedication to their tricks. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been skating for or your level of skill, the team at Coconet aim to award prizes to both professional and amateur entrants, with various cash and product prizes being dispersed to the winners as well as encouragement awards, best slams and best trick. With workshops, pro demo’s and the opportunity to rub shoulders with the countries best skaters, who knows where the Coconet Classic can take you!
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Coconet Cuties
Coconet is looking for THREE ladies to become the face of the Coconet Classic for the 2009. As a winning entrant, you hold the title of ‘Coconet Cutie’ for twelve months, gaining publicity in many media forms.
Beach Games
Parents and kids, get set for some fun in the sun! Head on down to the Tannum Sands Beach on Good Friday and Saturday to win a stack of great prizes.
BMX
The Coconet Classic’s BMX competition is based around freestyle riding, combining street and park disciplines. Competitors are able to use the skate park to perform their maneuvers, and are judged on difficulty, consistency, variety and dedication to their tricks, as well as enthusiasm and team spirit. Prizes are awarded to the top three place getters in each division, as well as best trick, best slam and encouragement. Whether you’re a professional or beginner, the competition is designed to award all skill levels. Prizes are awarded to the top three place getters in each division, as well as best trick, best slam and encouragement.
Scooters
The Coconet Classic holds one of the only recognised Scooter competitions in Australia. The last major event was held at the X-games in February 2007, with only a few minor comps held around the rest of the country.
Bikini & Boardshorts
A massive stage will be set up on the beaches of Tannum Sands on Good Friday 10th April 2009, where plenty of hot men and women battle it out for the title of “Miss Coconet” and “Mr Coconet” in the Bikini and Boardshorts competition.
Best Dressed
Calling all wanna-be superheros, cartoon characters and plain ol’ weirdos. Here’s your chance to drag your slightly odd infatuations out of the closet, and into the spotlight!
