Who can enter?
Choosing participants for the GKA World Cup events is based on the rulebook for the respective discipline. A decent competitive kiting level is required to be able to enter a World Cup event. If you have never participated in a World Cup and would like to apply for a spot in a GKA event, potential competitors can apply for a wildcard entry through the video application page on the GKA website.
What disciplines are in the GKA Kite World Tour?
The GKA will run competitions in the disciplines of Hydrofoil Freestyle, Freestyle, Kite-surf and Big Air.
What’s the official name of the tour?
The official name of the tour is GKA Kite World Tour.
What’s the official title of the winners of the world tour?
The tour winners will be have the official title GKA Freestyle World Champion und GKA Kite-Surf World Champion.
How many World Cups per discipline can we expect per year?
There will be no more than eight events per discipline per year. Want to know which World Cups are scheduled for this year? Click here to go to the Event Calendar.
What are the differences between the World Cups on the GKA Kite World Tour?
The GKA has implemented categories to make the organisation of the World Cup events more transparent and comprehensible.
5 STAR World Cups include: (1) Livestream, (2) International TV coverage, (3) €30.000,- prize money.
4 STAR World Cups include 2 out of the 3 requirements of a 5 STAR World Cup.
3 STAR World Cups include 1 out of the 3 requirements of a 5 Star World Cup.
What's the Big Air World Championship?
The GKA Big Air World Championship will be run as a World Sailing Special Event and will therefore be the only official Big Air World Title in Kitesports. The official Big Air World Champion will be crowned in the disciplines of twin-tip, strapless and hydrofoil. The 2022 Big Air World Championship is scheduled for June 20-July 6th in Tarifa, Spain
What are the requirements to compete in a GKA World Cup event?
Choosing participants for the GKA World Cup events is based on the rulebook for the respective discipline. A decent competitive kiting level is required to be able to enter a World Cup event. If you have never participated in a World Cup and would like to apply for a spot in a GKA event, the Sport Commission has the right to request a video showcasing the level of the rider in order to be granted entry to the event.
Once the rider is accepted they will need to complete the registration steps.
Registration fee per event is €120,00 when money is transferred or €160,- if paid in cash.
Where can I sign up for a GKA Kite World Cup?
Riders can register directly through the GKA Kite World Tour website on the dedicated event page. Registration will open 2 months prior to an event and will close three weeks before the event. Click here to go the event overview.
Once the rider is accepted they will need to complete the registration steps.
The registration fee per event is €125.
Do I need insurance to compete in a World Cup event?
Yes, you need health insurance with international coverage.
Is there a maximum number of participants per World Cup?
The maximum number of competitors for a GKA Kite World Cup in 2022 will be 28 riders per gender and discipline.
When can I expect the Race Notice for an event to be published?
The Race Notice is always published four weeks prior to the World Cup. You can download the Race Notice from the event page of the event you’ve signed up for. Click here to go to the events overview.
If you have any more questions about the GKA Kite World Tour please use our contact form to send an e-mail!
