Function Staff & Events has put together the 13 week ‘City Surf Series’ starting November 15^th 2012 at Auckland’s beautiful Mission Bay. The event is designed first and foremost for fun and fitness, uniting the Watermen, Women and youth of Auckland across 8 disciplines, a great opportunity for the whole family, the enthusiast, the corporate through to the Elite athlete to take part in and enjoy.

There will be 8 disciplines featured in the event including:

- City Nippers - A 6 week Surf Lifesaving initiative for children aged 6-12.
- Grommet Races - SUP/ Kayak Surfboard/ Prone Paddle event for ages 13-17.
- SUP - Elite 12'6 Race, 12'6 Race, 14 Foot Class, SUP Surfboard & Novice
- Surfboard Paddle - NZ's first ever-weekly surfboard paddle race, keeping the weekend warrior fit mid week to increase weekend wave counts.
- Ski Paddle - For the competent ocean ski paddler
- Prone Paddle - An event for the surf lifesaving member and competitor
- Watermen Category - A double discipline event incorporating a surfboard paddle sprint then a SUP paddle.
- Beach Front Fitness - Choose from Low Energy or High Impact boot camp style setup.

At the conclusion of every weeks City Surf Series there will be a social get together at a local food and beverage venue in close proximity to the finish line to receive recognition of weekly results and Epic sponsor spot prizes. For each of the categories there will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize awarded for Male and Female for end of season prize giving. Final standings will be based on each athlete’s best nine scores, highest accumulated total. Prizes will also be given to those in Beach Front Fitness participants who made the most significant progress in achieving their personal health and fitness goals.

A registration pack of $300+ value will be given to all competitors who register online for a 12 week race pack before November 1^st. More outstanding registration pack items will be announced prior to Race one.

The registration price for a 12 week event pack is currently $139, more detailed pricing structure please visit the Event website.

The City Surf Series is organized by Function Staff & Events, and sponsored by Quiksilver, Starboard, Action Finger, Island Holidays, Surf Raconteur, City Nippers and Auckland Council.

The City Surf Series also proudly supports Surf Life Saving Northern Region & Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi