Red Bull Rivals is a one day surf event setting in opposition Oahu’s legendary shores (North Shore and South Shore). Top Surfers from each shore will fight it out in a head-to-head surf competition for the ultimate island bragging rights. In order to keep things fair, the event will be held on the Eastside of Oahu at Sandy Beach.
The event takes place on September 5, 2009 from 10:30am – 4:30pm and at 1pm – Halftime. The teams will compete for a territory advantage in next year’s competition and the losing team has to give the winning team their surfboards.
According to Global Surf News, “Ten surfers for each team will be chosen by online voting and teams must include at least one female surfer and 2 groms (17 or under). A “ringer” will be allowed to be a part of each team and does not have to be disclosed until day of competition (this can be any surfer from anywhere in the world).”
