BL Blast Off

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ATTENTION GROMMETS.

Welcome to the 2021 BL BLAST OFF VIDEO CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY GOPRO.

Submissions are open from October 15^th through to November 26th 2021 for BOYS & GIRLS 14 YEARS and UNDER (as of the November 26th) from anywhere in the world. We will accept videos that were shot anytime in 2021. They can be a single wave, a single manoeuvre or edited clips with sound or not. Clips to be a maximum of one minute in length.

Submit your clip now to be in the running to win epic weekly prizes for the 'Most Entertaining Clip' and 'Kids Who Bring The STOKE'!

We will award overall divisional winners for the 8's, 10's, 12's, and 14's boys and girls (divisions based upon your age as of November 26) as well as:

- People's Choice

- Experts Choice

- Worst Wipe Out

- Best Tube

- Best Air

- Best Wave

- Most Potential

- BL’s MVP

- Best GoPro Point of View

And in 2021 we announce two new awards in the editing and post production area –

- Best GoPro Quik app edit

- Overall “Best Edit”

So grab mum, dad or a friend and get filming kids! BL and the Blast Off team can't wait to see your clips and watch you having a blast…

HOW TO ENTER?
Simply click on 'Submit Video', select your category, upload your video, photo, and description on why you should win. The coaches will then review your entry within 12 hours. Once they've approved your video the entry will be live on the site and ready for you to share with all of your friends and family.

About

The creation of BL Blast Off in 2006 has cultivated a nurturing and encouraging environment for Grommets (surfers 14 and under) and their families.

2021 will see the second video challenge event bringing together the worldwide Blast Off community, the BL Blast Off Video Challenge is inviting young surfers wherever they may be to join the fold and create positive change.

BL Blast Off began in Sydney, Australia and has grown exponentially, built with a motto of “Coaching kids, not judging them”, BL Blast Off is accessible to all and doesn’t discriminate by gender or ability.

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FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the Dates?
Video submissions open October 15^th 2021 and entries will close 26th November 2021
Finals week will run through to the 3^rd December
Voting closes 29th November, 2021
Winners announced during finals week.
Eligibility – you must be 14 or under as of the 26th November 2021

How do the age divisions work?
Age divisions are based upon your age as of November 26, 2021
14 & under - 27/11/2006 - 26/11/2008
12 & under - 27/11/2008 - 26/11/2010
10 & under - 27/11/2010 - 26/11/2012
8 & under - 27/11/2011 - 26/11/2014
6 & under - 27/11/2014 - 26/11/2021

How many videos can I upload?
Kids can upload as many videos as they want.

What are the rules around the videos?
Videos can be be a maximum of 1 minute in length and any duration under that.

Any style of video can be uploaded. It could be edited or raw, have sound added or the live sound from the camera, it can be single wave and entered in the best wave category, a single move like a tube, Air or Wipeout.
Or it could just show a heap of STOKE and whatever puts smiles on faces and puts a smile on ours could win.

Who can enter?
Blast Off events are open to boys and girls 14 years and under as of the last day of the event window and from anywhere in the world.
Blast Off is not about being the best but about being your best, and helping you to do it and in that way is open to all levels of surfers and the prize is being a part of a positive grom community focussed on surfing and living stoked.

How much does the video challenge cost?
$10.00 per upload in either AUD, USD, EURO and with unlimited uploads

What are the categories awarded?

There will be Weekly winners for most entertaining Clip of the Week.
Category winners, Best Wave, Best Wipe Out, Best Tube, Best Air.
Kid who brings the STOKE awards
Peoples Vote Winner
The Experts Choice
Best Go Pro Point of View

And in 2021 we introduce two new categories in the post production area the Best Edit using the GOPro Quik app and the overall “Best Edit”

Final judging is done by a panel consisting of BL and 4 of the best young pro surfers in the world.

Where do I go to enter?
Entering and submitting videos is via www.bartonlynch.com

What hashtag do I use on social media?
Hashtag #blblastoff

What Platform is it hosted on?
Epicentre.tv

When are videos uploaded?
We will upload videos at our earliest convenience each day after the approval process has been completed.

Who are the sponsors
GoPro
Perfect Wave
Boost Mobile
Surf Lakes
Sun Bum
Hurley
Amazon Power
Channel Islands
Lost Surfboards
Future Fins
Spy Optics
Beecraft
Mexicano
Simba Helmets
Beehive PR
Mink Systems

If I win how do I get my prizes?
All Prizes will be delivered by the sponsor to the winners address, and all winners will be notified by email.

Will I need to show proof of age?
Yes all prize winners will be required to provide proof of age via a screen shot emailed to info@bartonlynch.com

What is stoke?
Stoke is that feeling of joy and inspiration you receive from challenging yourself, progressing and growing.
It is the natural high you get from surfing and when we say we want to see your stoke we mean we want to feel your happiness that you get to go to the beach and ride the oceans energy.
Stoke is when you put a smile on other people’s faces.