What is the International Boarding Comittee (IBC) ?
The International Bodyboarding Committee (IBC) is a non-profit organization that represents and promotes bodyboarding across the world, from grassroots development to professional world tour events.
History:
Originally registered in Chile on February 11, 2020, as a non-profit organization, the International Bodyboarding Committee (IBC) established its roots in the Chilean city of Antofagasta. Recognized under Chilean law as a sports corporation, the IBC laid the groundwork for uniting the global bodyboarding community.
In 2024, the IBC relocated its headquarters to the Canary Islands, Spain, where it is now officially registered as a non-profit sports association. This strategic move reflects our commitment to expanding the reach and impact of bodyboarding across Europe and beyond.
The IBC unites all riders (professional and amateur), national and regional associations, clubs, bodyboarding schools, coaching groups, photographers, filmmakers, event organizers, technical staff, and fans of bodyboarding. Through social upliftment initiatives centered around bodyboarding, the IBC aims to foster a global community that thrives on the joy of wave riding.
Mission:
Our primary goal is to develop and support bodyboarding worldwide, empowering regional areas to cultivate and grow the sport. Over the past years, the IBC has successfully implemented initiatives in countries such as Chile, Brazil, Peru, Portugal, Spain, the Canary Islands, Maldives, Morocco, and South Africa, utilizing bodyboarding as a tool for social upliftment and positive change. This effort is underpinned by an academically proven framework that connects more people to the sport, offering them opportunities for personal and community growth.
Organization chart
(Board Member)
COMMITTEE
(Floating/Ad-hoc -
Activates upon incident)
Leads technical strategy and judging operations.
Oversees logistics, media, and event execution.
Nivel 3 (Head Judge)
Nivel 3 (Head Judge)
Nivel 3 (Head Judge)
(Mid-Tier Adjudicators)
(Base-Tier Adjudicators)
Logistic Coordinator
Coordinates shipping, transport, and setup.
Webcast Coordinator
Social Media
Press Officer
RECENT PROJECTS
News
October 22, 2025
Interview
October 1, 2025Rule Book
1. THE IBC WORLD TOUR DIVISIONS AND RULES
– Event Formats MWT-WWT-DK-PJ-MASTER
– Event Seeding – General Seeding
– Order and Replacement Rules
– Seeding of the IBC Opening Events
– Seeding of IBC WT SPECIAL Events
2. COMPETITION RULES
– Draws, Pre-heat Check-In and Competition Vests
– Heat Durations
– Heat Stage Indicators
– Additional Paddle-out time and
– Delayed Heat Starts
– Interrupted Heats
– Time Calls and Other
– Announcements
– Equipment Caddies
– Maximum Wave Quota per Heat
– Scoring Rides within Heat Time
– Scoring Rides in the Competition Area
– Manual Tabulation of Scores
– Computerized Tabulation
– Official Protests
– Determining heat placings and Progression
– Announcement of Results
– Heat Fixing and Betting
– Water Photographers
– Water Patrol / Rescue Management
3. PERSONAL WATER CRAFT (PWC)
– General Conditions
– Rescue and Safety Issues
– Transfer of Competitors
– Transfer of Caddies
– Priority for PWC
4. JUDGING
– Panel Composition and Selection for IBC World
Tour Events
– Payments and Conditions for Judges
– Head Judge
– International Touring Judges
– Regional Judges and Spotters
– Judging Criteria
– Scoring Range
– Recording of Scores
– Recording of Interferences
– Replay Systems
– Judging – Miscellaneous Conditions
5. INTERFERENCE AND PRIORITY RULES
– Basic Rule
– Right of Way in 4-Person and Non-priority 2 Person Heats
– Snaking Interference
– Paddling Interference – Non-priority
– Priority Situations in one-on-one Heats
– Priority in 4 and 3 Person Heats
6. MISCELLANEOUS
– Death/Disablement
– Code of Conduct – IBC Event Staff
– Code of Conduct – IBC Competitors
– Disciplinary Committee
– Conduct in a Manner Befitting a Professional
Sportsperson
– Misconduct and Disciplinary Action
7. APPENDICES
– A List of applicable fines and penalties
