Pro bracket
12 finalists; each athlete rides 2 runs; the better score counts. Start list: whole field finishes run 1 before run 2. No nationality reserve. Only these riders contest Pro prizes.
International watersports
VIET FLYBOARD INTERNATIONAL OPEN
RISE ABOVE THE WATER
Event venue: Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Vietnam
Preview site — not the official event yet.
Event venue
Hoa Lư Ancient Capital
Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Vietnam
Hosted at Hoa Lư, Vietnam’s ancient capital — temples, old streets and open water among Ninh Bình’s limestone hills.
December 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Vietnam time) — December 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM (Vietnam time)
Provisional prize pool
VND 350,000,000
Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Vietnam
December 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Vietnam time) — December 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM (Vietnam time)
Entry deadline
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One entry. Two finals. A parallel Vietnam ranking.
Viet Flyboard International Open is an international flyboard title built to watersports standards of technique and safety. Athletes compete on open water, under stadium lighting, in front of a technical jury and a live crowd.
- — Single entry — Flyboard Open Championship
- — Qualifier 1 run; Challenger 1 run; Pro 2 runs, the better score counts; top 12 Pro, places 13–32 Challenger
- — Digital entry, review and check-in
VIET FLYBOARD INTERNATIONAL OPEN
RISE ABOVE THE WATER
VND 350,000,000 prize pool
How the championship is run
Every athlete enters through one door and rides the same sheet on three Sea-Doo 300 jet skis. Qualifier: 1 run. Challenger: 1 run; Pro: 2 runs, the better score counts. On lock: median of each mark column, then × weights, minus panel faults. The secretariat splits brackets by the Open score — riders do not pick Pro or Challenger. Nationality does not change a mark.
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One entry
Flyboard Open Championship. Meet age and safety rules, get approved, then ride the qualifier.
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Qualifier — 1 run
Same course, same sheet, three Sea-Doo 300 jet skis. Each athlete rides 1 run. Ties: difficulty & amplitude, then technique, then a 30-second combo, then a draw.
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Split by Open score
Places 1–12 enter the Pro bracket. Places 13–32 enter Challenger. Later places keep an official qualifier rank and do not ride a bracket final.
Challenger bracket
20 places by Open score; each athlete rides 1 run. The field may grow by up to 6 host places. Only these riders contest Challenger prizes.
Host places and Vietnam ranking
If at least 6 Vietnamese athletes already sit in the top 32 after the score cut, nothing else is needed. Only when short, the secretariat manually calls the next Vietnamese riders by Open score (high to low) into Challenger — one at a time, without removing anyone already inside place 32. A Vietnam ranking follows finals standing (Pro, then Challenger; otherwise Open qualifier); Vietnam ranking 1st/2nd/3rd follow that list (winners may also receive a bracket prize).
Age 16 or older; under-18 athletes need guardian confirmation. A performance video. Documented safe-operation training. Files are assessed by the technical panel.
Prize structure
The provisional prize pool is 350 million VND: Pro places 1–6, Challenger places 1–6, and Vietnam ranking top 3.
Pro Champion
Pro bracket
VND 100,000,000
Pro Runner-up
Pro bracket
VND 60,000,000
Pro Third place
Pro bracket
VND 40,000,000
Pro Fourth place
Pro bracket
VND 25,000,000
Pro Fifth place
Pro bracket
VND 22,000,000
Pro Sixth place
Pro bracket
VND 18,000,000
Challenger Champion
Challenger bracket
VND 18,000,000
Challenger Runner-up
Challenger bracket
VND 12,000,000
Challenger Third place
Challenger bracket
VND 9,000,000
Challenger Fourth place
Challenger bracket
VND 7,000,000
Challenger Fifth place
Challenger bracket
VND 5,000,000
Challenger Sixth place
Challenger bracket
VND 4,000,000
Vietnam ranking — 1st
VND 15,000,000
Vietnam ranking — 2nd
VND 10,000,000
Vietnam ranking — 3rd
VND 5,000,000
Highlight
The atmosphere of championship flyboard: speed, amplitude and control of the water column.
Provisional schedule
October 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM (Vietnam time)
Entries openProvisional
Athletes create an account, verify email and start a file.
November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Vietnam time)
Entries closeProvisional
Deadline for new files. Revision requests remain active.
November 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Vietnam time)
Technical meeting and equipment checkProvisional
November 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Vietnam time)
Open qualifying — 1 runProvisional
November 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Vietnam time)
Challenger finalProvisional
November 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Vietnam time)
Pro final and awardsProvisional
How to enter
01
Create an account and verify your email
02
Complete your Flyboard Open Championship file
03
Complete your file, video and documents
04
Accept the current rules and submit
05
Track the review and reply if more is requested
06
Receive your athlete pass and check-in code when approved
How scoring works
3 judges score the enabled columns (Technique, Difficulty & amplitude, Composition & variety), each 0–10. A run = the median of each mark column across judges, × each column weight, minus panel faults (the highest fault counts across sheets), rounded to one decimal. Qualifier: 1 run. Challenger: 1 run. Pro: 2 runs, the better run.
Technique
Weight ×3.33 (mark 0–10).
Difficulty & amplitude
Weight ×3.34 (mark 0–10).
Composition & variety
Weight ×3.33 (mark 0–10).
Leaving the competition zone
−1 points each time.
All inclusive
What we contribute
The committee prepares what riders need so they can focus on competing. The items below are provisional — edit Vietnamese and English in Settings.
Hotel 3 nights
Breakfast and dinner included for athletes.
Jet skis
Three Sea-Doo 300 jet skis for competition — the same power for every athlete.
Meals
Meals on official competition days.
Private parking
Reserved for athletes and the organising team.
Interpreters
Vietnamese and English support on site.
Photography and video
Full coverage across competition sessions.
Healthcare
Medical and water-safety staff at the venue.
Changing rooms and showers
Athlete area with toilets and showers.
Airport transfer
Airport–hotel transfer included (shuttle).
Approved athletes
MINH TRAN
Flyboard Open Championship · Challenger bracket
LINH VO
Flyboard Open Championship · Pro bracket
KHOA PHAM
Flyboard Open Championship · Qualifier rank
Dadapro
Flyboard Open Championship · Qualifier rank
Sang Cano
Flyboard Open Championship · Qualifier rank
Hồ núi cốc
Flyboard Open Championship · Qualifier rank
Road to the Championship
Learn moreSpectacular Moves
Barrel Roll
A longitudinal roll on the water column. Scores rise when the axis stays clean and the landing is quiet.
Superman
A fully extended forward flight. It demands throttle control and board angle.
High Hover
A stable high hold used to open a run or close a combination.
Backflip
A single backflip
Dolphin dive
Double backflip
With gratitude
Partners
Presented by
Ngân Hàng Cổ phần HUY QUÂN
Gold partner
Công Ty Phúc Hoàng
Equipment partner
Công Ty Xuân Anh
Equipment partner
Media partner
Công Ty Hải Sơn
Media partner
Hospitality partner
Công ty cổ phần thiết bị Đôn A
Hospitality partner
Official partner
K Top
Official partner
Frequently asked questions
Do I choose Pro or Challenger when I enter?
No. Everyone enters through one door. Qualifier: 1 run. Challenger: 1 run; Pro: 2 runs, the better score counts. Places 1–12 enter Pro, places 13–32 enter Challenger. Nationality does not change a mark.
How do under-18 athletes enter?
The championship accepts athletes from 16. Athletes under 18 need guardian consent and proof of safety training.
Can I borrow a flyboard at the event?
The committee has three Sea-Doo 300 jet skis for competition sessions. Note a flyboard loan in your file; spare boards are confirmed against the day’s field.
When do I receive a check-in code?
The QR code and digital athlete pass unlock after the file is approved.
How is medical data used?
Only to keep the water safe and handle emergencies. Reviewers cannot open this section.
Who can win Vietnam ranking prizes?
1st/2nd/3rd by Open qualifier score among athletes who declared Vietnamese nationality. Winners may also receive a Pro or Challenger bracket prize. A bracket final is not required.
Can every Vietnamese athlete be cut after qualifying?
No. If fewer than 6 Vietnamese athletes sit in the top 32 and they have at least one valid run, the secretariat adds host places to Challenger by Open rank. Nobody already inside place 32 is removed. Pro has no reserved seats.
How is a ride scored?
3 judges score the enabled columns (Technique, Difficulty & amplitude, Composition & variety), each 0–10. A run = the median of each mark column across judges, × each column weight, minus panel faults (the highest fault counts across sheets), rounded to one decimal. Qualifier: 1 run. Challenger: 1 run. Pro: 2 runs, the better run. Enabled faults: Leaving the competition zone −1.