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Scoring the World Surfing Games: A guide

A guide to the rules, judging and penalties that will be used to crown the world's best surfers Aug. 7-14 at the World Surfing Games in Jacó, Costa Rica.

Costa Rica steps up safety measures ahead of World Surfing Games in Jacó

National and local officials in the Central Pacific canton of Garabito are stepping up measures to ensure the World Surfing Games that will take place in Jacó beach Aug. 6 - 14 is a safe, healthy, scam-free success for the country.

World Surfing Games preview: Can Costa Rica win second consecutive title?

Competition for the 2016 ISA World Surfing Games gets started on Aug. 7 from Jacó with the first round of the Men's Open.

World Surfing Games in Jacó: 5 things to know about attending

The ISA World Surfing Games start Saturday at Playa Jacó in Puntarenas. Here's what you need to know for attending the international tournament.

Costa Rica surf squad will bring out its brightest stars for World Surfing Games

Costa Rica's team for the upcoming World Surfing Games in Jacó was announced Wednesday. The team will feature the country's biggest names in surf, including Carlos "Cali" Muñoz and the decorated McGonagle siblings.
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