Dune Riders International ( DRI ) was founded in 1995 to establish a foundation, provide guidelines and fairly govern competitive sandboarding at the amateur & professional levels on an international scale. DRI is the first and foremost advocate for the responsible use and preservation of our planet's dune systems for recreational sandboarding and related activities for present and future generati
ons. DRI’s fundamental purpose, as set forth in its by-laws, is to seek and implement effective means to utilize and preserve the dune systems of the world as well as educate the public regarding
the sport of sandboarding as a healthy, safe and fun activity for all peoples in all lands. Revenue is generated from membership, sponsorship, donations and licensing activities. Directors:
Lon Beale - USA
Kareem Hossam - Egypt
Sergio Omar Morales - Mexico
Digiacomo Dias - Brasil
Joanne Harvy - Australia
Palomita Lecter - Mexico
Jose Martinez - Chile
DRI directors supervise and manage DRI interests in each country to best achieve it's mission. Each director is a member of a Dune Riders International and is elected to co-direct and manage the interests of DRI in their respective country and by extension the world. DRI directors act in a manner to best achieve the goals of DRI in relation to it's mission. Officials:
USA Erik Johnson
USA Ray Latonio
USA Lon Beale
Brasil Digiacomo Dias
Peru Marco Malaga
Peru Matías Grados Mora
Brasil Cassiano Axe
Mexico Palomita Lecter
Egypt Kareem Hossam
DRI Officials are members who holds a trusted position in our organization and exercise relative authority while involved with any DRI sanctioned sandboarding event. An official can measure, time, qualify, record, start, stop and log all details and requirements for each category under the direction of a DRI judge or director. Judges:
DRI Judges are also members whose function is solely the accurate and fair scoring of jumps, rail slides and freestyle sandboard categories. Judges are DRI officials but also must be qualified to form an appropriate estimate or evaluation of the trick performed in relation to the location and field of competitors. The 'Head Judge' is the final authority in any dispute that may arise during the specific competition as regards scoring of the category or disqualification of any competitor. One judge will be designated as the Head Judge by DRI with the recommendation of the events coordinator. Dune Riders International Principles and By Laws:
Dune Riders International:
Dune Riders International ( DRI ) is supported by our members and 13 chapters internationally with affiliations in Australia, Mexico, France, Chile, Peru, Brasil, Argentina, England, South Africa, Namibia, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and the United States. DRI is the first and formost organization for the preservation and" practical use of earths dune systems for recreational and competitive sandboarding. Dune Riders International has adopted the following bylaws to guide it’s efforts:
1. DRI recognizes the biodiversity and ecological aspects of the earths dune systems noting they are precious and irreplaceable. Dune Riders International is committed to preserving natural living and non-living elements and ecological integrity of all dune environments.
2. DRI promotes the use of low-impact, free and open access to the world's dune
systems for all people. DRI acts to preserve this right of access for all mankind for current and future generations.
3. DRI has a mission to develope and enhance sandboarding opportunities in ways which
will not adversely impact endangered flora fauna or the health of the d˛unes ecosystem
noting sandboarding as a low impact bio-friendly activity in harmony with sand dune related recreation and enjoyment.
4. DRI believes environmental education is essential to the current and future health and
responsible use of Earths sand dunes. Through instruction, demonstrations and exhibits,
DRI seeks to develop and utilize educational materials that are informative, interesting & fun.
5. DRI strives to be accurate and nonpartisan in its communications with its members and
the general public. DRI seeks to express the unique value inherent to sandboarding, individual expression, camaraderie, health benefits and appreciation for mankinds relationship with sand dunes.
6. DRI is a people based organization and only effective through tÍhe participation and support of ts members, directors, activities and affiliations. DRI activities emphasize the value of an involved membership and encourage all to keep active.
7. DRI welcomes all commercial enterprises to participate and support our worthy efforts. However, DRI will not permit sponsors to divert the organization from its stated mission or
values.
8. DRI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or social status. DRI promotes the healthy enjoyment of the dune environments for ALL people of all nations.
10. DRI stives to maintain an international rules and rating system that is non-partial, realistic
and safe. In turn, DRI is obligated to keep statistics and official recordsı as the worlds
foremost competitive sandboard ranking system.To do so DRI relies on chapter members to turn in event scores in a timely manner.
10. DRI and its representatives, affiliations, chapters and members agree to abide by these principles and bylaws as they apply to sandboarding as well as the responsible use of our planet's sand dunes to the best of their ability. Dune Riders International (DRI) fue fundada en 1995 para establecer una fundación, proveer pautas y gobernar con justicia el deporte de sandboarding competitivo a nivel aficionado y profesional a escala internacional. La prioridad fundamental de DRI es reforzar las reglas y leyes así como implementar, utilizar y preservar los sistemas de dunas de nuestro planeta responsablemente para la práctica del deporte de sandboarding recreativo y actividades relacionadas para las generaciones presentes y futuras de caulquier region ó planeta Tierra.
