They say if you have it, then you ought to flaunt it. So for all your surfing champions who are looking not only for the big waves but also for the competitions, then here is a list for you to ponder on when you sit on your board waiting to catch a wave.

• The QuikSilver

  Waimea Bay North Shore, Hawaii – A rare international event in surfing that has been held eight times in the last twenty-seven years.

  Schedule - 1st December 2011 to 29th February 2012

• The Mavericks Surf Contest

  Half Moon Bay, California – A popular big wave break about a mile and half off the coast of Half Moon Bay.

  Schedule - January 2012

• Tramore Students Championship

  Tramore, Ireland – An initiative by the Irish Surfing Association.

  Schedule - February 2012

• ASP Oakley Pro Junior

  North Stradbroke Island, Australia - A junior pro tournament from the internationally acclaimed Association of Surfing Professionals.

  Schedule - 1st February to 5th February 2012

• Irish Students Championship

  Strandhill, Ireland - An initiative by the Irish Surfing Association.

  Schedule - March 2012

• Second Skin League Comp

  North Devon, UK - Surfing close to the cliffs and caves of Saunton's Hotdoggers surf club.

  Schedule - March 2012

• British Longboard Union Number 1 Wateringhole Classic

  Parranporth, UK - Surfing close to the cliffs and caves of Saunton's Hotdoggers surf club.

  Schedule - April 2012

• Western Surfing Association Dana Point

  California, USA - The WSA Gatorade 2011/2012 Championship Tour.

  Schedule - April 2012

• NSSA West Coast Championship

  Huntington Beach, USA – A surfing initiative, whose tag line is keeping the dream alive.

  Schedule - 17th May 2012 to 20th May 2012

• 60s Traditional Style Comp

  North Devon, UK - Surfing close to the cliffs and caves of Saunton's Hotdoggers surf club.

  Schedule - May 2012

• Gold Coast Ocean Festival

  Croyde, UK – A lively event that promises an exciting summer weekend with surfing, beach volleyball, music shows and lots more.

  Schedule – 15th June 2012 to 17th June 2012

• Welsh National Championship

  Freshwater West, Wales – An initiative by the Welsh Surfing Federation.

  Schedule – June 2012

• Roxy Jam

  Biarritz, South France – An initiative sponsored by the Roxy line of clothing and accessories.

  Schedule – July 2012

• Rip Curl Grom Search National Final

  Keramas, Bali – An initiative of the Surfing company RipCurl that hold competitions on five continents.

  Schedule – October 2012

• ASP World Tour – The internationally acclaimed, Association of Surfing Professionals organizes some of the best Surfing Events all over the world each year.
• Quiksilver Pro, Gold Coast, Queensland (Australia) - 25th February to 7th March 2012
• Australia Rip Curl Pro, Bells Beach,Victoria (Australia) - 3rd April to 14th April 2012
• Billabong Rio Pro, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – 9th May to 20th May, 2012
• Volcom Fiji Pro, Tavarua/Namotu (Fiji) - 3rd June to 15th June, 2012
• Billabong Pro, Jefferys Bay (South Africa) - 14th July to 24th July 2012
• Billabong Pro, Teahupoo, Taiarapu (French Polynesia) – 16th August to 27th August 2012
• Hurley Pro, Trestles, California (USA) – 16th September to 22nd September 2012
• Quiksilver Pro France, South West Coast (France) – 28th September to 8th October 2012
• Rip Curl Pro, Peniche (Portugal) – 10th October to 21st October 2012
• O'Neill Coldwater Classic Santa Cruz, California, (USA) – 2nd November to 12 November 2012
• Hawaii Billabong Pipe Masters, Banzai Pipeline,Oahu (Hawaii) – 8th December to 20 December 2012