Surfest is the first contest for the QS guys wanting to make the championship tour in 2018..Each year they have a number of different divisions to celebrate the diversity of the sport.
The guys have included a SUP surfing division with total prize money of $450.00.
Event detailshttp://www.surfest.com/events/lake-macquarie-long-board-classic/
There are divisions, from memory. Open, over 40's and over 50's.
Not sure on open but over 50's had 8 spots.