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Written by: heatherrodman
2012 Nautique Wake Games Set for a Saturday Finale
Orlando, Fla. — Wakeboarding’s top professional and amateur riders will once again assemble in the sport’s capital, Orlando, Fla., to compete together in the largest team-formatted event in the world — the Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. Event organizer World Sports & Marketing announced today that the 2012 Games will be played over the course of four days at the Orlando Watersports Complex, beginning Wednesday, April 11, and ending Saturday, April 14.
“Year after year, the Nautique Wake Games attracts hundreds of competitors from all over the world because it’s the only opportunity for them to team up with the sport’s top pros,” said tournament director Chris Bischoff. “So it only makes sense to host a massive event like this in the mecca of the sport — Orlando.”
During its first two days of action, the seventh annual Games will host qualifying rounds for riders competing in all 22 skill-level divisions. Among all the initial competitors, only 90 riders will emerge past the qualifying rounds and be entered into a live draft, held on site at OWC on Thursday evening, where 10 preselected captains will field their teams with a mix of pro and amateur riders.
Over the course of the event’s final two days, riders contribute points toward a team score based on individual placement in their skill-level division. The team with the highest collective score will win the overall title. All 22 divisions will crown an individual winner as well.
Last year, former world champion Rusty Malinoski captained the winning team of the 2011 Nautique Wake Games, and will look to defend his title in 2012 with the help of a new pro-am squad.
Daily event schedules and registration information for the 2012 Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink will soon be available on KingofWake.com.
Spectators will be charged admission only on Saturday, April 14. Tickets are available at the gate: $13 (adult); $5 (ages 6-12); free (ages 5 and under); or $7 (adult) if purchased at KingofWake.com before noon ET on Friday, April 13, 2012.
The Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Winter Park, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Fox, Oakley, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, PCM Marine Engines and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.
About Nautique
The Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the Wake Games. Celebrating 87 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft Inc. is the producer of the Nautique line of boats. The manufacturer of Nautique is known for delivering superior quality products, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service experiences.
About Rockstar Energy Drink
Rockstar is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, Rockstar is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars. Rockstar Energy Drink is available in thirteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, and Recovery. Rockstar Energy Shots are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors. Rockstar Energy Drink is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout the United Kingdom.
About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine
TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and the finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.
About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from across the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The 2012 series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA World Championships, and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing — the leading wake-events producer since 1988.
Written by: Rockstar Energy Drink
20th Annual Pro Tour Awards Held in Downtown Knoxville
Knoxville, Tenn. – The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will host its 20th annual Pro Tour Awards party on Sunday, August 28, at the Bijou Theater in downtown Knoxville. The Awards will take place immediately following the exciting conclusion of the Pro Tour’s season-ending contest, held at Volunteer Landing, just three blocks south of the Theater. The Award party starts at 7 p.m.
“We’re inviting everyone out to the Bijou on August 28 to celebrate this milestone season,” said Sean Dishman, Sales and Marketing Director of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. “We want to celebrate the Pro Tour’s 20 years with the biggest Awards party yet.”
Awards will be presented to all the Knoxville tour stop winners, as well as the overall Pro Tour champions in Pro Men and Jr. Pro Men divisions. Rookie of the Year honors for the Pro Men’s division will also be presented.
In addition to the Pro Tour, awards for the King of Wake and Queen of Wake series will also be presented during the party.
The party will include drinks and a highlight reel of some of the most memorable moments during the 2011 season.
The Bijou Theater is located on the corner of Cumberland Ave. and Gay St. at 803 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902.
For more information on the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, please visit www.prowakeboardtour.com, or connect with us via Facebook (www.facebook.com/kingofwake) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/thekingofwake).
The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: MasterCraft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Indmar, Peavey, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, Sayiwon’t, Epiphone and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.
About MasterCraft
MasterCraft is the exclusive towboat for the Pro Wakeboard Tour, as it has been since the tour’s wakeboarding events began in 1992.
About Rockstar Energy Drink
ROCKSTAR is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in eighteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, Recovery Lemonade, Recovery Orange, Recovery Grape, Pink, and 2X. ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Mexico, the Philippines and throughout the United Kingdom. Go to www.rockstar69.com or www.facebook.com/rockstar for athlete and event updates, videos, profiles, and product information.
About Indmar
Indmar is the world’s largest privately held manufacturer of gasoline powered inboard marine engines. Indmar Marine Engines have led the market on dependability, longevity, and performance for decades.
About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine
TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and the finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.
About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from throughout the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing – the leading wake-events producer since 1988.
Written by: Rockstar Energy Drink
Orlando, Fla. – Catch all the action of the 2011 King of Wake series on the VERSUS television network, this Tuesday, July 19 at 6 p.m. ET for the premier of episode #3, the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Fort Worth, Tex. Watch all the exciting action on and off the water, as the top pro riders compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in an eight-stop series points race to see who rules the wake.
Fort Worth is the third stop in the King of Wake series and also doubles as the Pro Tour’s second contest. Tune it to see the sickest highlights, gnarliest wipeouts and tons of athlete commentary, as all the high-flying, rail-sliding, water-sports action goes down at Texas MasterCraft just outside of downtown Fort Worth.
For more information about the King of Wake series, visit www.kingofwake.com
Written by: Rockstar Energy Drink
King of Wake Starts 2011 Chase for the Crown
Orlando, Fla. – Professional wakeboarding’s elite competition series, the King of Wake, is officially in playoff mode, with the start of the 2011 Chase for the Crown. The Chase is a three-stop stretch, in which just 10 riders will try to top each other in the point standings for most prestigious crown in wakeboarding.
Since 2006, the King of Wake series has incorporated the Chase for the Crown into its format to prevent any single rider from running away with the title. In fact, the Chase format almost guarantees that the overall winner will be determined by the results of the very last contest of the season.
In order to keep things close, the King of Wake series manually adjusts the points of the top 10 riders in the standings, midway through the season, to shrink the lead between each other.
For example, without the Chase system in place, points-leader Phillip Soven would have a 258-point advantage over 10th seed Dean Smith. But with the Chase format, Soven’s 258-point lead over Smith is cut to just a 53-point difference.
The point totals of the top 10 riders were adjusted following the results of the recent Pro Tour stop in Monroe, Wash.
The following riders are involved in the 2011 Chase for the Crown: Phillip Soven, Harley Clifford, Bob Soven, Rusty Malinoski, Steel Lafferty, Aaron Rathy, Shaun Murray, Olivier Derome, Austin Hair and Dean Smith.
Those 10 riders will have the following three contests to top each other for the crown: the Nautique WWA Wakeboard Nationals (July 27-31); WWA Wakeboard Worlds (August 18-21), presented by Supra; and the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour finale (August 27 & 28).
Since its inception in 2005, the King of Wake series has only had four different crown bearers, with defending champion Phillip Soven currently in pursuit of his fourth title.
For more information regarding the Chase or the King of Wake series, please visit www.kingofwake.com.
About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from throughout the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing – the leading wake-events producer since 1988.
2011 CHASE FOR THE CROWN STANDINGS:
Rank Athlete Point Total
1 Phillip Soven 965
2 Harley Clifford 955
3 Bob Soven 945
4 Rusty Malinoski 940
5 Steel Lafferty 935
6 Aaron Rathy 930
7 Shaun Murray 925
8 Olivier Derome 920
9 Austin Hair 916
10 Dean Smith 912
Written by: Rockstar Energy Drink
Monroe, Wash. – With the sun shinning bright over a glassy Lake Tye, the top professional wakeboarders in the world took to the water for their final rounds of action at the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Monroe, Wash. Fans packed the shoreline, as the sport’s top pros battle it out for crucial points toward the season standings at the fourth stop of the five-city circuit.
With the season’s end in site, the two with most to gain or lose from today’s contest was Phillip Soven and Harley Clifford. The two Pro Men’s division riders were separated by a mere 10 points heading in to Monroe tour stop.
Clifford, who needed the win today to overtake Soven in the Pro Tour standings, seemed to send a message to the current points-leader by landing three 900 variation tricks during the semifinals.
“Knowing that Phil and I were 10 points apart really put the pressure on us today,” said Clifford. “But my semifinal run was pretty standard for me and I didn’t want to hold back heading into the finals.”
While Clifford was clearly the semifinal standout, the Australian wakeboarding phenom could not hang on to that kind of momentum in the finals, with Soven taking first place in Monroe, extending the points-leader’s win-streak to three.
“Going into this stop, with only a 10-point lead, I knew I need to be able to handle the pressure and do everything I needed to do to win this contest,” said Soven. “With Harley not doing so well in the finals, I take a 45-point lead heading into the last stop, where I plan to defend my title.”
While Soven took first place today in Monroe, Clifford finished last in the six-man heat, with Aaron Rathy and Andrew Adkison rounding out the top three, respectively.
In addition to winning the Pro Men’s division finals, Phillip Soven also took first place in the Overton’s Double Up Contest, winning the $1,000 prize for landing a massive Nose Crow 540.
Also in the Pro Men’s division, Dean Smith took home the $1,000 prize in the Rockstar Energy Drink Big-Air Kicker Contest with his Hootchie Glide Backside 360.
In the Pro Women’s division, all eyes were on top seed Amber Wing to see if the former world champion could extend her winning-streak to three consecutive Pro Tour stop victories with a win today in Monroe.
While Wing faced off against a talented six-woman final, the 28-year-old Australian’s biggest challenge was staying focused.
“I was super nervous about finals today,” said Wing. “I really want to be the overall winner, and as the season gets closer to the end, the more the pressure builds up.”
But Wing didn’t let the pressure get to her today, landing a clean Whirly Bird, Moby Dick and a massive Scarecrow to take first place in Monroe and extending her streak.
With today’s win, Wing remains at the top of the standings list, with nearly a 100-point lead over the next closest competitor Nicola Butler.
Emily Copeland Durham and Nicola Butler took second and third place, respectively, in today’s contest.
In the Jr. Pro Men’s division, newcomer Gordon Harrison made his finals debut today, facing off against Joshua Twelker, Daniel Powers and current points-leader Shota Tezuka.
While Harrison turned heads by landing a Crow Mobe 540 in his first-ever finals run, all eyes remained on Powers to see if the 17-year-old Orlando, Fla. would stretch his winning-streak to three consecutive Pro Tour stop victories.
While all the Jr. Pro Men riders threw down impressive runs, Powers Heelside 720 off the double up lifted the 2011 Masters champion to his third straight Pro Tour stop victory.
“It feels great,” Powers said about his win today. “It’s cool to be on a winning-streak and I hope to keep it going through the last stop of the season.”
Harrison and Tezuka rounded out the podium, respectively.
With today’s win, Power sits in second place overall in the standings; 17 points shy of Tezuka.
With Monroe wrapped up, the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink will now head to its final stop of the season in Knoxville, Tenn., on August 27 & 28. Additional 2011 Pro Tour venues include Acworth, Ga., Fort Worth, Tex., and Colorado Springs, Colo.
For more information on the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, please visit www.prowakeboardtour.com, or connect with us via Facebook (www.facebook.com/kingofwake) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/thekingofwake).
The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: MasterCraft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Indmar, Peavey, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, Sayiwon’t, Epiphone and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.
About MasterCraft
MasterCraft is the exclusive towboat for the Pro Wakeboard Tour, as it has been since the tour’s wakeboarding events began in 1992.
About Rockstar Energy Drink
ROCKSTAR is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in eighteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, Recovery Lemonade, Recovery Orange, Recovery Grape, Pink, and 2X. ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Mexico, the Philippines and throughout the United Kingdom. Go to www.rockstar69.com or www.facebook.com/rockstar for athlete and event updates, videos, profiles, and product information.
About Indmar
Indmar is the world’s largest privately held manufacturer of gasoline powered inboard marine engines. Indmar Marine Engines have led the market on dependability, longevity, and performance for decades.
About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine
TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and the finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.
July 9 Results:
Pro Men
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Phillip Soven USA 80.00
2 Aaron Rathy CAN 70.00
3 Andrew Adkison USA 60.00
4 Dean Smith AUS 50.00
5 Bob Soven USA 45.00
6 Harley Clifford AUS 40.00
Pro Women
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Amber Wing AUS 80.00
2 Emily Durham USA 66.67
3 Nicola Butler GBR 62.67
4 Anna Hajek USA 58.33
5 Raimi Merritt USA 54.00
6 Shawna Hoffman USA 50.00
Jr. Pro Men
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Daniel Powers USA 92.50
2 Gordon Harrison USA 85.50
3 Shota Tezuka JPN 85.00
4 Joshua Twelker USA 77.00
Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #1
1 Harley Clifford AUS 85.00
2 Dean Smith AUS 70.00
3 Aaron Rathy CAN 65.83
4 Steel Lafferty USA 61.67
5 Tony Carroll USA 56.67
Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #2
1 Phillip Soven USA 81.67
2 Bob Soven USA 75.00
3 Andrew Adkison USA 63.00
4 Olivier Derome CAN 60.00
5 Shaun Murray USA 36.67
Jr. Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #1
1 Daniel Powers USA 93.25
2 Joshua Twelker USA 86.75
3 Mike Dowdy USA 86.00
4 Dylan Prideaux AUS 72.50
5 Joey Buss USA 61.50
Jr. Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #2
1 Shota Tezuka JPN 92.75
2 Gordon Harrison USA 84.25
3 Jacob Valdez USA 82.50
4 Freddie Wayne USA 73.50
5 Robby Holihan USA 67.00
Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #1
1 Bob Soven USA 80.00
2 Dean Smith AUS 73.33
3 Rusty Malinoski CAN 66.67
4 Jason Bannatyne CAN 61.67
Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #2
1 Andrew Adkison USA 75.00
2 Aaron Rathy CAN 70.00
3 AJ Racinelli USA 61.67
4 Chad Sharpe CAN 51.67
Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #3
1 Steel Lafferty USA 73.33
2 Tony Carroll USA 66.67
3 Jimmy LaRiche USA 58.33
4 Nick Jones USA 50.00
Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #4
1 Harley Clifford AUS 80.00
2 Shaun Murray USA 73.33
3 Kyle Rattray CAN 63.33
4 JD Webb USA 51.67
Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #5
1 Phillip Soven USA 78.33
2 Olivier Derome CAN 66.67
3 Austin Hair USA 60.00
4 Jeff House USA 50.00
Written by: Rockstar Energy Drink
Connect with the King of Wake on Facebook & Twitter
Orlando, Fla. – Wakeboarding fans can now connect with the sport’s elite competition series, the King of Wake, through Facebook and Twitter. Like us at www.facebook.com/kingofwake and follow us at www.twitter.com/thekingofwake for access to content you won’t find anywhere else.
The King of Wake Facebook page is the ONLY place to watch select preliminary rounds of every King of Wake contest. The unedited footage will be streamed live from the event to the King of Wake Facebook page. To watch, simply click the “King of Wake Live” tab beneath the main page’s profile picture. Semifinal and final rounds will not be streamed live, as they will air on the VERSUS television network later this summer.
Also on the King of Wake Facebook page, checkout the hilarious Overton’s Bob & Phil Show, featuring Ballin’ Bob Soven, Phillip Soven and host Nick Weinacker. You can also keep up with your favorite Rockstar Energy Drink team riders, including Rusty Malinoski, Aaron Rathy or Amber Wing during the Rockstar Recovery Room Show. Both shows will air live on Facebook on Saturday afternoons between 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
In addition to all the videos, the King of Wake Facebook page features photos, news, interactive questions, contest info and more.
Be sure to follow the King of Wake on Twitter for real-time results, riding orders, updates, sponsor and athlete shoutouts and more.
Also don’t forget to tune in to VERSUS this summer to catch all the King of Wake action on TV.
VERSUS’ Schedule for the 2011 King of Wake Series:
Episode Event Airs on VERSUS
EP. 1 Wake Games 6/7 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 2 Pro Wakeboard Tour: Stop #1 6/28 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 3 Pro Wakeboard Tour: Stop #2 7/19 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 4 Pro Wakeboard Tour: Stop #3 7/26 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 5 Pro Wakeboard Tour: Stop #4 8/16 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 6 WWA National Championships 9/6 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 7 WWA World Championships 9/27 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 8 Pro Wakeboard Tour: Stop #5 10/4 6:00 p.m. ET
For more information on the King of Wake series, visit www.kingofwake.com.
About VERSUS
VERSUS, part of the NBC Sports Group, prides itself on super-serving passionate sports fans across all platforms. Now in more than 76 million homes, the network is the cable television home of the National Hockey League (NHL), IZOD IndyCar Series, Tour de France and Professional Bull Riders (PBR). VERSUS also airs NASCAR, NBA, UFC, college football, college basketball and Triple Crown horse racing coverage. The network is also home to the best outdoor programming on television. VERSUS is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.
About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from throughout the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing – the leading wake-events producer since 1988.
Written by: Rockstar Energy Drink
King of Wake to Air in Nearly 80 Million Homes on VERSUS
Orlando, Fla. – World Sports & Marketing and the NBC Sports Group have partnered to televise the 2011 King of Wake series this summer on VERSUS. The King of Wake’s new cable television partner, which reaches nearly 80 million homes, will air all eight stops of the series on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. ET.
Tune in to follow wakeboarding’s top pro riders, as they compete in the sport’s most elite competition series for big prize money and to see who rules the wake. VERSUS will give viewers unprecedented access to the competition with in-depth profiles of all the top riders.
“With this new partnership, the King of Wake will go from a cable television network of 30 million homes to nearly 80 million homes on VERSUS,” said Sean Dishman, Director of Sales and Marketing for the King of Wake. “VERSUS will help enable us to expose our brand, the sport and its athletes to a considerably larger audience in high definition.”
VERSUS’ Schedule for the 2011 King of Wake Series:
Episode Event Airs on VERSUS
EP. 1 Wake Games 6/7 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 2 Pro Wakeboard Tour: Stop #1 6/28 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 3 Pro Wakeboard Tour: Stop #2 7/19 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 4 Pro Wakeboard Tour: Stop #3 7/26 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 5 Pro Wakeboard Tour: Stop #4 8/16 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 6 WWA National Championships 9/6 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 7 WWA World Championships 9/27 6:00 p.m. ET
EP. 8 Pro Wakeboard Tour: Stop #5 10/4 6:00 p.m. ET
Written by: Rockstar Energy Drink
Clifford, Marquardt Win Acworth Pro Tour Stop
Tezuka Becomes First Japanese Rider to Win a Pro Tour Event
Acworth, Ga. – Fans packed the shores of Lake Allatoona at Dallas Landing Park today to catch the final rounds of action at the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Acworth, Ga. The sport’s top pros spent the day battling it out behind the MasterCraft X-Star for wins in the Jr. Pro Men, Pro Women and Pro Men’s divisions.
The Pro Men’s division kicked off the Pro Tour’s last day in Acworth, narrowing the field of 20 riders down to six for the final round of action.
Rookie Steel Lafferty and Seattle’s Nick Jones both made their Pro Men finals debut today against several wakeboarding heavyweights, including former Pro Tour titlist Harley Clifford and reigning champ Phillip Soven.
Both newcomers put up a respectable showing, with Lafferty and Jones finishing in third and fourth place, respectively.
Top seed Phillip Soven appeared to have an edge on the competition in the finals, but ultimately fell short to winner Harley Clifford, who pulled off the upset to take first place in Acworth.
“I’m so stoked to start the season with a win,” said Clifford. “Phil [Soven] is always tough to go up against, but I rode really well today and came out on top.”
Today’s win marks Clifford’s second consecutive victory in Acworth.
Also walking away a winner in Acworth today is current wakeboard world champion Dean Smith. The 26-year-old Australian won the Rockstar Energy Drink Big-Air Kick Contest, a $1,000 cash prize, after landing a massive Hootchie Backside 360.
In the Pro Women’s division, all eyes were on top seed Amber Wing and former Pro Tour titlist Nicola Butler to see who would come out on top in the finals. But neither favorite would take the win in the six-woman final, as California’s Melissa Marquardt pulled off the upset to claim her first Pro Tour stop victory.
“I’m a little shocked, I didn’t expect to win,” said Marquardt. “But now that I have, I’m stoked about it.”
Marquardt, 27, of Canyon Lake, Calif. landed a massive Back Roll to Blind and a Toeside 540 in her final run to post the winning score of 71.67. Wing and Butler rounded out the top three, respectively.
In the Jr. Pro Men’s division, history was made today, as Shota Tezuka became the first Japanese rider ever to win a Pro Tour event. Tezuka, 17, from Gotenba, Japan, blew the competition out of the water in the four-man final, posting a score of 97.00, a 13-point difference from his next closest competitor. Jacob Valdez and Aussie Dylan Prideaux rounded out the Jr. Pro Men’s podium, respectively.
“It feels awesome, I’m very excited,” Tezuka commented on his win today. “I rode really well, had fun and won.”
In addition to winning the Jr. Pro Men’s finals today, Tezuka turned heads in Acworth, beating out Rusty Malinoski and special guest Parks Bonifay in the Overton’s Double Up Contest. Tezuka took home the $1,000 cash prize for landing a massive Heelside Frontside 900 off the double up.
With the first stop of the season all wrapped up, the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink will now head to Fort Worth, Tex., on June 2-4. Additional 2011 Pro Tour venues include Colorado Springs, Colo., Monroe, Wash., and Knoxville, Tenn.
For more information on the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, please visit www.prowakeboardtour.com, or connect with us via Facebook (www.facebook.com/kingofwake) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/thekingofwake).
The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: MasterCraft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Indmar, Peavey, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, Sayiwon’t, Epiphone and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.
About MasterCraft
MasterCraft is the exclusive towboat for the Pro Wakeboard Tour, as it has been since the tour’s wakeboarding events began in 1992.
About Rockstar Energy Drink
ROCKSTAR is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in eighteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, Recovery Lemonade, Recovery Orange, Recovery Grape, Pink, and 2X. ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Mexico, the Philippines and throughout the United Kingdom. Go to www.rockstar69.com or www.facebook.com/rockstar for athlete and event updates, videos, profiles, and product information.
About Indmar
Indmar is the world’s largest privately held manufacturer of gasoline powered inboard marine engines. Indmar Marine Engines have led the market on dependability, longevity, and performance for decades.
About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine
TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and the finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.
May 21 Results:
Pro Men
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Harley Clifford AUS 85.00
2 Phillip Soven USA 80.0
3 Steel Lafferty USA 60.00
4 Nick Jones USA 57.50
5 Bob Soven USA 55.00
6 Adam Errington USA 45.00
Pro Women
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Melissa Marquardt USA 71.67
2 Amber Wing AUS 66.67
3 Nicola Butler GBR 58.33
4 Emily Durham USA 53.33
5 Anna Hajek USA 46.67
6 Raimi Merritt USA 36.67
Jr. Pro Men
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Shota Tezuka JPN 97.00
2 Jacob Valdez USA 84.00
3 Dylan Prideaux AUS 83.50
4 Joshua Twelker USA 75.50
Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #1
1 Harley Clifford AUS 76.67
2 Adam Errington USA 65.00
3 Bob Soven USA 60.17
4 Rusty Malinoski CAN 54.00
5 Corey Bradley USA 48.33
Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #2
1 Phillip Soven USA 73.33
2 Nick Jones USA 60.00
3 Steel Lafferty USA 53.33
4 Kyle Rattray CAN 45.00
5 Trevor Hansen USA 40.00
Jr. Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #1
1 Shota Tezuka JPN 97.25
2 Joshua Twelker USA 85.75
3 Freddie Wayne USA 72.75
4 Gunnar Shuler USA 65.75
5 Michael Dowdy USA 65.00
Jr. Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #2
1 Dylan Prideaux AUS 96.25
2 Jacob Valdez USA 89.75
3 Kyle Evans USA 76.50
4 Mark Kroon NED 69.50
5 Gordon Harrison USA 68.00
Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #1
1 Bob Soven USA 74.17
2 Nick Jones USA 73.33
3 Andrew Adkison USA 60.00
4 Kirby Liesmann USA 53.33
Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #2
1 Steel Lafferty USA 65.00
2 Adam Errington USA 60.00
3 Dean Smith AUS 53.33
4 Olivier Derome CAN 50.00
Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #3
1 Trevor Hansen USA 70.00
2 Rusty Malinoski CAN 56.67
3 AJ Racinelli USA 45.00
4 Shaun Murray USA 38.33
Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #4
1 Harley Clifford AUS 80.00
2 Kyle Rattray CAN 70.00
3 Jimmy LaRiche USA 58.33
4 Danny Burnstein USA 50.00
Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #5
1 Phillip Soven USA 71.67
2 Corey Bradley USA 63.33
3 Austin Hair USA 55.00
4 Phillip Aslinger USA 45.00
Written by: Rockstar Energy Drink
For Immediate Release:
$3,000 Up for Grabs for 2011 Wakeboard Fantasy League
Orlando, Fla. – Ever thought about who you would sign if you managed your own pro wakeboard team? Harley Clifford, Rusty Malinoski, Phillip Soven. … Well now you can, as the Fantasy Action Sports League presents the 2011 Wakeboard Fantasy League. Sign up today at www.fantasyactionsportsleague.com/fantasywakeboarding to start managing your own online fantasy wakeboard team, where $3,000 in cash + prizes are up for grabs.
Similar to other online fantasy sport games, the Wakeboard Fantasy League allows registered players to earn points for their created team(s) based on the actual outcome of each rider’s performance during course of the 2011 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour season.
Players are supplied with a salary cap, in which they use to sign as many as 10 pros to their team. Only eight of those 10 riders will contribute points toward a team score based on their selected riders’ actual placement in each of the five Pro Tour events. The remaining two pros will serve as backups in case a rider isn’t able to compete. The team with the most fantasy points at the end of the season wins.
Fantasy Action Sports League is giving away $3,000 at the completion of the season. The highest scoring player will take home $1,000, with another $1,000 split amongst the players finishing 2nd – 10th place. FASL is also giving away some swag for the teams that just missed the cash – up to 25th place.
Invite your friends and create a league for the chance to win the $1,000 top league prize, too!
Get your season started with the FREE “Wake Games” game this weekend! It’s free to play and FASL is giving away $50 to the winner! Wake Games starts this Thursday, April 28, so sign up now at www.fantasyactionsportsleague.com/fantasywakeboarding.
About Fantasy Action Sports League
Fantasy Action Sports League is a collaboration of Action Sports enthusiasts who decided it’s time we have a Fantasy League of our own. We’ve brought together some of the best minds in the industry to bring you a Fantasy League you can be proud of. So let the trash talking begin, but more importantly, get involved and win something.
FREE “Wake Games”
$50 Winner Take All
Premium PWT Season Game
$9.99 to Play
$2,000 Purse
Winner walk away with $1,000 Cold Hard Cash
$1,000 split amongst 2nd – 10th
$1,000 for Top League
Another 15 Billabong Prize Packs for 11th – 25th
FREE PWT Season Game
1st Place – Wakeboard and Bindings
2nd – Wakeskate
3rd – Life Vest
4th – 10th Billabong Prize Packs
Written by: Rockstar Energy Drink
Orlando, Fla. — Hailing from Italy, Russia, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands and a half-dozen more countries from throughout the globe, the top professional and amateur wakeboarders and wakeskaters on the planet will converge in Orlando, Fla., on April 28-May 1 for the 2011 Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. The four-day event, held at the Orlando Watersports Complex, is the largest teamed wakeboard contest in the world, with more than 200 riders expected to compete at the sixth annual Games.
The Nautique Wake Games attracts such large and diverse group of competitors due to the event’s uniqueness, as it’s is the only wakeboarding contest where professional and amateur riders compete together in teams to affect an overall outcome.
“Wake Games is pretty rad because it’s not just you competing against everyone. You’re on a team with riders of all the different ages and skill levels, working together as a group to win,” said Nautique team pro wakeboarder JD Webb. “It’s so different from every other contest out there and that’s why so many riders travel long distances to compete in it.”
The first two days of action at the Nautique Wake Games feature qualifying rounds, where only 90 eligible riders will be invited to join 10 preselected team captains for the live draft, held Friday evening, April 29, on site at the Orlando Watersports Complex.
During the draft, the 10 team captains will each select nine additional riders from the pool of 90 to field their 10-man roster with a mix of pro and amateur riders. Riders will compete in different divisions, separated by age and skill level, while still contributing points toward a team score based on their individual placement in that division. All 21 divisions will crown an individual winner, and the team with the highest total score will take home the team title.
Teams will begin accumulating points on Saturday, April 30, and continue through Sunday, May 1, when a winning team will be crowned.
Last year, Nautique team pro wakeboarder Jimmy LaRiche captained the winning team to capture the 2010 team title.
The Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on all four event days. Tickets are available at the gate: $13 (adult); $5 (ages 6-12); free (ages 5 and under); or $7 (adult) if purchased online.
In addition to all the action on the water, on land the Nautique Wake Games features great food and music, athlete autograph signings, chances to win freebies, and shopping at the most cutting-edge stores offering water-sports equipment including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.
For information on the Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, visit www.kingofwake.com.
The Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Peavey, Mona Vie, Fox, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, PCM Marine Engines and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.
