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Orlando, Fla. – The action continued today at the Orlando Watersports Complex, as the 17th annual ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra hosted finals for 13 of the 21 divisions competing throughout the four-day event. Among the 13 newly crowned world champions was 12-year-old Illinois native Taylor McCullough – the only rider to successfully defend their title.

McCullough, the 2009 Girls division world champion, captured her second consecutive world title today in the 13 & under category, after taking first place in her four-woman final.

“It’s a really cool feeling to be called the best in the world, and I’ve done it twice,” said McCullough. “I’ve been training three times a day for the last two weeks for this contest, so I’m really happy to see that hard work pay off.”

Today’s win caps off an incredible season for McCullough, as earlier this year she took home her third straight U.S national title, signed with several leading industry sponsors and was featured in the August issue of Sports Illustrated.

“It’s been an awesome year for me,” said McCullough. “I’m going to keep training to get ready for next year; I want to ride on the Pro Tour.”

In addition to McCullough, 13-year-old Australian young gun Tony Iacconi also made waves on the water today, after he took first place in the Jr. Men’s division. Iacconi decided not to defend his title in the Boys division this year, so he could gain the experience of competing in the more advanced 18 & under category.

“I didn’t expect to win Worlds, I just wanted to be competitive,” said Iacconi. “I’m super stoked to go back home to Australia as a world champion.”

The ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra will continue tomorrow, Aug. 21 with six divisions hitting the water, including the Pro Men and Women’s divisions. The ticketed event runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate on event dates for $10 (general admission), $5 (ages 6-12) or free (ages 5 and under).

In addition to all the action on the water; on land, spectators will enjoy great food and music; athlete autograph signings; chances to win freebies; and shopping at the most cutting-edge stores for water-sports equipment including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.

Spectators can also pick up their share of $10,000 in free gift cards from Overton’s, the official water-sports retailer of the King of Wake series. Fans can also register to win a $500 Overton’s catalog shopping spree.

The WWA Wakeboard World Championships is the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). With 27 Affiliate countries world wide the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers, and competitive standards.

For more information on the ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra, visit www.allisports.com.

The ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, Supra boats, Overton’s, Indmar, Peavey, Mona Vie, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, Sayiwon’t, Epiphone, WakeBoarding magazine, Fuel TV and Allisports.com.

About Supra
Supra is the official tow boat of the ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships. Celebrating more than 30 years of excellence in the marine industry, Supra pioneered rider-friendly boats that feature innovative hull designs, adjustable wakes and versatile seating with sleek and sexy styling.

About WWA
The WWA Wakeboard World Championships is the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). The WWA also owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard Nationals, WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, and the WWA Wake Park Nationals. With 27 Affiliate countries world wide the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers, and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and events, check out www.thewwa.com

About FUEL TV
FUEL TV is the action sports lifestyle network for skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, motocross, and wakeboarding. Through its original and commissioned series and specials, short-form content, films, and prestigious event coverage, the channel features action sports athletes, emerging musicians, celebrities, and breaking news. FUEL TV was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in more than 30 million U.S. homes. FUEL TV has networks in Australia (FUEL TV Australia) and Portugal (FUEL TV Portugal) and its content is viewed in more than 50 countries around the world.

About WakeBoarding Magazine
WakeBoarding, published by Bonnier Corp., is the official magazine of the Pro Tour. Read about all things wakeboarding, with expert coverage of professional instruction, gear, boats and news.

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 2010 series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA Wakeboard National Championships, the WWA Wakeboard 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.

About Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports
Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, is a global business that encompasses national and international action-sports tours and events, multimedia production and a consumer-facing lifestyle brand. The Alliance includes: the King of Wake series, Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship and Gatorade Free Flow Tour. Alli Productions creates original content, produces and presents content with partners and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 – DAY 2 RESULTS:

Boys – Final #1
1. Paulie Koch USA 66.67
2. Noah Flegel USA 56.67
3. Jason Soven USA 53.33
4. Robby Holihan USA 45.00
5. Cory Teunissen AUS 41.67
6. Logan McCracken USA 30.00

Girls – Final #1
1. Taylor McCullough USA 76.67
2. Larisa Morales MEX 63.33
3. Hannah Green USA 36.67
4. Marla Fay USA 20.00

Jr. Women – Final #1
1. Kimberly Kirch USA 60.00
2. Carolina Rodriguez MEX 43.33
3. Leah Gibney USA 33.33

Jr. Pro Men – Semifinal #1
1. Freddie Wayne USA 90.00
2. Raphael Derome CAN 88.50
3. Kyle Evans USA 85.00
4. Julian Cohen USA 76.50

Jr. Pro Men – Semifinal #2
1. Nick Galotifore USA 98.50
2. Michael Dowdy USA 86.50
3. Joshua Twelker USA 78.25
4. Taylor Kress USA 76.75

Jr. Pro Men – Semifinal #3
1. Daniel Powers USA 90.50
2. Steel Lafferty USA 89.50
3. Ryleigh Pfitzner AUS 88.50
4. Clay Fraley USA 52.25

Pro Wakeskate – Quarterfinal #1
1. Brian Grubb USA 76.67
2. Grant Roberts USA 60.00
3. Brandon Thomas USA 51.67
4. Caleb Rountree USA 30.00

Pro Wakeskate – Quarterfinal #2
1. Stuart Shinn USA 68.33
2. George Daniels USA 58.33
3. James Balzer CAN 50.00
4. Matt Hayden USA 38.33

Pro Wakeskate – Quarterfinal #3
1. Reed Hansen USA 65.00
2. Danny Hampson USA 58.33
3. Chris Kallas AUS 43.33

Obscura Wakeskates is set to premiere its much-anticipated team video, Washed Up Before We Were Has Beens, on Saturday, Aug. 21, in Orlando, Florida.

More than two years in the making, Washed Up Before We Were Has Beens features the riding of the diverse Obscura Wakeskates team, which includes Aaron Reed, Danny Hampson, Grant Roberts, Travis Doran, James Balzer, Stefan Schriewer, and Kyle Hyams.

Downtown Orlando’s Cameo Theater will host the premiere. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the film screens at 10 p.m. The event is open to all ages and a full beer and wine bar is available for those 21 and up.

Cameo Theater
1013 East Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32803

Scott Stewart: Globlal Rider Search from Jen GilanFarr on Vimeo.

Liquid Force team trip 2010 – part:2 from Liquid Force on Vimeo.

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When was the Last time?

You cried: I was 14 it was my second year visiting the projects as a camper. My good friend who came down with me got a concussion trying a whirlybird, and for some reason Ryan Doyle thought it was good idea for us to take him bowling that same night. He was sort of loopy and definitely not all there mentally. Next thing you we know he vanishes at this sketchy bowling alley. We ended up losing him for about 2 hours and I seriously thought I was responsible for the kidnapping of one of my closest friends. I lost my composure in the washroom, but thankfully he turned up unharmed. Now we call him Max “Lost” Carter.

You injured yourself: Two days ago I landed on my ass hitting a rail at home in Quebec. It hurt so bad I couldn’t walk for the rest of the day…

You let loose and danced the night away: Before I left for Orlando. It must have been in February. I was at this night club feelin’ good and invited these two chicks
to come dance with me. The fat girl shoo-ed me away but lucky for me her hot friend was all about it. Lucky me.

You cut your hair: Christmas of last year. My mom was begging me so I did as her Christmas gift because I’m a good son. But now the nest is back indefinitely. Or at least till Christmas time. Ha.

You made something with your hands: I’m not too good with my hands but today we are here at the projects and I’m going to try and change that. We’re doing some slight modifications to a few select rails out here so I can shoot a sick new rail edit with Jon Pears.

To read the rest of the story, head on over to: www.alliancewake.com/wake/the-last-time-raphael-derome/

Grand Rapids, Mich – Wake Wars returns to The BOB in downtown Grand Rapids bringing wakeboarding out of the lake and into the city! The event kicks off Saturday August 28th with Wakeboarding, BMX, Skateboard, Paintball, and more in the parking lot of The BOB and surrounding streets.

Pro Riders Jimmy Lariche, Kyle Alberts, Derek Grasman, Kevin Henshaw, are just some of the riders who will compete for over $3,000 in prize money. Registration is open to everyone in the intermediate, advanced, pro, and wakeskate divisions. Spectators can also get involved in the skate park, swimming pool with wade up bar, and paintball course.

The two day event kicks off at 3pm Saturday with jam style qualifying for each division and a big air competition off the kicker later in the evening. Then, the party moves inside to the BOB’s night clubs and bars. Sunday, the winners will be decided in head to head competition followed by another big air kicker competition and after party.

Visit www.thebob.com/wakewars for information on registering to ride, a current list of riders, DJ lineup, schedule of events, becoming a sponsor, and more.

Action Water Sports is the driving force of Wake Wars and Michigan’s foremost watersports outfitter. Visit our three locations in Fenton, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City for all your boating and watersports needs or our satellite locations at Pine Lake Marina and Placid Wake Park.

The B.O.B. (an acronym for Big Old Building) is located in downtown Grand Rapids. The 70,000-square-foot, four- story, red brick building was constructed in 1903 as Judson’s grocery warehouse. It stood vacant for decades before The Gilmore Collection began its transformation, saving it from demolition. The B.O.B is comprised of Judsons Steakhouse, Gills Blue Crab Lounge, Monkey Bar, Resto Lounge, Eve Lounge, Crush Nightclub, Bobarinos, Dr. Grins Comedy Club, and B.O.B.’s Brewery.