The LG Action Sports Championships is coming to the Emerald City October 31 through November 2, 2008. Seattle’s Key Arena will host the best athletes of BMX, Freestyle Motocross, Skateboarding and Inline Skating as they vie for the LG Action Sports World Championship titles and a piece of the $600,000 prize purse.
* Prizes for the top three places in each division and a cash prize for the
Open, Sliders and Wakeskate division.
For more information about the Fall Classic visit Active Water Sports at : www.activeh20.com
Courtesy of PDXWake.com :
THIS IS OUR LAST CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IF YOU CARE ABOUT THE CONTINUED USE OF THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FOR RECREATIONAL BOATING, YOU BETTER TAKE SOME TIME TO LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD. THIS IS A NUMBERS GAME, AND TO THIS POINT, THE PROPONENTS OF REGULATING OUR RIVER ARE THE ONLY ONES BEING HEARD. YOU MUST MAKE YOUR COMMENTS BY 9/9 IN ORDER FOR THEM TO MATTER.
ALSO YOU SHOULD MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND THE SEPTEMBER 9 MEETING IN WILSONVILLE TO DISCUSS THIS PROPOSAL. IT IS AT THE CLACKAMAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (WILSONVILLE CAMPUS) ROOM 111-112. BE THERE BY 6 AS SEATING WILL BE LIMITED.
Please take a few minutes to email comments to the Oregon State Marine Board about their rulemaking proposals for the 17 mile stretch of the Willamette River from Newberg to Canby:
1) Eliminate 180 degree turns under power
2) Require a minimum 200’ distance when following a boat towing someone
3) Require boats within 200’ of all docks to operate at 5mphs
4) Eliminate the use of ballast and any uneven seating of passengers
Direct contact info, to send your comments and emails, is posted after the jump. Please show up for the meeting tomorrow….
Words by Zach Schneider
Hey - I wanted to give everyone the scoop on what’s going on at Koppert lake this weekend. After all you kids have enjoyed the brutal first week of school we think you already need a break…. so head up to Koppert Lake for the NW Novice Tournament which will be hosting both watersports we all love; skiing and wakeboarding. There will be divisions for all skill levels and ages, as well as medals for the top three placers. Friday night there will be camping with a fire for all to gather around followed up Saturday morning with the first rider off the dock at 9am. and you can count on Active’s own (me - Zach Schneider) on the dock ready to show off the ski skills no one knows I have… see you there!
If you have questions, give one of our pro shops a call and we’ll give you the details.
Visit Active Water Sports at www.activeh2o.com
Below is the NW Novice Tournament event flyer :
The Northwest Riders Summer Tour is coming to a close for the 2008 season. This Friday, August 29th marks the final stop that will be held on Mason Lake in Grapeview, WA. Pro instruction from one of the all time great Northwest Wakeboarders, Brent Starr.
Hundreds have learned new moves this summer on the water behind the Northwest Riders Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV and you can be added to that list. Don’t miss this final stop…
- CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS -
820 E Mason Lake Dr South
Grapeview, WA 98546
Call 425.220.0675 or visit www.northwestriders.com for more info and to sign up.
2008 Malibu Pro Team Challenge Champions - Team Hyperlite
After two days of fun, sun, beautiful scenery, killer conditions and insane riding, the 2nd Annual Malibu Pro Team Challenge is a wrap. Congratulations to 2008 Champions, Team Hyperlite, who backed up last years win with a repeat performance. They retain the Malibu Cup and the names of Erik Ruck, Aaron Rathy, Jimmy LaRiche, JD Webb and Jacob Valdez will be added to the base. Team Hyperlite also split the $24,000 “winner-take-all” purse!
Hyperlite’s dominance was due in large part to the incredible all-around performance from PWT Junior Men’s Champion, Jimmy LaRiche (110 individual points), Hyperlite ended up with a total of 240 points to keep the crown in their camp.
Read the official press release complete with photos … after the jump.
This Friday and Saturday the Downtown Portland Waterfront will have tens of thousands of people gathering for the Portland CityFest with Luis Palau. A family friendly event for people of all ages, Portland CityFest draws in crowds from all over the Northwest. We strongly recommend you invite your friends, family, a co-worker, or roll solo…. I promise you’ll meet people and make some new friends during this 2-day event festival.
There will be concerts both Friday and Saturday night with Portland based Kutless taking the stage on Friday night.
Event details and videos are posted after the jump. If I can ask one thing of you, please watch the videos at the bottom of the post or click on the Portland CityFest websites. If something in you provokes you to go… let us know and WakeboardNorthwest staff will make the effort to connect with you on the waterfront during the festival.
EVENT WEBSITE : http://www.PortlandCityFest.com
BLOG SITE : http://blog.portlandcityfest.com
Rider : NIKE Skateboard Athlete - Paul Rodriguez
The 3rd stop of the AST DEW Tour takes over the Rose Garden August 22-24. Top athletes in their respective sports will be competing in SKATE, BMX, and FMX.
For more information about this weekend’s AST DEW Tour stop, the Wendy’s Invitational, visit the official event website : - CLICK HERE - You’ll find media that includes Athlete Bios, AST Standings, and Videos.
We’ve posted the Wendy’s Invitational event flyer and a $3.00 off coupon after the jump.
Pro-waker Nick Jones (CWB, BAKES, Malibu) will be at Bow Lake August 15th, 2008 for Clinics.
There are spots left for these clinics with one of the Northwest’s best wakeboarders. Jump on the opportunity and get signed up. Bow Lake offers up glass as a private lake, and you can’t find better conditions and coaching.
The flier and details are a click away … after the jump.
