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Wake Games Continues with Team
Draft
Orlando, Fla. – As the National Football League prepares for the NFL
Draft in New York this weekend, another annual sports draft took
place today in Orlando at the Orlando Watersports Complex, where 90
professional and amateur wake athletes were drafted to one of ten
teams for the 2009 Air Nautique Wake Games, presented by ROCKSTAR.
At the Wake Games Team Draft, ten preselected team captains each
drafted nine other athletes to field their teams with a mix of male
and female, pro and amateur wake athletes.
Over the next two days, athletes from each team will not only go for
the win in their respective divisions, but also contribute points to
a team score based on their final placement in the contest. The team
with the highest overall score will take home the 2009 team title
and prize money.
Prior to the draft, 14 amateur divisions hit the water today to see
who goes home and who qualifies for the draft.
The contest continues tomorrow, Saturday, April 25, where several
amateur divisions will finish out the contest and contribute points
toward their respective teams. Pro divisions will also compete
tomorrow in quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
The Air Nautique Wake Games presented by ROCKSTAR is a four-day
carnival of water-sports action. But not all of the action takes
place on the water. On land, fans will experience tons 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.
Tickets are available online at www.allisports.com, and at the gate:
$10.00 (GA); $5.00 (ages 6-12); Free (ages 5 & under). The event
will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on all four days.
The Air Nautique Wake Games, presented by ROCKSTAR is organized by
World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla. The Wake Games have the
support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy
Drink, Fox, the U.S. Air Force, Central Florida Toyota, Hyperlite,
CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Gator Boards, Oakley, Reef, FUEL TV and
Allisports.com.
The Air Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the
Wake Games. Celebrating 84 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 product, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service
experiences.
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 eleven
amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango
Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical
Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, and Roasted
Light Vanilla. 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, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland,
Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, and throughout the United Kingdom.
Media Partners
To catch all the high-flying, rail-sliding, water-sports action of
the King of Wake series, tune in to FUEL TV – the official
television partner of the King of Wake. WakeBoarding, published by
Bonnier Corp., is the official magazine of the King of Wake series.
Read about all things wakeboarding, with expert coverage of
professional instruction, gear, boats and news.
King of Wake
Viewed as the world’s elite pro wakeboarding circuit, the King of
Wake series has attracted the sport’s top athletes from throughout
the globe. With more than $300,000 in prize money over the
eight-event season, athletes compete during the course of the year
to be named the “King of Wake” – an award based on points
accumulated at each stop of the series. Events include 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.
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 Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China
Invitational, Maloof Money Cup, AMA Motocross Championship, King of
Wake series, and the Free Flow Tour; Alli Productions, which 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. The Alli
properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and
broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries
and 280 million homes worldwide. More information can be found at
www.allisports.com. |
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