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WAKESTOCK 2010 VIDEO & SLIDE SHOW POSTED!

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:25:00 -0400

Check out the new Wakestock video and slide show courtesy of Monster Energy posted in the Video section below. Or click these links: Video and Slide Show to check out the insane riding and band performances!

PRO WAKE FINALS – NEW WAKESTOCK CHAMPS!

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:34:00 -0400

WAKESTOCK WWA WORLD SERIES PRO WAKE FINALS

BILLABONG PRO WAKEBOARD – MEN'S FINAL
Presented by Monster Energy & Malibu Boats
1. Bob Soven   USA   66.67
2. Aaron Rathy   CAN   58.33
3. Phil Soven       USA   51.67
4. Andrew Adkison   USA   36.67

SEMI-FINAL
(Top 2 advance)
Heat 1
1. Andrew Adkison USA   70.00
2. Bob Soven   USA   58.33
3. Austin Hair   USA   51.67
4. Trevor Hansen   USA   36.67

Heat 2
1. Aaron Rathy   CAN   70.00
2. Phil Soven   USA   63.33
3. Olivier Derome   CAN   53.33
4. Shawn Watson   USA   33.33

QUARTER-FINAL
(Top 2 advance)
Heat 1
1. Bob Soven   USA   80.00
2. Andrew Adkison   USA   65.00
3. Nick Jones   USA   43.33
4. Kyle Rattray   CAN   33.33

Heat 2
1. Aaron Rathy   CAN   60.00
2. Olivier Derome   CAN   46.67
3. Padiwat Jaemjan   THAI   36.67
4. Scotty Broome   AUS   25.00

Heat 3
1. Trevor Hansen   USA   80.00
2. Shawn Watson   USA   70.00
3. Danny Thollander   USA   60.00
4. Raph Derome   CAN   46.67

Heat 4
1. Phil Soven   USA   80.00
2. Austin Hair   USA   66.67
3. Shane Bonifay   USA   50.00
4. Dustin O’Ferrall   CAN   40.00

MALIBU BOATS PRO WAKESKATE FINAL
Presented by Monster Energy & Billabong
1. Grant Roberts   USA   88.33
2. Brian Grubb   USA   84.33
3. James Balzer   CAN   79.00
4. Yan Lecomte   CAN   68.33
5. Stuart Shinn   USA   53.33
6. Dan Brown   CAN   36.67

BILLABONG PRO WOMEN'S FINAL
Presented by Monster Energy & Billabong
1. Melissa Marquardt   USA   93.33
2. Erika Langman       CAN   80.00
3. Leslie Sparkes       CAN   70.00
4. Kelsey Chiappa       CAN   56.67
5. Steph King       CAN   51.33
6. Susie Mallory       CAN   46.67
7. Emily Tenwestinied   CAN   39.00
8. Ally Boothroyd       CAN   16.67

PUBLIC ENEMY, AOF, WAKE, SKATE POPULAR DRAWS ON DAY 2!

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:04:00 -0400

Sunny, warm summer weather, the world’s best pro wakeboarders and wakeskaters, pro skateboarders, bikinis AND the opportunity to see Public Enemy and Alexisonfire all in the same day attracted thousands to Collingwood’s Millennium Park for an amazing Day 2 of Wakestock 2010!

While the wake pros ran through their qualification heats in perfect calm water conditions in front of huge shoreline crowds, the band line-up ramped up on the Monster Energy music stage with incredible performances from USS f Maestro Fresh Wes and Crash Kings. Then, following a packed pro skate demo at the Wakestock skatepark by Paul Machnau, Grant Patterson, Paul Trep and the rest of the new Red Star skate team Alexisonfire took the stage in front of the biggest crowds of the afternoon! They delivered an absolutely insane live performance bringing the crowds to a fever pitch!

Top photo: Chuck D, Public Enemy. Photo by Steve Jarrett.

Introduced by Maestro Fresh-Wes, hip-hop legends Public Enemy shut the day down with an energetic performance as the sun set. Chuck D and Flavor Flav ran the stage with the enthusiasm of men half their age, delivering nothing but classic anthems from the Long Island crew’s highly regarded Fear of a Black Planet and It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back albums. At one point Flav even cranked out a drum solo. After wrapping up their hour-plus set with the rousing “Fight the Power,” Chuck left the stage proclaiming, “Long live Wakestock!

What a finale to what is sure to be remembered as one of the best days in Wakestock’s amazing 13 year history!

Above photo: Flavor Flav and Chuck D. Photo by Richard Roth.

Alexisonfire. Photo by Richard Roth.

Public Enemy. Photo by Richard Roth.

Dallas Green, Alexisonfire. Photo by Steve Jarrett.

Grant Patterson, Red Star skate team. Photo by Richard Roth.

Miss Wakestock Bikini. Photo by Richard Roth.

Wakestock Saturday drew huge crowds. Photo by Steve Jarrett.

CDNS LEADS WAY IN WWA WORLD SERIES QUALIFICATIONS

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 06:57:00 -0400

Thousands of people streamed through the gates at Millenium Park to catch the best wakeboarders and wakeskaters in the world throw down in Collingwood Harbour at Wakestock, presented by Monster Energy. The fourth stop of the WWA World Series was highlighted by sunny skies and calm water making for near perfect conditions and one of the largest spectator crowds in Wakestock history.

Top photo: Olivier Derome, Canada. Photo by Adam Levitt.

First off the dock was the Malibu Boats Pro Wakekate Championship and it was the defending and 5 time Wakestock champion, Brian Grubb posting the highest score of the day. It was a good day for the Canadians as well with James Balzer winning his heat. Yan Lecomte and Dan Brown also advanced to the semi-finals on Sunday.

Up next was the Billabong Pro Wakeboard Championships and it was the Derome brothers leading the way for the Canadians. “I’m super stoked on winning my heat,” commented Olivier Derome. “ I got to get a good feel for the course, so I’m ready for the big day tomorrow. Making it even better is having, my bro [Raphael] take his own heat as well. It was a great day, for sure.”

Other Canadians advancing include heat winner Kyle Rattray and Dustin O’Ferrall."I'm really excited to have qualified. The crowd was huge yesterday and I'm really looking forward to riding in front of everyone in the semi-finals," enthused Rattray. "The whole Wakestock scene is really fun and I'm glad I get to ride again!"

The defending champion, Aaron Rathy also advanced to the next round despite battling a season-long knee injury. Three-time past Wakestock champ, Phil Soven was last off the dock and posted the highest score of the day. Other heat winners included Thailand’s Padiwat Jaemjam and Americans Shane Bonifay, Bob Soven, and Trevor Hansen who currently sits in 2nd place in the WWA World Series behind Phil Soven.

The semi-finals and finals for the Malibu Boats Pro Wakeskate Championships get under way on Sunday morning followed by the final rounds of the Billabong Pro Wakeboard Championships. Be sure to tune into Twitter for live updates throughout the day.

Photo (right): Phil Soven, USA. Photo by: Adam Levitt

WAKESTOCK WWW WORLD SERIES PRO MEN'S QUALIFICATIONS
(Top 2 Advance to Semi-Finals)

BILLABONG PRO WAKEBOARD
Heat 1
1. Padiwat Jaemjam THAI   62.00
2. Scotty Broome   AUS   51.67
3. Robbie McMillin   CAN   41.67
4. Dylan Miller   CAN   30.00

Heat 2
1. Kyle Rattray   CAN   73.33
2. Nick Jones   USA   65.00
3. Christian Primrose CAN   56.67
4. Terry Bailey   USA   36.67

Heat 3
1. Robert Soven   USA   76.67
2. Andrew Adkison   USA   63.33
3. Jason Bannatyne   CAN   50.00

Photo (right): Stuart Shinn, USA. Photo by Richard Roth.

Heat 4
1. Olivier Derome   CAN   73.33
2. Aaron Rathy   CAN   63.33
3. Mike Maynard   CAN   50.00

Heat 5
1. Raphael Derome CAN   70.00
2. Danny Thollander USA   60.00
3. Dary Znebel   CAN   46.67

Heat 6
1. Shane Bonifay   USA   73.33
2. Austin Hair   USA   60.00
3. Gavin Hicks   CAN   50.00

Heat 7
1. Trevor Hansen   USA   80.00
2. Dustin O’Ferrall   CAN   60.00
3. Kevin Henshaw   CAN   50.00

Heat 8
1. Phillip Soven   USA   83.33
2. Shawn Watson   USA   70.00
3. Dylan Rivait   CAN   46.67

Photo (right): Dan Brown, Canada. Photo by Richard Roth.

MALIBU BOATS PRO WAKESKATE
Heat 1
1. Grant Roberts   USA   83.33
2. Dan Brown   CAN   63.33
3. Adison Farr   CAN   40.00
4. Kevin Calvez   FRA   DNS

Heat 2
1. James Balzer   CAN   76.67
2. Stuart Shinn   USA   63.33
3. Adam Lewis   CAN   26.67
4. Quentin Dubrac   FRA   10.00

Heat 3
1. Brian Grubb   USA   85.00
2. Yan Lecomte   CAN   73.33
3. Scotty Boysen   CAN   50.00
4. Chris Hau       CAN   40.00

SUNNY WEEKEND FORECAST – AMS GO OFF!

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:38:00 -0400

Lots of forecast sunshine for today (Saturday) and Sunday is guaranteed to make Wakestock Weekend 2010 one of the best yet! Meanwhile the Wakestock Malibu Amateur Championships kicked things off Friday with the sickest riding ever seen in Wakestock's 13 year history! Plus the Canadian debut of the new Axxis wakeboard boat and the world debt of the new 2011 Malibu Wakesetter VLX wakeboard boat.

The Wakestock Malibu Amateur Championships is Canada's largest annual gathering of next generation kids, aspiring pros, and passionate shredders. First off the dock were the 12 & Under boys, who despite choppy conditions, threw down wake to wake jumps, butter slides on the lip and big 180s behind the new Axxis A22 wake boat. All the more impressive considering these were the youngest rippers ever at Wakestock, including 5 year old Cameron Spaulding (who won!); 7 year old Shane Branstetter; and 8 year old Jesse Jarrett. Truly inspiring to see these pint kids in action.

At the other end of the spectrum, the Advanced Ams riding behind the new 2011 Malibu Wakesetter went as big as the top WWA Pros they aspire to join in today's Wakestock World Series. In fact, the top two Wakestock Am wakeboarders and wakeskaters qualify through to the pro ranks as follows:
Wakeboard: 1st Christian Primrose; 2nd – Robbie McMillin
Wakeskate: 1st Adam Lewis; 2nd Chris Hau

The Wakestock Malibu Amateur Championships is presented by Billabong and Monster Energy in conjunctiion with Gordon Bay Marine and Town & Country Marine. Check in with Gordon Bay and Town & Country at the Malibu / Axxis booth to see the new 2011 wake boats!

Big shout outs to Malibu, Billabong, Xcel, O'Brien, Hyperlite, Ronix, Liquid Force, CWB, Slingshot, Straightline, Kicker Audio, Roswell Towers and SBC Wakeboard Magazine for over $10,000 in Amateur prizes!

Full Amateur results will be posted later today.

Don't miss today's WWA World Series pro qualifiers and headline performances by Public Enemy and Alexisonfire on the Monster Energy music stage, plus the Miss Wakestock Bikini contest and pro skateboard demo by the Red Star team! Tickets are still available at the Wakestock Gate, subject to capacity, so arrive early to avoid disappointment!

TIX AVAILABLE AT GATE - EPIC WAKESTOCK WEEKEND

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:39:00 -0400

Another epic summer weekend forecast! The Weather Network is calling for tons of sunshine and daily highs of 23º-25ºc for Wakestock Weekend – 3 days of boarding, bands, bikinis and parties in Collingwood, presented by Monster Energy!

If you don't yet have tickets and don't want to miss Public Enemy, Alexisonfire, Crash Kings, KO, USS f Maestro Fresh Wes and more bands; the planet's top wakeboarders competing in the WWA World Series; the Miss Wakestock Bikini Contest; pro skateboard demos; shopping at the Action Sports Expo & Marketplace; Coors Light beer garden; and more – you'll be stoked to know that tickets are available every day at the Wakestock Gate at the entrance to Millennium Park, Collingwood Harbour, subject to capacity. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!

Click here to check the Wakestock Schedule for all band and pro wakeboarding times!

Evening after-party tickets will also be available on-site at Wakestock. Click here for the full after-party schedule!

WORLD'S BEST SET FOR WAKESTOCK WORLD SERIES

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:35:00 -0400

One more day until the world's top wakeboarders and wakeskaters arrive to compete for Wakestock's famous championship belts and WWA World Series points in the most prestigious and pivotal event of the year, presented by Monster Energy!

Above left: Phil Soven – 2nd Wakestock 2009. Above right: Aaron Rathy – Wakestock 2009 Champ. Photos: Richard Roth.

Contenders in the Wakestock Billabong Pro Wakeboard include:
Aaron Rathy, Canada – the defending Wakestock Wakeboard Champion and reigning WWA World Champion is currently 6th in World Series rankings (see top right photo)
Phil Soven, USA – the reigning WWA World Series Champion and two-time Wakestock Champ currently leads the World Series rankings
Harley Clifford, Australia – 3rd at Wakestock 2009, the 2009 WWA World Series vice-champion is currently 3rd in World Series rankings
Trevor Hansen, USA – currently 2nd in World Series rankings
Raph Derome, Canada – Wakestock 2009 Semi-FInalist coming off 2 big pro wins in Europe and 2 pro tour wins in the USA

Contenders in the Wakestock Malibu Pro Wakeskate include:
Brian Grubb, USA – the defending Wakestock Wakeskate Champion is a 5-time Wakestock winner
James Balzer, Canada – Canadian Wakeskate Champion
Stuart Shinn, USA – past Wakestock Wakeskate Champion
Yan Lecomte, Canada – featured on the cover of SBC Wakeboard Magazine's current summer issue.

Pro Wakeboard and Wakeskate Qualifications for over 50 of the world's best take place starting at 12 noon on Saturday August 7 with Finals starting at 11am Sunday August 8.

And don't forget that Public Enemy and Alexisonfire headline Wakestock's Saturday band line-up on the Monster Energy music stage, plus the Miss Wakestock Bikini Contest and a Pro Skateboard Demo by the Red Star team!

Wakestock tickets will be available daily at the Wakestock Entrance Gate at Millennium Park, Collingwood Harbour, Collingwood, ON. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!

Photo above right: Harley Clifford – 3rd Wakestock 2009. Photo: Richard Roth.

UPDATED: 2010 MALIBU BOATS AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP HEAT LISTS & TIMES

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:44:00 -0400

If there are any changes please email registration@wakestock.com

2010 MALIBU WAKESTOCK AMATEUR WAKEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP
Presented by Monster Energy & Billabong
In conjunction with Gordon Bay Marine & Town & Country Marine

All competitors must check in and sign a waiver before entering the site. Registration is open from 5 pm to 8:30 Thursday evening and from 8 am until 11 am on Friday morning. If a competitor is under 18 years of age and parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver. Anyone highlighted in Yellow have not paid yet, and must do so in order to be considered registered.

HOT, SUNNY FORECAST FOR WAKESTOCK WEEKEND!

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:05:00 -0400

IT'S ALMOST HERE! THE FESTIVAL OF THE SUMMER!

The Weather Network is calling for tons of sunshine and daily highs of 23ºc - 25ºc for Wakestock Weekend – 3 days of boarding, bands, bikinis and parties! If you didn't get your tickets yet for the best festival of the summer, you can still purchase tickets each day at the Wakestock gate at Millennium Park in Collingwood, subject to capacity – get their early!

Don't miss Public Enemy, Alexisonfire, Crash Kings, USS f Maestro Fresh Wes and more on the Monster Energy main stage; the World Series of Wakeboarding; the Miss Wakestock Bikini Contest; Pro Skateboarding; the Action Sports Expo; Coors Light Beer Garden and nightly After Parties at more than 10 different clubs and bars!

Still lots of accommodations deals from campgrounds in Wasaga Beach like Sunshine Park to Collingwood area hotels, motels and condos like Mountain Springs Resort and Blue Mountain Chalets – check with Georgian Triangle Tourism for all the best options!

TOP PRO SKATEBOARDERS AT WAKESTOCK 2010

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:01:00 -0400

Three of Canada’s top pro skaters: Paul Machnau, Grant Patterson and Paul Trep all skating for the new Red Star Skateboards Team will shred Wakestock’s Skatepark Saturday afternoon August 7. They’ll also be on hand to sign autographs and judge an Amateur Best Trick Jam for prizes.
For more info on the team, check out SBCSKATEBOARD.COM and REDSTARSKATEBOARDS.COM.

OFFICIAL MONSTER WAKESTOCK PARTIES

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:49:00 -0400

Party with the pro riders at the Monster Energy Wakestock After Parties at Rusty's, Blue Mountain Village.

Friday, August 6 featuring DJ ILLO (Eh Team DJs)!

Saturday, August 7 featuring DJ ILLO plus DJ MARVEL and RICO UNO (The Freshest)! –

Limited tickets will be available for purchase at the Rusty's booth on site at Wakestock!
Note: The Monster/Rusty's tickets are separate from the Village at Blue Wakestock After Party Series tickets.

For the lowdown on all of the Wakestock 2010 parties CLICK HERE!

2010 Malibu Amateur Wakeboard Championship Registration List

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:41:00 -0400

If the are any changes please email registration@wakestock.com

Approximate heat times will be posted on Tuesday August 3^rd

2010 MALIBU WAKESTOCK AMATEUR WAKEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP
Presented by Monster Energy & Billabong
In conjunction with Gordon Bay Marine & Town & Country Marine

WAKESTOCK WEEKND ON the EDGE 102.1 !

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:41:00 -0400

It's Wakestock Weekend on the EDGE 102.1 radio (southern Ontario) this July 24, 25. Listen all weekend to hear your favourite Wakestock bands of past and presented featured all weekend long, including Wakestock 2010 artists Alexisonfire, Crash Kings, KO, and USS! Plus tons of Wakestock prize giveaways! Sick! Can't wait – Wakestock is only 14 days away!

The Wakestock Legendary Boarding, Bands & Bikini Bash

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:56:00 -0400

Sure Wakestock is known for being one of the best wakeboard contests around, but it's also known for it's epic parties. The Legendary Boarding, Bands & Bikini Bash is, well, LEGENDARY. It's been the annual Satruday night party since the event first started way back in the Bala, Muskoka days and this year it's back a bigger than ever. Here's what you need to know:

THE WAKESTOCK LEGENDARY BOARDING, BANDS & BIKINIS BASH
Collingwood Curling Club, Saturday August 7
presented by Coors Light
Hosted by Dean Blundell and Todd Shapiro From 102.1 the Edge and featuring:
• Legendary Miss Wakestock Bikini Finals presented by Fathom
• Encore performance by Maestro Fresh Wes
• Live Reggae with Mob Barley and the Railers,
• DJ sets Human Kebob
• Plus Prize Give aways and a few special appearances
Early Bird tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster for only $15 !
For a limited time while supplies last. So get your tickets now… and save over 35%! Then we can hook up, drink responsibly and judge people for their bodies. SOUND Cool? Click here for EARLY BIRD tickets!

PUBLIC ENEMY & ALEXISONFIRE TO HEADLINE WAKESTOCK 2010

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:06:00 -0400

Plus: CRASH KINGS,
USS f MAESTRO FRESH WES,
KO, HOLLERADO, REBEL EMERGENCY,
KING COBRA, THE KATACOMBS, and FOX JAWS!

BUY TICKETS NOW!
Yes the rumours are true! Hip hop legends Public Enemy and Canada’s preeminent post-hardcore band Alexisonfire (AOF) will headline Wakestock this summer. Two truly amazing live acts performing on Wakestock’s Monster Energy main stage. This is the most incredible headline combo in Wakestock’s 13 year history!

“I just found out that I’m playing with Public Enemy this summer! Insane!” tweeted AOF’s Jordan “Ratbeard” Hastings yesterday.

Just announced are Crash Kings joining U.S.S. featuring special guest Canadian Hip Hop legend Maestro Fresh Wes. Plus Hollerado and KO! More bands to be announced shortly.

Don't wait to get your tickets to the best action sports and music festival-party of the summer! Go to Ticketmaster.ca now. Click HERE for direct link.

Wakestock 2010 is August 6-8 at Millennium waterfront park in Collingwood – Ontario, Canada’s action sports playground destination just 1.5 hours north of Toronto. Public Enemy, AOF and Crash Kings perform Saturday August 7. Hollerado and KO perform Sunday Auguest 8. Stay tuned for more bands to be announced for Wakestock’s Saturday and Sunday line-ups.

Wakestock is the world’s premiere wakeboarding event, part of the WWA World Series of Wakeboarding, featuring the planet’s best wakeboarders and wakeskaters. Pro wakeboard finals take place Sunday! Plus Wakestock bikini contest, skatepark, action sport marketplace, film premieres, and nightly parties.

Wakestock 2010 Collingwood – three days of boarding, bands, bikinis and the best parties of the summer presented by Monster Energy, in conjunction with Coors Light, Billabong, 102.1 the Edge, Malibu Boats, SBC Wakeboard Magazine, SBC Surf Magazine, and SBC Skateboard Magazine.

WAKESTOCK 2010 ANNOUNCED AUGUST 6-8, COLLINGWOOD!

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Presented by
MONSTER ENERGY

Collingwood, ON, Canada – The world’s largest annual wakeboarding festival is proud to announce its return to Collingwood, Canada, August 6-8, 2010.

One of the most progressive and richest events in pro wakeboarding and wakeskating for 12 years running, Wakestock is globally renowned as an innovative rider’s event that showcases the best in wakeboarding, wakeskating and the action sports lifestyle including incredible live band line-ups and legendary parties.

Wakestock was the first pro wakeboarding tour event to include rails, wakeskating and winch pools and consistently attracts the biggest spectator crowds in the world. Past Wakestock champions include legends like Darrin Shapiro, Parks Bonifay, Brett Eisenhauer, Jeff Heer and current superstars like Chad Sharpe, Shane Bonifay, Daniel Watkins, Keith Lidberg, Brian Grubb, Reed Hansen, George Daniels, Stuart Shinn, Rusty Malinoski, Phil Soven and Aaron Rathy.

Harley Clifford. Roth photo Malibu VLX is Wakestock's Official Pro Tow Boat. Roth photo

Wakestock is one of five events, including the WWA World Championships, that comprise the 2010 WWA World Series of Wakeboarding, the world’s richest pro tour. Wakestock also features Canada’s largest amateur wakeboarding and wakeskating contest.Past Wakestock music artists include the Deftones, Social Distortion, RZA and GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, De La Soul, Metric, Goldfinger, Hot Water Music, Lupe Fiasco, Dead Kennedys, Reel Big Fish, Andrew WK, Alexis On Fire, Rise Against and USS among dozens of other bands.

Crowd surfing at the Monster Energy Main Stage. Roth photo

Wakestock 2010 is presented by Monster Energy in conjunction with Coors Light, Billabong, Malibu Boats and Yahoo Canada.
Ontario, Canada is one of North America’s leading wakeboarding markets and Collingwood, Ontario is one of Canada’s top action sports destinations located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, two hours north of Toronto.

Austin Hair. Levitt photo

For the latest announcements regarding Wakestock 2010 stay tuned to Wakestock.com!

Aaron Rathy, Wakestock 2009 Billabong Pro Wakeboard Champion. Roth photo

Wakestock™is owned and produced by SBC Events Inc, an independent Canadian production
company specializing in action sport & youth lifestyle marketing, in association with SBC Media Inc., publisher of Canada’s leading action sports magazines and websites. “Wakestock™”, “Wakestock World Series™”, “Wakestock Festival™” and “Wakestock Action Sports & Music Festival™” are trademarks of SBC Media Inc. in Canada, the United States and/or other countries.

WAKESTOCK 2009 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO BY MONSTER ENERGY

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Check out all of the action that went down at Wakestock 2009. From pro's to parties to bands, it was the party of the summer.

MALIBU BOATS 2009 WAKESTOCK AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

MALIBU BOATS 2009 WAKESTOCK AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Presented by Billabong, The Monster Army, Gordon Bay Marine and Paris Marine
in conjunction with SBCWakeboard.com, SBC Wakeboard Magazine, Liquid Force, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Sattelyte, RadGalz, Wake to Wake Camps

Over 140 riders competed in Canada's biggest grassroots am contest with dozens of competitor categories and tons of prizes covering all levels and ages of riders. The youngest rider was 7 years old and oldest 52! The Malibu Boats Wakestock Amateur Championship is also the only amateur contest in the world where an unranked, unknown am rider can qualify for a Pro World Series! This year the four top amateur wakeboarders: Dary Znebel, Gavin Hicks, Mike McBrearty and Dominic Sirois all qualified for the Billabong Pro Wakeboard contest and a chance to compete against the biggest names in the world, as did Brady Hicks in Malibu Boats Pro Wakeskate. Gavin Hicks and Brady Hicks both finished 3rd in their respective pro wakeboard and pro wakeskate heats, just one spot shy of qualifying for the quarter-finals!

RESULTS

ADVANCED MEN FINALS (Top 9 – Heat Results below)
(Top 4 Qualify For Wakestock Pro World Series)
1. Dary Znebel, Mississauga
2. Gavin Hicks, Minden
3. Mike McBrearty, Cambridge
4. Dom Sirois, Sarsfield
5. Ted Beadle, Toronto
6. Justin La Rue, Queensville
7. Charles Sirois, Sarsfield
8. Jordan Sien, Manotick
9. Andy Milovanovic, Toronto

HEAT 1 – Advanced Men
1. Andy Milovanovic
2. Gavin Hicks
3. Justin La Rue
4. Andrew Kim
5. Aaron Kim
6. Daniel Ross
7. Jamie Tebby
8. Brandon Tweddle

HEAT 2 – Advanced Men
1. Dary Znebel
2. Dom Sirois
3. Ted Beadle
4. Chad Rivait
5. Kenton Parrott
6. Robbie McMillan
dnc. Cory Berndt
dnc Andrew Hale

HEAT 3 – Advanced Men
1. Jordan Sien
2. Charles Sirois
3. Mike McBrearty
4. Andrew Farrell
5. Patrick Hale
6. Patrick Seguin
7. Mickey Henry
8. Matt Bibby

AMATEUR WAKESKATE FINALS
(Top 1 Qualifies For Wakestock Pro World Series)
1. Brady Hicks, Minden
2. Tom Bailey, Midhurst
3. Adam Lewis, Toronto
4. David Bemmann, Mississauga
5. Chris Hau, Aurora
6. Jacob Heney, Sydenham
7. Daniel Seguin, Manotick
8. Travis Swannell, Wasaga Beach
9. Darcy Gogan, Wasaga Beach

NOVICE WOMEN 16-19
1. Victoria Marshall, Wasaga Beach
2. Leanna King, London
3. Brittany Cascanette, Parry Sound
4. Melissa Perrier, London
5. Jennifer Brazeau, Greely

NOVICE WOMEN 20-24
1. Kelsey Chippa, Ottawa
2. Christina Preston, Norwood
3. Natalie Trottier, Lancaster
4. Devon Beighton, Gravenhurst
5. Josiane Secours, Bainsville
dnc Heidi Butler
dnc Vanessa Koncz
dnc Jaime Girard

NOVICE BOYS 12 & UNDER
1 Brayden Beswick, Aurora
2 Taylor Stewart, Heidelberg
3 George Margeson, Orangeville
4. Lucas Dano, Kenilworth
5. Jesse Jarrett, Toronto/Muskoka

NOVICE BOYS 13-15
1. Tyler Nicholson, North Bay
2. Mitchell Lowry, Lakefield
3. Jacob Semenuk, Lakeside
4. Dawson McLachlan, Toronto

NOVICE MEN 16-19
1. Grant Marshall, Wasaga Beach
2. Steve Haack, Hanover
3. Cody Rawlek, Penetanguishene
4. Vince Gagnon, Montreal
5. Brandon Chafe, Orillia
6. Josh Michelin, Barrie
7. Jesse Bryant, Waterloo
8. Ben Jurjevich, London
dnc Mackenzie Boyden
dnc Trevor Harder
dnc Dallas Pokornik

NOVICE MEN 20+ FINALS (Top 6)
(Heat Results below)
1. Scott Connor, Markham
2. Joe O’Hara, Ottawa
3. John Smith, Grand Bend
4. Sylvester Sawala, Mississauga
5. Clint Girard, Lakeside
6. Andrew Girard, Lakeside

HEAT 1 – Novice Men 20+
1. Sylvester Sawala
2. Andrew Girard
3. Clint Girard
4. Alex Armbruster
5. Brad McEachnie
6. Jason Trottier
7. Mike Stephens
8. Larry ?
dnc Chris Palmer

HEAT 2 – Novice Men 20+
1. Scott Connor
2. Joe O’Hara
3. John Smith
4. Darren Parker
5. Jimmy Rice
6. Brad Hall
7. Mike Comrie
8. Dave Sandford
9. Ryan Lee

INTERMEDIATE WOMEN’S 16-24
1. Sarah Martin, Salt Lake City
2. Stephanie King, London
3. Elysha Piller, Kenilworth
4. Susie Mallory, Toronto
5. Ally Boothroyd, Peterborough

INTERMEDIATE MEN 13-15
1. Christian Primrose, Barrie
2. Jordan Long, Orillia
3. Sebastian Santacroce, Pickering
4. Zenon Krupa, Ottawa
5. Spencer Jacques, Grimsby

INTERMEDIATE MEN 16-19 – FINALS (Top 6)
(Heat Results below)
1. Andrew McIver, Toronto
2. James Roth, Waterloo
3. Jake Thompson, Hastings
4. Tyler Koeller, Caledon East
5. Alex Rever, Penetanguishene
6. Drew Austin, Keswick

HEAT 1 – Intermediate Men 16-19
1. Andrew Malver
2. Tyler Koeller
3. Drew Austin
4. Cody Major
5. John Eckensviller
6. Ben Janke
7. Bruce Johnston
dnc Colin Dickie

HEAT 2 – Intermediate Men 16-19
1. Jake Thompson
2. James Roth
3. Alex Rever
4. Mike Perrier
5. Dave Powell
6. Matt McLachlan
7. Alex Normandeau
8. Andrew Domin
dnc Austin Milborne
dnc Casey Ross
dnc Chris Sinkic

INTERMEDIATE MEN 20-24 – FINALS (Top 6)
(Heat Results below)
1. Jeremy Eckford, Omemee
2. Mark Norris, Omemee
3. Matthew Spencer, Toronto
4. Erik Biesenthal, Oshawa
dnc Kristopher Cowie
dnc Jeff Kansun

HEAT 1 – Intermediate Men 20-24
1. Erik Biesenthal
2. Kristopher Cowie
3. Jeff Kansun
4. Logan Enright
5. Jason Leduc
dnc BJ Fuentes
dnc Larry McCutcheon

HEAT 2 – Intermediate Men 20-24
1. Jeremy Eckford
2. Mark Norris
3. Mathew Spencer
4. Kyle Payne
5. Alex Stager
6. Cody Bryant
7. Kyle McEwan
8. Matt Uden
9. Trevor Zwier

INTERMEDIATE MEN 25-39 – FINALS (Top 6)
(Heat Results below)
1. Jeff Schnurr, Hanover
2. Jason Simpson, Sauble Beach
3. Ryan O'Mahony, Barrie
4. Michael Case, Newmarket
5. Troy Metzger, Barrie
6. Daniel Steiner, Toronto

HEAT 1 – Intermediate Men 25-39
1. Michael Case
2. Troy Metzger
3. Ryan O’Mahoney
4. Brad Davidson
5. Tim MacGregor
6. Ryan Jennings

HEAT 2 – Intermediate Men 25-29
1. Jason Simpson
2. Daniel Steiner
3. Jeff Schnurr
4. Corey Spalding
5. Luke Reidy
6. Benjamin Kirshenblatt
7. Nick Skerratt

WAKESTOCK 2009 FINALS VIDEO FOOTAGE

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Chad Sharpe had one the best seats in the house to film the star-studded four-man final in the Billabong Pro Wakeboard Championship at Wakestock on Sunday afternoon. The riding order for the finals was Bob Soven, Harley Clifford, Aaron Rathy and Phillip Soven. Check out the great riding and the random comments from the peanut gallery, which was comprised of Shawn Watson, Daniel Watkins, Shane Bonifay, Dean Smith and Jimmy Lariche.

If you want to keep up with Chad on a regular basis, be sure to check out his blog page HERE. He’s always updating with contest and lots of free riding footage on his home lake in Orlando.

WAKESTOCK FINALS from chad Sharpe on Vimeo.

AARON RATHY AND BRIAN GRUBB CLAIM WAKESTOCK 2009 WINS!

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

With the top wakeboarders and the air temperatures both soaring, Wakestock’s final day proved to be one of the hottest ever! It was literally the hottest day of the summer in Collingwood, Ontario with temps hitting the equivalent of 39°C (102°F). And it was definitely one of the hottest days of riding this summer with young guns Harley Clifford of Australia, Bob Soven of the USA and Raphael Derome of Canada pushing the established stars like Rusty Malinoski and Aaron Rathy of Canada and Phillip Soven of the USA.

Big tricks like the Switch Toe 900 (Bob Soven), Heelside Wrapped Back 720 (Aaron Rathy), Moby Dick 540 (Phillip Soven), Switch Heelside 720 (Harley Clifford) and Toeside Backside Off-Axis 540 (Rathy) were routinely being stomped to the amazement and cheers of the huge Wakestock crowd lining the shore! Plus super tech, super smooth rail tricks by everyone. In the end its was Aaron Rathy who delivered the best run of the finals to take the Billabong Wakestock Pro title and coveted belt, his first WWA World Series win.

Billabong Wakestock Pro Wakeboard winner Aaron Rathy. Photo: Levitt

“This is unreal – I’m super stoked to win Wakestock, especially considering how good everyone was riding here”, enthused Rathy after the finals. “The Wakestock crowd is so big and so close it really makes it fun! The new Collingwood site is awesome, a nice change from Toronto!”

Wakestock is Rathy’s third pro event win this year making the Nanimo, BC native THE breakout star of the year so far! With fellow Canadians Olivier Derome, Raphael Derome and Rusty Malinoski also making it through to the Semi-Finals it was a big day for Canadian wakeboarding!

Aaron Rathy. Photo: Roth

Bob Soven. Photo: Roth

Aaron Rathy. Photo: Roth

Harley Clifford. Photo: Roth

Rusty Malinoski. Photo: Levitt

In the Malibu Boats Wakestock Pro Wakeskate contest Brian Grubb of the USA claimed his 5th Wakestock title ahead of fellow American Stuart Shinn and Canada’s Dan Brown.

Brian Grubb, Malibu Boats Wakestock Pro Wakeskate winner. Photo: Roth

Grant Roberts. Photo: Roth

Wakestock fans were treated to not only incredible riding, but another day of great music on the Monster Energy music stage including Much Music Video Awards winners The Midway State and the Stereos with their hit song "Summer Girl".

Wakestock in Collingwood proved to be a big hit in all respects. The pro riders and fans alike loved the new venue as well as the wide variety of party options available every night ranging from downtown Collingwood through to nearby Wasaga Beach and Blue Mountain Resort Village!

Wakestock is presented by Monster Energy in association with Coors Light, Billabong, Malibu Boats, Yahoo.Mobile, Gordon Bay Marine, and Paris Marine in partnership with 102.1 the Edge, Eye Weekly, SBC Skateboard Magazine and SBC Wakeboard Magazine.

We can’t wait for next year, already!

WAKESTOCK WWA WAKEBOARD WORLD SERIES FINAL RESULTS

BILLABONG WAKESTOCK PRO WAKEBOARD QUARTER-FINALS
HEAT 1
1. Aaron Rathy, CAN Oakley, Byerly, Nautique, Rockstar, Hart & Huntington
2. Olivier Derome, CAN Malibu, Billabong Wetsuits, Oakley, Ronix, Axis Boardshop
===
3. Danny Thollander, USA Hyperlite, Nautique, Rockstar
4. Marcelo Giardi, BRA Oakley, Ronix, TNT, Marreco Wake School

HEAT 2
1. Raphael Derome, CAN Billabong, Malibu, Liquid Force, VZ, Axis Boardshop
2. Rusty Malinoski, CAN Hyperlite, Mastercraft, Rockstar, Fox, Ogio, Body Glove, Kicker
===
3. Shane Bonifay, USA Monster, Liquid Force, Mastercraft, Spy, Jet Pilot
4. Trevor Hansen, USA CWB, Supra, Jet Pilot

HEAT 3
1. Austin Hair, USA Hyperlite, Ten80, X-Ray
2. Harley Clifford, AUS Monster, Liquid Force, Mastercraft, Oakley, Switch
===
3. Kevin Henshaw, CAN Monster, Billabong, Malibu,Nike 6.0, VZ, Protec
4. Dean Smith, AUS Ronix, Rip Curl, Smith, Urban Rider, Performance

HEAT 4
1. Phillip Soven, USA Malibu, Liquid Force, Rip It
2. Bob Soven, USA Monster, Liquid Force, Nautique, Body Glove, Dragon
===
3. Andrew Adkison, USA CWB, Mastercraft
4. Dylan Rivait, CAN Dragon, Etnies

SEMI-FINALS
HEAT 1
1. Aaron Rathy, CAN Oakley, Byerly, Nautique, Rockstar, Hart & Huntington
2. Harley Clifford, CAN Monster, Liquid Force, Mastercraft, Oakley, Switch
===
3. Olivier Derome, CAN Malibu, Billabong Wetsuits, Oakley, Ronix, Axis Boardshop
4. Austin Hair, USA Hyperlite, Ten80, X-Ray

HEAT 2
1. Phillip Soven, USA Malibu, Liquid Force, Rip It
2. Bob Soven, USA Monster, Liquid Force, Nautique, Body Glove, Dragon
===
3. Rusty Malinoski, USA Hyperlite, Mastercraft, Rockstar, Fox, Ogio, Body Glove, Kicker
4. Raphael Derome, CAN Billabong, Malibu, Liquid Force, VZ, Axis Boardshop

FINAL
1. Aaron Rathy, CAN Oakley, Byerly, Nautique, Rockstar, Hart & Huntington
2. Phillip Soven, USA Malibu, Liquid Force, Rip It
3. Harley Clifford, AUS Monster, Liquid Force, Mastercraft, Oakley, Switch
4. Bob Soven, USA Monster, Liquid Force, Nautique, Body Glove, Dragon

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MALIBU BOATS WAKESTOCK PRO WAKESKATE
SEMI-FINALS
HEAT 1
1. Brian Grubb, USA Billabong, Malibu, Red Bull, Hyperlite
2. Grant Roberts, USA Obscura, O’Neill, DVS
===
3. James Balzer Monster, Liquid Force, Nike 6.0, Body Glove, VZ

HEAT 2
1. Stuart Shinn, USA CWB, Rusty
2. Dan Brown, CAN
===
3. Keaton Bowlby, USA Liquid Force, Straight Line, Liquid Playground, Pulldoser

FINAL
1. Brian Grubb, USA Billabong, Malibu, Red Bull, Hyperlite
2. Grant Roberts, USA Obscura, O’Neill, DVS
3. Stuart Shinn, USA CWB, Rusty
4. Dan Brown, CAN

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WAKESTOCK WOMEN'S RESULTS
1. Erika Langman, ON
2. Leslie Sparkes, ON

WAKESTOCK 2009 – SOCIAL D, CLASSIFIED & WORLD CLASS WAKEBOARDING

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Wakestock 2009 – Action sports and music fans were treated to a exciting mix of world class wakeboarding and incredible music to kick off "Wakestock Weekend" in Collingwood presented by Monster Energy today (Saturday)! Highlights included the Billabong Pro Wakeboard and Malibu Boats Pro Wakeskate Qualifications on the water and Social Distortion and Classified on the Monster Music Stage.

The Wakestock Action Sports Marketplace was jammed, the SBC Skatepark was packed and the Coors Light Beer Garden was full all day long as thousands checked out the new Wakestock venue at Millennium Park, Collingwood Harbour. The new site proved to be a big hit with Wakestock fans, athletes, and bands who were awed by its spectacularly scenic location overlooking the fresh blue waters of Georgian Bay below the towering hills of Blue Mountain.

Among the top pro wakeboarders who qualified for tomorrow's semi-finals was Canada's Rusty Malinoski the defending Wakestock champion and the 2008 WWA World champion; and the USA's Phillip Soven the 2008 WWA World Series overall champion and Wakestock 2007 champ. Both riders easily won their respective qualification heats setting the stage for another showdown between two of the world's best. But not before first overcoming strong challenges from three of wakeboarding hottest new talents: Aaron Rathy of Canada, Harley Clifford of Australia, and Bob Soven of the USA, Phillip's younger brother. The Billabong Pro Wakeboard Quarter-Finals take place Sunday afternoon at 1:00pm (see Start List below).

Danny Thollander. Roth photo

Shane Bonifay. Roth photo

On the pro wakeskate side, defending Wakestock Wakeskate champ Stuart Shinn of the USA and 4-time Wakestock Wakeskate champ Brian Grubb also of the USA each won their respective qualification heats, as did Canadian contender James Balzer. The Malibu Boats Pro Wakeskate Semi-Finals and Finals take place Sunday morning at 11:00am (see Start List below).

James Balzer. Roth photo

In addition to Social Distortion and Classified, Saturday's music line-up included great performances from USS, Closet Monster (the band's reunion), Civet, The Strangers and Desperate Union!

Mike Ness of Social Distortion. Roth photo

USS on the Monster Energy Main Stage. Roth photo

Miss Wakestock Bikini finalists get the crowd pumped for an amazing afternoon. Jarrett photo

Action at the SBC Skatepark. Roth photo

Jordache Bouchard – SBC Skatepark with Blue Mountain in the background. Jarrett photo

There were tons of deals on surf, skate and wake fashion and gear in the Wakestock Action Sports Marketplace. Jarrett photo

SUNDAY START LISTS

MEN’S WAKESKATE SEMI-FINALS
Heat 1
1. Grant Roberts CAN
2. James Balzer CAN
3. Brian Grubb USA
Heat 2
1. Dan Brown CAN
2. Keaton Bowlby CAN
3. Stuart Shinn USA

MEN’S WAKEBOARD QUARTER-FINALS
Heat 1
1. Austin Hair USA
2. Danny Thollander USA
3. Olivier Derome USA
4. Aaron Rathy USA

Heat 2
1. Raphael Derome CAN
2. Marcelo Giardi BRA
3. Shane Bonifay USA
4. Rusty Malinoski CAN

Heat 3
1. Kevin Henshaw
2. Trevor Hansen
3. Harley Clifford
4. Dean Smith

Heat 4
1. Dylan Riviat CAN
2. Andrew Adkison USA
3. Bob Soven USA
4. Phillip Soven USA

CANADIANS LEAD WAY IN WAKESTOCK 2009 QUALIFYING

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Wakestock 2009, Collingwood, ON — Thousands of fans packed Millennium Park to catch the best riders in the world on Collingwood Harbour for Wakestock, the fourth stop of the WWA World Series. Qualifying started early as riders for both the Billabong Pro Wakeboard Championship and the Malibu Boats Pro Wakeskate Championship looked to advanced to the final rounds on Sunday.

Before the pros hit the water, the 9-man final from the Advanced Amateur division of the Malibu Boats Wakestock Amateur Championship led off the day. Up for grabs was the Advanced Am title and also four coveted spots to ride against the pros later on in the day. Taking home the top spots were Charles Sirois, Michael McBrearty, Gavin Hicks and the winner Dary Znebel.

In the Malibu Boats Pro Wakeskate Championships, it was a pair of familiar faces taking top spots in their heats. Last year’s champion Stuart Shinn led the way in heat #3 and 4-time Wakestock wakeskate champ Brian Grubb also came out on top of his heat. Canadian James Balzer rounded out the list of heat winners advanced to the semi-final round on Sunday.

James Balzer. Roth photo

Up next was the 32 man field for the Billabong Pro Wakeboard Championships. The Canadians took advantage of the home turf and ended up winning 3 of the 8 heats. Last year’s Wakestock champ Rusty Malinoski led the way along with Aaron Rathy and Olivier Derome. Other Canadians advancing to the quarterfinal round on Sunday included Dylan Rivait, Raphael Derome and Kevin Henshaw.

Rusty Malinoski. Roth photo

Danny Thollander. Roth photo

The semi-finals and finals for the Malibu Boats Pro Wakeskate Championships get under way on Sunday morning followed by the final rounds of the Billabong Pro Wakeboard Championships. Be sure to tune into Twitter for live updates throughout the day.

MALIBU BOATS PRO WAKESKATE QUALIFYING
Presented by Monster Energy and Billabong

(Top 2 from each heat advance)

Heat 1
1. James Balzer CAN Monster, Liquid Force, Nike 6.0, Body Glove, VZ
2. Dan Brown CAN
3. Mark McMorris CAN O’Neill, Dragon, Etnies, Ronix, Off Axis
4. Jeff Engen USA Sattlyte

Heat 2
1. Brian Grubb USA Billabong, Malibu, Red Bull, Hyperlite
2. Grant Roberts USA Obscura, O’Neill, DVS
3. Tanner Champion CAN Sattelyte, Reef, Dragon, Xcel
4. Addison Farr CAN Level 13, 686, Want, Capix, Base Camp

Heat 3
1. Stuart Shinn USA CWB, Rusty
2. Keaton Bowlby USA Liquid Force, Straight Line, Liquid Playground, Pulldoser
3. Brady Hicks CAN
4. Scott Boysen CAN Level 13, Rusty, Pop

BILLABONG PRO WAKEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING
Presented by Monster Energy and Malibu Boats

(Top 2 from each heat advance)

Heat 1
1. Harley Clifford AUS Monster, Liquid Force, Mastercraft, Oakley, Switch
2. Austin Hair USA Hyperlite, Ten80, X-Ray
3. Kyle Rattray CAN Gator, O’Neill, Centurion, Reef, Anarchy, CTI
4. Anthony Hollick CAN Billabong, Hyperlite, Nixon, Off Axis

Heat 2
1. Rusty Malinoski CAN Hyperlite, Mastercraft, Rockstar, Fox, Ogio, Body Glove, Kicker
2. Dylan Rivait CAN Dragon, Etnies
3. Daniel Watkins AUS Monster, O’Brien, Rip Curl, Tige
4. Mike Maynard CAN CWB, Quiksilver, Hastings Marina

Heat 3
1. Aaron Rathy CAN Oakley, Byerly, Nautique, Rockstar, Hart & Huntington
2. Danny Thollander USA Hyperlite, Nautique, Rockstar
3. Mark McMorris CAN O’Neill, Dragon, Etnies, Ronix, Off Axis
4. Jonathan Ferguson CAN Billabong, Ronix

Heat 4
1. Bob Soven USA Monster, Liquid Force, Nautique, Body Glove, Dragon
2. Marcelo Giardi BRA Oakley, Ronix, TNT, Marreco Wake School
3. Chad Sharpe CAN Billabong, Malibu, Ronix, Spy, Reef, Bern, Performance
4. Jason Bannatyne CAN Ronix, Malibu

Heat 5
1. Shane Bonifay USA Monster, Liquid Force, Mastercraft, Spy, Jet Pilot
2. Trevor Hansen USA CWB, Supra, Jet Pilot
3. Jimmy Lariche USA Monster, Hyperlite, Nautique, Fox, Spy
4. Dary Znebel CAN O’Brien, Lost, Jet Pilot

Heat 6
1. Olivier Derome CAN Malibu, Billabong Wetsuits, Oakley, Ronix, Axis Boardshop
2. Andrew Adkison USA CWB, Mastercraft
3. Gavin Hicks CAN
4. Dylan Miller CAN O’Brien, Xcel, Lost, Straightline

Heat 7
1. Dean Smith AUS Ronix, Rip Curl, Smith, Urban Rider, Performance
2. Raphael Derome CAN Billabong, Malibu, Liquid Force, VZ, Axis Boardshop
3. Dustin O’Ferrall CAN Billabong, Dragon, Nike 6.0, Ronix, Kicker
4. Michael McBrearty CAN

Heat 8
1. Phillip Soven USA Malibu, Liquid Force, Rip It
2. Kevin Henshaw CAN Monster, Billabong, Malibu,Nike 6.0, VZ, Protec
3. Shawn Watson USA Monster, Billabong, Liquid Force, Nautique, Dragon, Kustom
4. Charles Sirois CAN

WAKESTOCK E-NEWS VOL. #5

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

WAKESTOCK ANNOUNCES BIGGEST PARTY SCHEDULE EVER!

From Collingwood to Blue Mountain Village to Wasaga Beach, no matter where you’re staying for Wakestock weekend there’s an after-party close by. Here are just some of the party highlights. Go HERE for the full party schedule, details and where to get tickets.

FRIDAY AUGUST 7th
Monster Energy presents the Official Wakestock Pro Riders Welcome Party @ Kaytoo, 9 PM, Blue Mountain Village

SATURDAY AUGUST 8th
Monster Energy Wakestock Riders Party @ Rusty's, 9 PM, Blue Mountain Village

102.1 the Edge presents the Legendary Wakestock Boarding, Bands, Bikinis Bash @ Collingwood Curling Club, 9 PM Collingwood

Coors Light presents Wasaga Wakestock After-Party @ The Dard, 9 PM, Wasaga Beach

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Get your tickets now at Ticketmaster.ca! Don't miss the best party weekend of the summer including Social Distortion, Classified, the reunion of Closet Monster, USS, The Midway State, Stereos, Fall & Divide, Rebel Emergency and of course the biggest wakeboard event on the planet presented by Monster Energy! Click HERE for tickets!

WAKESTOCK E-NEWS VOL. #4

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

WAKESTOCK ACTION SPORTS LIFESTYLE VILLAGE

Wakestock’s annual Action Sports Lifestyle Expo is loaded with great deals on surf, skate, and wake fashion, gear and action sports accessories! Plus lots of new product samples to check out from Wakestock sponsors including Monster Energy, Billabong, Malibu Boats, Oakley and Coors Light. The Action Sports Lifestyle Village is also where all of the autograph sessions take place featuring the top sponsored pro riders! Click HERE for a full list of sponsors and retailers.

WAKESTOCK PRO ATHLETE INVITE LIST

You’ve seen them in all the best wakeboard videos and gracing the pages of SBC Wakeboard Magazine, but now is your chance to see the best wakeboarders and wakeskaters in the world compete live, in person. Returning champions Rusty Malinoski and Stuart Shinn have already confirmed their attendance along with many more of your favourite pros. To see the full invite list for the Billabong Pro Wakeboard and Malibu Pro Wakeskate Championships, click HERE.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

MISS WAKESTOCK BIKINI CONTEST - CALL FOR ENTRIES

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Always a crowd favourite, the legendary Miss Wakestock Bikini Contest will take place Saturday August 8 at Wakestock 2009 in Collingwood. MC-ing this year's Miss Wakestock will be none other than 102.1 the Edge radio morning show personality Todd Shapiro. Wakestock is now accepting Miss Wakestock entries. If you're interested in participating (sorry guys, females only), please email a short bio and photos to bikini@wakestock.com or check here.

MALIBU BOATS WAKESTOCK AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Registration is now open for the Malibu Boats Wakestock Amateur Wakeboarding and Wakeskating Championships presented by Billabong, Gordon Bay Marine and Paris Marine. The Amateur Championships runs Friday August 7 from 9:00am-6:00pm and is open to all ages and skill level, so come out, join in the fun and compete for tonnes of swag from our industry sponsors. There are competitor categories for Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. The top two finishers in Advanced Men Wakeboard and Advanced Men Wakeskate will qualify for the Wakestock WWA World Series Pro Qualifications. All amateurs will be pulled behind the same Malibu wakeboard boats as used in the Pro World Series (pictured on the right). As the most popular amateur wakeboarding and wakeskating event in all of Canada, be sure to sign up now for the Malibu Boats Wakestock Amateur Championship because spaces are limited and this event sells out year after year. To fill out an amateur registration form go HERE

Amateurs compete behind the same Malibu wakeboard towboats
as used for the Pro World Series (above).

MONSTER ENERGY PRESENTS WAKESTOCK 2009

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Canada’s biggest action sports and music festival, and the world’s leading wakeboard and wakeskate event takes to the fresh blue waters of Collingwood, the action sports capital of Ontario, Canada this August 7-9.

Featuring an incredible band line-up: Social Distortion, Classified, Closet Monster, USS, The Midway State, Stereos, Fall and Divide, Rebel Emergency, plus more still to be announced!

Featuring Billabong and Malibu WWA World Series of Wakeboarding showcasing the best wakeboarders and wakeskaters on the planet!

Plus After-Parties, Pro-Am Skateboarding; Miss Wakestock Bikini Contest; Canada’s largest Action Sports Lifestyle Marketplace; and much, much more.

Tickets on sale now at special early bird prices for a limited time only! Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.ca or click here .

Don’t miss the best weekend getaway of the summer – the 12th annual Wakestock Festival. Three days of boarding, bands and bikinis!

WAKESTOCK TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

GET YOUR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!

Don't miss your chance to save on CANADA'S LARGEST ACTION SPORTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL presented by Monster Energy. Featuring Social Distortion, Classified, Closet Monster, USS, The Midway State, Rebel Emergency, Fall and Divide, Stereos, plus more still to be announced!

World Series Wakeboarding featuring Billabong and Malibu Pro events • Skateboarding Park • Bikini Contest • Shopping deals on latest skate & surf wear • Beer Gardens • Nightly Parties.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE on sale for a limited time
Festival 3 Day Pass $44.50
Friday $14.50
Saturday $34.50
Sunday $19.50

All Wakestock Early Bird Tickets ON SALE NOW at TICKETMASTER.CA

Don’t miss the best weekend getaway of the summer – the 12th annual Wakestock Festival, August 7th to 9th Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.

Don't wait! Buy now and save! CLICK HERE!