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2008 SFWA 2nd Annual Pros and Joes

 
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PostPosted: Oct 30, 2008 9:45 am    Post subject: 2008 SFWA 2nd Annual Pros and Joes Reply with quote

Everyone, it is that time of year again, the 2008 2nd Annual SFWA Pros and Joes Event to be held in West Palm Beach on November 15th and 16th, 2008. If you participated last year then you know it was a sick event, this year promises to be bigger and better with the addition of a second day, a dodgeball tournament on Saturday night and an after party sponsored by Red Bull to be held at Bradley’s in downtown West Palm Beach.

If you are not familiar with Pros and Joes here is some information about the event. The Pros-n-Joes Event is designed to give amateur riders the opportunity to not only meet pro-level wakeboarders and wakeskaters but to ride with them as well. This year’s confirmed pro riders thus far include Shawn Watson, Eric Ruck, Brian Grubb, Reed Hanson, Colin Harrington, Jimmy LaRiche, Adam Errington, Zane Schwenk. In addition, we are in discussions with other pro riders as well, so the list will grow.

The Pros-n-Joes Event is a unique concept in the world of competitive wakeboarding. For each pro rider, there will be three amateurs that will make up the pro riders “team”. The competition is planned to have thirty (30) amateur riders plus ten (10) professional riders giving a total of forty (40) riders. On Saturday, the Pro riders will select the three Joe riders at random to join the Pro riders “team.” The teams will compete behind the boat and on rails against each other throughout the event with the opportunity for both wake tricks and rail tricks. Each rider will be judged against their own skill level thereby giving the Joe rider and the Pro rider the same opportunity to compete. Again, this event will give amateur riders the opportunity to do something they may never get another chance to do: ride with the sport’s top professionals!

The SFWA is dedicated to to make this a family event that will attract both hard-core wake enthusiasts and the casual observers. Last year’s crowd approached approximately 1,300 people. This year’s event will be an all-day, two day event starting at 10 a.m. till 6 p.m., Saturday & Sunday. Again, in addition to the wakeboarding tournament, the SFWA on Saturday night will be hosting a dodgeball party complete with live music, food and beverage.

Obviously, a whole day cannot be made from just the water activities; there will be “land” events also to keep the Pros-n-Joes Event going during the down times of the wake-related activities. As for the “land” portion of the Pros-n-Joes Event, the park will be host to activities for the kids such as a bounce house and rock climbing wall. There will also be giveaways, raffles and other events (autograph booths, etc.) for those not riding behind or enjoying the pro demos. In addition, there will be food vendors and music throughout the day. Most importantly it will be a “showcase” for the many Pros-n-Joes Event sponsors; which will enable the event participants the opportunity to get a hands-on look at some of the newest products on the market.

As I write this, there are still eight open spots left if you are interested in riding. Registration has been fast and furious this year, so don’t wait to sign up. You can find more information and register via our website at www.sfwake.com . Hope to see you there and supporting the sport.
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