Reed Hansen Prepared To Defend Nationals Title Press Release
Date: 07-18-2010
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Sparks, Nev. – For the second day in a row, 20-year-old professional wakeskater Reed Hansen was willing to put his national title on the line to push the limits of his sport. The Florida native capped off his semifinal run today, as he did in the quarterfinals at the 2010 Air Nautique WWA National Championships, presented by ROCKSTAR, with a trick he’s only landed once prior to this weekend’s contest – a Switch Mute 360 Big Spin.
“I’ve only landed that trick once before and that was like two years ago,” said Hansen. “So to land it twice in the same contest is pretty insane. I’m Stoked!”
Hansen’s Big Spin helped push the defending national champ to the top of his semifinal heat and onto tomorrow’s finals. Hansen will face off against Grant Roberts and former national champs Brian Grubb and Stuart Shinn in the four-man final.
“It’s going to be a tough final, but a lot of fun to watch,” said Hansen. “I enjoy defending titles, so we’ll see what tomorrow brings.”
Hansen enters the Pro Wakeskate division finals as the top-seeded rider of the contest.
The Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard Nationals, presented by ROCKSTAR will wrap up tomorrow, July 18, with the ticketed event running from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate 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.
Also be sure to pick up your 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.
For more information on the Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, presented by ROCKSTAR, visit AlliSports.com.
The Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, presented by ROCKSTAR is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Peavey, MonaVie, FOX, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, PCM Marine Engines, WakeBoarding magazine, FUEL TV and Allisports.com.
About Air Nautique
The Air Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the WWA Nationals. Celebrating 85 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.
About ROCKSTAR
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 thirteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, and Recovery. 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, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout the United Kingdom.
About WWA
The World Wakeboard Association (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 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 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.
Saturday, July 17 – Day 4 Results:
Pro Wakeskate: Semifinals – Heat #1
1 Stuart Shinn 73.33
2 Brian Grubb 65.00
3 George Daniels 53.33
4 James Balzer 43.33
Pro Wakeskate: Semifinals – Heat #2
1 Reed Hansen 80.00
2 Grant Roberts 58.33
3 Danny Hampson 46.67
4 Brandon Thomas 33.33
Nationals Wakeskating Results from July 16:
Pro Wakeskate Quarterfinals - Heat #1
1. Stuart Shinn - 83.33
2. George Daniels - 75.00
3. Matthew Manzari - 63.33
4. Myles Vickers - 36.67
Pro Wakeskate Quarterfinals - Heat #2
1. Danny Hampson - 75.00
2. Brandon Thomas - 73.33
3. Caleb Rountree - 33.33
Pro Wakeskate Quarterfinals - Heat #3
1. Brian Grubb - 100.00
2. James Balzer - 70.00
3. Matt Hayden - 50.00
Pro Wakeskate Quarterfinals - Heat #4
1. Reed Hansen - 100.00
2. Grant Roberts - 73.33
3. Keaton Bowlby - 50.00
Women's and Amateur Wakeskating Finals Results From Day 2:
Women Wakeskate Final
1. Jen GilanFarr - 76.67
2. Lizzie Williams - 60.00
3. Kristine Gagnier - 43.33
4. Brittany Fletcher - 30.00
Amateur Wakeskate Final
1. Forrest Risner - 70.00
2. Jim Branton - 58.33
3. James Evans - 35.00
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