ULTIMATE BOARDER SURF SKATE SNOW TRIATHLON ANNOUNCES SOLO AND TEAM ATHLETE ROSTER
\nLegends, pros and young riders will all compete for a $60,000 prize purse<\/p>\n
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<\/strong> This is the first year the event has partnered with Mammoth Mountain and the first time in the history of California State Parks there has ever been a skate contest at Seaside Reef and at a California state park.<\/p>\n The unique, spectator and family friendly event will bring together legends of the sport with young up and comers, rookies and professional athletes who will compete in all three sports over a grueling week for a $30,000 first place cash prize.\u00a0 There will also be a team division, and a youth division for kids 15 and under.<\/p>\n \u201cThe event shows the history of boardsports and it also shows the future and ties it all together better than any other contest around,\u201d said Nat Young, five-time World Champ Surfer and author of The History of Surfing.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is the most talented group of riders we have ever had,\u201d said event founder Tim Hoover. \u201cAnyone can take this year\u2019s prize and I am so excited that we are having a live webcast because now anyone can follow the action during each stage right at their computer.\u201d<\/p>\n The event is free and open to the public and there will be a live webcast starting April 2, 2011 from Mammoth Mountain at www.ultimateboarder.com.<\/p>\n For the most up to date rider list, please visit: http:\/\/www.ultimateboarder.com\/_riders\/individuals.php<\/p>\n NOTABLE SOLO ATHLETES COMPETING: NOTABLE TEAMS competing include: Hurley, LOST, Billabong, Val Surf and Sector 9 with standout athletes like Rob Machado, Curren Caples, Mason Aguirre, Wade Goodall, Connor Coffin, Austin Smith, Pat Duffy, and Steve Caballero.<\/p>\n OFFICIAL DATES: LIVEWEBCAST HOSTS (webcast at www.ultimateboarder.com starting April 2nd): About Ultimate Boarder
\nSanta Barbara, California (March 18, 2011) \u2013 The Ultimate Boarder\u00ae Championship announced the official athlete roster today.
\nThe 4th annual week-long event takes place starting April 2nd at Mammoth Mountain<\/a> and then moves to Seaside Reef, California from April 4 through April 9, 2011. Now in its fourth year, the Ultimate Boarder\u00ae Championship is the only triathlon on the planet that brings together the world’s best surfers, skaters and snowboarders for a grueling one-week series.<\/p>\n
\nTwo time champion Chad Shetler (Dana Point, CA<\/a>), defending champion Mike Morrissey (Laguna Beach, CA) & inaugural event champion Aaron Astorga (Carlsbad, CA<\/a>) all will be returning against event veterans Todd Richards (Encinitas, CA<\/a>); Kristian Philipp (Auckland, NZ); Dave Downing (Encinitas, CA); Cheyne Magnusson (Oceanside, CA); Eric McHenry (Cardiff, CA<\/a>); Christian Fletcher (San Clemente, CA<\/a>); Omar Hassan (Newport Beach, CA); Brian Richardson (San Diego, CA); Adam Taylor (Encinitas, CA); Shayne Pospisil (Manasquan, NJ<\/a>); Trevor Jacob (Mammoth Lakes, CA<\/a>) Bryce Young (Angourie, AUS); Jonathan Warren (W. Palm Beach, FL); Kyle Knox (Imperial Beach, CA<\/a>) & Tosh Townend (Huntington Beach, CA) with a solid crop of new comers Chas Guldemond (Reno, NV); Josh Borden (Orange, CA); Zach Miller (Del Mar, CA); Eddie Wall (Carlsbad, CA); Pat Millin (Solana Beach, CA<\/a>); Greyson Fletcher (San Clemente, CA); Curtis Ciszek (Bend, OR); Scott Blum (Newbury Park, CA) & Kalani David (North Shore, Oahu)<\/p>\n
\nSnowboarding \u2013 Mammoth Mountain, CA (April 2, 2011)
\nSurfing \u2013 Seaside Reef, Cardiff, CA (*April 4-7, 2011) (*waiting period, one-day event)
\nSkateboarding & Awards \u2013 Seaside Reef Parking Lot, Cardiff, CA (April 9, 2011)<\/p>\n
\nSnowboarding: BRAD J & KEVIN PEARCE w\/ TAWNYA SCHULTZ
\nSurfing: BRAD J & CHRIS COTE w\/ MARY OSBORNE
\nSkateboarding: BRAD J & JESSE FRITSCH w\/ HOLLY LYONS
\nSkate Announcer:\u00a0 SERGIE VENTURA<\/p>\n
\nUltimate Boarder\u00ae is a one-week competition to find the athlete who can conquer the art of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. Ultimate Boarder\u00ae was created in response to the growing popularity of these sports, and as a way to promote healthy athletic lifestyles among young athletes in a positive and competitive environment that grooms role models and heroes for our country\u2019s next generation. The event benefits Free Wheelchair Mission http:\/\/www.freewheelchairmission.org<\/a>, a non-profit that transforms lives through the gift of mobility.<\/p>\n