“I’m just excited to be back out on the water, doing what I love,” said Copeland Durham. “The other girls have stepped up their riding so much since I last competed, but I’ve been training and my goal is to finish within the top three in the contest.”
Copeland Durham’s first shot at a triumphant return came today, as she finished second in her heat, advancing onto tomorrow’s semifinals.
“I was a little nervous about riding, but felt I had a good run today,” said Copeland Durham. “Now that I got my first run out of the way, I’m feeling a little more confident going in to tomorrow.”
Should Copeland Durham advance in the semifinals and win her division on Sunday, it will mark her second national title since 2001. Coincidently, Sparks Marina was the site of her last professional win, back in 2008.
The Pro Women will hit the water again tomorrow, July 17 at 11 a.m. for their semifinal round of action.
In addition to the Pro Women’s division, the Air Nautique WWA Nationals hosted 10 other divisions, including five finals. Among the new national titlists are Tyler Worrall, Andrew Scheafer, Tim Clinton, Ricky Gonzalez and Morgan Pederson. All five riders earned invitations to represent the U.S. at the Wakeboard World Championships later this year.
The Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard Nationals, presented by ROCKSTAR will continue tomorrow, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., where the pro divisions will hit the water. Tomorrow is a ticketed event, as is Sunday.
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 www.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 www.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 WakeBoarding Magazine
WakeBoarding, published by Bonnier Corp., is the official magazine of the Pro Tour. Read about all things wakeboarding, with expert coverage of professional instruction, gear, boats and news.
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.
Friday, July 16 – Day 3 Results
Jr. Boys Beginner Final
1. Tyler Worrall - 70.00
2. Carter Mather - 56.67
3. AJ Capuzzo - 43.33
4. Hunter Henderson - 30.00
Jr. Boys Final
1. Andrew Scheafer - 61.67
2. Benjamin Brown - 50.00
Pro Veterans Final
1. Rickey Gonzalez - 66.67
2. Dean Lavelle - 56.67
Men’s II Final
1. Tim Clinton - 67.78
2. Brad Gearhart - 59.44
3. Nick Link - 43.33
Jr. Men Final
1. Morgan Pederson - 69.44
2. Kyler Green - 57.78
3. Chad Payton - 44.44
4. Will Green - 38.33
5. Robbie Culp - 30.00
6. Yansey Crew - 28.33
Jr. Pro Men Semifinal (top two in each heat advance)
Heat #1
1. Freddie Wayne - 97.75
2. John Jeffries - 92.25
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3. Hunter Stich - 77.75
4. Pierce Homsey - 72.25
Heat #2
1. Daniel Powers - 89.75
2. Julian Cohen - 84.75
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3. Ryleigh Pfitzner - 84.25
4. Clay Fraley - 81.25
Heat #3
1. Steel Lafferty - 94.00
2. Nick Galotifore - 87.50
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3. Michael Dowdy - 84.50
4. Cooper Swink - 74.00
Jr. Women Semifinal (top four riders advance)
1. Katelyn Fenner - 63.33
2. Tori Koch - 54.17
3. Leah Gibney - 48.33
4. Nataly Conner - 40.00
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5. Jasmine Lally - 25.00
6. Delanie Parker - 18.33
7. Kimberly Kirch - 18.22
Boys Beginner Semifinal (top two in each heat advance)
Heat #1
1. James Loisel - 60.00
2. Jake Kappler - 50.00
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3. Steven Hallsworth - 36.67
4. Jack Dorrestijn - 18.33
Heat #2
1. Matthew Scheafer - 48.33
2. Tyler Higham - 33.33
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3. Merrett Fay - 30.56
4. Bryson Hancock - 18.33
5. Andy Birch - 16.67
Boys Quarterfinal (top two in each heat advance)
Heat #1
1. Paulie Koch - 65.00
2. Blake Payton - 52.78
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3. Zach Brown - 43.33
4. Nicholas Brown - 26.11
Heat #2
1. Noah Flegel - 63.33
2. Robby Holihan - 60.56
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3. Logan McCracken - 46.67
Heat #3
1. Landon Kasey - 58.33
2. Gunner Daft - 50.00
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3. Jason Soven - 40.00
Pro Wakeskate Quarterfinal (top two in each heat advance)
Heat #1
1. Stuart Shinn - 83.33
2. George Daniels - 75.00
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3. Matthew Manzari - 63.33
4. Myles Vickers - 36.67
Heat #2
1. Danny Hampson - 75.00
2. Brandon Thomas - 73.33
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3. Caleb Rountree - 33.33
Heat #3
1. Brian Grubb - 100.00
2. James Balzer - 70.00
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3. Matt Hayden - 50.00
Heat #4
1. Reed Hansen - 100.00
2. Grant Roberts - 73.33
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3. Keaton Bowlby - 50.00
Pro Women Quarterfinals (top three in each heat advance)
Heat #1
1. Amber Wing - 60.00
2. Shawna Hoffman - 48.33
3. Anna Hajek - 41.11
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4. Bec Gange - 35.00
Heat #2
1. Meagan Ethell - 65.00
2. Hayley Smith - 56.67
3. Megan Blaschka - 48.33
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4. Tarah Mikacich - 38.33
Heat #3
1. Raimi Merritt - 73.33
2. Emily Copeland Durham - 56.67
3. Raequal Hoffman - 40.00
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4. Emylee Wright - 30.00
Heat #4
1. Nicola Butler - 73.33
2. Melissa Marquardt - 61.67
3. Shelby Kantar - 48.33
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4. Corrie Dyer - 40.00
5. Danni Petraitis - 26.67
