By World Sports & Marketing Press Release
Published: August 23, 2010
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13-Year-Old Aussie Wows the Competition in WWA Wakeboard World Championship Opener

Orlando, Fla. – The top wakeboarders from throughout the globe hit the waters of the Orlando Watersports Complex today in Orlando, Fla. to kick off the 17th annual ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra. The championship event, which runs through Sunday, Aug. 22, opened with preliminary rounds for 14 of the 21 divisions competing over the course of the four-day competition.

 
Among the 102 amateur riders who competed today, only 63 advanced in the contest, including 13-year-old Australian native Tony Iacconi. Iacconi, the 2009 Boys division world champion, decided to forgo his final year within the 10-13 age group to compete in the more advanced 18 & under Jr. Men’s division.
 
“If you win a division one year, you should move onto a harder one the following year,” said Iacconi. “It’s not all about winning; it’s about challenging yourself to become a better rider. I want to compete against riders better than me and learn from that experience.”
 
Iacconi more than exceeded his expectations during today’s Jr. Men division semifinals as the Australian young gun won his heat by nearly 20 points. In his run, Iacconi landed several impressive tricks, including a KGB, a Dumb Dumb, and a toeside backside 360.
 
“To be honest, I really wasn’t sure if I was going to make it through the semis today,” said Iacconi. “I’m just stoked to make it into the finals, so whatever happens tomorrow is a bonus.”
 
Iacconi and the five other Jr. Men finalists will hit the water tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.
 
The ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra will wrap up a total of 12 other amateur divisions tomorrow, beginning at 8 a.m. Tomorrow’s event is free to the public. Saturday and Sunday remain a ticketed event.
 
Tickets can be purchased at the gate on event dates 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.
 
Spectators can also pick up their 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.
 
The WWA Wakeboard World Championships is the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). With 27 Affiliate countries world wide the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The 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 ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra, visit allisports.com.
 
The ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, Supra boats, Overton’s, Indmar, Peavey, Mona Vie, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, Sayiwon’t, Epiphone, WakeBoarding magazine, Fuel TV and Allisports.com.
 
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 Supra
Supra is the official tow boat of the ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships. Celebrating more than 30 years of excellence in the marine industry, Supra pioneered rider-friendly boats that feature innovative hull designs, adjustable wakes and versatile seating with sleek and sexy styling.
 
About WWA
The WWA Wakeboard World Championships is the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). The WWA also owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard Nationals, WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, and the WWA Wake Park Nationals. With 27 Affiliate countries world wide the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The 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.
 
Thursday, August 19 - Day 1 Results
 
Jr. Pro Men Quarterfinal (top two in each heat advance)

Heat #1
1. Ryleigh Pfitzner (AUS) - 93.75
2. Raphael Derome (CAN) - 88.50
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3. Pierce Homsey (USA) - 86.25
4. Aaron Brown (USA) - 71.50
 
Heat #2
1. Julian Cohen (USA) - 93.00
2. Taylor Kress (USA) - 92.75
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3. Gordon Harrison (USA) - 79.25
4. Aaron Abel (USA) - 55.75
 
Heat #3
1. Kyle Evans (USA) - 89.25
2. Clay Fraley (USA) - 88.25
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3. Keenan Allen (USA) - 84.75
4. John Jeffries (USA) - 77.75
 
Heat #4
1. Nick Galotifore (USA) - 98.00
2. Freddie Wayne (USA) - 90.50
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3. Dylan Prideaux (AUS) - 79.50
4. Gunnar Shuler (USA) - 72.00
 
Heat #5
1. Steel Lafferty (USA) - 98.50
2. Joshua Twelker (USA) - 91.50
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3. Connor Bitton (USA) - 64.00
 
Heat #6
1. Michael Dowdy (USA) - 93.00
2. Daniel Powers (USA) - 92.25
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3. Hunter Stich (USA) - 84.75
 
Jr. Men Semifinal (top rider in each heat advances)

Heat #1
1. Parker Siegele (AUS) - 66.67
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2. Oliver Rennie (AUS) - 48.33
3. Dante Digangi (USA) - 31.67
4. Jamie Hamrick (USA) - 30.00
 
Heat #2
1. Tony Iacconi (AUS) - 70.00
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2. Marc Kroon (NED) - 51.67
3. Joey Buss (USA) - 30.00
4. Alec Rex (USA) - 20.00
 
Heat #3
1. Justin Gratzfeld (CAN) - 53.33
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2. Yancey Crew (USA) - 48.33
3. Nick Gibson (USA) - 35.00
4. Matt Kirk (USA) - 25.00
 
Heat #4
1. Nick Vaccari (USA) - 61.67
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2. John Sly (USA) - 53.33
3. Javier Ceballos (MEX) - 45.00
 
Heat #5
1. Will Green (USA) - 70.00
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2. Kyler Green (USA) - 26.67
3. Cameron Graham (RSA) - 23.33
 
Heat #6
1. Morgan Pederson (USA) - 60.00
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2. Bradley Teunissen (AUS) - 51.67
3. Andres Ceballos (MEX) - 36.67
 
Jr. Boys Beginner Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Kade Kasey (USA) - 62.22
2. Tyler Worrall (USA) - 59.44
3. Hunter Henderson (USA) - 51.11
4. Carter Mather (USA) - 27.22
 
Jr. Boys Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Elliot Digney (AUS) - 66.67
2. Andrew Scheafer (USA) - 45.56
3. Benjamin Brown (USA) - 31.11
 
Boys Semifinal (top three in each heat advance)

Heat #1
1. Jason Soven (USA) - 66.11
2. Cory Teunissen (AUS) - 64.44
3. Paulie Koch (USA) - 56.67
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4. Landon Kasey (USA) - 51.67
5. Gunner Daft (USA) - 43.89
6. Mizuki Takahashi (JPN) - 36.67

Heat #2
1. Noah Flegel (USA) - 71.67
2. Robby Holihan (USA) - 60.00
3. Logan McCracken (USA) - 52.22
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4. Zach Brown (USA) - 41.67
5. Nicholas Brown (USA) - 32/78
 
Boys Beginner (top two in each heat advance)

Heat #1
1. James Loisel (USA) - 67.22
2. Steven Hallsworth (USA) - 51.67
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3. Matthew Scheafer (USA) - 42.78
4. Jack Dorrestijn (USA) - 35.00
 
Heat #2
1. Bryson Hancock (USA) - 50.00
2. Nathaniel Worcester (ENG) - 40.00
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3. Merrett Fay (USA) - 32.78
4. Andy Birch (USA) - 48.33
 
Jr. Women Semifinal (top three in each heat advance)
1. Leah Gibney (USA) - 60.00
2. Kimberly Kirch (USA) - 53.89
3. Carolina Rodriguez (MEX) - 49.44
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4. Tori Koch (USA) - 40.00
5. Katelyn Fenner (USA) - 43.33
6. Nagisa Hayashi (JPN) - 32.22
 
Girls Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Taylor McCullough (USA) - 70.00
2. Larisa Morales (MEX) - 62.78
3. Hannah Green (USA) - 33.33
4. Marla Fay (USA) - 20.00
 
Masters Women Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Mariana Martins (USA) - 56.67
2. Christine Cameron (BRA) - 26.67
 
Veteran Women Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Allison Blaha (USA) - 53.33
2. Geri Robertson (USA) - 43.33
3. Susan Sheehan (USA) - 30.00
4. Paula Fay (USA) - 26.11
 
Amateur Wakeskate Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Forrest Risner (USA) - 48.89
2. Jim Branton (USA) - 44.44
3. Ronaldo Mascarenhas (BRA) - 35.00
4. James Evans (USA) - 25.00
 
Veterans Semifinal (top three riders advance)
1. Darren Holsey (USA) - 43.33
2. Faron Kelsh (USA) - 40.17
3. Michael Fay (USA) - 36.67
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4. Reece Jordan (AUS) - 30.00
5. Francois Morin (CAN) - 20.00
 
Men II Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Nick Link (USA) - 70.00
2. Eduardo Martins (BRA) - 53.33
3. Tim Clinton (USA) - 50.00
4. Brad Gearhart (USA) - 36.67
 
Amateur Women Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Akina Takemiya (JPN) - 49.44
2. Daniella Lambert (AUS) - 40.56
3. Brittany Schroeder (USA) - 30.56
4. Alexa Score (USA) - 24.44

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