It’s getting near that time again and the ULL Wakeboard competition is coming up. Everything is going to be the same as last year. DJ, food, Snowballs, and lots of wakeboarding and wakeskating. EVERYONE is welcome to enter and there will be 6 divisions. Beginner,Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Girls and Wakeskate. $40 and you get a chance to win a bunch of cool stuff from our sponsors no matter what division your enter.

SPONSORS:
Rukus
Bennett’s Boat and Ski
Highend Automotive
Louisiana Wakeboarding
RedBull
Third Coast Cables
more to come…

DIVISIONS:
Beginners – No Inverts, No spins higher than 180
Novice – Up to 1 invert, no spins higher than 360
Intermediate – Up to 3 inverts, no spins higher than 540
Advanced – Anything goes
Girls – Anything goes
Wakeskating – Anything goes

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
August 14
Gates open at 10:00 am
We dont stop until everyone has rode in each class

August 15
Gates open at 11:00 am
Top riders out of each class ride
Annouce the winners in the afternoon and hand out prizes

DIRECTIONS TO LAKE

Further information or questions? Contact Ian Mcdougall

Ian Mcdougall
ULwake@gmail.com
ragincajunwakeboarding.com

From First Dig to First Ride

Source: Third Coast Cables

This video is 6 months of footage crammed down into 5 mins for your viewing pleasure. Third Coast Cables is Louisiana’s first and only wake facility for riders of all skill levels and ages. We are located in cajun country right outside Lafayette, Louisiana. More videos and Grand Opening coming soon!

Reminder: Want a inside look at Louisiana’s FIRST and ONLY cable park? Become a member. A $350 discounted membership includes a year pass AND access to the system NOW, BEFORE anyone else! Grab your pass at High End Automotive or RUKUS. Hurry! The passes are going fast. Third Coast Cables grand opening coming soon…

One last thing, check out TCC in Wakeboarding Magazine’s cable park issue!

Experience first class customer service at High-End Automotive’s brand new second location! High End offers a one stop automotive repair shop for all of your vehicle repair needs. High End is owned by Daniel & Samantha Lam, avid wakeboarder’s and supporters of LouisianaWakeboarding.com.

MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Unveils New Action-Packed Format

“We’ve shifted the main event to the early evening, added a live music element and built an interactive entertainment stage to create the world’s largest wake party,” said Director of Sales and Marketing Sean Dishman. “This new approach to wake events has never been done before and wake enthusiasts won’t want to miss it.”

All five tour stops will host preliminary rounds prior to the new three-hour action-packed format held on Saturday evenings. In its 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. time slot, the Pro Tour will feature contest finals, a big-air challenge and a double up contest.

On land, fans should check out the Pro Tour’s new entertainment stage to catch athlete interviews, color commentators, interactive live music and the largest wake party around.

The 2010 season kicks off in Acworth, Ga., at Dallas Landing Park on May 22. From there, the Pro Tour continues to Fort Worth, Tex., at Texas MasterCraft, June 12; Elizabethtown, Ky., at Freeman Lake Park, June 19; Colorado Springs, Colo., at Memorial Park, July 24; and wraps up the season in Knoxville, Tenn., at Volunteer Landing on Aug. 14.

The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour is a five-stop series points race for the Pro Tour title. Athletes accumulate points at each stop based on final placement in each event. The highest total points-earner at the end of the five-event season will take home a cash purse and the coveted Pro Tour title.

For event information, including daily schedules, tickets, results, standings, photos, videos, athlete bios and more, visit www.allisports.com .

The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: MasterCraft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Indmar, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Oakley, Fuel TV and Allisports.com.

MasterCraft is the exclusive tow boat for the Pro Wakeboard Tour, as it has been since the tour’s wakeboarding events began in 1992. Indmar Marine engines will provide the power for MasterCraft’s X Series line of competition tow boats.

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 11 amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte and Roasted Light Vanilla. 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 the United Kingdom.

Media Partners
To catch all the high-flying, rail-sliding, water-sports action of the King of Wake series, tune in to Fuel TV – the official television partner of the King of Wake series. WakeBoarding, published by Bonnier Corp., is the official magazine of the King of Wake series. Read about all things wakeboarding, with expert coverage of professional instruction, gear, boats and news.

King of Wake
Viewed as the world’s elite pro wakeboarding circuit, the King of Wake series has attracted the sport’s top athletes from across the globe. With more than $300,000 in prize money over the eight-event season, athletes compete during the course of the year to be named the “King of Wake” – an award based on points accumulated at each stop of the series. Events include 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.

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 Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli Productions, which 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. More information can be found at www.allisports.com .

2010 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour schedule
City                                      Venue                                  Dates
Acworth, GA                        Dallas Landing Park               May 22
Fort Worth, TX                     Texas MasterCraft                 June 12
Elizabethtown, KY                Freeman Lake Park               June 19
Colorado Springs, CO           Memorial Park                      July 24
Knoxville, TN                        Volunteer Landing                 Aug. 14

Louisiana Wakeboarding randomly stumbled upon Daniel Lam, a family man and business owner from Lafayette, La. We  noticed a beautiful Malibu Wakesetter around town and wondered who owned it, finally we found out! Daniel has progressed rapidly in the very short time he has been riding. Tantrums after 4 months is pretty damn good!

Here is what Daniel has to say about his wakeboarding experience:

Age? 30

Location? LAFAYETTE, LA

Board setup? LIQUID FORCE LYMAN 139 W/COMPANY BINDINGS. I MISS MY OLD SETUP THOUGH, RONIX DHV1 137 SUPER, SUPER LIGHT. LOST IT ON THE HIGHWAY FLEW OUT THE BACK OF MY BOAT. LET’S JUST SAY I HAD AN EXPENSIVE START IN THE SPORT. ONLY BEEN IN IT FOR BOUT 4 OR 5 MONTHS NOW.

Rope length/boat speed? 70-75 @ 23.5 OR 24

At what age did you get into wakeboarding? 30

How did you get into wakeboarding? GOT INTERESTED IN WAKEBOARDING WHEN MY BOY VIC GOT HIS BOAT, I BOUGHT A BOARD BUT NEVER GOT TO USE IT. I JUST OPENED UP MY SECOND LOCATION SO IT TOOK UP MOST MY TIME. SO BY THE TIME I WAS FREE TO RIDE. IT GOT TOO COLD. THE NEXT YEAR I MET UP WITH AN OLD BUDDY BRAD AND HIT THE WATER A FEW TIMES BUT DIDN’T RIDE. WE JUST CRUISED. I WAS TOO SHY TO TRY FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES CAUSE DIDN’T WANT PEOPLE TO LAUGH. FINALLY A FEW TIMES LATER I SAID SCREW IT. GOT UP ON THE BOARD ABOUT THE 3RD TRY AND WAS HOOKED SINCE. I WAS GOING TO GET A CHAPARRAL BUT ENDED UP GETTING A MALIBU WAKESETTER A FEW WEEKS LATER. HURRAY FOR THAT! I’D HAVE TO THANK BRAD FOR PUMPING ME UP TO GETTING THAT, I WAS STEERING TOWARD A MASTERCRAFT X-80. THAT WOULDVE BEEN WAY TOO MUCH BOAT.

Do you remember your first board setup? If so, what was it? RANDALL HARRIS GATORBOARD LEGEND EDITION 137.

What exactly do you like about wakeboarding? HOW IT NEVER GETS OLD, YOU DON’T STOP PROGRESSING, JUST BEING ON THE WATER, TAKES ALL OF MY STRESS AWAY. I DON’T THINK ABOUT WORK OR PROBLEMS WHEN I’M OUT THERE.

Favorite place to ride? DUPLASONE, THE WATER IS CLEAN AND WE USUALLY HAVE IT ALL TO OURSELVES.

Favorite boat? Why? 2008 MALIBU WAKESETTER, IT’S THE ONLY BOAT I RIDE ON REALLY. I HAVE NOT BEEN IN IT LONG ENOUGH TO TRY OUT OTHER BOATS. I CHECKED OUT THE 09 XSTAR AT TSR BUT NEVER ROAD BEHIND IT, FELL IN LOVE WITH THE INTERIOR, IT IS SO ROOMY, FEELS REALLY COMFORTABLE IN IT.

Cable wakeboarding is getting popular, what are your thoughts on cable parks? Do you prefer cable or boat? I ONLY HIT THE CABLE ONCE AT TSR WHEN IT WAS FREEZING SO I DIDN’T REALLY GET TO RIDE MUCH. I THINK IF I GOT TO HIT IT A COUPLE MORE RUNS I WOULD LIKE IT AS MUCH AS BEHIND A BOAT, JUST NEEDED A LITTLE GETTING USED TO. LUKE ROMERO IS ACTUALLY WORKING ON A CABLE PROJECT IN LAFAYETTE AND LET ME IN ON THE DEAL BUT WE HAD TO PUT THE PROJECT ON HOLD UNTIL MAYBE SPRING DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Best wakeboarder? PARKS BONIFAY, HE WAS ON SKIS SINCE HE WAS STILL IN DIAPERS.

Favorite wakeboarder? OLD SCHOOL PARKS BONIFAY AND NEW SCHOOL IS BOB SOVEN. I LIKE THEIR STYLE.

Favorite people to ride with? ANYONE WHO’S A DIE HARD RIDER AND NOT SCARED TO PUSH THEMSELVES, THAT’S WHAT PUSHES ME.

What is your best result in your wakeboard career? If you haven’t competed, what is your best trick accomplishment? TANTRUM AND WORKING ON A SCARE CROW AND BACKROLL.

Anything else you’d like to add? I LOVE THE SPORT AND WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE, TRYING TO GET MORE PEOPLE INTO THE SPORT SO EVERYONE IS WELCOMED ON MY BOAT.

Only about 4 months of riding and Daniel Lam is already landing Tantrums. Daniel is a family man and business owner from Lafayette, La. If you ever need any repair or service work done on your vehicle, be sure to stop by Daniel’s complete one-stop automotive shop, High-End Automotive.

Rukus Boardsports

Rukus Board Shop started in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 10 years ago with the goal of providing Louisiana with a rider owned, rider operated board shop. Rukus now has 4 locations (Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Mandeville, San Marcos, TX) and carries DVS, Nike SB, Supra, Vans, Es, Lakai, DC, Etnies, Emerica, Nixon, Adio, Volcom, Krew, Altamont, Billabong, Reef, DGK, Element, Zoo York, Enjoi, Spitfire, Expedition, Liquid Force, Hyperlite, Ronix, Gator, CWB, Obscura, Slingshot, Burton and more.

Third Coast Cables

Louisiana’s first and only full service wake park. We cater to beginners all the way up to pro riders and have something for everyone in between. We are not open yet but it won’t be long fellas! Please keep checking the website and Facebook Fan Page for updates.

Southbound Design

SouthboundDesign.com is a freelance design firm with a focus and main interest in the action sports industry. Southbound specializes in print media design, logo design, freelance graphic design, screen printing, corporate branding, trade show booth design, custom vinyl graphics and much more. Southbound is responsible for the creation of Louisiana Wakeboarding’s logo and most of LWC’s event flyer designs.

Bennett’s Boat & Ski

Bennett’s Boat & Ski is Louisiana’s premier MasterCraft boat Dealer. Bennett’s is your one stop shop for everything on the water. Visit Bennett’s onsite dealership,  fully certified service department and 3 lakes onsite to test drive your dream boat. Located 25mins from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Visit Bennett’s today!

Swamp Sports

A division of B & L Marine in Monroe, LA, is the new watersports headquarters for Northeast Louisiana. Managed by Nick McDonald, Swamp Sports is dealer for O’brien wakeboards, Company Wakeboards, Phase 5 wakesurfers, Flyhigh fatsacs, Aerial tower products, Monster tower products. We are also the official dealer for Centurion Boats. We serve all boarders in North Louisiana, South Arkansas, and East Mississippi including the Jackson area. We also have tubes, kneeboards, skis, lifejackets, and t-shirts. Give us a call anytime, business: 318-343-1250 or cell: 318-381-2058.

Hoodrich Boardsports

The name says it all! HOODRICH BOARDSPORTS is a boardwear company that is fully devoted in rep’n the sick nasti style we have embeded in our soul. We are a small group that consider ourselves artist in many different forms and fashion. We’re here to rep what we’ve come to love and bring a whole new meaning to the game. Stay posted for future pictures, videos, events and most of all how to get yourself some HOODRICH BOARDSPORTS apparel!

Malibu Marine

Our philosopy at Malibu Marine LLC is simple. Selling a fine, quality, product like a Malibu Boat is fun. Let’s face it selling FUN IS FUN. Our goal is to spend as much time as it takes with our customers to get them into their “Dream Machine”. Once they purchase their boat we want to provide them with a support system that keeps them happy with their Malibu for years to come. We have sold many Malibu Boats to many  people and families and have enjoyed sharing the fun with our new friends.

B & L Marine

Since 1974, B & L Marine has been providing Northeast Louisiana with everything needed for fun on the water. Our lines include Xpress and Alumacraft fishing and jon boats, Bayliner and Crownline ski boats, and new for 2009, Centurion wake/ski boats, and Veranda Pontoons. We can handle all your boating needs including sales, service and parts. Stop by and see us at 110 Old Bastrop Rd. in Monroe, LA. Or give us a call at 318-343-1250

False River Motorsports

False River Motor Sports has been in business in South Louisiana for over 17 years and we have the experience and know-how to satisfy all your outdoor sporting needs. We are located at 431 New Roads Street, in New Roads, LA., easily accessible from I-10 and Highway 61.  We invite you to take the short scenic drive to New Roads for a great deal on a beautiful new Nautique!

High-End Automotive

Lafayette’s one-stop automotive shop for all your vehicle repair needs, High End Automotive is a full mechanical repair facility, paint & body shop, performance upgrade center and is a licensed auto broker and dealer. Call High-End Automotive today at 337-984-7809.

StokeMeter.com

Stokemeter is the interactive extreme sports site on the net. Get to know the pros in your sport like you’ve never known them before! Actuality TV at it’s best!