Beautiful Mandurah in Western Australia

If you live in Australia – congratulations !

On this coming Sunday, you will be able to enjoy a special TV Documentary which captures all the excitement of what was a wonderful World Cup Stop Number 33, staged in a beautiful location in Western Australia. . Here are the details which we have just received from our friends at Eyres Action Sports

The official documentary of the International Wakeboarding & Waterski Federation World Cup held in Mandurah, Western Australia earlier this year will be airing on Channel Nine’s digital channel Go! this Sunday June 24 at 12:00noon.

The 26 minute documentary covers the three day event with highlights from the two days of finals, which was the centrepiece of the Eyres Action Sports Games.

With breathtaking scenery of Mandurah, the home of the IWWF World Cup for the next three years added with some of the world’s best wakeboarding and waterski athletes, the documentary is sure to you get you excited for next year’s event.

The documentary will feature interviews with athletes including World Number One Wakeboarder Harley Clifford and Women’s World Number One Wakeboarder Raimi Meritt as well as World Number One Water Ski Jumper Freddy Krueger.

Not to be missed, relive all the action from the inaugural IWWF World Cup this Sunday.

For further information please contact:

Jason Dover

EYRES Action Sports Games Publicist

Buzz Marketing

0419 892 100

TV Shows heading your way

With distribution of our edited Mandurah World Cup TV show focussed on over 300 million viewers, we hope that you will help to pass the TV Schedules below on to all your Waterski and Wakeboard friends as soon as you read this !

For some regions we have been provided with the exact show times and with others just the Network details. As many will be on screen from TODAY, don’t miss the action and we hope you enjoy the experience as much as we did in that beautiful location of Mandurah, Western Australia.

Don’t forget also that we will be back in Mandurah again next year on March 15/17 so now would be a good time to start planning your visit !

Sky Sports (UK & Ireland)

25/04/12        17:00-18:00         Sky Sports 4
25/04/12        22:00-23:00         Sky Sports 4
26/04/12        12:00-13:00         Sky Sports 2
29/04/12        06:00-07:00         Sky Sports 4
30/04/12        02:00-03:00         Sky Sports 2

ESPN STAR: Their Episode no 52 ours Hotwater 49

SCN1       26-Apr-12       17:00-18:00
SCN1       27-Apr-12       01:30-02.30
SCN1       27-Apr-12       08:00-07.00
SCN1       27-Apr-12       12:00-13.00

SEN1        27-Apr-12       01:30-02.30
SEN1        27-Apr-12       08:00-09.00
SEN1        27-Apr-12       12:00-13.00
SEN1        30-Apr-12       02:30-03.30

SID1        27-Apr-12        08:00-09.00
SID1        27-Apr-12        16:00-17.00

SIN1        27-Apr-12        10:00-11.00

SML1        27-Apr-12      08:00-09.00

SSE1        27-Apr-12      08:00-09.00
SSE1        27-Apr-12      16:00-17.00

STH1        27-Apr-12      01:3002.30
STH1        27-Apr-12      08:00-09.00
STH1        27-Apr-12      12:00-13.00
STH1        30-Apr-12      02:30-03.30

STW1        27-Apr-12       04:00-05.00

EPH1: ESPN Philippines
SCN1: STAR China
SEN1: STAR Sports SEA NPL
SHK1: STAR Sports Hong Kong
SIN1: STAR Sports India
SML1: STAR Sports Malaysia
SSE1: STAR Sports SEA
STH1: STAR Sports Thailand
STW1: STAR Sports Taiwan

Sport TV – Portugal – 3rd May 2012

Every Thursday   17.30-18.30 plus repeats   Sport TV 3

MEN’S WORLD CUP WAKEBOARD FINALS EVER !

Harley goes forWorld Cup Gold

MANDURAH HOSPITALITY

HOT SUNSHINE

DOLPHINS & PELICANS

TWELVE CAMERAS

CHOPPER COVER UP IN THE BLUE SKY

WORLD CUP ACTION AT ITS VERY BEST

Click here to enjoy EVERY Men’s Final performance

MANDURAH WORLD CUP WAKEBOARD FINALS

THE SPECTACULAR MANDURAH WORLD CUP STOP RIGHT HERE !

Here it is folks !

Just a few hours ago, we went global with our Mandurah World Cup Stop TV Show. To share in the fun of this 33rd Stop, all you have to do is click on this Link below – and don’t forget to Bookmark it also to ensure you don’t miss any of our future World Cup Stops

MANDURAH WORLD CUP STOP

This is our chance to thank all of our World Cup fans

across the Continents for sharing the fun with us during this past  month of March.

In celebrating the successful completion of our 33rd World Cup Stop in beautiful Mandurah, Western Australia, it was great to see over 13,400 PAGEVIEWS in just this past four weeks here on our Website. Better still, 65% of our VISITORS checked in for the first time.

Now it is up to us to make sure that what you see here on our site is interesting enough to make you come back. Knowing that so many appreciate the extraordinary skills of our World Cup athletes makes us all try even harder !

You can also keep an eye on our WORLD CUP news on Facebook at

WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP :

https://www.facebook.com/groups/23150062671/?ref=ts

The EYRES Action Sport Games Mandurah turned out to be the perfect stage for launching the 33^rd World Cup Stop for Waterski and Wakeboard. It was also the first Stop ever to be staged in Australia. At the closing ceremony, Mayor Paddi Creevey confirmed that this is part of a four-year agreement with the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF).  The event is supported by the State Government through Eventscorp’s Regional Events Program, which is funded by Royalties for Regions.

As a World Cup location, Mandurah is impressive. Surrounded by magnificent waterfront homes, first class restaurants, blue skies, 30C temperatures, Pelicans, Dolphins and a very experienced local Waterski and Wakeboard team, this event will certainly grow and grow over the coming years. MasterCraft, the official boat suppliers, moored their own VIP Cruiser right at the starting dock area.

TV Chopper Camera

On the water, spills and thrills captured the imagination of the enormous crowds on site. As the weekend coincided with the Channel 7 Annual Crab Fest, the party atmosphere added greatly to the World Cup impact. The TV crews, Helicopter camera and Webcast presentation completed the World Cup media arrangements.

In Wakeboard, 20 Men and 10 Women battled for 6 Finals places. Past World Champion Robbie Rendo ARG was unlucky not to make the cut. With two Australian Riders making it through, young Bec Gange and seasoned campaigner Amber Wing, got a well deserved ovation. Miku Asai from Kagoshima in Japan also made it through. She took 3^rd place at the World Cup Stop in Kuching, Malaysia. Much to the delight of the crowded waterfront, Bec Gange exceeded all expectations. She took the bronze medal in the Finals. Amber Wing took the silver medal to add to her World Cup gold medal in Linyi, China, giving Australia two major successes today. However, the winner showed why she has dominated the World Cup in Sarawak, Malaysia, Chuncheon, South Korea, Doha, Qatar and others. Raimi Merrit USA at just 18 years of age, was again in a league of her own in taking this first Mandurah World Cup title.

In the Men’s Wakeboard battle, 20 Riders were whittled down to just six places. Ireland’s David O’Caoimh caused a sensation by making it to the top on this his third World Cup experience. Only World Champion Harley Clifford AUS could outperform him in the early Heats. The Finals included the 6 best Riders from Great Britain, USA, Japan, Ireland and Australia. As the last event of the weekend which at one time had four Dolphins watching from the sidelines, all eyes were on Harley Clifford AUS. He has won all of the recent World Cup Stops. David O’Caoimh IRL was second last off the dock having seen Shota Tezuka JPN put in a stunning performance of 80.21 points. However, it was Steel Lafferty USA who got closest with 76.57 points before Clifford took to the stage. As ever, his performance was extraordinary gaining perfect scores from all Judges to take the gold medal. Tezuka took silver and Lafftery the bronze.

Men and Women Shortboard featured the very best in the world today. These included World Record holder Clementine Lucine FRA, World Champion Natalia Berdnikova BLR, World Champion and World Record Holder Aliaksei Zharnasek BLR and US Masters Champion Jimmy Siemers USA. The women were first out. Causing a sensation, Natalia Berdnikova BLR went down early and did not make it to the Finals. However, Maria Camila Linares COL impressed all with the highest Semi-Final score of 6840 points. The 4 Finalists featured France, Australia, Colombia and USA. While Danyelle Bennett USA set the pace with her score of 5810, when World Record Holder Clementine Lucine FRA arrived, she too was clearly in a league of her own on this occasion. Her gold medal score of 7540 was 1700 points ahead of Bennett who took silver. Linares took a well deserved bronze.

The Men’s Shortboard field of 14 athletes was reduced to 6 Finalists representing France, Belarus and USA. As ever, the power of young French Shortboarding was very clear for all to see. Both Pierre Ballon and Alexandre Poteau broke the 9,000 barrier. They won the bronze and silver medals with just the new World Record Holder remaining on the dock. Aliaksei Zharnasek BLR took no chances in the choppy waters. While he is capable of a 12,570 point score, his 10,160 was enough on this occasion to take the gold medal.

For extreme sports fans, the Jump event at Mandurah certainly supplied enough thrills and spills to capture the respect of all. As the nearby pristine Indian Ocean can often deliver warm breezes and testing water surfaces here, the Men and Women Jumpers had to adjust to the conditions as best they could. As ever, those who do adjust best on these occasions get to the Podium. Distances are really not relevant. In the Women’s event and true to form, the World Jump Record Holder Natalia Berdnikova BLR made the adjustments and took the gold medal. Closest to her was Maj Lund Jepsen DEN who took silver and showed once again that Denmark is a world power in this discipline. At just 18 years of age and with little World Cup experience, Lauren Morgan USA beat a very talented field to take the bronze medal.

The Mens Jump event saw some spectacular crashes and a few passes. Igor Morozov RUS brought gasps from the thousands of spectators but escaped his crash with a few bruises. Again, those who adjusted best captured the World Cup titles. Freddy Krueger USA proved again that his talents are rare. He outperformed the field by 12 meters ! The very experienced Scot Ellis USA did likewise to take the silver medal. Felipe Miranda CHI continues to improve with every contest. In capturing bronze, he is one to watch for the future.

The highly committed Mandurah team is already working on refinements for 2013 and that is only 364 days away !

Harley Clifford AUS

Raimi Merrit USA takes Gold

Aliaksei Zharnasek BLR takes Gold

JUMP RESULTS

http://www.iwsftournament.com/homologation/scorebooks/20120318030328Scorebook12AUS824.htm

SHORTBOARD RESULTS

http://www.iwsftournament.com/homologation/scorebooks/20120318030334Scorebook12AUS824.htm

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST WORLD CUP STOP THRILLS 100,000 MANDURAH SPECTATORS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Harley Clifford AUS takes World Cup Gold in style

The EYRES Action Sport Games Mandurah turned out to be the perfect stage for launching the 33^rd World Cup Stop for Waterski and Wakeboard. It was also the first Stop ever to be staged in Australia. At the closing ceremony, Mayor Paddi Creevey confirmed that this is part of a four-year agreement with the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF).  The event is supported by the State Government through Eventscorp’s Regional Events Program, which is funded by Royalties for Regions.

As a World Cup location, Mandurah is impressive. Surrounded by magnificent waterfront homes, first class restaurants, blue skies, 30C temperatures, Pelicans, Dolphins and a very experienced local Waterski and Wakeboard team, this event will certainly grow and grow over the coming years. MasterCraft, the official boat suppliers, moored their own VIP Cruiser right at the starting dock area.

Chopper Camera covers World Cup

On the water, spills and thrills captured the imagination of the enormous crowds on site. As the weekend coincided with the Channel 7 Annual Crab Fest, the party atmosphere added greatly to the World Cup impact. The TV crews, Helicopter camera and Webcast presentation completed the World Cup media arrangements.

In Wakeboard, 20 Men and 10 Women battled for 6 Finals places. Past World Champion Robbie Rendo ARG was unlucky not to make the cut. With two Australian Riders making it through, young Bec Gange and seasoned campaigner Amber Wing, got a well deserved ovation. Miku Asai from Kagoshima in Japan also made it through. She took 3^rdplace at the World Cup Stop in Kuching, Malaysia. Much to the delight of the crowded waterfront, Bec Gange exceeded all expectations. She took the

1. Raimi Merritt USA, 2 Amber Wing AUS, 3. Bec Gange AUS

bronze medal in the Finals. Amber Wing took the silver medal to add to her World Cup gold medal in Linyi, China, giving Australia two major successes today. However, the winner showed why she has dominated the World Cup in Sarawak, Malaysia, Chuncheon, South Korea, Doha, Qatar and others. Raimi Merrit USA at just 18 years of age, was again in a league of her own in taking this first Mandurah World Cup title.

In the Men’s Wakeboard battle, 20 Riders were whittled down to just six places. Ireland’s David O’Caoimh caused a sensation by making it to the top on this his third World Cup experience. Only World Champion Harley Clifford AUS could outperform him in the early Heats. The Finals included the 6 best Riders from Great Britain, USA, Japan, Ireland and Australia. As the last event of the weekend which at one time had four Dolphins watching from the sidelines, all eyes were on Harley Clifford AUS. He has won all of the

Winners 1. Harley Clifford AUS, @. Shota Tezuka, 3. Steel Lafferty USA

recent World Cup Stops. David O’Caoimh IRL was second last off the dock having seen Shota Tezuka JPN put in a stunning performance of 80.21 points. However, it was Steel Lafferty USA who got closest with 76.57 points before Clifford took to the stage. As ever, his performance was extraordinary gaining perfect scores from all Judges to take the gold medal. Tezuka took silver and Lafftery the bronze.  

Men and Women Shortboard featured the very best in the world today. These included World Record holder Clementine Lucine FRA, World Champion Natalia Berdnikova BLR, World Champion and World Record Holder Aliaksei Zharnasek BLR and US Masters Champion Jimmy Siemers USA. The women were first out. Causing a sensation, Natalia Berdnikova BLR went down early and did not make it to the Finals. However, Maria Camila Linares COL impressed all with the highest Semi-Final score of 6840 points. The 4 Finalists featured France, Australia, Colombia and USA. While Danyelle Bennett USA set the pace with her score of 5810, when World Record Holder Clementine Lucine FRA arrived, she too was clearly in a league of her own on this occasion. Her gold medal score of 7540 was 1700 points ahead of Bennett who took silver. Linares took a well deserved bronze.

WINNERS : 1. Clementine Lucine FRA, 2 Danyelle Bennett USA, 3. Maria Camila Linares COL

The Men’s Shortboard field of 14 athletes was reduced to 6 Finalists representing France, Belarus and USA. As ever, the power of young French Shortboarding was very clear for all to see. Both Pierre Ballon and Alexandre Poteau broke the 9,000 barrier. They won the bronze and silver medals with just the new World Record Holder remaining on the dock. Aliaksei Zharnasek BLR took no chances in the choppy waters. While he is capable of a 12,570 point score, his 10,160 was enough on this occasion to take the gold medal.

Winners : Natalia Berdnikova BLR, 2. Maj Lund Jepsen DEN, 3. Lauren Morgan USA

For extreme sports fans, the Jump event at Mandurah certainly supplied enough thrills and spills to capture the respect of all. As the nearby pristine Indian Ocean can often deliver warm breezes and testing water surfaces here, the Men and Women Jumpers had to adjust to the conditions as best they could. As ever, those who do adjust best on these occasions get to the Podium. Distances are really not relevant. In the Women’s event and true to form, the World Jump Record Holder Natalia Berdnikova BLR made the adjustments and took the gold medal. Closest to her was Maj Lund Jepsen DEN who took silver and showed once again that Denmark is a world power in this discipline. At just 18 years of age and with little World Cup experience, Lauren Morgan USA beat a very talented field to take the bronze medal.

WINNERS : 1.Freddy Kruger USA, 2. Scot Ellis USA, 3. Felipe Miranda COL

The Mens Jump event saw some spectacular crashes and a few passes. Igor Morozov RUS brought gasps from the thousands of spectators but escaped his crash with a few bruises. Again, those who adjusted best captured the World Cup titles. Freddy Krueger USA proved again that his talents are rare. He outperformed the field by 12 meters ! The very experienced Scot Ellis USA did likewise to take the silver medal. Felipe Miranda CHI continues to improve with every contest. In capturing bronze, he is one to watch for the future.

The highly committed Mandurah team is already working on refinements for 2013 and that is only 364 days away !

The average neighbours in Mandurah !

JUMP RESULTS

http://www.iwsftournament.com/homologation/scorebooks/20120318030328Scorebook12AUS824.htm

SHORTBOARD RESULTS

http://www.iwsftournament.com/homologation/scorebooks/20120318030334Scorebook12AUS824.htm

WAKEBOARD RESULTS

Wakeboard World Cup Results Mandurah, Australia

For boat owners and those who enjoy living beside water, Mandurah here in Western Australia is about as good as it gets. The many Marinas feature hundreds of magnificent homes and most have private moorings right on their doorstep. With Penguins, Dolphins, Pelicans and outstanding fishing in the area, life here must be a joy !

Based at the Atrium Hotel, which is a short distance from the World Cup Competition site, the Skiers, Riders and IWWF Officials are now checking in. World Cup Boat Driver Ian Campbell GBR arrived a few minutes ago with the Chief Judge Nikki Lee USA. Nigel Talamo GBR, our experienced World Cup Homologator, is working with the team on the Jump Ramp – and Jump and Shortboard Courses and the Obstacles for the Riders are also now on the water – and it’s only Wednesday ! Thursday will see these complex preparations completed as the various Marquees, TV and Webcast facilities, VIP areas, Equipment storage for the World Cup athletes and seating for the spectators are put in place. As the 30C sunshine continues, nobody is complaining about be cold ! It also makes it very comfortable for those who are up to their necks in the water with anchor ropes, etc.

Tomorrow we hope to confirm the Webcast details so that our worldwide World Cup followers can enjoy

the Wakeboard, Shortboard and Jump events over this coming weekend. With both World Champions and World Record Holders lined up in the very high-quality entry list, capturing these Mandurah World Cup medals will not be easy. World Jump Record Holders Freddy Krueger USA and Natalia Berdnikova BLR have arrived from the successful Moomba Masters in Melbourne last weekend. World Shortboard Record Holder Alaiksei Zharnasek BLR will arrive tomorrow as will World Wakeboard Champion Harley Clifford AUS.

Next to arrive on site will be the MasterCraft boats. As our Boat Sponsor for all 33 World Cup Stops to date, Will Furze and the MasterCraft team are experts at getting this valuable equipment on site in time. With our global World Cup itinerary over these past years, that is really some achievement.

You can also follow details of the World Cup on our FaceBook page – WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP

Reports will also be available on our International Federation Website

IN MANDURAH WESTERN AUSTRALIA

ON MARCH 16/18

It has been a fascinating adventure for all involved. This global Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series has taken the event through Europe, North Africa, Middle East, China, South East Asia and Australia. Included were Stops in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids and the Great Wall. On March 16/18, Western Australia’s “Top Tourism Town” of Mandurah will now be added to this very special experience for the fans, athletes and sponsors. Sunshine and glorious 30C weather is forecasted.

WHAT A PERFECT WORLD CUP LOCATION !

MasterCraft Driver Martin James on site

This 33^rd World Cup Stop is a vital part of the successful EYRES Action Sports Games. At this point, Skiers and Riders from the following countries have made the cut: Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Russia, Republic of South Africa, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Thailand and USA. It is one of the strongest fields ever and is loaded with World Record breakers, World Champions and World Cup Champions. As for all previous World Cup Stops, MasterCraft will provide the competition boats and back-up service for both the Skiers and Riders.

To set your clocks for the FREE live EYRES Action Sports Games Webcast at  Mandurah, local time is GMT +8hrs. Here is your choice of Webcast Links  :

WaterskiandWakeboardWorldCup.com

http://www.actionsportsgames.com.au

To make sure you do not miss any of the action, the Official Programme is now available here and is unlikely to change very much but as ever, weather has a mind of its own: http://www.actionsportsgames.com.au/event-info/Program-Schedule

Apart from what promises to be a very exciting World Cup Stop, these EYRES Action Sports Games will also

EYRES Action Sports Games

include BMX and FMX, athlete Poster signings, Art Competitions, some great Music and much more. The famous Channel Seven Mandurah Crab Fest, now in its 14^th year, will also play its part in attracting an estimated 100,000 spectators to the site.

The World Cup Finals are all scheduled for Sunday, March 18^th. The Skiers will be first off with Shortboard for Women and Men at 10.05hrs, followed by Jump at 11.20hrs and then Wakeboard at 13.05hrs.The Awards Presentation will take place at 16.30hrs. With TV cameras on shore and in the Helicopter above, these World Cup images from Mandurah 2012 are likely to remain with us for many years to come.

World Cup Skier Ryan Green and MasterCraft today

With March 16/18 approaching quickly, the final countdown to our 33rd World Cup Stop has already begun. As part of the EYRES Action Sports Games, thousands of spectators are expected for this spectacular event. Just a few hours ago, a major Press Conference  was launched by Tourism Minister Kim Hames and Mandurah’s Mayor, Paddi Creevey OAM. The typical glorious sunshine of Western Australia set the perfect tone for what also promises to be the perfect start to World Cup 2012 season.

WA State Champion Marcey Wallstead

We are now also approaching the cut off point for our World Cup Athletes Entry List. Full details will be announced shortly. Here is the full Press Release issued by our friends in Mandurah

State Tourism Minister Dr Kim Hames addresses the Media

The EYRES Action Sports Games was officially launched in Mandurah today by Tourism Minister Kim Hames and Mayor of Mandurah Paddi Creevey OAM. The event will run in line with the Channel Seven Mandurah Crab Fest from March 16-18.

The EYRES Action Sports Games will make history by incorporating the first ever Australian International Waterski and Wakeboarding Federation (IWWF) World Cup Stop. The World’s best waterskiiers and wakeboarders from 24 countries will travel to Western Australia to take on Mandurah’s aquatic playground.

Confirmed to compete in the IWWF Mandurah World Cup Stop is World Number one Australian wakeboarder Harley Clifford, 2011 World Waterski Jump Champion and World Record holder Freddy Krueger, and Western Australia’s own Ryan Green who recently placed 3rd in the 2011 IWWF World Waterski Championships in Russia.

The event is a huge tourism drawcard for the region, with the City of Mandurah expected to host up to 128 national and international competitors, 18 judges and officials and an estimated 2,000 dedicated supporters.

The State Government has provided funding to the EYRES Action Sport Games over the next four years through Eventscorp’s Regional Events Program, which is funded by Royalties for Regions.

The EYRES Action Sports Games line-up will also include a national BMX and Skateboarding competition and an international Freestyle Motocross (FMX) Shootout, with the event’s total cash prize purse to exceed US$300,000.

It was also announced today that EYRES have been welcomed as naming rights sponsor for the 2012 event. EYRES is a Western Australian manufacturer and world leader in developing, constructing and distributing advanced eye protections for a number of industries including industrial, mining, sports, military, law enforcement and emergency services to name a few.

EYRES design premium performance prescription and non-prescription eyewear for the earth’s most hostile and unforgiving environments. EYRES Australia eye protector sunglasses feature cutting-edge technology and patented frame and lens innovations to ensure uncompromised eye protection.

Managing Director of EYRES Michel Audry said that his company was proud to sponsor and invest in bringing international and national action sport athletes into Western Australia.

“We recognise that the Action Sports Games and IWWF World Cup is a thrilling and unique event, and we are honored to take part in promoting a community event that encourages creativity, skill and diversity. Good luck to all participants involved,” he said.

Further details on the EYRES Action Sports Games, including the full athlete line-up, will be announced over the coming weeks.