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Wes Fischer flies the SA flag at the US Open of Bodyboarding

posted by Billy Tennant on 5th June 2010

Wesley Fischer will be competing in the U.S Open of Bodyboarding this weekend, June 4-6. He will be going up against the likes of Guilherme Tamega, Mike Stewart, Jeff Hubbard and a few others from the IBA world tour.

You can follow the event on : http://live.fluidzone.com/usopen

Let's give Wes some support and hope another Saffa can win the U.S Championship.

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PRESS RELEASE

Saturday, June 5th is the start of The Sport Chalet US Open of Bodyboarding, on the South side of the Huntington Beach Pier. With waves averaging 3-4 feet, the confirmed 150 riders competing from all over the world will be putting on an epic show for the crowds throughout the weekend. We open the event with special guest and astounding singer, Priscilla Eve, whom will be gracing us with the National Anthem. Following will be the sound of the air horns starting the competition in the water.

The event is the largest gathering of professional bodyboarders in the last decade, so expect to see the best of the best out in the water. With riders from all 4 corners of the globe, the competition will be high and the talent will demonstrate some amazing talent. The Men’s bracket will showcase names such as; 6x Guilherme Tamega from Brazil, Jorge Colomer from Puerto Rico, Nick Ormerod, Russell Jones and Glen Sullivan from Australia, and Current World Champ- Jeff Hubbard from Hawaii. Also on the roster this year is Jeremy Wright, a local HB ripper wanting the big win, and Hawaiian standout Jacob Romero- who will be flying high in the water. The USBA also welcomes the Women’s current USA Champion Luz Marie Grande, as well as 2x USA Champion Roberta Bitzer. In addition, we have former World Champions Karla Costa Taylor from Brazil and US rider- Claudia Ferrari on tour this year. Furthermore, mainland, international and Hawaiian pros will also be in attendance.

June 4th there will be an Expression Session, time is tentatively at 11:30am. Visit www.usbatour.com or www.fluidzone.com for schedule information. On June 5th at 7pm there will be a meet and greet with the top riders, including world champion Jeff Hubbard. Join in on the fun while, meeting your Bodyboarding heroes.

The event will have live coverage at www.usbatour.com/live, which will host a webcast developed by the talented people at http://live.fluidzone.com/usopen.

The USBA is excited to bring the US Open to the next level with the help of Sport Chalet and its annual sponsors to the US Open.
For more info on the event please stay tuned to www.usbatour.com.

USBA STAFF

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