It’s finally here, the last week of Movember! The Liquid Force team has made big moves in getting numerous donations towards men’s health. Thanks to all of our mo-member and donators!! And I think we can all agree that these mustaches look damn good!
Archive for November, 2011
Movember – WEEK 5
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011LF’s Amber Wing Wins Best Women’s Rider at Wake Awards
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011CONGRATS AMBER ON WINNING BEST WOMEN’S RIDER AT THE WAKE AWARDS
Check out the entire issue with all of the winners!
BOARDSTOCK 2012
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011CABLES WAKE PARK PENRITH January 28-29
Being run in conjunction with
Now in its third year the Liquid Force BOARDSTOCK event will take place this year at Cables Wake Park Penrith on January 28 & 29, and will be the culmination of a series of events that will draw the entire wakeboarding industry together in the one place at the one time
Daniel Watkins Pro Wake show will start the ball rolling in Grafton on January 20-21. Immediately following that Australia’s top groms will assemble for Gromstock where they will be coached in boat and rail technique from Australian and overseas pro riders. Gromstock incorporates all the Boardstock contest events as well as the Australian Open Boat competition that will take Place on Australia Day at Windsor Stadium. Friday evening January 27 will also see the Wakelife Team Rider Cup come to Cables where all the wakeboard companies will compete against each other in a team style format to earn the title of the leading wakeboard brand. To culminate the entire weekend on Saturday evening the Riders Choice Industry Awards will be staged where the sport crowns its leading riders and industry personnel.
This promises to be a HUGE week of wakeboarding where the attention of both Australian and overseas interests will be concentrated in one place. No other event of any type even comes close to attracting the same type of interest or the diversity of riders as Boardstock and these associated events can. Riders of all styles will be present, whether they are boat, cable, winch or wakeskaters. All ages all ability levels are catered for as people from all over the industry get
together for a weekend of fun and competition.
Boardstock 2012 will run 4 separate events designed to appeal to all styles of riders and all levels. Divisions from Under 9s all the way up to Pro Men and Women.
Australia’s top pro riders will all be there as well as many from overseas. With over $15,000 to be awarded to the Pro Divisions many others will join King of Cable Tom Fooshee in coming to the event to compete for the title of “Ultimate Rider”. All divisions will receive prizes and awards, there will be give-aways going on all weekend. Boardstock will receive extensive coverage before, during and after the events through established media, internet and the worldwide social media network. All events will be professionally filmed and edited for distribution around the globe.
For more information on any of these events or details a contact list is attached.
See you all at Boardstock!
CONTACT DETAILS
GROMSTOCK Event
Sally and Scotty Kell: scottykell@bigpond.com or 02 45664511 or 0418 422204
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Dalai Liddy: dalai@sorceindustries.com or 0421 353 036
WAKELIFE TEAM RIDER CUP
Anthony Abacair: 0407 551110 or anthony@latenightmedia.com.au
RIDERS CHOICE AWARDS
Dalai Liddy: dalai@sorceindustries.com or 0421 353 036
BOARDSTOCK Sponsorship
Chris Angus: 0405199009
Clayton Dunn: 0403080500
BOARDSTOCK Event Information
ML Watersports : masterlinemfg@bigpond.com or 07 38899100
Cables Wake Park: info@cableswakepark.com.au or 02 47222537
PRO WAKE SHOW
Dalai Liddy: dalai@sorceindustries.com or 0421 353 036
LF’s Sophie Hogben at the Cable Park
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Check out Sophie’s sick riding style at the cable park, she knows what’s up!
Cairns Cable Style from Chris Flaxman on Vimeo.
Wakestock 2012 Date and Location Announced!
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Great news for all Wakestock fans – Wakestock will return to Cardigan Bay on July 6-8, 2012.
A limited number of 2012 Earlybird Tickets are on sale at 9am on December 1st.
After an epic year in 2011 which saw Biffy Clyro, The Wombats, Ellie Goulding, Chase and Status, Example, Ed Sheeran, Kelis, Wretch 32, Nero and a whole host of other top name bands and DJ’s join the world’s top wakeboarders for three days of non-stop sporting and live music action, Wakestock organisers are thrilled to announce the festival will return to the same site near Abersoch on July 6-8, 2012. The first exciting announcements about this year’s music line up and wakeboarding action will be coming soon.
A limited number of 2012 Earlybird Festival tickets will go on sale at 9am on December 1st. This is your opportunity to get your hands on Wakestock 2012 tickets at 2011 prices. Tickets can be booked through the Wakestock website at wakestock.co.uk or by calling 0844 873 7358.
Tickets are priced as follows…
Weekend Camping ticket £125
Weekend Ticket £100
VIP Weekend Camping tickets £202.50
VIP Weekend Ticket £140
You can also book your car parking, shuttle bus, Thursday night pre-party and locker tickets at 2011 prices when you book your festival tickets. The tickets themselves won’t be sent out until June next year, but if you are lucky enough to get your hands on earlybird tickets you will be sent a voucher confirming you booking, which is ideal if you are buying tickets as a Christmas gift. For more information, check the website at wakestock.co.uk or call the Wakestock information line on 01758 741095.
Alexa Score’s Charity Cocktail Party Celebrating 5 Year Anniversary of Leukemia Diagnosis
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
21-year-old professional wakeboarder and cancer survivor, Alexa Score, is hosting a cocktail party in Orlando, Florida to benefit the LIVESTRONG Foundation on Thursday, December 1, 2011. This event will recognize the five year anniversary of her diagnosis with Leukemia. The event will be from 8-11 p.m. at the Other Bar on Wall St. in downtown Orlando.
A donation of $20 will be suggested of each guest, which includes 2 free drink tickets, as well as complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Live entertainment, prize drawings, photo opportunities and a silent auction will also highlight the evening. 100% of proceeds will be given to the LIVESTRONG Organization, which provides support, information and resources to cancer patients and those looking to lead a healthy lifestyle.
An assortment of professional athletes and other local celebrities will be in attendance. The event will be covered by numerous local media outlets. Score is eagerly anticipating the chance to celebrate with her friends, while supporting her favorite cancer foundation. “The last five years have been a wild ride,” Score said. “It’ll be great to not only celebrate this day but to raise money for LIVESTRONG, who has continuously provided support and motivation for me and so many others in similar situations.”
To pre-register, please follow the link to Alexa’s donation page and donate a suggested minimum of $20 which will place your name on the donor list and guest list for the event. You may also pay at the door on the evening of the event. Please RSVP on the facebook event page regardless of payment method.
If you cannot attend the event, but would still like to donate to LIVESTRONG in Alexa’s name, please visit her page at http://grassroots2011.livestrong.org/alexascore for more information. All donations are tax-deductible.
LAST CHANCE to Enter the Blue Steel Contest!!
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Freeze for Life – December 3rd, 2011
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Here is your chance to tell your family and friends the awesome story of how you waterskied, wakeboarded, or wake surfed Lake Geneva in DECEMBER! All for a good cause!
The event will be taking place on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011, at the Gage Marine Boatyard in Williams Bay, WI from 10am until 3pm. All skiers will be pulled using Mastercraft boats and all equipment (including dry suits) will be provided by Gage Marine and the Boardshop of Lake Geneva (but feel free to bring your own). To sign up, go to the participate page, or download the Participant Donation Form and Participant Agreement and Liability Waiver
Recommended minimum donation is just $40 and will go towards scholarships for students at the Alternative High School of Elkhorn and the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Not only do all participants get the chance to ride the waves, but all participants will receive a gift certificate for a free pizza from Gino’s East in Lake Geneva.
Bring your family and friends as the Grand Belle from Lake Geneva Cruise Line will be used to get great views of all the action.
Here is a video from Freeze for Life 2008, to give you a little taste of what you’re in for!
Freeze 4 Life 2008 from BASS Mulitmedia on Vimeo.
Buy a 2012 Liquid Force Board and Ride FOR FREE!
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Purchase any new 2012 Liquid Force wakeboard and receive a FREE 2 hour pass to some of the best Cable Parks throughout the world! If you’ve never ridden cable or have always wanted to try out a new park, now’s your chance! Bring in the RIDE FREE sticker that’s on your new board along with the original proof of purchase receipt, and any one of the cable parks below will give you your FREE 2 hour pass! If you’re simply too rad for free stuff, then do us all a favor and hook up a friend or family member!
Liquid Force Golden Ticket from Liquid Force on Vimeo.
PARTNER PARKS
RIDE FREE at any of the participating partner parks below:
Movember – Week 4 Update
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011The Liquid Force team is doing an awesome job so far this Movember raising almost $2,000 in donations. Not to mention, their mustaches are making an impact on all those around them, just take a look!




































