Orlando, Fla. — Fans lined the shores of the Orlando Watersports Complex today to catch the final rounds of action at the 2011 Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. As the 10 remaining divisions wrapped up their competition on the water, Team Malinoski emerged as the winner of this year’s team challenge with 801 points.
Captained by pro rider Rusty Malinoski, the 10-person team claimed this year’s cash prize after finishing with multiple top-three finishes in various divisions, including wins by Kat Laird in the Veteran Women’s division and also by newly signed Rockstar Energy Drink team rider Daniel Powers in the Jr. Pro Men’s division. The team consisted of Malinoski, Powers, Laird, Shaun Murray, Scott Stewart, Danny Hampson, Megan Ethell, Will Green, Craig Buss and Dustin Abel.
Malinoski also came close to winning the Pro Men’s division today, too, but ultimately fell short to teenage Australian phenom Harley Clifford, who took home his second consecutive Pro Men’s division title. Malinoski and Bob Soven rounded out the top three, respectively.
Clifford also won the $1,000 prize in the Rockstar Energy Drink Double Up Contest, after landing a Melon Poke Heelside Frontside 900.
Newly signed Rockstar Energy Drink team rider and fellow Australian wakeboarder Amber Wing took first place in the Pro Women’s division, upsetting top-seeded Nicola Butler, who finished in third place. Young gun Meagan Ethell rounded out the top three podium spots, with her second-place finish.
In the Pro Wakeskate division, defending Wake Games shredder and newly signed Rockstar Energy Drink team rider Reed Hansen successfully defended his title today, with Danny Hampson and Brian Grubb rounded out the top three, respectively.
Also making waves out on the water today was local wakeboarder Jason Soven, who won the Boys division today, as well as the PCM Amateur Best Trick Award, after landing a massive Dum Dum. Jason is the younger brother of pro riders Phillip and Bob Soven.
For information on the Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, visit www.kingofwake.com.
The Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Peavey, Mona Vie, Fox, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, PCM Marine Engines and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.
About Nautique
The Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the Wake Games. Celebrating 86 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft Inc. is the producer of the Nautique line of boats. The manufacturer of Nautique is known for delivering superior quality product, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service experiences.
About Rockstar Energy Drink
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 eighteen 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, Recovery Lemonade, Recovery Orange, Recovery Grape, Pink, and 2X. 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, Greece, Mexico, the Philippines and throughout the United Kingdom. Go to www.rockstar69.com or www.facebook.com/rockstar for athlete and event updates, videos, profiles, and product information.
About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine
TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.
About Peavey Electronics
Celebrating 45 years in business, Peavey® Electronics is one of the largest, most diversified, independently owned suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment in the world, with design, manufacturing and distribution facilities spanning three continents. Today, with more than 180 patents in musical instrument design and audio technology and 2,000 products created in-house, Peavey is not only recognized as a music industry leader in the 136 countries in which its products are distributed, but it is also a highly desired brand name used by rock & roll legends and modern day pop music icons. In addition to instruments, Peavey and its divisions also provide major audio communications conduits for industries across the board. These can be found in government installations, theme parks, airports, stadiums and buildings all over the world, such as the Sydney Opera House, the US Capitol building and the Beijing Airport.
About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from across 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 2011 series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA 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.
May 1 – Final Results:
Team Scores
Team Malinoski – 801
Team Clifford – 768
Team Hansen – 754
Team Hair – 751
Team B. Soven – 707
Team Webb – 699
Team P. Soven – 669
Team Derome – 682
Team Palma – 657
Team Harf – 588
Pro Men
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Harley Clifford AUS 90.00
2 Rusty Malinoski CAN 80.00
3 Bob Soven USA 75.00
4 Phillip Soven USA 69.17
5 Austin Hair USA 65.00
Pro Women
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Amber Wing AUS 75.00
2 Meagan Ethell USA 70.00
3 Nicola Butler GBR 65.67
4 Raimi Merritt USA 60.00
5 Emily Durham USA 53.33
6 Barrett Perlman USA 40.00
Pro Wakeskate
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Reed Hansen USA 83.33
2 Danny Hampson USA 61.67
3 Brian Grubb USA 60.00
4 Grant Roberts USA 36.67
Jr. Pro Men
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Daniel Powers USA 90.75
2 Freddie Wayne USA 89.25
3 Dylan Prideaux AUS 82.75
4 Noah Flegel USA 77.25
Men II
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Leif Lacey USA 68.33
2 Dustin Abel USA 56.67
3 Rob Corum USA 46.67
Men I
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Ben Allbright USA 70.00
2 John Rodriguez USA 58.33
3 Will Green USA 46.67
Boys
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Jason Soven USA 80.00
2 Arnie Watkins USA 61.67
3 Jeongwook Kim KOR 50.00
4 James Loisel USA 38.33
Jr. Boys
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Hunter Henderson USA 70.00
2 Tyler Worrall USA 56.67
3 Kade Kasey USA 31.67
Boys Beginner
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Mitch Allen USA 61.67
2 Ryan Harris USA 53.33
Jr. Boys Beginner
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Kevin Duffy USA 78.33
2 Carter Mather USA 63.33
3 Braden Tautkus USA 46.67
Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #1
1 Austin Hair USA 70.00
2 Jeff Weatherall NZL 60.00
3 Nick Jones USA 50.00
4 Josh Palma USA 45.00
Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #2
1 Rusty Malinoski CAN 80.00
2 Trevor Hansen USA 71.67
3 Adam Fields USA 45.00
4 Sam Thomson AUS 35.00
Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #3
1 Bob Soven USA 81.67
2 Steel Lafferty USA 71.67
3 Dean Smith AUS 61.67
4 Andrew Adkison USA 51.67
Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #4
1 Harley Clifford AUS 85.00
2 Shaun Murray USA 65.00
3 Adam Errington USA 60.00
4 Olivier Derome CAN 38.33
Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #5
1 Phillip Soven USA 80.00
2 Aaron Rathy CAN 70.00
3 Jimmy Trask USA 61.67
4 JD Webb USA 59.00
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