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SHOCK, UPSETS AMIDST STANDOUT PERFORMANCES ON DAY ONE OF NIKE LOWERS PRO

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., (May 1, 2012)—The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) PRIME Nike Lowers Pro kicked off in clean three-to-four foot waves at Lower Trestles and saw shock Round 1 eliminations unfold alongside standout performances from several of the event’s top seeds.

Ms. Superpark 2012 Presented by Gatorade is a Wrap

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

SAN CLEMENTE, CA (May 1, 2012) — Ms. Superpark 2012 Presented by Gatorade is in the books, and it was one of the best Ms. Superparks we’ve ever seen.

POWDER ANNOUNCES TWO NEW HIRES

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (May 1, 2012) - POWDER, The Skier’s Magazine, coming off its commemorative 40th anniversary volume, is pleased to announce the additions of John Clary Davies and Heather Hansman to the editorial staff. A former POWDER intern and longtime Senior Correspondent, Davies will assume the role of Associate Editor held by Mike Rogge, who is now Managing Editor. Hansman becomes the first-ever, in-house, full-time Online Editor in the history of the title.

GEICO EnduroCross Fantasy League Created

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Irvine, CA (May 1, 2012) – For the first time ever, GEICO AMA EnduroCross fans will be able to compete against one another in a full-throttle online fantasy league that’s sure to be every bit as competitive as the actual racing on the track.

MANY WAYS TO WATCH THE 2012 NIKE LOWERS PRO

Monday, April 30th, 2012

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., ( April 30, 2012)—In an ideal world, surfing fans could all come to historic Lower Trestles at San Onofre State Park in San Clemente to watch the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro, but a live webcast will give everyone, anywhere a front row seat to all of the action and tons of insider information.

SURFLINE PREDICTS STEADY RUN OF SSW SWELLS AND CONTESTABLE SURF FOR NIKE LOWERS PRO

Monday, April 30th, 2012

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., ( April 30, 2012)—Surfline, the official forecaster of the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro, has predicted a steady run of SSW swells and contestable surf for the entire contest window, May 1-5, at Lower Trestles, San Onofre State Park, San Clemente, Calif.

FIRST EVENT OF THE AMERICAN PRO SURFING SERIES SCHEDULED TO RUN APRIL 28-29 IN HUNTINGTON BEACH

Friday, April 27th, 2012

The American Pro Surfing Series (APSS), a homegrown California three-event surf series, will hold its inaugural event this Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29 on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier.

PARTNERSHIP WITH VERIZON WIRELESS TO MAKE 2012 NIKE LOWERS PRO PRODUCTION VIRTUALLY PAPERLESS

Friday, April 27th, 2012

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., ( April 24, 2012)—Embracing technology to the fullest and with Verizon Wireless as a partner, the 2012 Nike Lowers Pro will be at the forefront of digital innovation. The result will be an event that runs virtually paper-free for all five days of competition, which will run May 1-5, 2012 at Lower Trestles, San Clemente, Calif.

2012 OAKLEY SURF SHOP CHALLENGE COMPLETES MID-ATLANTIC AND NORTHEAST REGIONALS

Friday, April 27th, 2012

The 2012 Oakley Surf Shop Challenge completed stops #2 and #3 last week on the East Coast. The Mid-Atlantic Regional qualifier went down last Thursday at Jenette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC, with Wave Riding Vehicles (WRV) claiming the title.

Wild Wally Palmer is back on the Bike and Getting Ready for EnduroCross

Friday, April 27th, 2012

If you have ever been to a GEICO AMA EnduroCross event or watched one on TV, you have probably noticed Wild Wally Palmer. He is a madman on the track that always gives it 100% and typically catches more air than anybody.