The South American Sports Organization (ODESUR) has confirmed that the First South American Beach Games will be held from December 3 to 13 in Montevideo and Punta del Este, Uruguay and Surfing is going to be an official sport in this historic occasion.
Recently, Surfing has taken big strides on the long path towards Olympic Games participacion, something first requested by multi Olympic gold medallist Duke Kahanamoku in 1920. In October 2008 Surfing debuted in the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) sanctioned Beach Games, part of the Olympic Movement, that were held in Bali, Indonesia. Surfing was the most popular sport according to visitors’ votes on the official event webpage.
Now, in the first ever South American Beach Games, the Olympic Movement has invited Surfing once again in its newest and more and very promising event.
Fernando Aguerre, ISA President, said about the upcoming event: “The ISA is proud and honored to accept to organize the surfing competitions on this Beach Games. This time aided by the Pan American Surfing Association (PASA) our organization will show the world that Surfing is a key sport for today’s youth.
Surfing and its attractive lifestyle are at the centre of beach culture around the world. The inclusion of surfing in these inaugural Beach Games is a very wise move by ODESUR. Millions of surfers in South America are going to be very supportive of these Games.”
Dates are set. The famous Punta del Este will witness the best surfing of South America from December 9 to 13, 2009 in the waves of Montoya.
DAKINE, a leader in action sports accessories, has teamed up with Grammy Nominee Death Cab for Cutie and select retailers to hold a series of in-store promotions including free CDs and a chance to win Death Cab for Cutie concert tickets.
Beginning May 30, 2009, the first 30 people to purchase a DAKINE product or products totaling $40.00 or more at each participating DAKINE retailer will receive a free copy of Death Cab for Cutie’s latest release, “The Open Door EP.”
Death Cab for Cutie is wrapping up its world tour with the last eight North American stops throughout the month of July. From May 30, 2009 through June 20, 2009, fans can enter to win a pair of tickets to see Death Cab for Cutie live in concert.
Check out the below list of Death Cab for Cutie concert dates, venues and participating retailers:
- * July 5, 2009- Hollywood Bowl
Retailer: Spyder, 65 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
- * July 11, 2009- Greek Theatre Berkeley
Retailer: Mainland Skate & Surf, 2317 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588
- * July 13, 2009- Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
Retailer: Milosport, 3119 E. 3300 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84108
- * July 14, 2009- Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Retailer: BC Surf and Sport, 8678 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lonetree, CO 80124
- * July 16, 2009- Pacific Coliseum
Retailer: The Boardroom, 1745 West 4th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6J 1M2
- * July 17, 2009- Edgefield Manor
Retailer: Exit Real World, 206 NW 23rd Ave., Portland, OR 97210
- * July 18, 2009- Marymoor Park
Retailer: Sno Con, 263 Yale Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
- * July 19, 2009- Marymoor Park
Retailer: Evo Gear, 122 NW 36th St., Seattle, WA 98107
About DAKINE
Backed by a pro team roster that includes some of the world’s top action sports athletes, DAKINE has been an industry leader in action sports accessories for thirty years. Founded in Hawaii and based in Hood River, Oregon, DAKINE offers a complete range of innovative products, including sport-specific to street-savvy backpacks, bags, travel gear and accessories. To view current DAKINE products or to check out DK MUSIC visit www.DAKINE.com.
Surfrider Foundation asks for your help:
We must stop the Governor’s plan to close over 200 of our state parks and beaches. Just this week, the Governor announced a new proposal to eliminate state funding for our state park system – which will close more than 80% of the 279-unit state park system. Slated for Closure are many of our Favorite Beaches and Surf Spots, including:
Silver Strand, Torrey Pines, Carlsbad, Topanga, Leo Carillo, Emma Wood, Pt. Mugu, Carpinteria, Refugio, El Capitan, Montaña De Oro, Morro Strand, Pismo, Moss Landing, Manresa, Seacliff, Half Moon Bay, Ano Nuevo, Tomales Bay, Trinidad, Sonoma Coast…and many others!! View a full list here.
We need your help to take action TODAY and tell the Governor and your state legislators that gutting funding to state parks is unacceptable.
Next Tuesday, June 2, the Legislature’s Budget Conference Committee will consider this proposal. State park and coastal advocates need to make their voices heard RIGHT NOW. Your contact to your legislators is critical.
