British Columbia/Canada (Tuesday, October 12, 2010) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 6-Star O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada tore through the remaining Round of 96 heats today before completing the first eight heats of the Round of 48 with local hero and defending event champion Peter Devries (Tofino, BC), 27, continuing his reign by issuing the upset of the day when he ousted 2009 ASP Rookie of the Year Kekoa Bacalso (Mililani, HI), 25, and Stuart Kennedy (Lennox Head, AUS), 20.
Surfers competing in the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Canada are out to capitalize on the ASP 6-Star points on offer towards their ASP World Ranking in an attempt to qualify for the 2011 ASP World Tour … Details
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In 2009, IMBA announced a partnership agreement with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). In the months that followed, NICA has notched many impressive successes, including the successful debut of a high school mountain biking league in Colorado, plans for new leagues in Texas and Washington in 2011, as well as continued support for more than 600 riders in the California leagues. Â
Since the IMBA/NICA partnership was announced, IMBA has promoted high school mountain biking amongst the clubs, chapters and patrols that make up the associaion’s network. Some members were curious, however, if the NICA programs were compatible with IMBA’s mission to “create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences for mountain bikers worldwide.”  … Details
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The Rip Curl Pro Portugal completed Round 4 this afternoon in punchy two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at the backup venue of Belgas.
Event No. 8 of 10 on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Portugal executed the three-man, non-elimination Round 4 this afternoon with surfers pushing the boundaries of high-performance surfing and the event setting up for a possible finish tomorrow.
Jordy Smith (ZAF), 22, current ASP World No. 2, proved the form surfer of the day, netting a near-perfect 9.93 out of a possible 10 for an incredible aerial 360Â …Â Details
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