23rd June 2009
Norfolk hosts Britain's best kitesurfers at the Lifestyles Extreme Sports Festival (10 to 12 July).
The British Kitesurfing Association return to Norfolk from 10 to 12 July as Round 2 of the National Championships comes to Hunstanton.
Forming part of the Lifestyles Extreme Sports Festival, the country's best kitesurfers will be competing for vital UK Championship points, as well as demonstrating this fast-growing sport which is great to watch.
"We are really happy to be returning to Hunstanton’s lovely beach and to Lifestyles 09 for the third year in a row," said BKSA Chairman Richard Gowers. "Last year saw two days of wind and some outstanding riding to complete all of the classes in this eco-friendly wind-driven sport."
Competitors will be coming from all over the UK to take part, with the Pro Men and Pro Ladies divisions fighting for a prize fund of £1500. Joining them will be fleets of Amateur Men, Amateur Ladies, Seniors (Over 35) and Juniors.
Also on the competition side is a Freestyle BMX and Skateboard Jam featuring some of the top UK riders including Dave Chesson, Jake Bartlett and Dan Leech. The bikes and boards will be piloted into spins, jumps and crazy tricks over the Saturday and the Sunday over the ramps on the seafront.
And spectators inspired by watching the professionals in action can try out a series of new sports for themselves. Activities include workshops in beach volleyball, 5-a-side football, trampolining and climbing. There will also be breakdance demos throughout the weekend.
The BKSA will also be running free Power Kite taster lessons for members of the public, so if you have never had a go come on down and see what great fun and exercise it is for all members of the family. These workshops will be running all weekend.
Friday and Saturday night sees local bands play on the seafront. For a full timetable of activities and events at the Lifestyles festival, and to book a camping pitch, visit the website: www.lifestylesfestival.co.uk
Regional event organiser Tony Devenish commented: "It is great to have the BKSA back for a third year with the support of all the other local sponsors on board making the event bigger and better for everyone in the region.”
Kite surfing has been hailed one of the fastest growing water sports in the world and is conducted on open areas of water, which can be shallow or deep, flat or bumpy, in preferably constant winds from 8 to 50 knots.
For more information and full details of the British Kite Surfing Association tour as well as everything you need to know about the sport, local venues and schools have a look at www.kitesurfing.org.
PRESS DAY – Thursday 9th July, 2-4pm
Competitors and BKSA representatives will be available for interview – riders will be on the water if conditions allow. Please contact if you cannot make this time so we can arrange alternative times.
Event Schedule
Friday 10th July
8.30 –9.30am Pro Men and Ladies Riders Registration
9.30 am Riders meeting
10.30 am First Possible Start (Approx)
6 pm Possible finish
7pm Riders BBQ
Saturday 11th July
8.30 –9.30am Amateur Men, Ladies, Seniors and Juniors Riders Reg
9.30 am Riders meeting
10.30 am First Possible Start (Approx)
6 pm Possible finish
8pm Party Seafront
Sunday 12th July
10.30 am First Possible Start (Approx)
4 pm Possible finish
4.30 pm Prizgiving (This may be moved depending on conditions).
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Notes to editors
Event Location – Hunstanton Beach, Hunstanton, Norfolk
Event Date – 10th-12th July 2009
Event co-sponsors – Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Funding Partners – Active Norfolk, Mars Foods
Tour Sponsors – Red Bull, Deadman Kitesurfing, Buff , King of Watersports
Media Contacts
Regional Organiser and Borough Council's Sports Development Officer
Tony Devenish
Tony.Devenish@West-Norfolk.gov.uk
07775 502901
Regional Media Contact
Sharon Clifton
sharon.clifton@west-norfolk.gov.uk
01553 616711.
BKSA Race Director and Media contact at event
Richard Gowers
Email events@kitesurfing.org
07980 553057
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