Athletes at Opening Day ceremonies : photo courtesy ISA

Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games

International Surfing Association
Huntington Beach, California
14 - 22 October 2006 

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ATHLETES FROM 33 COUNTRIES UNITE FOR THE OPENING CEREMONIES OF 2006 LOST ENERGY DRINK ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES WITH THE COLORFUL “PARADE OF NATIONS” AND “SANDS OF THE WORLD” CEREMONIES

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 14 October, 2006 : - - Huntington Beach, Calif. –The 2006 Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games officially kicked off today with the Opening Ceremonies where teams from 33 countries participated in the colorful "Parade of Nations" and the traditional "Sands of the World" ceremony.

The teams assembled at the top of the Huntington Beach pier and paraded down as a vast crowd cheered the nations along the sidelines. Both ceremonies were visual and emotional beginnings to the nine-day contest similar to the Olympic opening ceremony. 

During the “Parade of Nations,” teams marched in alphabetical order by country down the Huntington Beach Pier, proudly touting their nation's flag and wearing their national colors.  The teams then passed over the contest site convening for the emblematic “Sands of the World” ceremony, where each country poured sand brought from their respective nations into a specially crafted acrylic box. 

The multi-colored layers of sand ceremoniously display the fraternal spirit, unity and the ISA's hopes for a peaceful world and continued spirit of community throughout the sport of surfing.  It was not uncommon for each country to showcase their national pride with a chant, a dance or a national anthem. The Ireland team fashioned leprechaun hats, the New Zealand team shared a traditional Maori Haka while the spirited Mexico team shouted “Viva Mexico!”  

Following the Sands of the World Ceremony, Huntington Beach Mayor Dave Sullivan, Surfing America Executive Director Mike Gerard and ISA President Fernando Aguerre, shared speeches to welcome and thank the athletes and sponsors.  

Huntington Beach Mayor Dave Sullivan commented on the Games returning to Surf City U.S.A.

“It was my great pleasure 10 years ago when I was mayor to welcome the Games to our city,” said Mayor Sullivan. “It was the first year we had the ceremony for the first Sands of the World and the first presentation of the IOC Olympic trophy. We are so proud to have this wonderful event in our city again.” 

Surfing America Executive Director, Mike Gerard reiterated this sentiment. “It is amazing to see all of the colors of the nations flags.  We all share one common bond and that is the spiritual connection in the sport of surfing. We as a group, an industry and collectively as surfers from around the world can show how peaceful and loving this world can be if we all work together.” 

ISA President, Fernando Aguerre who pioneered the ceremonies in 1996 addressed the crowd.  “We’d like to thank Surf City USA Huntington Beach, Lost Energy Drink and all of our sponsors,” said Aguerre.  “Long ago before there were borders and frontiers, there were tribes.  This is the gathering of surfing tribes. It’s what I like to call the United Nations of Surfing. We will show the world over the next nine days that 33 countries with different cultures and religions can live in friendship and unity.”  

Countries who participated in the opening ceremony and who will compete over the next eight days include Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Ecuador, Tahiti, Aruba, Sweden, Panama, Hawaii, Cote d’Ivoire, Venezuela, Colombia, and the United States. 

Surfing competition begins tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 15th at 8:00 a.m. on the South side of the pier with the first round of qualifying heats for both Bodyboard Men and Bodyboard Women divisions, followed by the Open Longboard division.  Catch all the action from anywhere in the world by logging on to www.surfingamerica.org/isa or www.isasurf.org and experience live scoring and video streaming daily.  

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LOS JUEGOS MUNDIALES LOST ENERGY DRINK DE SURF HAN SIDO OFICIALMENTE LANZADOS
 
Los Juegos Mundiales Lost Energy Drink de Surf han sido oficialmente lanzados el día de hoy en Huntington Beach, California, con un alegre y emotivo Desfile de Las Naciones que prosiguió con la ya clásica Ceremonia de las Arenas del Mundo y con la disertación del Alcalde de Huntington Beach, Dave Sullivan, el Presidente de Surfing America, Mike Gerard y el Presidente de la International Surfing Assoaciation –ISA-, Fernando Aguerre.  

Los representantes de Alemania, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Barbados, Brasil, Canadá, Chile, Costa de Marfil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Estados Unidos, Francia, Guatemala, Hawai, Irlanda, Inglaterra, Israel, Italia, Jamaica, Japón, México, Nueva Zelanda, Panamá, Perú, Portugal, Puerto Rico, República Dominicana, Suecia, Sudáfrica, Tahití y Venezuela, marcharon, haciendo al colorido desfile a lo largo del conocido muelle de Huntington Beach, para luego volcar las arenas de sus respectivos países en un mismo recipiente, simbolizando así la unión de las distintas culturas y razas de todo el planeta por una única pasión: el Surfing.  

El Alcalde de Huntington Beach, Dave Sullivan fue el primero en tomar la palabra, mostrándose muy contento por ser anfitrión del evento, comentó: “Le doy la bienvenida a los mejores surfistas del mundo a los Juegos Mundiales de Surf; qué mejor lugar para hacer este evento que en la Ciudad del Surfing, Huntington Beach. Diez años atrás fue la primera vez que se realizó la Ceremonia de Las Arenas del Mundo y fue la primera vez que se entregó el trofeo del Comité Olímpico y la última vez que el equipo de Estados Unidos ganó –risas-. Quiero desearle buena suerte a todos. Estoy realmente muy contento por tener este hermoso evento en nuestra ciudad, todos ustedes son bienvenidos y los espero en cualquier momento”.  

Mike Gerard, Presidente de la Autoridad Gobernante del Surfing Estadounidense, Surfing America, prosiguió diciendo: “No puedo expresar cuánto significa para nosotros el ver a todos estos colores reunidos. Es realmente muy bueno saber que lo logramos y por eso agradezco a las naciones por haberse hecho presente y a la industria que ha apoyado el evento, a Lost Energy Drink y a la Asociación de Fabricantes de la Industria del Surf –siglas en inglés: SIMA-. Estaremos de vuelta por acá el próximo domingo, haciendo la entrega de las medallas y espero verlos a todos por aquí”.  

Continuó comentando: “En estos días, el mundo puede ser un lugar muy desafiante, pero nosotros tenemos algo que nos enlaza y esto es la conexión espiritual que nos da el surfing. Es ésta una oportunidad importante para mostrar que un mundo pacífico puede hacerse si es que todos nos unimos”.  

Por su parte, Fernando Aguerre, Presidente de la Autoridad Gobernante del Surfing Mundial, la ISA, declaró: “Mucho tiempo atrás, cuando no habían fronteras ni pasaportes ni todas las cosas con las que tenemos que enfrentarnos en estos días, habían tribus, diferentes tribus y de vez en cuando las tribus se juntaban. Hoy, años más tarde, estamos presenciando la unión de la tribu del surf, me gusta llamarle a esto las Naciones Unidas del Surfing.  

Mientras que el mundo está pasando por una gran cantidad de cosas malas, con varios maníacos que se encargan de llevarlo adelante y continúan haciendo cosas malas, nosotros aquí podemos demostrar que las naciones podemos pasar diez días juntos de amistad, de paz y manifestar que es posible un mundo sin cosas malas”.  

La Ceremonia finalizó con las palabras del propio Aguerre, declarando oficialmente abiertos los Juegos Mundiales de Surf. La competencia comienza mañana a las 8:00 a.m. –hora local-, se llevarán a cabo las primeras rondas de Bodyboard Femenino y Masculino y Longboard.  

Los Juegos Mundiales Lost Energy Drink de Surf son la competencia de surfing más grande del mundo; 33 países y alrededor de 300 de los mejores competidores del mundo que defenderán durante nueve días los colores de su nación compitiendo por el honor y las medallas. Luego de que la ISA recibiera el aval del Comité Olímpico Internacional, los mismos han sido llamados “Las Olimpiadas del Surf”. El evento comienza mañana y termina el próximo domingo 22 de octubre.

Por primera vez en la historia, los Juegos Mundiales de Surf contarán con reportes diarios en español. 
Para acceder a ellos clic en www.isasurf.org o en www.surfingamerica.org

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Schedule

Opening Ceremonies – Parade of Nations and Sands of the World ceremony
Saturday, October 14 2 p.m. - 4p.m. Huntington Beach Pier. 

Competition - Sunday, October 15 – Sunday, October 22, 2006.
*Schedule subject to change 

Sunday, October 15 –
8 a.m. - Body Board Men, Body Board Women
10: 00 a.m. - Long board

Monday, October 16 –
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - OPEN Division 

Tuesday, October 17 -
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - OPEN Division
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Womens

Wednesday, October 18 –
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. – All Divisions

Thursday, October 19 –
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. – All Divisions

Friday, October 20 –
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. – All Divisions

Saturday, October 21 –
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Semi Finals

Sunday, October 22 –
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Finals followed by Awards Ceremony.

Live coverage: All of the action will be streaming live at http://surfingamerica.org/isa and www.isasurf.org.
Additionally Fuel TV will be broadcasting all the action in February please visit www.fuel.tv for air times.

Por primera vez en la historia, los Juegos Mundiales de Surf contarán con reportes diarios en español. 
Para acceder a ellos clic en www.isasurf.org o en www.surfingamerica.org

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Previous reports:
# 1 : Lost Energy Drink to sponsor ISA World Surfing Games
# 2 : Two colorful ceremonies to kick off the 2006 ISA WSG..
# 3 : Best national teams set to compete at the Lost ISA WSG
# 4 : WSG Teams Champions to be awarded Presidents Cup

# 5 : Colorful ceremony to kick off Lost Energy Drink ISA WSG
# 6 : Coming soon
# 7 : Coming soon
# 8 : Coming soon  

Team News

National Team reports:

Team Argentina:
# 1 : Argentina rumbo Lost Energy ISA World Surfing Games
# 2 : Maximiliano Prenski defendiendo los colores Argentino
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team Brazil
# 1 : Equipe brasileira busca o bi na Califórnia ISA WSG 2006...
# 2 : ISA World Games é atração Califórnia equipe brasileira
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon 

Team Chile:
# 1 : Panama/Chile son los ultimos en decir presente en HB  
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team Costa Rica:
# 1 : Costa Rica announces team for 2006 ISA WSG in Calif.
# 2 : Costa Rica surf team arrives in HB for World Surf Games
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team France:
# 1 : Composition equipe de France Open 2006 ISA WSG Games
# 2 : World Surfing Games - Les Bleus sont arrives au samedi
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team Great Britain:
# 1 : Freespirit British Team selected for World Surfing Games 
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team Guatemala:
# 1 : Guatemala participa en los juegos mundiales ISA WSG
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team Ireland:
# 1 : Irish surf team selected for 2006 World Surfing Games
# 2 : Surf's Up for Ulster University Students at ISA WSG 2006 
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team Mexico:
# 1 : Mexico apronta los juegos Mundiales para los ISA / WSG
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon 

Team New Zealand:
# 1 : Impressive Kiwi lineup headed to World Surfing Games
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team Panam:
# 1 : Panama/Chile son los ultimos en decir presente en HB
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon 

Team Peru:
# 1 : Peru defiende el cobre en el ISA munidial de surf 2006
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team Portugal:
# 1 : Selecção Portuguesa WSG já chegou Huntington Beach
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team South Africa:
# 1 : S Afr Surfing Team leaves for 2006 ISA WSG on Tuesday
# 2 : Granville West named captain for 2006 S.A. Surfing team
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

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Live coverage: 
All of the action will be streaming live at http://surfingamerica.org/isa and www.isasurf.org.
Additionally Fuel TV will be broadcasting all the action in February please visit www.fuel.tv for air times.

About International Surfing Association (ISA)
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for surfing, bodyboarding and surfriding.  It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running world championships since 1964, and the Junior World Championships since 1980.

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents.  Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California. It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected five times since.  The ISA's four Vice Presidents are from South Africa, Australia, Hawaii and the USA. 

About Surfing America
Surfing America is the ISA-recognized National Governing Body (NGB) for surfing in the United States and is responsible for holding the official USA Championships and for selecting and fielding the official USA Surf Team.  The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for surfing, bodyboarding, and surfriding.                                    

Surfing America, Inc. is an IRS recognized 501(c) 3 charitable organization.  All donations made to Surfing America are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law. Donation checks should be made payable to: Surfing America, 33157 Camino Capistrano, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. End of year tax receipts are sent to every individual donor of more than $250.  For donations under $250, a cancelled check or credit card statement is sufficient evidence for IRS purposes.  Surfing America will send a tax receipt to any donor who requests one.

About Lost Energy drink
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About FUEL TV
The only 24/7 action sports cable and satellite network in the U.S. FUEL TV’s programming covers the lifestyle and culture of skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle motocross, and wakeboarding. Through its original and commissioned series and specials, short-form content, films, and prestigious event coverage, the channel features action sports athletes — in motion and in exclusive interviews — emerging musicians, celebrities, and breaking news. Signature original shows include The Daily Habit, The Weekly Update with Boost Mobile, and Firsthand. A unit of Fox Cable Networks, FUEL TV was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in 22 million U.S. homes. FUEL TV is viewed in 54 countries including the UK (FX UK); Australia (FUEL TV Aus), and Latin America and Brazil (FX Latin America). To subscribe to FUEL TV call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv.

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