BIA Tour – 2010 Season

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Mission Beach, SD CA April 10TH, 2010: Carbon and WCB were the proud headline sponsors that presented the third stop on the BIA National Championship Bodyboarding tour at the WAVEHOUSE in San Diego were a field of 75 riders turned out to compete in the first ever FlowBarrel comp on the BIA tour. The scene was electric as Competitors and spectators alike were both graced and amazed with sports arena atmosphere for a Bodyboard competition while riding and performing on such a grand stage.

As the endless wave broke perfectly uninterrupted all day ranging in height from 5’ – 10’ at the riders wish, competitors took full advantage of the perfect conditions and practice sessions to perfect their routines before heat times came up.

The female division was an exciting final with Carbon team Rider Joelle Goforth claimed the Victory with smooth routines beating out defending tour champ Natasha Overin in 2nd and Shiho Miyasaki in 3rd . Luke Overin was smooth and fearless pulling under the lip and in the barrel at full strength earning the victory in the youth making it three in a row. Over 2nd place Mason Bender who was also slotted in some sizeable barrels. Jacob Caruso got his first victory of the season in the juniors division edging out Ryan Colle 2nd.

The Men’s final was awesome with all four riders displaying uniquely different styles with routines that were borderline next level status. Chris Childers was reaching crazy new heights with some well executed invert aerials to land him on top of the podium over Jahvan Bowman. Mat Hamilton won the masters with some impressive barrel and Dk skills over first time rider Mike Glezos in 2nd. Luke Overin earning another impressive victory in the AA advanced division over Rocket Klein in 2nd.

Progression through the day and divisions was hitting new heights with the AAA division setting a new standard in the event with the Ocean style riders as every rider was performing tight pocket riding with calculated spins and large extended rolls with each and every exchange. Ryan Colle earned an impressive Victory of brother Ryley in 2nd.

The battle continued once again in the Pro division this time with riley Colle claiming top honors over tour veteran Nick geroin 2nd and Ryan in 3rd. Drop Knee was another division to witness that left you jaw dropped after each and every snapping, throwing, spinning or floating maneuvers being performed by the entire field and final heat. Custom X team Rider Derek Hirata claimed the impressive victory over Carbon team rider Colby Young.

The Pro DK final was another one for the record books as the skills and moves were totally of the chart from anything seen before. WCB Flow Pro’s Nguyen and Danek were flown in to put on a show and that is exactly what they did. Finishing a a respective first and second Nguyen edged Danek by performing his calculated DK routines complete with his 360’s Aerial maneuver off the lip to seal the deal.

The Pro Prone final was a lot like watching a high performance video game as Danek put on a body boarding clinic. Tyler’s near flawless routines earning perfect scores while performing unseen maneuver after maneuver in seaming effortless manor without ever falling or failing to complete a single maneuver.

The day and the event were totally inspiring as riders performed to new levels with a great time had by all. Thanks to our headline sponsors Carbon & WCB and a special thanks to the WaveHouse and the entire staff for embracing Bodyboarders and assisting in this event. It’s great to see the sport and BIA tour is on the rise thanks to all the Staff, competitors and tour sponsors for your part in this movement. For media, membership or sponsorship offerings please contact biatour@yahoo.com Event contributors : Carbon, Wave Rebel, Custom X, Toobs, Madrid, WCB, Viper, Bodyboarder Magazine, Victory, Americana, EON, No Friends, Chad Stickney, E Bodyboarding.com CG.



Saturday April 10th at the Wavehouse in San Diego.

8:00am to 10:00am practice and registration.

Competition is from 10:00am – 2:00pm

Come early to practice and register.  Registration closes by 10:00 am