13th Annual
Bridge of the Gods Kite Fest
Pro Event July 28th
Pro-Am Blow- out July 29th
Amateur August 4th
2012
Stevenson, Wa.
Poster Comp
Send in a photo of a previous
winner and win a BOTG towel if your photo is selected for the
poster!
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Pro Event July 28th
Cash Awards - Minimum $500 cash prize!
Men's and
Women's Division
New this year, the Pro event will be held on its own weekend and will feature cash awards in 2 divisions: Men and Women. Judging will be based on Freestyle rules. This is a huge Photo Opportunity for the riders and photographers!
Pro-Am Blow-out July 29th
The Stevenson to Hood River Race will have Teams comprised of Pros or Previous Winners and Amateurs combined. Individual and Team Awards.
The traditional
BOTG Amateur Event
August 4th
Men, Women, Grom, Mimi Groms and Masters
This is the chance for an amateur to cross the bridge and become a Pro rider. This is also a huge Photo Opportunity for the riders and photographers.
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 www.slingshotsports.com |
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Kiteboarders from across the nation will converge on the Columbia River Gorge on August 19, 20 & 21, 2011, to compete in the nation’s longest running amateur kiteboarding contest. “The Bridge of the Gods Kite Festival" has historically been a launching pad for amateur kiteboarders attempting to become professional’s. The Amateur bracket-style contest features four categories of riders – Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Master’s and Junior’s. And for the second year year, Team Riders/Semi Pro/Previous Winners will compete against each other for BOTG bragging rights. Contestants will attempt to impress the judges with their freestyle maneuvers that will be judged on difficulty, style, height and overall impression.
This year’s festival will include a Stand-Up-Paddleboard relay race (if there is no wind), amateur photography and videography contest and other festival day activities. Local restaurants will host a food court and a beer garden will be hosted by the Stevenson Eagles Club which will be serving beer from Stevenson’s own Gold Medal winning, Walking Man Brewery.
The steep riverbanks make the Port of Skamania’s East Point Kite Beach a natural grandstand for viewing the event. Kiteboarding is an extreme sport that is equally exciting to watch as it is to perform. So bring the kids and lawn chairs and enjoy the fun at The 2011 Bridge of the Gods Kite Festival.
Registration is open at 9:00 a.m. both days
Friday August 19th: Past Winners / Sponsored
Riders:
- 12:00 PM Riders Meeting
- 1:00 PM First Heat.
- Order to be determined at the riders meeting: Men, Women, Masters.
Saturday August 20th: Amateurs:
- 10:00 AM Riders Meeting.
- 11:00 a.m. First Heat.
- Order to be determined at the riders meeting: Men, Women, Juniors, Groms, Masters.
- 9:00 PM (or thereabouts) Photo/Video review.
Sunday August 21th: Alternate day in case of no wind or
- BOTG Blow-Out - Stevenson to Hood River race. 17 miles on the River !
