Sponsors Confirmed for Surfing Hainan Open
Source, iconx and Quiksilver sign on as sponsors of the 2nd Annual Surfing Hainan Open
Sanya, Hainan Island, September 2nd, 2009 - The 2nd Annual Surfing Hainan Open, China’s premiere surf contest which will take place along Hainan’s Riyuewan Beach on November 6-8th, 2009, has confirmed its supporting sponsors. Surfing Hainan, organizer of the Surfing Hainan Open and China’s only surf tour and coaching company, feels the support by such well respected brands is telling of the development of surfing in China and the growth of the event, in only its second year.
This year’s event will be held along Hainan’s Riyuewan beach, which with a gorgeous headland, long stretch of beach, and a variety of breaks, Riyuewan is quickly becoming one of the most popular surfing beaches in Hainan. Its easy access from Hainan’s Eastern Expressway, as well as an ample amount of accommodation make it an easy choice for the location of this year’s Surfing Hainan Open.
The 2nd Annual Surfing Hainan Open will be presented by Source, a clothing and lifestyle brand with store locations in Shanghai and Beijing. The Source connects likeminded young people in China with an interest in street culture, and becoming involved in China’s surfing evolution was a natural step. Bringing together Chinese and expat surfers, guys and girls alike, for a beach experience in the "Hawaii of China" is an example of the lifestyle Source supports and promotes.
Iconx and Quiksilver have both come on as division sponsors with Quiksilver taking the shortboard division sponsorship and iconx taking the longboard division sponsorship. With iconx as China's leading boardsport retailer, and Quiksilver as the global leader in fashion and boardsports-inspired apparel, the event is assured great exposure throughout the core boardsport community in China.
Iconx will also have a number of Santa Cruz surfboards available for use by those competitors who may be traveling without boards to the event.
In addition to the solid sponsorship support shown by Source, iconx and Quiksilver, the Surfing Hainan Open is pleased to announce the contest will have web coverage at
www.surfinghainanopen.com. The new website will include live results, video footage, and rider profiles.
The 2nd Annual Surfing Hainan Open entry fee has been set at 500RMB per entry, which includes bus transport to and from Sanya, two nights twin share accommodation in Riyuewan, three meals over the two day contest period, as well as prizegiving and participant pack. The event is open to both male and female competitors of all skill levels in the shortboard, longboard and bodyboard surfing categories. Interested parties can check out more information regarding event details, as well as last year’s event photos and video at:
www.surfinghainan.com.
For competitors and attendees wishing to upgrade their accommodation, Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort and Spa have put together a special two night package for the weekend of the competition for only 2,260 RMB.
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Notes to Editors:
Source is more than a clothing store, it's a fashion standard; it demands that any given subject be original, stylish, fresh, and innovative. The SOURCE is a collaboration of like-minded individuals with different backgrounds and stories but a common vision: to incorporate all aspects of street culture to allow people to best express themselves. We tie together music, arts, sports, and apparel to create a disparate culture that just about anyone can find a niche in. Check us out on the web at
www.thesource.cn.
As the leader in boardsports in China, Iconx's mission is to get more people on-board. Whether your passion is snowboarding, skateboarding or surfing, we're here for you. With world-class brands like Volcom, Vans, Nike sb, Burton, C1RCA, Santa Cruz, Fallen, Sector9 and Billabong, we have a great selection of apparel, footwear and gear for you to choose from. You can find us on the
web at
www.iconx.us,
info@iconx.us or by calling our main shop in
Shanghai at: 021-6242-9154. You can reach our founder, Joe Eberling,
directly at +86-1350-178-6600.
Quiksilver has developed from a 1969 boardshort company into a multinational apparel and accessory company grounded in the philosophy of youth. Our mission is to become the leading global youth apparel company; to maintain our core focus and roots while bringing our lifestyle message of boardriding, independence, creativity and innovation to this global community.
Quiksilver’s authenticity is evident in its innovative products, events and retail environments across the globe. From 1969 to today, Quiksilver brings 40 years of experience in quality fashion and sports apparel, as well as boardriding heritage. For more information about our products and store addresses in mainland China and Hong Kong, log onto
www.quiksilver.cn.
Le Méridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort and Spa is Shimei Bay’s first luxury resort. The two-night package for the competition weekend includes daily buffet breakfast for two, shuttle bus transportation to and from Sanya Airport, tension relief massage, return shuttle transfer to and from Riyuewan, and a late check out of 16:00, for 2,260 RMB. To make a reservation, please email
reservation.shimeibay@lemeridien.com or call 86 898 6252 8888.
Surfing Hainan is Hainan’s leading surf company, specializing in equipment rentals and sales, lessons, and package trips. With a grassroots approach, Surfing Hainan has been steadily increasing awareness of the surf Hainan has to offer, and has exposed locals and foreigners alike to the thrill of riding waves. For more information please go to
www.surfinghainan.com.
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