GULFCOAST CLASSIC

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GULFCOAST CLASSIC WAKEBOARD TOURNAMENT
WHAT IS THE GULFCOAST CLASSIC?

• A peaceful assembly of sports men and women
  showcasing their talents to on looking friends
  family with a backdrop of major metropolitan
  city, Tampa, Florida.
• A Wakeboard Tournament open to all ages and skill
  levels.
• A fun day by the Hillsborough River.

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WHAT IS THE GULFCOAST CLASSIC?

• Event Location
• Curtis Hixon Park
• Event Dates
• October 2nd, 2005
• Event Sponsors
• Nationally Recognized Vendors

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WHAT IS WAKEBOARDING?

• A water sport, where an individual gets towed w/
  a rope and handle behind a boat at approximately
  20MPH. The individual uses the wake from the boat
  to perform aerial maneuvers. Similar to Trick
  skiing.
• The Wakeboard is rectangular fiberglass board
  approx. 125cm-145cm in length.
• The rider positions him or herself standing
  sideways on the board with their feet secured
  firmly in the bindings.

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WHAT IS WAKEBOARDING?
Pier Fest St. Pete
Tower Lake Oldsmar, FL
Tower Lake Oldsmar, FL
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The location of the Event

• Curtis Hixon Park The Hillsborough River
• The Hillsborough River Waterway used for the
  tournament.

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The location
Looking North
Across the river from University of Tampa
Kennedy Street Bridge
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Park Layout
The location
Vendors/ Spectators
Vendors/ Spectators
MC
Boat Path
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HERE
The MC (Announcer) will be positioned at the mid
dock located at Curtis Hixon Park. This will
allow the MC to act as a spotter and announce an
issues that may be a hazard to the Participant.
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Safety is 1

• The Top Priority of the Gulfcoast Classic is to
  ensure the safety of the spectators and
  participants throughout the duration of the
  tournament.
• The following measures will aide us in
  successfully completing this goal
• Communication All Tournament Officials will be
  in contact with each other thru hand-held radios
  and cell phones.
• Spotters- Several spotters will be positioned
  thru out the park to aide spectators and
  participants.
• Jet ski Spotter In the water

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Safety 1st priority

• Each Participant will be required to wear a
  United States Coast Guard Approved Life Vest.
• This vest will give the Participant adequate
  floatation at all times.

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Safety 1st priority

• A Professional Towboat and Driver, from a
  sponsoring manufacturer, will be used to tow
  Participants thru the Tournament Course.

Tournament Towboat
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Safety 1st priority
Each Participants gear will be inspected to
ensure compliance with Coast Guard Approvals,
prior to participation in the Event.This check
will be performed by the spotter at the start
point of the tournament course.
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Safety 1st priority

• Jet ski's will be used for safety and protection
  of Participants and Course.
• (3) Spotters on Jet skis will be positioned in
  the tournament course.
• The spotters will have radio communication with
  the Boat Driver and MC.

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Safety 1st priority

• The spotters will assist in the following ways
• Pick-up fallen participants.
• Inform and direct boat traffic to remain outside
  of the course limits.
• Communicate hazards to MC and Boat Driver.

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Jet ski Spotters will be positioned throughout
the course.
Spotters
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SAFETY - 1 PRIORITY
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The Tournament Format

• There will be (5) Divisions for Participants to
  enter in the tournament. The Divisions are the
  following
• Beginner Just starting out! (Children 5-12)
• Intermediate- No Aerial Maneuvers
• Advanced Limited up to (6) Aerial Maneuvers
• Women's Female Riders
• All-stars- Unlimited Maneuvers

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The Tournament Format

• Each Participant will be called by the Division /
  Sequential number order to the Start Platform at
  the Middle of the tournament course.
• The Participant will be towed thru the tournament
  course. The Participant will be given points
  based on the types of maneuvers they perform
  during their pass thru the tournament course.
• (3) Tournament Judges will be in the Tow boat to
  score each Participant. The Judges will use a
  Nationally recognized scoring system to determine
  the score of each participant.

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The Tournament Format

• Each rider is permitted one fall and a restart
  during their pass thru the course, with no
  penalty to points.
• Once all participants have completed their passes
  thru the course. There will be an awards
  ceremony. Trophies and Prizes will be given to
  the Top (3) Participants in by division.
• Prizes will be donated by nationally recognized
  sponsoring vendors.

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Tournament Starting Point Marriott Water
Platform.
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Participants will start at a North End of the
Course.
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The Tournament Course
The Participant will be towed by Professional
Tournament Towboat from the North End Cass Bridge
of the Hillsborough River Channel and will pass
in front of the spectators at Curtis Hixon Park.
As the Boat approaches the South Bridge (Kennedy
Bridge) the Boat will do a 180 degree turn. The
Boat and Participant will pass in front of the
spectators for again for a 2nd pass. The boat
will then return the Participant back to the
course Starting Point, where the jet ski spotter
will return the participant to the spectator
area. Should the Participant fall at any time
during this course, A spotter on a Jet ski will
assist the participant until the boat has
returned to the aide of the participant.
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Signal Buoy
Boats Course
Signal Buoy
Tournament Course Arrows indicate Boat Travel
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Signal Buoy
Boat will not go beyond bridges
Signal Buoy
Limits of Course Will be marked by 6
Inflatable Buoys provided by Red Bull
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Will the Tournament affect the Flow of Traffic in
the Hillsborough River?

• No, the flow of traffic will not be affected by
  this event.
• The tournament will shut down as on coming
  traffic approach. Safety is the 1st priority. The
  tournament will resume once traffic as safely
  exited the tournament course.

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PARKING FOR THE EVENT

• There is a public parking garage adjacent to
  Curtis Hixon Park.

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How does this event help Tampa?

• Exposure!! Exposure!! Exposure!!
• Tampa is a sports driven town!
• Superbowl Champions, Stanley Cup Champions
• Diversity is key in the sports market!

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How does this event help Tampa?

• Outside of the Superbowl the other big sporting
  events that draw 100,000 fans are the following
• The Olympics
• The World Cup
• The X-Games

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How does this event help Tampa?

• Tampa could host the X-games.
• A perfect venue to showcase Downtown and the
  Channelside district.
• World Renowned Skate Park of Tampa
• A World Class River running thru the City.
• The St. Pete Times Forum and Convention Center in
  close proximity.
• Great Vacation Destination!!!

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X-Games Los Angeles, CA 2003.
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X-Games Los Angeles, CA 2003.
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Possible Spectator Events
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Tampa Boat Show Same Weekend

• The Tampa Boat Show is the same weekend as the
  Gulfcoast Classic.
• Boaters from all over the nation will be in town
  for this event.
• Wakeboarding is one of the sports that the Tampa
  Bay Boat show promotes. Several Vendors from the
  Boat Show will be sponsoring the Gulfcoast
  Classic.
• This is an overlapping event. Caters to the same
  market.

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Boat Show _at_ Tampa Bay Convention Center Same Day
West End of the Course Will Be Blocked from
Traffic.
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Tampa Boat Show Convention Center
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PERMITTING APPROVALS

• United States Coast Guard Permit Submitted
• City of Tampa, Parks and Recreation Permit
  Submitted
• Marriott Hotel Approval from Mary Scott,
  General Manager
• Tampa Boat Show Approval from Larry Barryman,
  Show Manager
• Contacted Port Authority for Approvals
• Contacted FWC for Approvals

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Conclusion The Gulfcoast Classic Wakeboard
Tournament is peaceful assembly of sports men and
women showcasing their talents to on looking
friends family with a backdrop of major
metropolitan city, Tampa, Florida.