Press Releases

March 29, 2012

IBA Box Pro Press Release for Day 4

Round three, in the new Showdown format, is a three-man heat and third place means your hope of victory is extinguished. Reigning world champion, Pierre-Louis Costes from France, the current tour leader, Jeff Hubbard … read more here

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March 28, 2012

Day 3 IBA Box Pro Press Release

The expressions on the faces of contest organisers and competitors looked confused this morning as they looked out in the to the waves breaking at the Box. For the first time since August last year, … read more here

Posted in Bodyboarding, Events, Featured, News, Press Releases

February 19, 2012

Day 4 IBA Pipe Challenge Press Release.

In an attempt to retain her world title at the end of last year, she went for an air roll spin over dry rocks and injured herself so badly she had to be helped out … read more here

Posted in Bodyboarding, DKWT, Events, Featured, News, Press Releases, WWT

February 18, 2012

IBA Pipe Challenge Men’s Final Press Release

He could have come in after 20 minutes of the 40 minute final. Jeff Hubbard, from Hawaii, won his second Pipe title in a row -in flawless six to eight foot waves- his career fourth, … read more here

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February 17, 2012

Day 2 IBA Pipe Challenge Press Release.

No one knew much about him other than that he was ripping. Josh Kleve, from South Africa, schooled his opponents in all three rounds of the IBA Pipe Challenge today, receiving the highest score of … read more here

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February 16, 2012

Press Release for Day 1 of the IBA Pipe Challenge

The best wave of the day was ridden by one of the youngest competitors at the IBA Pipe Challenge today. Lewy Finnegan, 17, from Australia, took off deep on a six-foot Backdoor wave, pulled in … read more here

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February 13, 2012

The IBA Pipe Challenge Trials Wrap Up.

While the judges deliberated, competitors on the beach diagramed a 12-year-old trialist’s new move with their flip-flops. Tanner McDaniel, from Hawaii, landed what he called an: ‘angry dragon’. “It’s like a reverse back flip”, said … read more here

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February 3, 2012

Press Release – 2012 IBA World Tour Launch

Thursday, 2nd February, saw IBA athletes, staff, media and corporate partners, along with industry – leading brands and personalities officially launch the 2012 IBA World Tour at Star City Casino in Sydney, New South Wales, … read more here

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January 26, 2012

IBA Judging update

The International Bodyboard Association (IBA) are pleased to announce that its introducing some former professional and high profile riders onto judging panels in 2012, starting at the IBA Pipe Challenge in Hawaii. Judging offers … read more here

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January 16, 2012

Pipe DK Wildcards decided

The time for talk is over. The 2012 IBA Pipeline Pro is just weeks away and the Wildcard positions for the DK division have been selected. 8 riders will have the chance to compete at … read more here

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Mens GSS Tour Event 2 of 8

The Box Pro
Western AustraliaMar 26-Apr 4

Margaret River, Australia

Last years extreme final day conditions set the stage for another amazing contest at one of Australia wildest slabs.

Trials (Gas Bay) March 26th & 27th
Main Event March 28th - April 4th
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Mens GSS Tour Event 3 of 8

Arica Chilean ChallengeMay 18-27

Arica, Chile

Chile is fast becoming one of the superpowers of the sport by hosting 3 IBA World Tour events in 2012. Antofagasta (6 Star GQS) Arica (GSS) and Enqueque (GQS 1 Star). But its the heaving barrells of El Gringo that will once again be the star attraction after GT set a new standard last year in perfect 10 foot lefts. Don't miss this one!

Mens GSS Tour Event 4 of 8

The Itacoatiara Pro
BrazilJun 7-17

Itacoatiara, Brazil

The IBA Makes a welcome return to Brazil in 2012 with the wedgey peaks of Itacoitaria hosting a Mens GSS event. This place is perfect to showcase the sport to a large audience of dedicated fans and is close to the city of Rio. GT says if the banks are good we are in for a real show!

Mens GSS Tour Event 5 of 8

The Zicatela Pro
MexicoAug 1-11

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

The second semester launches again in August with the Zicatela Pro (GSS -Aug 1-11) and expectations are high after the platform that was set at Puerto Escondido this year. An amazing venue and expect more high-octance action again in 2012!