2009 Triple-S Invitational
May 30th to June 5th, 2009
The Triple- S Invitational is the international free ride “world championships” of kiteboarding, held every year in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. 2009 marks the 4th year of the Triple-S Invitational, scheduled for May 30th to June 5th 2009. After three extremely successful Triple-S events, this has become a highly anticipated event on the pro kiteboarding calendar.
Mark your calendars now with excellent spectating, event parties and award ceremonies open to the public, you cannot miss any of the Surf, Slicks and Sliders action. The Triple-S will feature the top pro kiteboarders in the world riding and competing in a unique freeride format that allows them to push the sport further than ever before. A total of 24 athletes will be scheduled to participate in the 2009 Triple-S Invitational.
This years break down is as follows: 21 athletes will be receiving invitations, with 4 alternates in place. This year 3 spots will be allotted to wild card invitations, these will be given to the best 3 rider videos received by March 1st.
Invited Riders:
Aaron Hadlow
Andre Phillip
Andy Hurdman
Bertrand Fleury
Billy Parker
Brandon Scheid
Bruna Kajiya
Clarissa Hempel
Davey Blair
Denver Coon
Dylan Thompson
Jake Kelsick
Jason Slezak
Joby Cook
Jon Modica
Kevin Langeree
Mauricio Abreu
Moe Goold
Ruben Lenten
Sam Bell
Susi Mai
United Kingdom
Antigua
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
France
St. Pete, FL, USA
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Brazil
Brazil
Oahu, HI, USA
Maui, HI, USA
Hood River, OR, USA
Antigua
Charleroi, PA, USA
Hood River, OR, USA
Shelter Island, NY, USA
Holland
Brazil
Tahiti
Holland
Avon, NC, USA
Germany
Alternates:
Damien LeRoy
Tom Court
Shannon Best
Madison Van Heurck
Athletes receiving invitations to compete in the Triple-S Invitational are chosen by an event management committee. All invitations are sent by November 18, 2008. RSVP of all invited riders is mandatory by January 1, 2009, at which time alternates will take the place of any athlete who has not contacted event management and committed to the event.
This year, spectators will be able to catch all the Triple-S action from Watermen's Retreat. For more information on booking your stay at Watermen's during the Triple-S, click HERE.
Sponsorship Opportunities are still available for the 2009 Triple-S Invitational. For sponsorship package, please click HERE.
