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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 10:42

Scion Jenks Pro: so much at stake

The Scion Jenks Pro rider check-in went down tonight at the Jenks Inlet Bar and Grill.

The over 100 Athletes where greeted to waves as a bonus for coming to the opening ceremonies.

3-4ft perfect swell hit the Jenks sand bar right before dark and the nations best were there tear it apart.

Tomorrow morning the event will start with Drop Knee Pro for an early morning 8 am start. Tentative schedule can be viewed below:

Tuesday August 31st - Check in at the Jenkinson’s Inlet bar 5-7 pm

Wednesday Sept 1st - Day one of possible competition all Pro riders on call 50% of running probability.

Thursday Sept 2nd - Day two of possible competition, all Pro riders on call 90% of running probability.

Friday Sept 3rd - Day 3 of possible competition all Pro riders on call 100% of running probability.

Saturday Sept 4th - Day 4 of possible competition all Pro riders on call 100% possibility of running competition (Amateur and Womens Divisions); Meet and Great with Jeff Hubbard, Jason Bitzer, Guilherme Tamega, Brian Stoehr, Spencer Skipper, and Kurt Pellegrino of the UFC. SCION Jenks Pro Party at the Jenks Club Starting 8pm all 21 and over welcome. VIP for Jenks Pro staff and riders (No cover).

Sunday Sept 5th - Jenks Pro Closing ceremony and awards at the Scaffolding at Jenkinson’s Inlet Beach.

The current title situation is almost is below and it will provide a entertaining:

Jeff Hubbard is in the current lead with 1720
Guilherme Tamega and Jacob Romero have both 1610
Spencer Skipper and Dave Hubbard both have both 1130

That means:
-If Guilherme or Jacob wins there is no chance for Jeff Hubbard to win the title
-if Jeff looses in the semi finals, TAMEGA or ROMERO need at least a 3rd
-if Jeff gets a 4th, GT or ROMERO need at least a 2nd
-if Jeff gets a 3rd, GT or ROMERO need to win
-if Jeff or GT go to semi there is no chance for SKIPPER

For the Women's Pro, Karla Costa Taylor has secured her first event USBA National Title.

SOURCE: USBA


 

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