1st Int’l Competition Sprite Cup Ecuador: $8K purse!

Event: International Kiteboarding Competition “Sprite Cup”

 Dates: 13 to 17 of August 2008

 Place: Santa Marianita Beach and Murciélago Beach. Manta –Ecuador.

 Time: 10a – 4p

 Sign in Fee: 100 USD (Includes a Sprite rashguard and a Liquid Force T-shirt)

 Type of event: Freestyle and Long Distance. Kite Cross (demonstration event only)

 Categories: Men’s Open and Sport; Woman’s Sport.

 Accommodations: Free for the 15 first competitors that sign up(contact us by e-mail). There will also be a special rate of 10-15 USD/day, including breakfast, for all other participants in excellent hotels.

 Local Transportation: Transportation from Hotels to the beach will be provided to all participants.

 Kite equipment storage: Will be provided at a safe location on the beach.

 Party: West End Discotec

 Hydration: Provided during the event by Sprite and Red Bull. Prize: 8,000 USD in prize

 Prize/Purse: 8000 US

Also, Liquid Force “Aura” board for the first place winner.

Surprise prizes for competitors by Oakley!!!

 Some travel info re: Ecuador/Manta:

Transportation cost from the city of Guayaquil to Manta: 5 – 10 USD.

 Transportation cost from the city of Quito to Manta: Airplane 110 USD round trip (we are still searching for a special rate for our participants). Bus 10 – 15 USD.

 Average meal cost: 2.50 – 7 USD.

 Average cost of accommodations in hostel with breakfast, hot water, air conditioner and cable TV: 10-20 USD.

 For more information do not hesitate to contact:

 davo_hidalgo@hotmail.com

wpacalima@gmail.com

nicokite@gmail.com

 Proudly sponsored by Sprite, Liquid Force, humboldtkites.com, Villa Monica Guest House, Manta Tourism Council and The Kiteboarder Magazine.

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