"SPIRIT OF WEST SIDE JAM"

Photography Contest Results

A big shoutout to all the enthusiastic shutterbugs who submitted their photographic take on what the "Spirit of West Side Jam" represented, in our WSJ 2009 photography contest.

Of the innumerous entries we had for the competition, of which all were stunning, the winners emerged in the following ascending order:

Cheryl Chin (4th Place Winner)



















































Yin Phua (3rd Place Winner)































































Michie Iida (2nd Place Winner)



















Reginald Ng (1st Place Winner)












































Congrats to all our winners!

Massive props to all our winners, from The Team at Maxout

West Side Jam 2009 *PHOTOS*

Hey everyone!

The link to the photos from our recent jam is up!
Please click here to view them.

FINAL RESULTS

DOWNLOAD THE FINAL RESULTS HERE!

THANK YOU!

For making this year's West Side Jam 2009 one to remember!
♥♥♥, The Team at MAXOUT.

DAY 1 RESULTS

Day 1 Results

HOW TO DANCE IN THE RAIN (PIRATED INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO)

The Psycho Pirate Party is a rain or shine event.

For those who have never danced in the rain, here's an instructional video on how to bust a move in a monsoon.



Don't forget to bring a towel!

WHAT'S DOPE THIS WEEK?

♥secret psycho pirate party♥






...Wakeboards, Bikinis and a Secret Party with a massive sound system! It's been leaked to DOPE that the secret psycho DJs headlining the underground bash & smash are none other than the thumpin' nightmares of Singapore - Melee Punksand KL's princes of the underground - Foulworks Independent Movement.

Both nose-bleeding acts are THE DJS TO GET BANGED UP WITH IN 2009...

EVENT: SECRET PSYCHO PIRATE PARTY
DATE: Saturday 7 March 2009
PLACE: RAFFLES MARINA POOL, Raffles Marina
Tuas West Drive, Singapore
TIME: 5pm to 2am and beyond


LISTEN / DOWNLOAD NEW MELEE PUNKS & FOULWORKS INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT MIXES:
THE SECRET PSYCHO DJS ARE HERE!
FREE TRANSPORT TO THE MARINA: > GET ON THE BUS HERE

*GET ON THE GUEST LIST: RIGHTCLICKA
*SPEND THE WEEKEND AT THE MARINA: VIEW & BOOK ROOMS HERE
*I LOVE PARTIES: KEEP ME IN THE LOOP


Here We GO------!!!!!! OK GO
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AYAKO MIYAZAKI - JAPAN

Who are you: Ayako Miyazaki

Age: 32
From: Japan
Sponsors: Ronix Japan, Blala Wetsuit, Fly Girls, Vespa sports supplement

How long have you been wakeboarding/ wakeskating?
11 years

How did you get started?
I like snowboarding. Wakeboard looks like snowboard. I thought it's practice in summer.

Favorite tricks?
Spins

Are you working on any tricks now?
Spins

Thoughts on wakeboarding?
It is the connection with the person . I like wakeboarders.

What do you think of sliders and kickers?
Scary and thrilling, but it's a challenge for me.

What makes you tick?
Smile!

COMPETITORS BRIEFING WSJ 2009

COMPETITOR ENTRY FEE includes the following:

1. West Side Jam T-Shirt
2. Buffet lunch on 6th and 7th March, and dinner on 7th March
3. VIP pass to hang out on event-appointed competitors yacht, the Carpe Diem
4. Special invite to the VINYL ONLY: PLAYLIST Party byRIGHTCLICKA.

CASH PURSE AND PRIZES

• $3600 in Cash
• $4000 in Products by Skull Candy, UDG, Jack Daniels, O’Neill

CATEGORIES

Wakeboard Men and Women’s Open*
Wakeskate Mix Open
There will be no restrictions on tricks performed.
*Strictly by invitation only

Wakeboard Men and Women’s Freeride
No wake 360s or inverts are permitted. But there will be no restrictions on the obstacles.

Wakeboard Mix U12 Freeride
No trick restriction, open to under 12 year olds. Obstacles restricted to Mini Ramp only.

Wakesurf Mix Freeride
There will be no restrictions on tricks performed.


EVENT RUNDOWN

DAY ONE 7 March, Saturday
0800 Junior U12 Freeride
0900 Women’s Freeride
1000 Men’s Freeride
1130 Open Wakeskate
1230 Wakesurf Practice | DJ SET (Owen)
1330 Wakesurf Qualifying
1430 DJ SET (Brent)
1530 MISS FISHHEAD BIKINI CONTEST Preliminary Round (Yacht Oriental Dream)
1630 Women's Open
1730 Men's Open
1830 VINYL ONLY: PLAYLIST Party Presented by RIGHTCLICKA (Poolside)
0200 End of Day One

Note
1. Competitors, Bikini Contestants, Staff : Lunch 1200-1400 | dinner 1830-2030, in Chart Room L2.
2. Bikini Contestants : Rehearsals will be held from 1000-1200 on Yacht Oriental Dream.
3. Other Activities : SeaRay Speedboat, Banana Boat, Jetski, Kayaking available 1330-1630.


DAY TWO 8 March, Sunday
0800 Women’s Freeride LCQ
0830 Men’s Freeride LCQ
0900 Wakeskate Open LCQ
0930 Women's Open LCQ
1000 Men’s Open LCQ
1030 Junior U12 FINALS
1100 Women's Freeride FINALS
1145 Men's Freeride FINALS
1230 Wakesurf Practice | Performance by WICKEDAURA BATUCADA (Yacht Oriental Dream)
1330 Wakesurf FINALS
1500 MISS FISH HEAD BIKINI CONTEST FINALS (Yacht Oriental Dream)
1600 DJ SET (Owen) till 5pm
1630 Women’s Open FINALS
1715 Men’s Open FINALS
1800 Wakeskate Open FINALS
1900 Prize Giving Ceremony
1930 DJ SET (Brent) till 9pm or late

Note
1. Competitors, Bikini Contestants, Staff : Lunch 1200-1400 in Chart Room L2.
2. Other Activities : SeaRay Speedboat and Kayaking available 1200-1500; Banana Boat and Jetski available 1400-1600.


TOURNAMENT FORMAT (WAKEBOARD / WAKESKATE)

THE COURSE: The course will comprise of 4 obstacles and a section for wake tricks with 2 turning bouys at each end. (See Course Layout)

THE FORMAT: Each competitor will have a total of 3 passes. The boat will pick up the rider from the starting dock and head straight into the course for riders to commence their first pass. Riders will be allowed 2 falls anytime during the course, and their run will end after their 3rd fall. There will also be a ¾ mark for the 3rd pass, where riders will not be able to continue their pass if they fall after that point, even if they have not used their 2 fall limit.

Riders will be judged based on Composition (40%), Obstacles (30%), Air Tricks (30%). There are no restrictions to the number of tricks performed, however, certain trick restrictions may apply for each category.

NOTE: All riders must wear a life vest and helmet, even if they don’t intend to hit any obstacles.
Riders are also required to register on-site at least 1 hour before their scheduled event. Layout of site is subject to change without notice.

MARK GRIFFIN - BRITAIN

Who are you: Mark Griffin

Age: 29
From: Great Britain
Sponsors: Im open to any offers :)

How long have you been wakeboarding/ wakeskating?
About 4 years in the 90's and just started again 2 years ago in Singapore

How did you get started?
Always been on the water, skiing, then surfing then wakeboarding

What’s your present board set-up like?
LF 09 PS3 Grind with 09 LF Shanes

Favorite tricks?
Blind Judge, Tail grabbed Vulcan

Are you working on any tricks now?
Double Sbends

What do you think of sliders and kickers?
The future of the sport, love them!

What makes you tick?
Riding, riding and more riding! Landing new tricks, hanging with the wakeboarding crew.