New IBA Format

[Kunji]

http://www.riptidemag.com.au/world-tour ... o-iba-tour

Landmark moment for IBA

The IBA World Tour took a quantum leap forward today when a contract 
was signed between IBA and a new company that will manage the 2011 Tour.

“We're about to enter a new era of professionalism” said IBA International General Manager Terry McKenna.“My team has taken the sport as far as we could with the limited resources we've had, but this new company (IBA Pty Ltd) will take it to a whole new level.”

IBA Pty Ltd is a group of investors lead by Turbo businessman, and avid bodyboarder, Gregg Taylor. They have a clear and concise plan for the future of the

IBA that includes:
• A new website and content manager.
• A new TV series featuring each of the Grand Slam Series (GSS) events.
• A new surfing format and two-tiered system (GSS & Global Qualifying series (GQS))
• New venues like Tahiti and Mexico, as well as El Fronton in the Canary Islands.

The Tour was officially handed to the new company yesterday and Gregg Taylor is already off on a plane today heading to Europe to sign new contracts with potential sponsors.

More information and a comprehensive YouTube clip will be released in the coming weeks explaining the new Tour.

Regards,
Terry McKenna

General Manager IBA International Inc

The new tv series and change of venues that actually showcase bodyboarding at its best excite me the most.