UWP date set for Rochester NY, July 10-11, 2010

November 24, 2009

Upstate Watercraft Promotions (UWP) in cooperation with the Monroe County Sports Commission would like to announce the 2010 Rochester Sports and Music Festival and the IJSBA National Tour stop in Rochester NY July 10-11, 2010. The watercross racing will be held in conjunction with a number of sporting activities including Sand Wrestling, Beach Volleyball, Beach Tennis and Sand Soccer. The $10,000 purse committed for this event brings the total IJSBA tour purse to $60,000 in cash for the top competitors!

Prior to this press release it was determined that the date of this event is, regrettably, in conflict with the APBA National Tour event being held in Harbor Beach MI. The staff of UWP has gone to great lengths in an attempt to coordinate a date change for this event so as to prevent the conflict. Meetings were held with representatives of the Monroe County Sports Commission and of Harbor Beach to discuss the viability of adjusting the dates for these two excellent events.

Hammertime Promotions, the promoter for the Harbor Beach event, has also been contacted concerning this issue. Due to the number of other activities that are part of the Rochester Sports & Music Festival the logistics encompassed too many details that could not be altered. Harbor Beach’s annual festival which includes the CAN/AM Cup also encompasses details that prevent any change in the date of the event.

It is understandable that many concerns exist due to this conflict. We sincerely regret the conflicts in the schedule and want to recognize the commitment and hospitality of both Harbor Beach and Monroe County in supporting our sport. All of the parties involved in organizing these events, UWP, IJSBA, APBA, Hammertime Promotions, Monroe County Sports Commission and the City of Harbor Beach understand the complexities of scheduling these events and have committed to working together in the future to prevent schedule conflicts. We greatly appreciate the patience and understanding from all of those involved in making these events successful. This includes the promoters, racers, spectators and PWC enthusiasts.

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to a successful race season.
If you have any questions or comments regarding any detail of the IJSBA National Tour please contact UWP at (585)330-0742 or email to aj@uwpinc.com.

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