Bonaire- March 26, 2008 -- Plans are underway for the 4th Annual Pro Kids Worlds slated for July 27- Aug.3, 2008. Bonaire has hosted this exciting event for 3 years and has seen growth in attendance each year. Last year over 130 kids competed.  Event organizers expect this year’s attendance to eclipse previous events. Over 10 qualifiers will be held around the globe including some new venues such as Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Estonia.

Winners will travel to Bonaire, the site for the finals. New to the event will be slalom racing. Endorsed by IFCA this year’s event will host racing with 2009 to be the premiere year for Bonaire to host the Slalom worlds. Event sponsor Starboard is very excited about the new changes that lie ahead.  With the addition of many new European venues for the qualifiers Starboard expects a greater expansion of the sport amongst the youth. Many old school windsurfers are now parents and are now training side by side with their children who will be attending the freestyle and slalom events. Windsurfing is clearly a multigenerational sport and these events seek to encourage camaraderie and spirit. Bonaire event organizers are excited for a week long event that will be accompanied by island culture and fun.

Please check out www.prokidsfreestyle.com in the weeks to come for newsworthy information and registration details. Click on the Starboard 2008 schedule to learn about a qualifier near you! http://www.star-board.com/2008/pages/news/kidsevents.php?readmore=284