5/11/09 71 Mag ______________________________________________________ New online magazine 71 has just hit the web and features 4play’s very own Dallas Singer on the cover of its debut issue. Dallas had this to say about the online cover glory,” I wasn’t to sure what to expect from 71 before I logged on, but the content was all top notch and the photos were amazing also, especially the cover! Haha”. Chad Waldron, mastermind behind the Boom podcast series also edited a short clip of Dall that was featured as part of page one, “Really happy with the short cover clip as well, the footage was complied over two surfs during a winter swell on the south coast, in which I felt real comfortable on the boards that Fish had shaped me up a few weeks earlier. My Tri-core board didn’t let me down once this winter, actually it helped me get further up if anything haha”. Dallas is now looking at a strong finish in the Australian Pro Tour in the last event on the Gold Coast following his winning form in the South Australian round of the tour last month. “Just working out my comp head in prep for Goldy now Fish” is all he was giving away about his attack plan going in to the last event. Check out the cover at www.71mag.com.au -Fish 25/8/09 Todd McRorie Wins Grom Bash & Scores 4Play Sponsorship ______________________________________________________ Competitors for the Grom Bash were greeted to blue skies and clean 3ft peaks at Kiama Wedge on Saturday 15th August. With a years sponsorship on the line the competition was fierce. Early round stand outs were Taylor Brockman, Jacob Lee, Liam Tomkins and Shane Marsetti. The good conditions made for some great viewing. Before the final a 30min Expression Session was held seeing Dallas Singer and Thomas Robinson going for it in the wedging conditions. Dallas blasting a big air reverse and Thomas back flipping off every wedge that came his way. The waves continued to pump for the final and a traveling hump back whale even called in to check out some of the action. In the end 17year old Todd McCorie walked away with the year’s sponsorship, winning the final in the last minute with a big full rotation air reverse. 2nd place went to Taylor McAlary, 3rd Corey Daglish and 4th Connor Nelson. Dallas commented “some of the surfing was phenomenal, the groms were tearing. Todd ripped all day so I think he will be a great new member to the team, I’m looking forward to surfing with him.” The event raised over one thousand dollars for the JAAGO charity organization. JAAGO Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to the betterment of underprivileged and poverty-stricken children of Bangladesh. Founded in April 2007 in Dhaka by a group of young students, it focuses mainly on battling malnutrition and illiteracy in children and on rehabilitating them to better environments and social conditions. JAAGO is currently directed to conducting activities to provide more long-term and sustainable benefits to children who are under the poverty line. If you would like to donate to Jaago please do at www.jaago.com.bd A huge thanks needs to go out to all the event sponsors, riders and everyone that helped out on the day. -4Play. *All images by www.philgallagher.com Working the BBQ Expression Session Todd and Dallas 30/7/09 Thom & Dalls Grom Bash 4Play Presents Thom & Dalls Grom Bash Supported By: SWS, I Am None, Zion, Boom pod casts, Sky Dive On The Beach and Movement Magazine Raising money for JAAGO. 4Play are pleased to announce they will be running an U/20’s Grom Comp on Saturday 15th August at Kiama Wedge. The event will be run by 4Play team manager / shaper Reon Fisher, in conjunction with team riders Thomas Robinson and Dallas Singer. “Dall came to me with the concept a while back and when we mentioned it to Thom he was all for it! The idea is to use the comp as a bit of a talent search, looking for some new grom team riders to add to the 4Play team, as well as raising money for a great charity” Reon said. First place at the event will score you a year’s sponsorship on the exclusive 4Play team. Giving you the opportunity to be apart of the same team as Damian King, Dallas Singer and Thomas Robinson. There is also a bunch of other rad prizes donated by supporting sponsors SWS, I Am None, Zion, Boom pod casts and Movement Magazine. On the day there will also be raffles and other prize draws with CD giveaways, and a chance at winning a tandem Sky dive from Sky Dive On The Beach. All money raised from the event will be donated to JAAGO. www.jaago.com.bd -JAAGO Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to the betterment of underprivileged and poverty-stricken children of Bangladesh. Founded in April 2007 in Dhaka by a group of young students, it focuses mainly on battling malnutrition and illiteracy in children, and on rehabilitating them to better environments and social conditions. JAAGO is currently directed to conducting activities to provide more long-term and sustainable benefits to children who are under the poverty line. The event will be run in the same format as a professional event with 4 man 20minute heats with the top two progressing. There are only 32 positions available for the competition so make sure you get entries in ear ly as it will be first in best dressed. For an entry form go to www.movementmag.com 30/7/09 Kingy is back on tour ______________________________________________________ Follow Damian King on his quest for a third world title on http://portmacquarie.iprime.com.au/index.php/timeout/damian-king,1031 26/5/09 Damian King Secret Reef Up North While the east coast has been getting nailed by a nasty weather pattern Damian King and some friends headed as far north as they could go. Scoring uncrowded, sunny 4-8ft waves. Keep an eye on the next Riprtide for the article. 26/5/09 4Play Welcomes Thomas Robinson ______________________________________________________ 4Play is stoked to announce the signing of Thomas "Corpse" Robinson to the team. Reon Fisher 4Play shaper and team manager commented, "Tom fits into the 4Play team perfectly, he surfs incredibly well and is a real individual." Thom was equally amped on penning the new deal. "It's rad, I have never really had the chance to get into the design process before. Reon and I have worked on perfecting the stock boards to exactly what I ri de. I've also played a role in my next add campaign. Everything feels good and fresh." 26/5/09 Dallas Boom ______________________________________________________ Check out Dalls Boom podcast on http://www.vimeo.com/4256235. Thanks to Chad Waldron for his work on the project. 18/3/09 4Play Factory Sale ______________________________________________________ 4Play is having a factory surf sale Superseded stock clear out, up to 70% off. Bodyboards from $100 Bags, accessories, clothing all at huge reductions. Wed 18th March - Sat 21st March 5A/ 1-3 Endeavour Road, Caringbah N.S.W. Australia 11/3/09 Dallas In Store Signing ______________________________________________________ Come down to new bodyboard store SWS Wollongong this Saturday 14th March to meet Dallas and a swag of other riders. Free sausage sizzle, give aways and signings. 11/3/09 Kingy Blog ______________________________________________________ Don't forget to check out Damian Kings daily blog updates on http://portmacquarie.iprime.com.au/index.php/timeout/damian-king,1031 There are some classic King stories in there, while he also touches on a few more serious mature subjects. 11/3/09 Dallas and King on the rock. ______________________________________________________ Kingy scored stand up surfer and local wildcard Jamie O'brien in his 3rd round heat at Pipe. King proved why he is still one of the top guy's out there by winning the heat and leaving Jamie O' in 3rd place. Kingy ended up bowing out in round 5 while Dallas was a little unlucky and went downlater in round 8. Although the boys didn't win the contest they sure turned some heads in the free surfing sessions. Dallas took his air game to new levels. Whilst King's solid pocket surfing showed the world why he is still one of the best in the business. Keep an eye on www.waldronbros.com for the coming 4Play Podcasts. Dallas ignoring all the warning signs....