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All ages flip out at Point Mallard Park’s first Extreme Tumble, hottest event in town! Decatur, AL -- With temperatures soaring beyond the 100 degree mark, over forty contestants and their loyal fans braved the searing heat at the first No Fear Extreme Tumble held at Point Mallard’s water park on Saturday, August 18th. Contestants, ranging in age from 2 years old through 34 years, flipped, rolled, and handspringed their way across a 48 foot tumbling mat, earning scores for skill and showmanship. Event producer and Parks & Recreation marketing director, Julianne Lowman said the event, though it took place on one of the hottest days of the season, was a success due in part to the support of sponsor Pepsi of Decatur, distributor of No Fear energy drink as well as area cheerleading and gymnastics coaches. “We all had a very good time and think this event was great!” says Coach Keith Barksdale of Peak Performance Tumble and Cheer, Inc of Arab. Rene Stephenson, mother of 10 year old Madeline, said she enjoyed “the casualness of the event”, stating there was “no pressure” for her daughter Maddie, who wound up receiving a 3rd place trophy for her talents. “My daughter was thrilled to receive a trophy,” says Stephenson. The event was the brainchild of Lowman after watching young teens tumbling last summer on the grass at the waterpark. She felt an outdoor event could draw a great deal of attention, particularly with the summer Olympics approaching in 2008. After securing the title sponsorship of No Fear energy drink, the event’s “extreme theme” was born. “A good idea is nothing without a support system. It takes the commitment of good people, businesses and organizations to create any quality event”, says Lowman. “I have no doubt in my mind this event can grow to impressive levels, but it couldn’t happen without that kind of assistance.” For example, all contestants received free t-shirts, water bottles and No Fear beverages just for entering. Pepsi of Decatur not only provided those items, but added a year supply of the No Fear energy drink to each first place winner. Point Mallard presented 2008 season passes to the waterpark, Ryan’s of Decatur awarded free dinners plus movie and Space and Rocket Center tickets were also added to the prize packages. Other prizes presented included a new mongoose bicycle, stuffed animals, and a hot air balloon ride for two courtesy of the Decatur/Morgan County Convention and Visitors Bureau and much more. The event was also video taped and will be aired on YouTube.com in the coming weeks. 2007 No Fear Extreme Tumble winners: 6 and under Division: 1st Place: Ali Grace Satterfield, 6 of Decatur; 2nd Place: Sarah Roe Ethridge, 6 of Decatur; 3rd Place: Katie Grace Ziak, age 6 of Decatur; 4th Place: Hannah Royer, ages 6 of Decatur; 5th Place Amelia Brown, age 2 of Decatur; 6th Place Erica Widell, age 3 of Decatur. 7-12 year old Division: 1st Place: Keisha Preston, age 9 of Joppa; 2nd Place: Taylor Maxwell, 11 of Somerville; 3rd Place: Madeline “Maddie” Stephenson, age 10 of Decatur; 4th Place: Taylor Ridgeway, age 8 of Arab; 5th Place Dallas Sharp, age 12 of Guntersville. 13-16 year old Divison: 1st Place: Elliot Hollingsworth, 15 of Somerville; 2nd Place: Carl Sadler, age 16 of Somerville; 3rd Place: Tiffany Morgan, 14 of Killen. 17 and Over Division: 1st Place: Keith Gross, 19 of Hanceville; 2nd Place: Brian Causey, 17 of Arab; 3rd Place: Dishon Clark, age 19 of Hanceville; 4th Place: Reggie Tremain, age 22 of Decatur; 5th Place Anna Wallraven, age 17 of Decatur; 6th Place Toni Ballentine age 19. --- Attached Photo: A surprised Ali Grace Satterfield receives her trophy for winning the 6 and under age division at Point Mallard.
For further information on next year’s event, contact: Julianne Lowman Decatur Parks & Recreation and Point Mallard Park Marketing Director (256) 341-4903 office
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