Adrenaline Sports Live Presented by RANI to Host the 10th DDE Championships for Skateboarding and BMX Sponsored by RAGE

ABU DHABI, UAE, October 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, Adrenaline Sports Live presented by RANI returns to amaze adrenaline fans with a series of exciting attractions; the festival organised by United Business Media runs from the 7th - 9th of October 2010 in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

This year, event organisers United Business Media and action sports organisation Dubai Desert Extreme (DDE) are proud to present the 'RAGE 10th Annual (Anniversary) DDE Champs' competition, bringing together the best amateur skateboarders and BMX riders from around the region, to compete for the ultimate crown at the biggest event of its kind in the region.

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary, the longest running action sports event, RAGE are also bringing some of the best Professional skateboarders and BMX riders from around the world to do Demo's for the spectators, which should be an exhilarating display of extreme skateboarding, BMX biking skills and stunts. The competition will take place in the dedicated RAGE Skate Park which is being custom made especially for this event and will be equipped with various level of ramps and a half-pipe.

The competition, which runs for 3 days, will pit competitors against each other in two action sports disciplines: Skateboarding and BMX. Skateboarders will be divided into three divisions based on age and experience: Junior, Senior and AM-Pro, the latter specifically for the highest level of skateboarders and sponsored riders; while BMX bikers will be divided into Junior and Senior divisions.

Shahriar Khodjasteh, President and co-founder of DDE, commented, "We're excited to be back! This year will mark the 10th anniversary of the DDE Champs and we have some top-notch and very popular pro-riders joining us, like Clint Peterson, Jussi Korhonen, and Sam Beckett who are pro skateboarders, and Darryl Tocco and Drew York who are pro BMX riders. We even have legendary Zach Shaw joining us again, who was actually at our first event 10 years ago in Dubai."

"This is a big deal for us," commented Matt Tarrant, Show Manager for Adrenaline Sports Live, presented by RANI. "The skateboarding and BMX community is a growing one in the U.A.E., so teaming up with RAGE and DDE for the 10th annual DDE Champs is proof of our dedication to this community and the action sports scene. Through Adrenaline Sports Live presented by RANI, we aim at bringing these exhilarating and exciting shows to the general public year after year."

Those interested in participating can do so through signing up on the RAGE website (http://www.rage-shop.com) and downloading the compulsory Waiver Form which needs to be signed by parents if the participant is under the age of 18. A full schedule of events and demo's will also be available on line at the RAGE website. There will also be a compulsory helmet rule, so all participants must bring a helmet or hire one at the RAGE Skatepark at the Event.

Adrenaline Sports Live, presented by RANI will take place from the 7 - 9 of October in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi, and will run along side Barbican Turbo, the region's premier custom car and bike show.

For more information please visit http://www.adrenalinesportslive.com or find us on http://www.Facebook.com/AdrenalineSportsLive . Buy advance price tickets now at http://www.timeouttickets.com, http://www.boxofficeme.com and select outlets of ENOC, Eppco and Zoom.

Notes to the editor

About Dubai Desert Extreme (DDE):

Since the turn of the millennium, Dubai Desert Extreme has brought to the region a selection of the most amazing brands in the skate, surf, snow, and bicycle industry while catering to a dedicated customer base of hardcore enthusiasts. Since the beginning, we have worked hard to develop the regions action sports scene. From sponsoring a team of the best local riders to throwing the most amazing events and competitions at its very own skate park, Dubai Desert Extreme and Rage have its roots in the heart of progressive thought and action. "Rage currently represents and distributes some of the biggest names in the industry, including Etnies, Es, Emerica, Osiris, Volcom, Powell, Flip, Baker, Birdhouse, Santa Cruz, Nitro, Stereo, Thirty-two, TSG, Tech Deck, New Era Hats, Giant bikes and loads more. We were the pioneers in the skate boarding industry in the region and built the scene and sport from the ground up. We built the first skate park, created our own magazine, staged the first major events and our flagship event, the DDE Champs are in its 10th year. We also sponsor the top skateboarders, with 12 riders on our team and our guys have competed around the world and placed well in most events.

Adrenaline Sports Live presented by RANI

For more information please see http://www.adrenalinesportslive.com

Local clubs, associations, agencies and companies that are interested in finding out more about Adrenaline Sports Live, presented by RANI should contact the organisers, UBM Middle East for information, on +971-2-406-4471 or email [email protected]

Adrenaline Sports Live presented by RANI is the region's festival for adrenaline-fuelled sports and holidays. Adrenaline Sports Live presented by RANI is organised by UBM Middle East, and is one of the four founding partners of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company.

Adrenaline Sports Live presented by RANI includes sports demonstrations, "Have a Go" sports trials, competitions and the following festival zones -

    - Water
    - Land and Urban
    - Adventure Tourism
    - Retail and Clubs

    Further information on UBM Middle East can be found at
    http://www.ubmmiddleeast.com

    For images, photographs and further enquiries please contact:

    Abdul Karim Samaan
    Grayling Momentum
    +971-50-3633-145
    [email protected]

SOURCE United Business Media (UBM Middle East)