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Wakeboard competition comes to Acworth

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May 16, 2011

The Pro Wakeboard Tour returns to Dallas Landing Park in Acworth for three days of events Thursday through Saturday.

The competition includes a series of elimination rounds before the finals on Saturday. On land, events include athlete autograph signings and water-sports equipment exhibitions. This is the fifth time the tour has stopped in Acworth, and female athletes will compete this year.

Events run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday at the park, 5120 Allatoona Dr. in Acworth.

Information: visit, http://www.prowakeboardtour.com

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