(June 26, 2010): SETx Mid-Summer Classic (Beaumont, TX)
8th annual Event!
Agenda- Friday (25th) Media Day 12p-5p; Crockett St. Pre-Party 10pm-2pm; Saturday (26th) Registration starts at 8am; Tournament starts at 9am; Post-Party starts at dusk; More details to come!
Contact Information for the Event - email: GoRide@SETxWakeboarding.com
Special Details about the Event - The SETx Mid-Summer Classic brings the high-flying/ hard-hitting action of a wakeboarding contest directly to the people of Southeast Texas! Spectators can expect to see riders of all skill-levels (from novice to semi-pro) ride and compete for cash, prizes and bragging rights. It's FREE admission to the public so come enjoy the calm, clear waters of our private lake for the day; we know you'll have a great time!
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(August 28, 2010): Texas Wake Series Stop #3 @ SETX
The Philosophy... The Texas Wake Series is founded on the idea of "by riders, for riders." Every decision we make is with the best intentions of making the riders as happy as we can.
Empire Wake is dedicated to helping riders grow and progress to what ever level they desire. For the novice, it may be your first event and you are looking to improve your contest riding. For the riders that want to become pro level, we help obtain sponsors, get exposure and write articles about you.
We believe that the Series is like a family, and we take care of everyone as such. There are kids at the events, and they need positive roll models. You won't see drunk people, or swearing from our staff. You will see our pros helping the beginners, and hanging out with them. We also prove a way to bring everyone together, like camping or an after party.
There are so many riders from so many areas that we want to have a place to meet and get to know each other. You can see this attitude all the way from the spectator to the founders. Texas Wake Series also believes each individual event is a local grassroots event. There will always be a local marina and board shop as the host. We make sure local riders are involved. All we do is bring our philosophy, man power, sponsors, loyal riders and reputation. You can choose to ride one event, or as many as you would like. We just love seeing new faces, and new riders. It truly is a great scene.
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We have (2) great hotel options that are close to the lake:
(1) The Days Inn on 2155 N. 11th St. Beaumont, TX 77703; call (409) 898-8150.
(2) America's Best Value Inn (approx. $56/night), 2525 N. 11th Street Beaumont, Tx 77703 call: (409) 924.7300. *Make sure you tell the hotel management that you're with "SETx Wakeboarding."
*If you have an RV and need hook-ups then you can contact Boomtown USA (5 minutes from SETx) and they can get you set-up with a nice water-front spot on the Boomtown lake. They have waterfront cabins for rent as well!
**The Neches River & Boomtown are both less than 15 minutes from SETx. They both accommodate wakeboard boats very nicely.
SETx is off-the-beaten path so to speak. We don't have a registered address (YET) so we're not exactly "GPS friendly." (We're workin' on that but in the meantime...) Rose City Sand is the closest location to SETx so here is their address:
Vidor, TX 77662
The SETx lake is about 1/2 mile off of Ih-10 westbound, (behind Rose City Sand.) Use the address listed above and you'll be in the ball-park for sure!
From Lake Charles you'll take the #859 exit. Once on the access road you'll see a sign on the right for Rose City Sand. You should see a small SETx sign as well, this is where you turn RIGHT onto a gravel/dirt road. Follow that road about 1/2 mile and we're the 2nd lake on the LEFT. You'll enter through a red metal gate and you're there!
From Houston, you'll take the #860 exit for "Bonner Turnaround". Once on the access road, take your first available U-TURN. Once on the access road (headed westbound) you'll see a sign on the right for Rose City Sand. You should see a small SETx sign as well, this is where you turn RIGHT onto a gravel/dirt road. Follow that road about 1/2 mile and we're the 2nd lake on the LEFT. You'll enter through a red metal gate and you're there!