I was thinking of going to this on the weekend: www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/world-sports-expo-tickets-jan-21-23-ng-4ff0b4a5624c3c6573d7008024502261
Is Windsurfing WA going to have a display there? Sounds like every other sport will be there, but couldn't find anything about windsurfing.
It was discussed at a committee meeting but it is very difficult to arrange three full days of staffing on a stand using only volunteers. Plus we had to pay to be there. We felt member's funds and time could be put to better use.
Want to find out more about windsurfing or Windsurfing WA?
Come along to the Pelican point fun race training on Weds each week from 5.20pm and we will be happy to help you out.
Come and talk to me Friday and saturday I can talk windsurfing all day whilst manning the Cycling WA stand 
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Promoting any sport is best done with helping the grass roots, being visible and helping all the pathway from beginner to elite.
As i see it WWA has a well rounded pathway: come try days, a good relationship with the hire vans, is visible at most events, has its own events and promotes the national organisation.
And the target audience is beach going people interested in fitness, fun, thrills and good times.
WWA is there promoting to the right people, in the right locations.
The scale of the sport is small and grander promotion like AFL, Cricket or even cycling is not possible.
We also promote amongst ourselves, and the WWA- something quite a few bigger sports have to pay people to do!
Dont know why you bother replying Toby.
How close can you get to being a troll without trolling has just been made apparent to me.
Credit where credit is due. I was wrong. I apologise.
If I was a betting man I would be sending you $20 as we speak.
Mark, the attendance has been pretty poor. All sports had the TV going and even Rugby had the XBox game for kids.
And the most excitement has been when kids can have a go- ride a bike or throw a lacrosse thingy or have a sword fight. Sadly no swimming pool or Boeing 747 fans available for a windsurfimg demo.
I reckon a "come and try Windsurfing day" in conjunction with the Come and Try sailing days promoted by the Yachting Association of WA. And our 2 river based windsurfer hire companies donate gear and coaching whilst we encourage people to participate- friends, family and workmates.- That might get some new blood....
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valid point mineral- its a pricey event to attend as well. It was mostly families looking to get 7-12 year olds into a sport- seeing what they like...
