Orlando, Florida (March 2, 2015) – The first WWA Pro Card Qualifier presented by Malibu boats is set for March 22, 2015, hosted once again by Freedom Wake Park in Orlando, Florida. The WWA Pro Card events have been created to separate the top riders in the world and recognize them as elite. The WWA Pro Card program qualifies riders for the WWA World Rankings, as well as earning them the right to compete at all WWA professional contest for the 2015 season.
For 2015, the Top 15 Pro Men on the current Wakeboard World Rankings retain their Pro Card for the 2015 season. All other riders must obtain their Pro Card at a qualifying event. For the full list of WWA Pro Card rules visit www.wwaprocard.com/wwa-pro-card-rules-2
WWA Pro Card Qualifier Presented by Malibu March 22, 2015 Freedom Wake Park 7200 Lake Ellenor Dr. Orlando, FL 32809
Rider Check-in: 9:00-10:00 AM Mandatory Rider Meeting: 10:00 AM Preliminary Rounds: 11:00 AM
Number of Pro Cards to be awarded is based on total number of entries.
All riders must hold a current WWA Amateur $60 membership to compete. Riders awarded a WWA Pro Card may upgrade from a WWA Amateur membership to a WWA Pro membership. WWA Pro Membership is mandatory for a WWA Pro Card to be valid.
About the WWA The World Wakeboard Association is the global leader in wake sports sanctioning. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the primary source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com
About Malibu Malibu Boats is the world’s largest manufacturer of watersports towboats, with a worldwide market share of more than 50 percent. Malibu sells the Wakesetter and Response models—as well as the Axis Wake Research brand—through a global dealer network. With some 450 employees and three manufacturing facilities, in California, Tennessee, and Australia, Malibu builds boats to help you live a #lifewithoutlimits on the water. [NASDAQ: MBUU]