Pre-Registration is now open for the Ukrainian Wake Park Open & 3rd Stop of the 2008 WWA Wake Park World Series in Kiev Aug 8-10!

The Ukrainian Wake Park Open and third stop of the 2008 WWA WPWS is open to all international competitors with 6 different categories and over $27,000 in total cash and prizes for Pro Men Wakeboard, Pro Women Wakeboard, Pro Wakeskate, Junior Men, Best Kicker Trick and Best Rail Trick. In addition to some incredible riding, there will also be live concerts and open-air parties planned each night, as well as some sightseeing opportunities for those who are interested in visiting Kiev.

The X-Traction Cableway in Kiev is a square cable design with 4 corners. The wake park has a whole new set of obstacles including 2 large kickers, 2 small kickers, a fun box, inclined ramp, big rail, camel rail and dragon table. In addition, there is onsite volleyball, table tennis, billiards, trampolines, paintball, mini-golf, shooting gallery and a recreation zone with children’s playground, kayaking, catamarans, jet skis, boats and bicycles, as well as a restaurant and bar. For more information on the site layout and to see an obstacle plan, please visit the event web page at www.wpws.com.ua

Pre-registration is now open for all 6 divisions. Please download and complete the registration form from http://www.wpws.com.ua/rider_reg.htm and return to both Danielle@thewwa.com and milana@security.com.ua A confirmation will be sent to the email address provided to ensure that your pre-registration form was received.

The Entry Fee will be $100 for each division in wakeboard and wakeskate. There will be a separate $50 entry fee for the Best Kicker Trick and Best Rail Trick contests for those who are interested. Entry fee is inclusive of free riding on the cable, 6 free meals and 15 drinks, free transportation to and from the Airport and Hotels from Aug 8-10, as well as access to all parties, concerts and events being held throughout the weekend. Competitors may compete in more than one discipline but an entry fee must be paid for each. For example: A rider can compete in one Wakeboard and one Wakeskate division if they choose.

All riders must be current WWA members to compete and you can obtain membership onsite during registration and rider check in on Thursday, August 8th. Membership entitles you to compete in any WWA event behind the boat, cable or rail jam anywhere in the world for the calendar year.

Tentative Schedule of Events:

Thursday, August 7th 9:30 PM – Night Trip to downtown Kiev

Friday, August 8th (Training and registration day)
09:00 - 19-00 - Training in all categories
13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch Break
12:00 - 18:00 - Onsite Registration and Rider Check In
18:00 - 19:30 – Free WWA judge’s and official’s training
19:30 – 20:00 – Rider’s Meeting
20:00 – 21:00 - Dinner for all riders, officials and media
21:00 – 23:00 - Party for all riders, officials and media

Saturday, August 9th (qualification and semi-finals day)
09:00 – 10:45 – Free Training for competitors
11:00 - 13:00 - Qualifications in all categories
13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch Break
14:00 - 14:30 - Official opening ceremony
14:30- 19:00 - Qualifications and Semi Finals
19:00 – 20:00 - Best Rail Trick Contest
20:00 – 21:00 - Dinner
21:00 – 23:00 - Video-highlights, concert, party

Sunday, August 10th (Semi-finals and finals day)
09:00 – 10:45 – Free training for competitors
11:00 – 13:00 - Semi Finals in all categories
13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00 - Finals Pro Men - Top 8 Head to Head
15:00 – 16:00 - Finals Jr. Men - Top 5
16:00 – 17:00 - Finals Pro Women – Top 6
17:00 – 18:00 - Finals Pro WakeSkate – Top 6
18:00 – 19:00 - Finals Pro Men – Top 4 Head to Head
19:00 – 20:00 - Best Kicker Trick Contest
20:00 – 21:00 - Dinner
21:00 – 21:30 - Prize Giving Ceremony
21:30 – 23:00 - Video-highlights, concert, party

Monday August 11th
12:00 – 15:00 - Sightseeing Trip to Kiev

This is a tentative schedule only and is subject to change If you would like to take part in one or both of the sightseeing trips into Kiev, please RSVP with Danielle@thewwa.com before July 25th to reserve your spot.

Prize Money Breakdown:

Pro Men Wakeboard - $13,800 TOTAL:
1st - $5,000
2nd- $3,000
3rd- $2,000
4th - $1,000
5th- $700
6th- $700
7th- $700
8th- $700

Pro Women Wakeboard - $4,600 TOTAL:
1st - $1,500
2nd- $1,000
3rd- $850
4th - $600
5th- $400
6th- $250

Pro Wakeskate - $4,000 TOTAL
1st- $2,000
2nd- $1,000
3rd- $500
4th - $250
5th- $150
6th- $100

Best Kicker Trick Night Contest - $2,300 TOTAL
1st- $1,000
2nd- $750
3rd- $550

Best Rail Trick Night Contest - $2,300 TOTAL
1st- $1,000
2nd- $750
3rd- $550

Jr. Men Wakeboard - Cool prizes & gear will be given to the top five Jr. Men finalists.

Traveling to Kiev: Kiev is the capital of Ukraine and international flights arrive into Boryspil Airport on a daily basis. Traveling from the Airport to the hotel “Slavutich” takes about 35minutes (22km). A free transportation shuttle will be provided. Please contact us with your arrival and flight times to make arrangements. Also, a free transportation shuttle will be provided from the hotel “Slavutich” to the cableway every contest day (8-10 August). Traveling time is approximately 15-20 minutes on the weekend and 30-35 minutes during the week. Shuttle times will be provided and posted onsite.

Hotel Info: Hotel "Slavutich". There are 400 rooms in the Hotel and it can admit up to 550 guests at a time. (Single Standard - 324 UAH ($72), Double Superior - 539 UAH ($122) The breakfast is not included in the price and costs 45 UAH (continental) 1, Entuziastiv Str, Kiev, Ukraine, 02154 Tel.: 380 (44) 561-11-12, 561-11-13, Reservation Department. 380 (44) 561-11-11, 561-11-65 Link forBooking: http://www.hotel-slavutich.com/en/accommodation/rates.php

While booking via internet you have to mention reservation code for Single Standard 345779 Double Superior 345780

For general questions and assistance with accommodations and transportation, please contact: Viktoria.Bityk@5season.com.ua and Olena.Selezenyeva@5season.com.ua Please check www.wpws.com.ua and www.thewwa.com for updates and new information or feel free to join the event group page at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10641483819

We look forward to seeing you in Ukraine!