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Soven, Butler Win World Titles – Hansen Makes History

Rob Corum — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:12:43 +0000

Indianapolis, Ind. – Fans lined the shores of The Precedent in northern Indianapolis today to catch the finals rounds of action at the 2011Rockstar Energy Drink WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra. The sport’s top pros laid it all on the line in an exciting showdown to see who will be the 2011 world champion.

Capping off the 18^th annual event was the Pro Men’s division, with its five-man final, The finale was led by top seed Harley Clifford and four former world champions, including Andrew Adkison, Rusty Malinoski, Phillip Soven and defending titlist Dean Smith.

All five pros threw down impressive runs, but it was Phillip Soven who made the biggest impact on the water to take home the 2011 world title – his third of his career.

The 22-year-old Florida native’s run was highlighted by his Crow 540, Whirlybird 720 and Toe-side 900, which earned the now three-time world champion a score of 90 points.

Harley Clifford and Dean Smith rounded out the Pro Men’s podium, respectively.

The WWA Worlds also served as the final stop in the 2011 WWA Wakeboard World Series, which crowned Harley Clifford its winner today. Clifford’s second-place finish was good enough to win the four-stop points race and its cash prize.

Phillip Soven and Adam Errington rounded out the top three in the Series, respectively.

In addition to the two titles handed out today in the Pro Men’s division, former world champion Dean Smith won the Indmar Double Up Contest today with his massive Hootchie to Back-side 360.

In the Pro Women’s division, the top professional female riders in the world faced off in a six-woman final for the world title. All eyes were on top seed Amber Wing to see if the 28-year-old Aussie would win her fifth straight contest in the Queen of Wake series and reclaim the world title she won in 2007.

But with two uncharacteristic falls in her final run, Wing fell to second place, putting defending world champion Nicola Butler at the top of the contest podium.

The English standout had a stand-up run today that included a Moby Dick and a Roll to Blind to give Butler the winning score of 91.67 and her third world title in four years.

“I’ve been training like crazy at OWC for this contest,” said Butler. “It’s the best contest to win and I’m stoked to keep the title for another year.”

In the Pro Wakeskate division, four-time defending champion Reed Hansen made history today, winning his fifth consecutive world title – the most back-to-back wins in the 18-year history of the WWA Worlds.

“Yesterday I had a little set back, so I knew I had to put something together today,” said Hansen. “With the rain and being second off the dock, I changed up my run, but after my first fall, I went back to the original plan.”

The Groveland, Fla. native landed three 360 variations, a Switch Big Spin and a Late Shove-it in his first pass, plus two 180 variations to earn the winning score of 70 points.

Stu Shinn and Grant Roberts rounded out the top three, respectively.

For more information on the WWA Worlds, visit www.kingofwake.com.

The 2011 WWA Worlds will air on the VERSUS television network at 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

The Rockstar Energy Drink WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, Supra boats, WWA, Overton’s, Indmar, Peavey, Mona Vie, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, Sayiwon’t and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.

About Rockstar Energy Drink

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About Supra

Supra is the official tow boat of the ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships. Celebrating more than 30 years of excellence in the marine industry, Supra pioneered rider-friendly boats that feature innovative hull designs, adjustable wakes and versatile seating with sleek and sexy styling.

About WWA

The WWA Wakeboard World Championships is the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). The WWA also owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard Nationals, WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Wake Park Nationals, and WWA Wake Park World Championships. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com.

About VERSUS

VERSUS, part of the NBC Sports Group, prides itself on super-serving passionate sports fans across all platforms. Now in more than 76 million homes, the network is the cable television home of the National Hockey League (NHL), IZOD IndyCar Series, Tour de France and Professional Bull Riders (PBR). VERSUS also airs NASCAR, NBA, UFC, college football, college basketball and Triple Crown horse racing coverage. The network is also home to the best outdoor programming on television. VERSUS is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.

About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine

TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.

About King of Wake

The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from across the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The 2011 series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing — the leading wake-events producer since 1988.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 – FINAL RESULTS:

Pro Men – Final #1

1. Phillip Soven USA 90.00

2. Harley Clifford AUS 85.00

3. Dean Smith AUS 75.00

4. Rusty Malinoski CAN 65.00

5. Andrew Adkison USA 55.00

Pro Women – Final #1

1. Nicola Butler GBR 91.67

2. Amber Wing AUS 86.67

3. Raimi Merritt USA 81.67

4. Melissa Marquardt USA 71.67

5. Anna Hajek USA 63.33

6. Miku Asai JPN 48.33

Pro Wakeskate – Final #1

1. Reed Hansen USA 70.00

2. Stu Shinn USA 60.00

3. Grant Roberts USA 46.67

4. Brian Grubb USA 41.67

Jr. Pro Men – Final #1

1. Shota Tezuka JPN 89.75

2. Joshua Twelker USA 81.75

3. Dylan Prideaux AUS 80.75

4. Kyle Evans USA 71.75

5. Gordon Harrison USA 69.50

6. Freddie Wayne USA 56.50

Pro Women Wakeskate – Final #1

1. Jen Gilanfarr USA 48.33

2. Setsuko Ito JPN 36.67

3. Amanda Gagnon CAN 31.67

Masters – Final #1

1. Mike Vanpatten USA 76.67

2. Steve Jones USA 68.33

3. Kevin Michael USA 58.33

4. Brent Anderson USA 36.67

Men I – Final #1

1. Taylor Kress USA 70.00

2. John Zdeblick USA 58.33

3. Luciano Rondi Neto BRA 50.00

4. Scott Morgan USA 38.33

Pro Men – Semifinal #1

1. Rusty Malinoski CAN 70.00

2. JD Webb USA 65.00

3. Danny Thollander USA 60.00

4. Andrew Shearer USA 50.00

Pro Men – Semifinal #2

1. Dean Smith AUS 75.00

2. Adam Errington USA 60.00

3. Kyle Rattray CAN 56.67

4. Joey Bradley USA 50.00

Pro Men – Semifinal #3

1. Andrew Adkison USA 90.00

2. Shaun Murray USA 85.00

3. Olivier Derome CAN 80.00

4. Shawn Watson USA 60.00

Pro Men – Semifinal #4

1. Phillip Soven USA 90.00

2. Steel Lafferty USA 80.00

3. Austin Hair USA 70.00

4. Scotty Broome AUS 50.00

Pro Men – Semifinal #5

1. Harley Clifford AUS 90.00

2. Jimmy LaRiche USA 75.00

3. Bob Soven USA 70.00

4. Adam Wensink USA 60.00

WAKESTOCK WWA WORLD SERIES & WRAP REPORT

Rob Corum — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:11:55 +0000

Wakestock’s final day in Collingwood, Ontario Canada couldn’t have been scripted any better by Hollywood. The Super Finals of the Wakestock WWA World Series Pro Wakeboard presented by Monster Energy, Billabong and Nautique Boats came down to four past Wakestock champions: Bob Soven, Harley Clifford, Aaron Rathy and Phil Soven. And the Wakestock Billabong Pro Wakeskate Finals presented by Monster Energy and Nautique Boats came down to a battle between past Wakestock champions Grant Roberts vs Brian Grubb!

Thanks to two days of amazing riding, incredible concerts, and off-the-hook after-parties, crowds were a little slower to fill in on the third and final day of Wakestock. But by the time Wakeskate finalists hit the water in the early afternoon the spectators stands were rammed! And the crowds weren’t there to see the upcoming Miss Wakestock Bikini Contest and Monster Energy Music Stage concerts by Swollen Members, Tokyo Police Club and Talib Kweli. They were there to see the defending Wakestock Billabong Pro Wakeskate Champion Grant Roberts battle 5-time Wakestock Champ and wakeskate legend Brian Grubb, both of whom were being pushed by Canada’s rising wakeskate stars James Balzer and Scotty Boysen!

First off the dock was Boysen followed by Balzer. With Canadian fans cheering their home boys, Boysen and Balzer threw down their best tricks, but were unable to stomp clean runs. Then it was Grubb’s turn! He had struggled in his qualification heat, but delivered his trademark smooth style for the finals with the highest scoring run of the event so far, an amazing 83.33. With the pressure on, Roberts delivered another consistent, strong run, but it was not enough to out point Grubb. And so Brian Grubb nabbed his incredible 6th Wakestock Billabong Pro Wakeskate title, with Roberts 2nd, Balzer 3rd and Boysen 4th. See full results below.

The Wakestock Billabong Pro Wakeskate holds a special place in wake history as wakeskating’s first major pro event back in 1999 helping to legitimize and elevate wakeskating in the early years, and so its status and its prestigious Wakestock Championship belt had special meaning for Grubb. “I’m always stoked to come back to Wakestock. I always like to support the original wakeskate contest,” said Grubb. “The conditions were a little variable throughout the weekend, everybody in the finals got out there and put a few tricks down. It was a fun weekend for sure and I’m happy to get my first win of the year up here at Wakestock.”

With a break for Swollen Members and the Miss Wakestock Bikini Contest it was time for the Wakestock WWA World Series Wakeboard Finals between the Soven bros, Clifford and Rathy. Each had claimed the Wakestock title in the one of the previous four years, and Clifford and Phil Soven were neck and neck in the 2011 World Series Championship ranking coming in to Wakestock.

Rathy was first off the dock. Just back from major knee surgery Rathy has been on a tear of late making finals in his last three pro events. Rathy scored76.67 in the semi-finals, the 2nd best result behind Phil Soven’s high score of 85.00. So Rathy knew it would take a bigger run to win, but now there was some wind chop to deal with. On his first trick he threw a massive cab 720. He stuck it but then sketched out as he tried to control his speed out through the flats bouncing off some chop. That fall caused him to missed the big funbox rail, and he was consequently forced to jam in the rest of his tricks plus hit the rails. He nailed his Toeside 540 on the start of his 2nd pass and hit both rails clean and smooth, but fell on his last trick, a Toeside 7. His score was 50.00.

Next was Clifford who had been smooth and consistent through all of his qualifying. Like Rathy, Clifford went for a big trick off the get go with a huge nose grab crow mobe 5, but crashed, which like Rathy, caused him to forgo the funbox rail. But undeterred Clifford stomped the rest of his run clean, including a Toeside 9, Backside 7, a crow mobe 5, and was ultra smooth and tech on the rails. His score 76.67 – the new high score to beat!

The always dangerous Soven brothers hit the water next, Bob first, then big bro Phil as the last rider. Bob stomped a run that was combined both tech and style throwing down a toeside 9, toeside 7, heelside 7 and crow mobe 5, but his score of 60.00 was not enough to catch Clifford. Now it was down to Phil a 2-time past Wakestock champ and one of the most consistently dangerous contest riders on the planet. But with two falls, one in each pass, Phil had a rare off run falling on a toeside 7 and a crow mobe 5, settling for a score of 50.00 points, his lowest of the contest and 4th place in the finals. See full results below.

Harley Clifford claimed the Wakestock win and a commanding lead in the WWA World Series Championship rankings! “I’m super pumped on the win,” claimed Clifford. “The event was awesome; Wakestock is always one of the biggest events of the year, so it’s always fun to come up here. I’m stoked to be in the lead in the World Series going into the last stop. Phil [Soven] ended up fourth so I have a pretty big lead; hopefully I can win the overall title. With the win last weekend at the WWA US Nationals and the win this weekend, I’m feeling confident right now and riding well so I’m looking for the win at the WWA Worlds at the end of the month.”

“It was a great weekend; there was a good turnout of riders and it was the biggest crowd the year I’ve ridden in front of,” said Aaron Rathy. “It was myself, Bob [Soven], Phil [Soven] and Harley [Clifford] so it was a stacked final and everybody threw down. I’m stoked on third place with such a high quality of riding.”

In between the final wakeboard and wakeskate rounds Wakestock fans had plenty to keep them occupied including:

Concerts: Talib Kweli, Tokyo Police Club, Monster Truck, Swollen Members , Indian Handcrafts, Final Thought, and Like Animals

Miss Wakestock Bikini Contest: won by Alana Rentelis

Skateboarding: ride the skatepark and mini-ramp or check out am skate contests and pro demos sponsored by Globe, Darkstar, Arnette and SBC Skateboard Magazine

Action Sports Expo & Marketplace: over 40 exhibitors including Nautique Boats/PrideMarineGroup, Playstation, Microsoft Windows, Gravity Board Shop, and Cottage Toys

Plus Stand-up Paddleboarding and Skimboarding

And so another amazing Wakestock World Series festival weekend came to an end. Beyond the incredible wakeboarding and wakeskating, highlights included the Nautique Boats Wakestock Amateur Championship, Canada’s largest grassroots wake event, presented by PrideMarineGroup.com, Monster Energy, Billabong and SBC Wakeboard Magazine; concert performances on the Monster Energy Music Stage by Dropkick Murphys, The Dirty Heads, Talib Kweli and Tokyo Police Club; and the dozens of Wakestock After-Parties presented by Monster Energy and Coors Light.

Can’t wait for next year already!

WAKESTOCK PRO MEN’S WAKEBOARD FINALS – WWA WORLD SERIES #3

presented by Monster Energy, Nautique Boats, Billabong

1. Harley Clifford AUS Monster Energy, Liquid Force, Oakley, Body Glove, Mastercraft – 76.67 pts

2. Robert Soven USA Monster Energy , Nautique, Fox, Body Glove, Dragon - 60.00 pts

3. Aaron Rathy CAN Xcel, Oakley, Byerly Boards, Rockstar, MB Boats - 50.00 pts

4. Phillip Soven USA Liquid Force, Malibu, Sanuk, Rip It - 40.00 pts

SEMI-FINALS

Heat #1

1. Phillip Soven USA 85.00

2. Aaron Rathy CDN 76.67

3. Olivier Derome CDN 65.00

4. Andrew Adkison USA 63.33

Heat #2

1. Robert Soven USA 73.33

2. Harley Clifford AUS 63.33

3. Austin Hair USA 50.00

4. Danny Thollander USA 43.33

QUARTER-FINALS

Heat #1

1. Andrew Adkison USA CWB, Mastercraft 85.00

2. Austin Hair USA Jobe, Supra, Ten80 75.00

3. Kyle Rattray CAN Nautique, Byerly, Rockstar, O’Neill, Reef, Anarchy, Roswell 66.67

4. Dustin O’Ferrall CAN Billabong, Ronix, Dragon, Kicker 53.33

Heat #2

1. Robert Soven USA 76.67

2. Aaron Rathy CAN 60.00

3. Adam Errington USA Red Bull, Ronix, Nike 6.0, Fox, Tige, OWC – 50.00

4. Dylan Riviat CAN O’Brien, Jet Pilot, Straightline, Dragon, Rusty – 40.00

Heat #3

1. Phillip Soven USA - 83.33

2. Olivier Derome CAN Billabong, Slingshot, Oakley, Rockstar, Malibu – 73.33

3. Paulie Koch USA Nautique, Oakley, Liquid Force – 50.00

4. Mike Maynard CAN CWB, Quiksilver – 36.67

Heat #4

1. Harley Clifford AUS 80.00

2. Danny Thollander USA Nautique, Hyperlite, Dunkelvolk, Accurate - 60.00

3. Dylan Miller CAN Slingshot, O’Neill, IS Eyewear, Vans – 50.00

4. Shawn Watson USA Monster Energy, Billabong, Nautique, Liquid Force, Dragon – 40.00

WAKESTOCK BILLABONG PRO WAKESKATE FINALS

presented by Monster Energy, Nautique Boats, SBC Wakeboard Magazine

1. Brian Grubb USA Billabong, VZ, Hyperlite, Kustom, Red Bull, Malibu – 83.33

2. Grant Roberts USA Obscura, Fox, Spy, DVS 73.33

3. James Balzer CAN Monster Energy, Obscura, VZ, Nike 6.0, Body Glove - 60.00

4. Scotty Boysen CAN The Ranch Wakepark - 23.33

SEMI-FINALS

Heat #1

1. Brian Grubb USA 76.67

2. James Balzer CAN 60.33

3. Tommy Bailey CAN 41.67

Heat #2

1. Grant Roberts USA 76.33

2. Scotty Boysen CAN 54.00

3. Chris Hau CAN 20.00

WAKESTOCK PRO WOMEN’S WAKEBOARD FINAL

1. Anna Hajek USA 93.33

2. Leslie Sparkes CAN 73.33

3. Emily Tenwesteniend CAN 60.00

4. Ally Boothroyd CAN 50.00

5. Susie Mallory CAN 46.67

6. Kelsey Chiappa CAN 13.33

About the WWA
The WWA Wakeboard World Series is the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). The WWA also owns and operates the WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Series, and WWA Wake Park Nationals. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com

Wakestock Canada is Coming!

Rob Corum — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:29:14 +0000

Please read following information for Wakestock 2011, stop #3 on the WWA World Series. Wakestock runs from Friday August 5th to Sunday August 7th with the pro events occurring on the Saturday and Sunday. There will be a rail practice/course familiarization on Friday evening at 6 PM and 8 AM Saturday morning. We are also very pleased to announce that Nautique is now the official towboat for Wakestock: the event will be pulled by a Super Air Nautique 230.

REGISTRATION
Registration is now live at http://www.wakestock.com/pro_registration_form. The entry fee for all of the pro divisions is $150 CDN. There will be a $50 late fee charged for all registration forms received after 5 PM EST on July 29, 2011. Entry fee can be paid through the Wakestock website.

ACCOMMODATIONS
We have a secured a limited number of rooms at the Blue Mountain Village and the Blue Mountain Inn (last year’s host hotel). Prices ranges from $109/night for a double occupancy hotel room up to $239/night for a 2 bedroom condo located directly in the village. Please contact Adam Levitt at adam@sbcmedia.com ASAP for the promotional code to receive the discounted room rate.

TRAVEL
Book flights to Toronto, Canada (Pearson International Airport) arriving in the morning or early afternoon on Friday August 5th. There will be a shuttle available from Toronto airport direct to Collingwood – the journey is approximately 1.5-2 hours. Please email me your flight information once you have booked so I can arrange a shuttle for you. Registration will be held onsite on Friday afternoon and first thing Saturday morning. Book departing flights either early Sunday evening August 7th (after 8PM) or first thing in the morning Monday August 8th.

www.Wakestock.com

Step Up Production’s Wake Wars at The B.O.B.

Rob Corum — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:48:26 +0000

Click Here for details!!!

About the WWA

The WWA is the sanctioning body of Step Up Productions. The Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Wake Park National Championships, and WWA Wake Park World Championships are the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com.

2011 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships Presented by Rockstar

Rob Corum — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:06:59 +0000

From Orlando, Florida (June 30, 2011) – The top wake athletes from throughout the United States will converge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 27-31, to compete for national titles at the 2011 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink.

Minneapolis, MN
Downtown Minneapolis
July 27-31

To register for this event please click here
*The late fee for this event begins MondayJuly 18^th at 5pm EST.

For more information regarding this event click here

***Please note the Rule for the WWA USA National Championships:
*** In all of the amateur divisions NO non-US citizen athletes will be allowed to compete in the WWA USA Nationals.
This rule does NOT apply to the Junior Pro Men Division. Regardless of citizenship Junior Pro Men may compete in the WWA Nationals.

Boat List by Division:
Boys (230 loaded)
Boys Beginner (210 loaded)
Junior Boys (210 loaded)
Junior Boys Beginner (210 loaded)
Junior Men (230 loaded)
Junior Pro Men (230 loaded)
Men’s I (230 loaded)
Men’s II (230 loaded)
Masters (230 loaded)
Veterans (230 loaded)
Girls (210 loaded)
Jr. Women (230 loaded)
Amateur Women (210 loaded)
Veterans Women (210 loaded)
Masters Women (210 loaded)
Pro Men (230 loaded)
Pro Women (230 loaded)
Pro Wakeskate (210 loaded)
Amateur Wakeskate (210 loaded)
Pro Women Wakeskate (210 loaded)
Pro Veterans (230 loaded)
Adaptive Sitboarding (210 loaded)
Adaptive Standing (210 loaded)

All divisions in Wakeboarding and Wakeskate – please note all ages are as of January 1, 2011:
Boys 10-13 – Anything goes
Boys Beginner 10-13 – No inverts or spins over 180
Junior Boys 9 and under – Anything goes
Junior Boys Beginner 9 and under – No inverts or spins over 180
Junior Men ages 14-18 – no apparatus
Junior Pro Men ages14-18 – with apparatus
Men’s I ages 19-24
Men’s II ages 25-29
Masters ages 30-39
Veterans ages 40 and over
Girls ages 13 and under
Junior Women ages 14-18
Amateur Women ages 19-29
Masters Women ages 30 – 39
Veterans Women 40 and over
Pro Men any age (depending on skill level)
Pro Women any age (depending on skill level)
Pro Wakeskate any age (depending on skill level)
Amateur Wakeskate any age
Pro Women Wakeskate
Pro Veterans
Adaptive Sitboarding
Adaptive Standing

2011 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships
Daily Schedule of Events

WEDNESDAY, July 27

9:00 am                        Amateur Women Semifinal (210)
9:30 am                        Girls Semifinals (210)
10:00 am                       Adaptive Sitboarding Semifinals (210)
10:05 am                       Adaptive Standing Semifinals (210)
10:15 am                       Amateur Wakeskate Semifinals (210)
11:00 am                       Masters Women Semifinals (230)
11:15 am                       Veterans Women Semifinals (230)
11:30 am                       Men I Semifinals (230)
12:30 pm                      Men II Semifinals (230)
1:00 pm                        Masters Semifinals (230)
1:30 pm                        Veterans Semifinals (230)
2:00 pm-3:00 pm           Jr. Men Semifinals (230)

THURSDAY, July 28

8:00 am                        Amateur Women Finals (210)
8:20 am                        Amateur Wakeskate Finals (210)
8:40 am                        Girls Finals (210)
9:00 am                        Jr. BOYS BEGINNER Semifinals (210)
9:30 am                        Jr. Boys Semifinals (210)
10:00 am                       Adaptive Sitboarding Finals (210)
10:05 am                       Adaptive Standing Finals (210)
10:30 am                       Masters Women Finals (230)
10:35 am                       Veterans Women Finals (230)
11:00 am                       Pro VETERANS Semifinals (230)
11:15 am                       Jr. PRO MEN Quarterfinals (230)
1:30 pm                        Masters Finals (230)
2:00 pm                        Veterans Finals (230)
2:30 pm                        Men I Finals (230)
3:00 pm                        Men II Finals (230)
3:30 pm-4:00 pm           Jr. Men Finals (230)
Awards Ceremony

FRIDAY, July 29

9:00 am                        Pro Women Wakeskate Semifinals (210)
9:15 am                        Pro Wakeskate Quarterfinals (210)
10:00 am                       Jr. BOYS BEGINNER Finals (210)
10:30 am                       Jr. Boys Finals (210)
11:00 am                       Boys BEGINNER Semifinals (210)
11:30 am                       Pro VETERANS Finals (230)
11:45 am                       Junior Women Semifinals(230)
12:30 pm                      Jr. PRO MEN Semifinals (230)
Awards Ceremony
1:30 pm-3:00 pm           Pro Women Quarterfinals (230)

SATURDAY, July 30

9:00 am                        Pro Women Wakeskate Finals (210)
9:15 am                        Boys BEGINNER Finals (210)
9:45 am                        Pro Wakeskate Semifinals(210)
10:30 am                       Junior Women Finals (230)
11:00 am                       Boys Semifinals (230)
12:30 pm                      Pro Women Semifinals (230)
Awards Ceremony
1:30 am-5:30 pm           Pro Men Quarterfinals (230)

SUNDAY, July 31

9:00 am                        Boys Finals (230)
9:30 am                        Jr. PRO MEN Finals (230)
10:30 am                       Pro Men Semifinals (230)
12:30 pm                      Pro Wakeskate Finals (210)
1:00 pm                        Pro Women Finals (230)
2:00 pm                        Pro Men Finals (230)
3:30 pm-4:00 pm           Awards Ceremony

About WWA

The WWA Wakeboard National Championships is the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). The WWA also owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown and WWA Wake Park Nationals. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com.

Kyler Green and Robby Dahlquist Win Golden Tickets!!!

Rob Corum — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:19:18 +0000

Vancouver, WA (June 27, 2011) – Kyler Green and Robby Dahlquist un-wrap the Golden Ticket! TheNorthwest INT League hosted the Golden Ticket Event at the Battle on the Boarder on Tug Lakelast weekend. Five riders battled for the chance to compete alongside the top wakeboarders at the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Stop in Monroe on July 9th. Among their ranks was Kyler Green, RobbyDahlquist, Ricky Ceccanti, Dakota Powers, and Kenny Hegewald.
The Nautique created a massive wake for the athletes to battle it out. The guys brought their “A” game,throwing both technical and stylish runs. The Outlaw riders had two opportunities to ride over theweekend, the riders with the best score for the weekend won the two Golden Tickets.

“We had a great weekend at Tug Lake. It was awesome to see some Outlaw riders come out and throw down, many of whom are long time INT riders and have worked hard to get to this level. We’re so excited to watch them ride at the Pro Tour stop. We’ll have a big group of people up there to support Kyler and Robby,” said Jacqueline Stocks of INT.

“I guess I better practice this week,” said RobbyDalhquist after receiving his award and the golden ticket.

The Golden Ticket program is a joined effort of the WWA, INT League, Pro Wakeboard Tour, and MasterCraft boats to provide local riders with the opportunity to challenge on the Pro Tour. This program started in 2010 and will continue to expand next season.

Special thanks to our national sponsors: Overton’s, MasterCraft, Nautique, Malibu Boats, Tige Boats,Supra, Moomba, HO Sports, Hyperlite, Connelly, CWB, O’Brien, Radar, Ronix, EZ Slalom, PCM, Studio 8Productions, and local sponsors: Seattle Water Sports, Wiley’s, Lynnwood Motoplex, Pacific Nautique,and Gonnason Boats.

The next Northwest INT Event is July 15-17 at Mint Lake. Waterskiers, wakeboarders, wakeskaters, andkneeboarders of all ages and abilities are invited to attend and compete.

About INT League

The INT League is a marketing and promotional company that hosts amateur waterski, wakeboard,kneeboard, wake skate and wake surf competitions nationwide. INT aspires to grow participation andconsistency in towed water sports by actively promoting, organizing, and supporting, fun competitiveevents by welcoming all ages and ability levels. For more information please see the INT website awww.intleague.com. Email WA@intleague.com for more information.

About the WWA

The WWA Wakeboard US National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Series WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Wake Park National Championships, and WWA Wake Park World Championships are also the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com.

Prairie Creek HyperTour Wrap-Up and Photo Gallery

Rob Corum — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:04:49 +0000

For Immediate Release:

Rogers, Ark. (June 25, 2011) – The HyperTour Wakeboard Tournament Series hosted by Ski & Sports, Inc. and HyperLite Wakeboards made a stop in Rogers on Sunday, June 19^th at the Prairie Creek State Park on Beaver Lake. The event was open to all ages in categories from Beginning to Pro. Opening ceremony for this event began Sunday morning and ended at 4:30 with the Awards Ceremony. Seven Pro Level athletes from all over the south attended this event to compete in the Krazy Glue Championship of $4500 in cash prize money. Joey Bradley of Texas came in 1^st place, Matt Sims from Alabama was 2^nd, and Phil Aslinger of Florida came in 3^rd. Please see the website at www.prairiecreekhypertour.com for more information.

The title sponsor for this event was Instant Krazy Glue. Also sponsoring and supplying prize money to draw professional athletes to compete in this event were Elmer’s X-Treme School Glue Stick and Axe. Other Major sponsors providing prizes, supplies, and goodie bag items were Catering Unlimited, Painters Paint Pens, Elmer’s Glue All Max, Hyperlite Wakeboards, O’Brien, WetSounds Speakers, Alpha Flotation Boatdocks and Power 105.7. Official suppliers were Rogers Chamber of Commerce, Nestle, Frito Lay, Kingsford Charcoal, Burt’s Bees, Sharkies, Tige’, MasterCraft.

About the WWA

The WWA is the sanctioning body of the Prairie Creek HyperTour. The Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Wake Park National Championships, and WWA Wake Park World Championships are the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com.

Prairie Creek HyperTour

Rob Corum — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:56:50 +0000

The 2011 Prairie Creek HyperTour goes off this weekend! Bands, Big Wakes, and Boards are in the mix… and don’t forget about $6,000 in Prize Money!!! Byerly Boards Pro Team Rider, Phil Aslinger, will accompany Hyperlite’s Matt Sims, Taylor Renfroe, and Jeremy Baker at the largest wakeboard contest in Arkansas! Don’t miss out on this weekend full of fun.

Schedule of Events:

June 18, 2011 - Clinic Day, Learn to Wakeboard:

Take a lesson from the pro’s behind a MasterCraft or Tige’ wakeboard boat

Cost: $50 for 30 minute session

Children though adults

Early sign-up at Ski & Sports is recommended, space is limited

After the clinic, there is a participant picnic at Ski & Sports from 6 – 8p.

Prizes will be raffled including a pro-model wakeboard from Hyperlite, good food by Catering Unlimited, & live band: Kelly Road.

Sunday, June 19, 2011 Krazy Glue Wakeboard Championships:

Registration Fee – $35 @ Ski & Sports
All advance sign-ups will be at Ski & Sports, Inc. during business hours.
Early sign-up is recommended, space is limited.
On-site sign-up closes at 8:00 a.m. on June 19

*Tournament Registration Fee does not include $30 WWA Membership which must be purchased at time of sign-up.

Judging will be based on a subjective judging format comprising of 3 judges in the boat. There are 3 areas the rider will be judged: composition, execution, and intensity.

Riders tournament pass will be 2 runs – down and back within the tournament area with a 2 fall format. Outlaw and Pro divisions will have a 5 minute run to complete as much as they can in the specified time limit with unlimited falls.

Divisions will be as follows:

Youth Novice - 12 years of age and under – tricks limited up to 180 wake jumps, no further spins or inverts allowed.

Adult Novice – 13 years of age and older – same as above

Intermediate – all age groups – limited to any combination of 2 invert/spins (up to a 360 spin)

Advanced – all age groups – limited to 5 inverts and/or spins

Outlaw – unlimited number of spins and inverts – no mobe tricks, no spins above 540 (5 minute format)

Pro – unlimited everything, all tricks allowed (5 minute format)

Click Here for additional information regarding the 2011 Prairie Creek HyperTour!!!

About the WWA

Battle on the Boarder Wake Contest at Tug Lake; Two PWT Spots up for Grabs!

Rob Corum — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:16:26 +0000

Seattle, WA (June 16, 2011)- This just in…The World Wakeboard Association announced today that not one, but Two Golden Tickets will be awarded at the upcoming event at Tug Lake June 25-26th. The Northwest INT League will host the sixth MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour qualifying event in Vancouver Washington next weekend. Two Outlaw riders with the highest score for the weekend will receive a Golden Ticket to ride with the pros at the Monroe, WA Pro Tour Stop on July 9 in front of thousands of fans and sponsors.

The Golden Ticket program is a collaboration of the PWT, WWA, INT and MasterCraft Boats. It means big change to the way riders challenge on the PWT. Local riders have the rare opportunity to qualify at an event near their home, saving them hundreds in travel expenses.

It’s not all about going pro…This event is for beginner through pro level skiers and riders of all ages; featuring rip stick swervers, 50 year old dads on a wakeboard, 5 year old kneeboarders, and slalom divas. For more information on the divisions, visit intleague.com. We’ll be giving away tickets to the Monroe Pro Tour Stop, great gear from Overton’s, plus new prizes from Wiley’s, Radar, Ronix and Learn Wake.com. The theme for the weekend is Battle on the Boarder, wear your Huskies vs Ducks gear!

There will be free camping on Friday and Saturday night, you are welcome to bring your crew and enjoy the camp fire. Some practice will be held Friday after set up and Saturday night, first come, first serve. On Saturday evening we do a potluck, INT will bring the grill so you can throw your meat on and bring a side dish or dessert to share.

What to Bring: INT will provide the best waterski and wakeboard boats and a private waterway for smooth competition. Please bring your ski or board and a life jacket. You can bring your own handle for slalom or rope and handle for wakeboarding, although one will be provided for you if you don’t have one.

Event Details:

INT League Washington
6/24-6/26
Tug Lake
19913 NE43rd Circle
Vancouver, WA

Order of Events:

Friday Afternoon: Practice rides and Camping
Saturday 7:30 am Registration and Check In
8:30 am event starts – Wake and Ski
Stop 1 Awards
Saturday night potluck dinner and camping available
Sunday 7:30 am Registration
8:30 am event starts – Wake and Ski
Stop 2 Awards

Click Here to save $10 by Pre-Registering Online!!!

About the WWA

The WWA is the sanctioning body for INT League. The Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Wake Park National Championships, and WWA Wake Park World Championships are the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com.

WWA Wakeboard World Series Stop #2 Wrap-Up; Brazil

Rob Corum — Tue, 17 May 2011 23:55:51 +0000

for immediate release:

Mundial Wakeboard 2011 from Março Produções on Vimeo.

From Belo Horizonte, Brazil (May 17, 2011) – Revista Ragga hosted the 2^nd stop of the WWA Wakeboard World Series this past weekend, the Ragga Campeonato Mundial de Wakeboard, is one of the largest wakeboarding contest in the World and it proved it with elite wakeboarding from riders such as: Phil Soven (USA), Harley Clifford (AUS), and Nick Jones (USA). The field of international wakeboarders included a strong South American presence that amped the crowd. Each wakeboarder took their turn to impress the crowd of over 3,000 wake fans; and did so on pristine water conditions and a brand new rail specifically designed and built for the contest. Riders made the best of the 100’ of rail-riding material with back-lipslides, front-boardslides, and an array of presses. A dramatic stage was set for the final round of wakeboarding that consisted of defending WWA Wakeboard World Series Champion, Phil Soven, Australia phoneme, Harley Clifford, consistent competitor, Nick Jones, and long-time pro, Trevor Hansen. At the end of the day it was the Real-Deal, Phil Soven that stomped a solid run which included a Whirly 7 to seal the deal. Keep your eyes posted on thewwa.com for additional post-contest media.

All Photos by: Carlos Hauck

About the WWA

The WWA solely owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series. The WWA Wakeboard US National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Wake Park National Championships, and WWA Wake Park World Championships are also the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com.