From Abu Dhabi, UAE (November 16, 2011) – The World Wakeboard Association (WWA) and Al Forsan International Sports Resort would like to announce the official scheduled practice times for the 2011 WWA Wake Park World Championships hosted by Al Forsan. The infrastructure at the Al Forsan wake park includes two full cable systems and a [...]
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Event Information: Registered Rider Practice Announcement
Posted: 16th November 2011 by Rob Corum in Cable, Wake Park, Wake Park World Series, Wakeskate, WWA Wake Park World Championships Abu Dhabi0
Wake Park Worlds – The Prequel
Posted: 15th November 2011 by Rob Corum in Cable, Wake Park, Wake Park World Series, Wakeskate, WWA Wake Park World Championships Abu DhabiWake Park Worlds – The Prequel from Wake Park Worlds on Vimeo. Amber Wing, Dean Smith, and Tom Fooshee at Al Forsan International Sports Resort for the 1st ever UAE Wake Park National Championships. The crew goes karting, paintballing, and wakeboarding at Al Forsan. And also tours the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, and [...]
Abu Dhabi: “A Destination of Destinction”
Posted: 14th November 2011 by Rob Corum in Cable, Wake Park, Wake Park World Series, Wakeskate, WWA Wake Park World Championships Abu DhabiFrom Abu Dhabi, UAE (November 14, 2011) — Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, Abu Dhabi has quickly positioned itself as “A Destination of Distinction” lists www.visitabudhabi.ae, a website created by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA). According to their website, ADTA is a statutory body responsible of the development and promotion of Abu Dhabi emirate’s tourism [...]
WWA Update: Veteran’s Division Added to 2011 Wake Park World Championships
Posted: 14th November 2011 by Rob Corum in Cable, Wake Park, Wake Park World Series, Wakeskate, WWA Wake Park World Championships Abu DhabiFrom Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. (November 14, 2011) – The World Wakeboard Association (WWA), a by-riders for-riders organization, is proud to announce the addition of the Veteran’s Division to the 2011 WWA Wake Park World Championships hosted by Al Forsan International Sports Resort. This division, based on camaraderie and fun, is structured to cater the 40 [...]
WWA Wake Park World Championships Prize Money Breakdown
Posted: 1st November 2011 by Rob Corum in Cable, Wake Park, Wake Park World Series, Wakeskate, WWA Wake Park World Championships Abu DhabiFrom Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. (November 1, 2011) – The WWA and Al Forsan International Sports Resort are proud to announce one of the largest cash payouts of any exclusive Wake Park event. A grand total of $50,000 USD will be awarded to the world’s top professional wakeboarders and wakeskaters on December 10th, the final day [...]
Wakeboard History; 1st Ever UAE Nationals
Posted: 5th October 2011 by Rob Corum in Cable, Wake Park, Wake Park World Series, Wakeskate, WWA Wake Park World Championships Abu DhabiFrom Abu Dhabi, UAE (October 5, 2011) – UAE wakeboard history is in the making, as the 1st ever UAE Wake Park National Championships Hosted by Al Forsan International Sports Resort will converge on the progressive city of Abu Dhabi, UAE October 15, 2011. Sanctioned by the World Wakeboard Association, this historic contest will also [...]
Monster Energy WWA Wake Park Triple Crown Stop #3 Wrap Up
Posted: 20th September 2011 by Rob Corum in Cable, Monster Energy Triple Crown, Wake Park, WakeskateThis weekend was the third and final stop of the Monster Energy WWA Wake Park Triple Crown presented by Alliance Wakeboard Magazine. Hydrous Wake Park played host to the event literally opening up just days before. Their facilities are top notch including 7 unit obstacles, a system 2.0 park, and plenty of those platinum blonde Texas gems. [...]
Reed Hansen, Tom Fooshee, and Mark Webb Explode at Telekom Extreme Playgrounds
Posted: 30th August 2011 by Rob Corum in Cable, Wake Park, Wake Park World Series, WakeskateTom Fooshee (USA) was unstoppable this weekend! It was for the fourth time that the US Wake Park rider finished on top of the podium at the Telekom Extreme Playgrounds. His competitors Rocco van Straten (NL) and Lior Sofer (ISR) were left behind right after his first run. Only German rider, Dominik Gührs could keep [...]
Monster Energy WWA Wake Park Triple Crown/US Nationals Touches Down in Dallas
Posted: 24th August 2011 by Rob Corum in Cable, Monster Energy Triple Crown, Wake Park, WakeskateDallas, TX (August 16, 2011) — The final stop of the Monster Energy WWA Wake Park Triple Crown and the WWA Wake Park US National Championships are set to take place September 16-17 at Dallas’ brand new Hydrous-Allen Wake Park. The full size Sesitec system is up and running with UNIT Parktech obstacles to be set [...]
Soven, Butler Win World Titles – Hansen Makes History
Posted: 23rd August 2011 by Rob Corum in Golden Ticket, Rockstar WWA Wakeboard World Championships Presented by Supra, Wakeboard, Wakeboard World Series, WakeskateIndianapolis, 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 [...]