C. Open Ranking:
The open division is intended for competitors who exceed the talent level of their respective age bracket. It is also intended for competitors who compete on the pro tour or any pro contest but did not advance to the finals in any pro contest during the year.

VIII. Competition Format:

The WWA sanctions competitions run under the following formats. These rules are intended as guidelines only, event organizers are encouraged to adapt and develop the formats to fit their course, time or other logistical issues while keeping safety as the primary objective.

WWA Standard Format
WWA Freeride
Timed Freeride
Slider
Wake skate
Double Up
Cable

IX. WWA Standard Format

A. Overview:

1. Riders will perform a subjectively judged two-pass run, where the boat will travel each pass in a straight path along the course (see XIII, B) in each direction. Each Rider will be scored on the total use of the course including obstacles and wake tricks alike. At the end of the second pass, riders may be given a double up in the direction of their choice.
2. Contestants may perform any number of tricks they choose, in any order they wish within the course. Riders will be judged on the difficulty and proficiency of the moves executed, how big they take tricks, variety of tricks performed, technical difficulty, use of obstacles within the course and the creativity and fluidity of the run.
Contest directors may also choose to add a double up to the end of the first pass or only include double ups in selected rounds such as finals.

B. The Course:

1. The course should be between approximately 1200' and 1500' (360m to 460m) long, marked at either end of the lake by boat course buoys. (Similar to 24 mph (40 kph) for 28-30 seconds) There will also be a fall buoy positioned three quarters of the way along the course on the second pass. It is the contestant’s responsibility to be aware of where these buoys are located at each event. The event organizer and/or chief judge may opt not to use the ¾ buoy given a safe double-up area even in the event a rider falls at the end of the course.

2. The course obstacle layout shall be appropriate to the space available at the event organizers discretion. Obstacles that are directional (kickers, ramps) should be placed in the course to allow all riders to hit one from the toe-side edge and one on the heel-side edge. Safety should be the determining factor in course layout.