July 22nd, 2010
There is less than 4 weeks to go before the Protest Cable Call and second stop of the WWA Wake Park World Series in the Netherlands, August 13-15, 2010. The weekend promises some spectacular action at the new Down Under Cableway & Wavesurfer www.downunderrecreatie.nl in Nieuwegein, Holland.
Top riders such as Nick Davies, Tom Fooshee and Lior Sofer have already confirmed their participation. More big names are expected including a number of Dutch riders such as Maxine Sapulette, Sjors van de Kerkhof and Mike Ketellapper.
This puts the spotlight on the Protest Cable Call! Never before have so many top riders travelled to the Netherlands for a wakeboard event. Dutch crowds should get ready for a wakeboard weekend of exciting tricks, pumping tracks provided by various DJs and an awesome party on Saturday.
Weekend Timetable
* This is a tentative schedule only and all times are subject to change.
Thursday August 12th
9.00 am – 12.00 pm Free practice for competitors
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Cable open to public
5.00 pm – 7.00 pm Free practice for competitors
TBD (7:30 pm) Shuttle back to hotels
– If the cable is not fully booked, it is possible to practice the whole day.
– You can also register for the contest today at the Down Under Cableway!
Friday August 13th
TBD (9:00 am) Shuttle from hotels to Down Under Cable
9.00 am – 12.00 pm Free practice for competitors
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Cable open to public
TBD (12:30 pm) Shuttle from hotels to Down Under Cable
2:00 pm – 6.30 pm Registration and Rider Check In
5.00 pm – 7.00 pm Free practice for competitors
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Rider’s Meeting
7.30 pm – 9:00 pm BBQ for registered riders at Down Under Cable
TBD (9:00 pm) Shuttle back to hotels
– If the cableway is not fully booked, it is possible to practice the whole day.
– You can also register for the contest today at the Down Under Cableway!
Saturday August 14th
TBD (9.00 am) Shuttle from hotels to Down Under Cable
9.00 am –12:00 am Free practice for competitors
TBD (11:00 am) Shuttle from hotels to Down Under Cable
TBD (11:30-12:30) Media / Press Interviews with Riders
12: 30 pm – 2:30 pm Qualifications Open Men and Pro Women
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Qualifications Jr. Men
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Qualifications Pro Men
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Semi-Finals Open Men and Pro Women
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dinner at Down Under Cable
8.00 pm – 9:30 pm Live Band and Party
9.30 pm -12:00 am Live DJ and Party
TBD (12:15 am) Shuttle back to hotels
Sunday August 15th
TBD (10:00 am) Shuttle from hotels to Down Under Cable
10:00 am –12:30 pm Free practice for competitors
TBD (11:45 am) Shuttle from hotels to Down Under Cable
TBD (12:00-1:00 pm) Media / Press Interviews with Riders
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Semi-Finals Jr. Men
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Semi-Finals Pro Men
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Finals Open Men
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Finals Pro Women
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Finals Jr. Men
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Finals Pro Men
6:00 pm Prize Giving Ceremony
TBD (7:00 pm) Shuttle back to hotels
– Riders are responsible for knowing the schedule and must be onsite one hour prior to their scheduled riding time.
Contest Information
Divisions
Pro Men
Pro Women
Open Men
Junior Men – born after January 1st 1992 and before January 1st 1996.
Registration
To register online, please go to: the www.protestcablecall.com/en/signup
The entry fee is €75 and includes dinner on Friday and Saturday, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, the event t-shirt, cap and free entry to the party. You only can pay the entry fee onsite at the Protest Cable Call in cash.
Membership
All riders must have a valid WWA membership to compete. You can obtain membership onsite during registration and rider check in on Friday August 13th or sign up online at: www.wwa-europe.com/?page_id=135
Course layout
By Sjors van de Kerkhof
Prize Money Breakdown $ 27,000 (€ 19708,-)
Pro Men
1st – $7,000.00
2nd – $4,000.00
3rd – $3,000.00
4th – $2,000.00
5th – $1,250.00
6th – $1,250.00
7th – $750.00
8th – $750.00
Pro Women
1st – $3,000.00
2nd – $1,500.00
3rd – $1,000.00
4th – $800.00
5th – $600.00
6th – $600.00
Travel information
Nearest Airport: Schiphol Amsterdam International Airport
From the Airport you will need to take a train to either Utrecht or Houten Central Stations or you can rent a car directly at the airport.
Directions to Down Under Cableway
From Utrecht Central Station, take bus 47 (Connexxion) in the direction Houten. You will get out of the bus at bus stop Koppeldijk. From there it is 5–10 min walk to the Down Under cableway.
From Houten Central Station, take bus 48 (Connexxion) in the direction
Nieuwegein. You will get out of the bus at bus stop Koppeldijk. From there it is 5-10 min walk to the Down Under cableway.
Directions to Host Hotels
From Utrecht Central Station to hotel Van der Valk, take bus 47 (Connexxion) in the direction Houten. You will get out of the bus at bus stop Hoofdveste. From here it is 4 min walk to the Hotel.
From Utrecht Central Station to the hostel StayOkay, take bus 41 (Connexxion) in the direction Wijk bij Duurstede. You will get out of the bus at bus stop Rhijnauwenselaan in Bunnik. From there it is 10 min walk to the StayOkay hostel.
Accommodations
Hotel Van Der Valk Houten
Hoofdveste 25
3992 DH Houten
0031-306346800
We’ve secured some good prices for these luxury hotel rooms. A single room costs €65 per night (breakfast incl.) A double room costs €70 per night (breakfast incl). If you would like to book this hotel, please send an email to Zalen@houten.valk.nl with booking reference GF9960 in order to get the discount. You will need to provide a credit card number, otherwise it isn’t possible to book!
Stay Ok Hostel
Rhijnauwenselaan 14
3981 HH Bunnik
+31 30 656 1277
In this hostel you can stay for €23,- per night (breakfast incl.). You can call or send an email to bunnik@stayokay.com to book a room.
Shuttles
Transportation shuttles will be provided from these 2 hotels to the Down Under Cableway throughout the competition weekend. More info and specific times will follow.
Partners
Media
Boardforce www.boardforce.net
Unleashed www.unleashedwakemag.com
WWA Europe www.wwa-europe.com
NUsport www.nusport.nl
Partners
Protest Boardwear www.protest.eu
World Wakeboard Association www.thewwa.com
Down Under Cableway www.downunderrecreatie.nl
Hyperlite www.wakeboardworld.eu
Unit Parktech www.unit-parktech.com
Contact
For any questions, please send an email to: info@protestcablecall.com
