Sanction Your Wake Event with the WWA
Insurance, promotion, support and official recognition — everything you need to run a successful wakeboard, wakesurf or wakeskate event.
Planning a Grassroots Event?
Whether you'd like to hold a contest, clinic or demo — the WWA provides the tools you need for sanctioning, memberships and media announcements.
Our Mission
The WWA is passionate for wake sports. Created by riders for riders, the WWA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and progression of wake sports worldwide. We do this by sanctioning and supporting wakeboard events on a global level.
Since 1989
We're in it for the long haul. Founded in 1989, the WWA has seen wake sports grow from its infancy to an awesome international sport. There have been ups and downs in our industry's short history, but one thing has remained the same — the WWA has always been an industry leader in wakeboarding, wakeskating, and wakesurfing.
Is WWA Right for You?
The WWA supports event organizers by providing sanctioning and insurance for all types of wakeboarding, wakeskating, and wakesurfing events. Reap in the benefits of push publications on the front pages of thewwa.com, our social channels, and our massive e-newsletter.
Simple Process
The process is simple. Forms take just minutes to fill out and within a couple of days, you'll have your certificate of insurance and be ready for a great wake event. Feel free to call or email the WWA with questions or comments.
Please note: The WWA will not sanction any events on the same dates in the same region as the WWA Wakeboard Regional Championships.
WWA Event Sanctioning Package
Everything included when you sanction your event with the World Wake Association.
Event Insurance
- $2 million dollar event general liability with higher policies available at additional cost
- $25,000 additional excess accidental medical coverage for each participant with a $5,000 vanishing deductible
Event Support
- Rules and regulations
- Judges sheets
- How to get sponsors
- FAQ
Event Promotion on TheWWA.com
- Pre- and post-event promotion posted on TheWWA.com
- Listing on TheWWA.com sanctioned events calendar
Event Promotion on WWA Social Media
- Facebook — event flyer (pre-event) and event photo
- Twitter — event ad tweet (pre-event) and retweets for @thewwa mentions
- Instagram — pre-event post for promotion
Event Promotion via Email Blasts
- Sent to both WWA membership and industry email list
- Pre-event blast
- Post-event blast
Inclusion in WWA's Newsletter
- Ad in WWA Newsletter for pre-event promotion
- Goes to our WWA membership list, as well as our industry list
- Inclusion subject to Newsletter ad deadline
Event Registration Assistance
- Online registration portal for $50 plus PayPal transaction fees
- You provide divisions, pricing and key details — we add your event to the portal
- Funds sent weekly by check or PayPal transfer
- On-site registration form template available
Media & Announcements
- Push publications across all WWA platforms
- Industry-wide reach through WWA partnerships
What Kind of Event Are You Running?
Wake Contests
Holding a contest in your local area is a fun way to introduce competition to your local wake scene, encourages riders to progress their riding and challenge their ability on the water in a fun non-intimidating atmosphere.
Demos
A great way for shops, boat dealerships and/or cable parks to get their customers out to try new gear before they buy. Helps riders to be on the right equipment for them, which will ultimately allow for riders to have more fun and progress faster.
Clinics
Typically put on by local boat dealerships for either a customer appreciation day or for lessons by a professional instructor or pro rider. A great way to help progress riding safely and properly. Clinics can be sanctioned in private or public environments — the world is your oyster.
Ready to Sanction Your Event?
Submit your sanctioning application online. Our team will review your request and have your certificate of insurance ready within a couple of days.
How it works
Fill out the sanctioning form
Takes just minutes
Receive certificate of insurance
Within a couple of days
You're ready for a great wake event
Full WWA support