From Lake Alfred, FL (May 4, 2011)—Wondering what the prize money breakdown for the 2^st Stop of the WWA Wakeboard World Series will be? Well, wait no longer. This exotic series has wrapped-up one stop already, and now looks to Belo Horizonte, Brazil for the 2nd stop of the WWA Wakeboard World Series. A new rail and plenty of excitement, promoted by Revista Ragga, will draw in the crowds to the 2nd stop of the 2011 season. The 1st stop saw a returning champion to the WWA Wakeboard World Series podium; however, it was not defending overall champion, Phil Soven, that took the cake. Australian phenom, Harley Clifford clinched the victory over Canadian dominator, Rusty Malinoski and US Champion, Adam Errington.  Stay posted to thewwa.com for the most up-to-date news in wake. The prize money for Stop #2 of the WWA Wakeboard World Series is as follows…

Prize Money Breakdown

1^st……..………. $6,000

2^nd……………. $4,000

3^rd….…………. $3,000

4^th…………….  $2,000

5^th-8^th……….. $1,250

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.

From Lake Alfred, FL (March 23, 2011)–Valle de Bravo, Mexico has just witnessed the best wakeboarding in the world from riders like Harley Clifford (AU), Rusty Malinoski (CA), and Adam Errington (US). Club Izar was the hosting venue for the 1st stop of the WWA Wakeboard World Series Presented by Revista Ragga. And the riders enjoyed their stay at the club; with golf, mountain biking, billiards, and wakeboarding, where else would these top caliber athletes want to be?

After a practice round on Friday, Saturday’s Quarter Final rounds went down as a seeding round to determine the running order for Sunday’s Semi Final heats. Each rider was boosting off of the Mastercraft Parks Edition X-Star wake, including 14 year old Paulie Koch (US). Semi finals, finals, and a double-up contest were to take place on Sunday, and with Jimmy Trask at the helm, each rider knew they would have a quality pull through the course. Some impressive wakeboarding from the local Mexican riders caught the eyes of several pro riders with big moves like Whirly Birds and Raleys.

After the amateur division was finished, it was the pro division’s turn to take advantage of the mild weather, and a Parks Edition X-Star. Even-though the conditions were challenging for the riders, some phenomenal runs were put together, and making it through to finals were Harley Clifford, Rusty Malinoski, Adam Errington, Trevor Hansen, Nick Jones, and Austin Hair. In the end it was Australian rider Harley Clifford that edged out Canadian rider Rusty Malinoski, and USA rider Adam Errington for the victory. Trevor Hansen (US) dominated the double-up contest with a huge and smooth Heelside Backroll to Blind.

Official rankings are out for the 2011 WWA Wakeboard World Series with Harley Clifford in the lead. Click Here for 2011 WWA Wakeboard World Series Rankings.

RESULTS from the 2011 Wakeboard World Series Stop #1

3/20/11

Valle de Bravo, Mexico

Men’s Professional

Heat #: Finals

1 Clifford, Harley……. AUS….. 88.33

2 Malinoski, Rusty….. CDN….. 80.00

3 Errington, Adam….. USA….. 66.67

4 Hansen, Trevor……. USA….. 58.33

5 Jones, Nick…………. USA….. 48.33

6 Hair, Austin………… USA….. 46.67

Harley Clifford, Danny Thollander, and Paulie Koch get ready for the Practice Round

Riders soak up the Mexican sun

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 WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, 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.

Lake Alfred, FL (February 14, 2011) – In its 22nd year as the premier wakeboard association, The World Wakeboard Association is honored to announce the schedule for the 2011 WWA Wakeboard World Series; the four stop wakeboard series sets its eyes on Mexico, Brazil, Canada, and USA. Wakeboarders from around the World will have the opportunity to knock-off the four-time defending World Series Overall Champion, Phil Soven, while being towed behind the best boats with the biggest wakes on the slickest water in the world. 2nd and 3rd place finishers, Trevor Hansen and Andrew Adkison, topped the year off with a bang as they secured podium placements; meanwhile, late season injuries kept top contenders JD Webb, Aaron Rathy, and the reigning Rockstar WWA Wakeboard World Champion, Dean Smith, from competing in the final stop. So the question remains… Can Soven continue his WWA Wakeboard World Series overall dominance in 2011?

Stop 1
March 19-20
Valle de Bravo, State of Mexico, Mexico

Stop 2
May 14-15
Ragga Wakeboard World Series
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Stop 3
August 6-7
Wakestock Canada
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

Stop 4
August 20-21
Rockstar WWA Wakeboard World Championships Presented by Supra
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

The resort town of Valle de Bravo, State of Mexico, Mexico will play host to stop #1 of the WWA Wakeboard World Series. This quiet mountain town, located about two hours southeast of Mexico City, will come alive during a Mexican festival weekend, which for the first time ever will include the WWA Wakeboard World Series.

The Ragga Wakeboard World Series in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil will host their third WWA Wakeboard World Series event as they prove that the Ragga World Series is a staple in quality wakeboarding events. Riders and spectators alike look forward to this fun-filled wakeboard weekend full of competition and excitement.

“In our fourth year working with Ragga Wake and the Association Brazil de Wakeboard (ABW) on this event the WWA is proud to continue its long-term relationship with outstanding events such as the Ragga Wakeboard World Series,” states WWA President Shannon Starling.

The next WWA Wakeboard World Series takes place at Wakestock Canada. This event will mark its record breaking fifteenth straight year working with the WWA. This year will be the third year back to Collingwood, Ontario, Canada as yet another quiet resort town transforms into a wakeboard paradise.

“Wakestock has truly proven that it reigns as one of the best wakeboard contests in the world.” WWA President Shannon Starling states, “The WWA is proud to have a strong bond with the largest wakeboard festival in the world.”

The 2011 WWA Wakeboard World Series wraps up the four stop series in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA at the Rockstar WWA Wakeboard World Championships Presented by Supra. Riders in all divisions and all ages will come to Indianapolis to show their stuff behind the state-of-the-art Supra towboat.

Four time defending WWA Wakeboard World Series Overall Champion, Phil Soven talks about the upcoming 2011 year, “Winning a fifth title is really important to me. It will be a much harder year in competition due to more and more riders on the tour every year.” Soven also says, “Last year several riders had season ending injuries and I know they have all been training a lot for the upcoming season… It’s gonna be a tough year!”

For Further Information Contact:
The World Wakeboarding Association
Rob Corum
rob@thewwa.com
863-875-6929

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From Lake Alfred, FL

The 2010 WWA Wake Park World Series and the 2010 WWA Wakeboard World Series completed their ten total stops last weekend at Camsur Watersports Complex, Philippines (CWC). Each World Series traveled to four separate countries, then were able to come together for the unique final stop at the CWC Ultimate Wake Championships.

The 2010 WWA Wake Park World Series was set in destinations such as Germany, Netherlands, USA, Turkey, and Philippines. Each country had the fortunate experience to witness the best Wake Park riders in the world, such as Tom Fooshee, Dominik Guehrs, and Lior Sofer, battle it out for the title.

The 2010 Overall Wake Park Champ, Tom Fooshee speaks about the Series, “The 2010 WWA Wake Park World Series was my favorite Wake Park Series yet. It covered a larger span of the globe than any other Wake Park World Series, and we got to ride at the best parks in the World.”

While the 2010 WWA Wakeboard World Series visited Brazil, Canada, Abu Dhabi, USA, and Philippines, the series retained its fair amount of heated point battles as well. CWB teammates, Trevor Hansen and Andrew Adkison, battled all year for their bragging rights.

Hansen’s thoughts on the year: “I am super pumped to end up in second overall for the World Series. There was some awesome riding that went down throughout the different events. Can’t wait for next year!”

Click here for Wake Park story and results!

Click here for Wakeboard story and results!

About The World Wakeboard Association

The WWA World Series 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 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.

From Lake Alfred, FL

Camsur Watersports Complex was proud to host the final stop of the 2010 WWA Wakeboard World Series January 20-23. The exotic five stop series included Brazil, Canada, Abu Dhabi, USA, and Philippines. Each stop combined the top wakeboarders from around the world in their attempt to capture the 2010 WWA Wakeboard World Series Overall Title.

Even-though defending champion Phil Soven of the USA captured his forth Wakeboard World Series Title, everyone had their eyes set on the points race between CWB teammates Trevor Hansen of the USA and Andrew Adkison of the USA. Hansen started the Series off with three finishes ahead of Adkison, but the light shined on Adkison in Canada as Hansen’s lead was narrowed by Adkison’s near podium finish. However, Hansen was quick to retaliate at the 2010 WWA Rockstar Worlds with a 3rd place finish earning a total of 37 more points than Adkison. Both riders had a strong finish at the final stop of the World Series, but in the end it was Hansen that claimed his highest finish in a WWA Wakeboard World Series claiming 2nd place just behind Soven. Austin Hair and Danny Thollander round out the top five.

Hansen’s thoughts on the year: “I am super pumped to end up in second overall for the World Series. There was some awesome riding that went down throughout the different events. Can’t wait for next year!”

Adkison states: “Knowing the level of the International field that competed this year, earning a top 3 overall finish is something I’m very excited about.”

Keep an eye out for next year’s WWA Wakeboard World Series to be released soon. The riders are already gearing up for an exciting 2011 season.

Rankings for the 2010 WWA Wakeboard World Series are below.