freedom wake park – World Wake Association https://www.thewwa.com Rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing competitive wake sports around the world. Thu, 22 Dec 2016 17:27:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.thewwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-unnamed-2-32x32.png freedom wake park – World Wake Association https://www.thewwa.com 32 32 Malibu’s Oli Derome Claims Top Spot at Pro Card Qualifier in Orlando https://www.thewwa.com/malibus-oli-derome-claims-top-spot-at-pro-card-qualifier-in-orlando/ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:23:41 +0000 https://www.thewwa.com/?p=8950 12 Riders Earn Their WWA Pro Cards for 2016 Season

LAKE ALFRED, Fla. (March 21, 2016) – The first Malibu WWA Pro Card Qualifier of the 2016 season took place Saturday, March 19 at Freedom Wake Park in Orlando, Florida. Despite scattered rain showers throughout the day, a talented lineup of riders displayed plenty of action on the water. The event presented many athletes their first opportunity to ride behind Malibu’s all-new M235 boat, which provided a wake that riders raved about.
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There were a total of 16 riders in attendance to compete for a chance to earn their Pro Card and continue their quest of conquering their dreams and facing off against the sport’s best athletes. The 16-rider field was divided into four qualifying heats, with the top three placing riders in each heat advancing to the final and earning their Pro Card.
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A talented group of up and comers graced the lineup for Heat 1, which witnessed Holland’s very own Marc Kroon take the top spot. Christian Primrose of Canada used an explosive riding style – landing into the flats on several of his tricks – to claim the Heat 2 victory.
After recovering from a knee injury last season, USA’s Gordon Harrison refused to let the heavy rain during the first round slow him down, recording one of the most impressive runs of the day. He used his creative style to grab the top score in Heat 3, just ahead of Freddie Wayne who is making a comeback to the Pro Men’s division.
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Malibu’s very own, Oli Derome looked extremely comfortable as he relied on the wake of the M235 to nail down his signature double grabbed 360, which was followed up with a mix of technical tricks and spins, such as a toeside 900. The Rockstar sponsored athlete took the win in Heat 4.

For the grand finale, a total of 12 riders who had earned their Pro Card earlier in the day battled it out for supremacy and bragging rights. Multiple riders laid down their best runs of the day in hopes of capturing the top spot, however, it was Malibu’s Derome who rode to victory in the finals. Pierce Homsey claimed the runner up spot in second, while Maxim Van Helvoort rounded out the top three.

The second Malibu WWA Pro Card Qualifier of the 2016 season is set to take place at the famous Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada on May 13-15. The event also coincides with the first Malibu WWA Rider Experience event of the year.
Quarter Finals – Heat 1:
  1. Marc Kroon (NED)
  2. Pierce Homsey (USA)
  3. Juan Mendez (USA)
  4. Damien Adam (MRI)
Quarter Finals – Heat 2:
  1. Christian Primrose (CAN)
  2. Vincent Knapp (USA)
  3. Maxim Van Helvoort (NED)
  4. Ian Cole (USA)
Quarter Finals – Heat 3:
  1. Gordon Harrrison (USA)
  2. Freddie Wayne (USA)
  3. Danny Thollander (USA)
  4. Sam Carne (GBR)
Quarter Finals – Heat 4: 
  1. Oli Derome (CAN)
  2. Robbie McMillin (CAN)
  3. Brenton Preistley (AUS)
  4. Bob Chin III (USA)
Final Results:
  1. Oli Derome (CAN)
  2. Pierce Homsey (USA)
  3. Maxim Van Helvoort (NED)
  4. Gordon Harrison (USA)
  5. Robbie McMillin (CAN)
  6. Marc Kroom (NED)
  7. Freddie Wayne (USA)
  8. Christian Primrose (CAN)
  9. Brenton Preistley (AUS)
  10. Vincent Knapp (USA)
  11. Juan Mendez (USA)
  12. Danny Thollander (USA)

The Top 15 pros on the 2015 Wakeboard World Rankings retain their Pro Card for the 2016 season. All other riders must obtain their Pro Card at one of the six qualifying events. For the full list of WWA Pro Card rules visit TheWWA.com/ProCard.

Number of Pro Cards to be awarded is based on total number of entries.
All riders must hold a current WWA Amateur $60 membership to compete. Riders awarded a WWA Pro Card may upgrade from a WWA Amateur membership to a WWA Pro membership. WWA Pro Membership is mandatory for a WWA Pro Card to be valid.
2016 Malibu WWA Pro Card Qualifiers & Rider Experience Dates

(Rider Experience West)
Host Dealer: Boulder Boats
Lake Las Vegas
Las Vegas
May 13-15Pro Card Qualifier – #3
(Rider Experience South) 

Host Dealer: Promarine
Hyco Lake
Roxboro, North Carolina
June 3-5

Pro Card Qualifier – #4
(Rider Experience Central)
Host Dealer: SMG Houston
3 Palms Action Sports Park
Houston
July 8-10

Pro Card Qualifier – #5
(Rider Experience East)
Held in conjunction with Wootown Wakefest
Host Dealer: East Coast Flight Craft
Lake Quinsigamond
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 15-17

Pro Card Qualifier – #6
(Rider Experience Canada) 
Host Dealer: Aqua Sport Marine
Wow Lake
St. Zotique, QC, Canada
August 12-14

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About the WWA
The World Wakeboard Association is the global leader in wake sports sanctioning. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the primary source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com
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Dates:
March 19, 2016

Host Dealer:

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Event Location:
Freedom Wake Park, Orlando, FL

Nearest Airport:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Rider Check-in: 9 – 10 a.m.
Rider Meeting: 10 a.m.
Preliminary Rounds: 10:30 a.m.

Number of Pro Cards to be awarded is based on total number of entries.

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