Information and registration can be found by visiting TheWWA.com/RiderExperience. All athletes must compete in their respective WWA Regional Championship in order to be eligible for the 2020 WWA Wakeboard National Championships (boat only).
 
All riders must hold a current WWA Pro Card in order to register in the pro division at any WWA wakeboard event. The top 15 riders on the 2019 WWA Wakeboard World Rankings list will retain their Pro Card for the 2020 season. All other riders must obtain their Pro Card at one of six qualifying events. For a full list of rules visit TheWWA.com/ProCard.

2020 Malibu WWA Rider Experience Dates
 
Rider Experience West 
Host Dealer: Tilly’s Marine
May 2^nd – 3^rd Postponed
 
Rider Experience Central 
Host Dealer: Waterski America
June 13^th – 14^th
 
Rider Experience South 
Host Dealer: TNT Watersports
June 27^th – 28^th 

Rider Experience North
Host Dealer: Chessie Marine
July 11^th – 12^th

“The Malibu Rider Experience Series is so great for amateur riders and progressing the sport. Everyone also looks forward to the event coming to their region each summer, providing the opportunity to ride the latest and greatest of Malibu Boats and hang out with Malibu’s pro team,” commented Malibu athlete Tarah Mikacich. “It’s really fun for me to get to see families and enthusiasts from each part of the country come together on the water. And this year, the more condensed, two-day schedule will make it even easier on families to travel for the events and enjoy the full experience of the series.” 

Since 2013 the Malibu Rider Experience has hosted thousands of riders from first-timers to those making the transition to pro, while building local and national wake communities that fully encompass the spectrum of the sport that makes wake unlike anything it’s path. New for 2020 the first day of Rider Experience will take place on Saturday with ‘Shredin’ Sarturdays’ featuring freeriding for wakeboarding and wakesurfing, product demos, instruction from Malibu Pro athletes and a Judges Experience. This fully inclusive day in all things wake will provide the opportunity for the entire family, friends and neighbors alike to familiarize themselves with the course, receive tips on the water and in the boat, and test out the industry’s latest products. The WWA Regional Championships and Pro Card Qualifiers will be held on Sunday giving amateur riders the chance to compete with riders in their region and qualify for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships and aspiring pro’s the opportunity to earn professional status. Pulled by the Malibu Wakesetter Series, riders can expect to see new locations, new gear to demo and of course everyone’s favorite main event, the Jr. Pro Series!

Photo by: Tim. L Vasquez

Starting in the West and wrapping up in the North, four regional events are set to take place across the nation, featuring athletes in all WWA amateur divisions along with wake’s next elite competing in the progressive Jr. Pro Men’s series. The Jr. Pro Men’s division will once again be the featured WWA Regional Championships main event with a total of $15,000 in prize money and travel scholarships to the WWA Wakeboard National Championships and/or the WWA Wakeboard World Championships.

Malibu Boats dealers in each region will host the WWA Rider Experience events beginning on the west coast and working its way across North America. Information and registration can be found by visiting TheWWA.com/RiderExperience.

All athletes must compete in their respective WWA Regional Championship in order to be eligible for the 2020 WWA Wakeboard National Championships (boat only).

All riders must hold a current WWA Pro Card in order to register in the pro division at any WWA wakeboard event. The top 15 riders on the 2019 WWA Wakeboard World Rankings list will retain their Pro Card for the 2020 season. All other riders must obtain their Pro Card at one of six qualifying events. For a full list of rules visit TheWWA.com/ProCard.

2020 Malibu WWA Rider Experience Dates

Rider Experience West 
Host Dealer: Tilly’s Marine
May 2^nd – 3^rd

Rider Experience Central 
Host Dealer: Waterski America
June 13^th – 14^th

Rider Experience South 
Host Dealer: TNT Watersports
June 27^th – 28^th 

Rider Experience North
Host Dealer: Chessie Marine
July 11^th – 12^th 

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About Malibu Boats LLC

Malibu Boats, LLC.  is the world’s largest manufacturer of watersports towboats, four of every ten performance sports boats worldwide. Malibu sells the Wakesetter, M240 and Response models — as well as the Axis Wake Research brand — through a global dealer network. With approximately 675 Malibu employees worldwide three manufacturing facilities in California, Tennessee, and Australia, Malibu builds boats to help you live a #lifewithoutlimits on the water. (NASDAQ: MBUU) | @malibuboats | #thetruthisonthewater

About The WWA

Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of wakesports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 12,500 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. 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. For more information on the World Wake Association, check out www.thewwa.com.

Saturday’s Malibu WWA Regional Championships North was full of incredible performances all thrown with the goal to represent the North region at the WWA Wakeboard National Championships. In the Boy’s division, Beaux Wildman (IN) threw down a KGB to secure the first-place finish with a score of 83.33. In second, William Herzog (SC) scored 73.33, followed by Ryder Dillon (IN) in third with a 63.33.  Marley Prato (NC) earned her first-place finish in the Girls division in her very first competition, carving all over the wake to take the win with her contagious smile for a score of 76.67.  

Blake Jones (VA) made the state of Virginia proud taking the win in the Men’s 1 division throwing a H/S 540 and nose grab scarecrow for a final score of 73.33. The Men’s 2 division was stacked with talent and good vibes on the dock with Tyler Holloman (SC) putting down a stalefish H/S front flip to take first place with 76.67 points. John Sly (SC) showed off his style with a huge front to fakie to take a second-place score of 46.67, ahead of Jeremy Cotton (VA) in third with a score of 30.00. 

The Wakesurf competition produced from the incredible wave behind the Malibu 25 LSV was one to watch. Local boy Kyle Austin (VA) put down some talent in the Men’s Wakesurf division spinning a 1080 for the win with a score of 83.33. Jason Horton (VA) placed second scoring a 60.00. Katie Laurenson (VA) took the win in the Women’s Wakesurf division with her stylish carves and floaters and a clean 360 for the win scoring 83.33. Jessi Kuhlman (MD) took second in her first-ever competition with a final score of 61.67, ahead of Alisa Topper (MD) in third with 60.00

Intensity was at an all-time high in the Jr. Pro Men’s division with the overall title and prize money on the line. Fynn Bullock-Womble (USA) brought it all together in the afternoon’s challenging conditions with a H/S B/S 720 and a bat wing to blind, taking the heat win and overall series title with a final score of 90.00. Thomas Herman (USA) followed close behind throwing a dum dum and nose grab skeezer scoring 81.67, followed by Noah Wildman (USA) who stuck a H/S 720 in third with a score of 70.00. 

“I am super excited to win the Jr. Pro Series this year! This was one of my goals this year and it has taken a lot of hard work and dedication to get here,” said Fynn Bullock-Womble. “All of the riders are amazing and it’s not always about the win but more so the amazing lessons and friendships that are experienced along the way!”

The Rider Experience continued past Saturday’s regionals, as Surf Gate Sunday brought newbies and veterans alike back to the water to shred behind the endless Malibu wave. The Malibu WWA Rider Experience heads north to Ontario, Canada July 26 – 28 for the next round of the world’s most popular rider development series and the final stop of the 2019 season. 

For a full list of results from of the Malibu WWA Rider Experience North CLICK HERE.

The 2nd late fee for Jr. Pros and Pro Card Qualifier goes into effect at 5pm EST today. Don’t wait to register! 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

DAILY SCHEDULE
Friday, July 19
Freeride Friday
Judges Clinic

Saturday, July 20
WWA North Regional Championships
Jr. Pro Series – Final Event
Pro Card Qualifier #4

Sunday, July 21
Surf Gate Sunday – Wakesurf Experience

The 2nd late fee for Jr. Pros and Pro divisions goes into effect at 5pmEST today. Don’t wait to register!

DAILY SCHEDULE
Friday, July 19
Freeride Friday
Judges Clinic

Saturday, July 20
WWA North Regional Championships
Jr. Pro Series – Final Event
Pro Card Qualifier #4

Sunday, July 21
Surf Gate Sunday – Wakesurf Experience

• $50 Late Fee for Jr. Pro Division & Pro Card Qualifier starts Monday, July 8 at 5:00 p.m. EST
• Additional $50 Late Fee starts Monday, July 15 at 5:00 p.m. EST

Kicking off with Freeride Friday, riders of all skill levels will receive an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the course and receive tips from Malibu’s Pro athletes at Lake Anna State Park. Participants will also have the opportunity to demo the latest O’Brien Watersports and Ronix Wakeboards equipment. The fun will continue with the WWA Regional Championships and Pro Card Qualifiers on Saturday, providing amateur riders the chance to compete with riders in their region and qualify for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships, and aspiring pros the opportunity to earn professional status.

On Sunday, July 21st everyone is invited to head back to the lake one final time for Surf Gate Sunday, a wakesurf experience. Attendees will be able to experience the infamous wave and surf technology of Malibu’s Wakesetter Series in a laid-back atmosphere with family and friends. 

The WWA Wakeboard National Championships will take place Wednesday, July 24 – Saturday, July 27, 2019. CLICK HERE to make your plans to attend!

Rider Experience North Hosted By:

Malibu Boats dealers in each region will host the WWA Rider Experience events beginning in Florida and working its way across North America. Information and registration can be found by visiting TheWWA.com/RiderExperience.

All riders must hold a current WWA Pro Card in order to register in the pro division at any WWA wakeboard event. The top 15 riders on the 2018 WWA Wakeboard World Rankings list will retain their Pro Card for the 2019 season. All other riders must obtain their Pro Card at one of five qualifying events. For a full list of rules visit TheWWA.com/ProCard.

Malibu Pro Athletes to Attend:

REGISTER HERE

Friday, June 14
Freeride Friday
Judges Experience 
 Riders of all skill levels will receive an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the course and receive tips from Malibu’s Pro athletes. The Judges Experience clinic is available to all parents and riders providing insight on what WWA officials look for on the water during the upcoming competitions.

Saturday, June 15
WWA Regional Championships WEST Jr. Pro Series
Pro Card Qualifier #2
Amateur riders will compete with riders in their region and qualify for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships, while aspiring pros will ride for the opportunity to earn professional status.

Sunday, June 16

Surf Gate Sunday
A Wakesurf Experience – attendees will be able to try out the infamous wave and surf technology of Malibu’s Wakesetter Series in a laid-back atmosphere with family and friends.

EVENT LOCATION
Broadside Harbor Ski Lakes
21600 Look Lane
Caldwell, ID 83607

$50 Late Fee for Jr. Pro Division & Pro Card Qualifier starting Monday, June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. ESTAdditional $50 Late Fee starts Monday, June 10th at 5:00 p.m. EST

“The Malibu WWA Rider Experience brought together another fantastic season, and Canada was the perfect way to wrap up. A huge thank you to all of the support we received this year from our partners, host locations, and participants! We couldn’t have pulled it off without Malibu Boats and of course a huge shout out to Town and Country Marine for hosting us in Canada again this year!” said WWA Executive Director, Corrie Wilson.

Inspired riders from Freeride Friday, brought the stoke back to the water for Saturday’s amateur competition. Competitors of all ages and skill levels were cheered on by the crowd on the shoreline, paired with endless high fives and fist bumps off the dock.

The Jr. Boys division got the day going with some first-time contest riders all showed solid riding. Wyatt Spalding rode clean taking first place with a score of 93.00. Ian Hurlbert scored 75.00 followed by Wesley Brennan in third with 66.33.

The Girls division saw just as much athletic talent on the water with Avery Spalding going huge to land some super stylish grabs for a score of 83.33 for the win. Callie Zellenrath came in second with another all-time performance for 73.00, followed by Harmony Meirik in third scoring 70.00.

The Veterans division saw local Jason Kurz with his signature style scoring 63.00 for the first place win. Ryan Jennings came in second throwing a H/S melon 180 for a final score of 60.00.

The Wakesurf competition cranked up the heat behind the world-class wave of the Malibu 24 MXZ.  Ryan Jennings hit the water again and showed some sick progression, smacking the lip for the win with a score of 61.67. Cassandra Jennings placed second scoring 58.33.

Ryan Galea punched his Pro Card yet again with the most impressive run of the day, scoring 79.33 after throwing a huge wrapped KGB and multiple spins to seal the deal. Jon McTavish brought up the pack in second with solid grabbed inverts scoring 69.00, followed by Marcus Ellis in third with a 34.00.

The Jr. Pro Men division gave the crowd a look into the future of wake, with Cam Spalding taking a huge win with 73.00, putting down switch and regular 540s. Jesse Jarrett landed a steezy T/S 360 scoring 65.67, followed by Cole Silverthorn in third with 39.67.

Surfgate Sunday brought families, friends, and first-timers back out to the water to catch an endless set behind Malibu’s legendary 24 MXZ wave. The Malibu WWA Rider Experience Canada topped off what was already an incredible season, showing the wake community what “life on the water” is all about.  To learn more about the Malibu Rider Experience visit: https://www.thewwa.com/rider-experience/.

To view the full results Click Here.

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About Malibu:  Malibu Boats, Inc.  is the world’s largest manufacturer of watersports towboats, four of every ten performance sports boats worldwide. Malibu sells the Wakesetter, M235 and Response models — as well as the Axis Wake Research brand — through a global dealer network. With approximately 675 Malibu employees worldwide, over 1,200 with Cobalt and four manufacturing facilities in California, Tennessee, Kansas and Australia, Malibu builds boats to help you live a #lifewithoutlimits on the water. (NASDAQ: MBUU) | @malibuboats | #thetruthisonthewater

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About The WWA: Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of towed boardsports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 12,500 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. 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.  For more information on the World Wake Association, check out www.thewwa.com.

Hosted By:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Malibu WWA Rider Experience is a series of regionally placed amateur events around the US for all WWA amateur divisions and Jr. Pro Men’s. Click HERE for more information on each of the days.

Each Rider Experience event is open to all riders, however, all riders must compete in their respective WWA Regional Championships to be invited to the 2018 WWA Wakeboard National Championships (Boat Only).

All Amateur Competitors – Seeding for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships will be based on competing in the Malibu WWA Rider Experience Regional Championships. If you are competing in the 2018 WWA Wakeboard National Championships and were 1st in your division in 2017 then you will be topseed.  All other riders will be seeded from the WWA Regional Championships.

Any rider can compete at any and all Malibu WWA Rider Experience Events. Riders will only receive seeding when competing in their region. 

Entry Fee
Amateur Regional Championships – $75 USD
(INCLUDES registration for Freeride Friday, Regional Championships, Surfgate Sunday and Judges Experience)
Amateur Wakesurf Competition – $75 USD
(INCLUDES registration for Freeride Friday, Regional Championships, Surfgate Sunday and Judges Experience)
Jr. Pro Men – $100 USD
(INCLUDES registration for Freeride Friday, Regional Championships, Surfgate Sunday and Judges Experience)
Pro Card Qualifier – $100 USD
(INCLUDES registration for Freeride Friday, Regional Championships, Surfgate Sunday and Judges Experience)
Wakesurf Experience – $25.00 USD
Freeride Friday – $25.00 USD
Judges Experience – $25.00 USD

A second $50 late fee has been added to the Jr. Pro division and Pro Card Qualifier as of Monday, July 2nd at 5pm EST.

All riders competing in the Regional Championships will need a WWA Membership to compete. Click here to purchase a membership online.

Location:
Broadside Harbor Ski Lakes
21600 Look Lane
Caldwell, ID 83607 United States

Host Hotel Info:
Holiday Inn Nampa
16245 N Merchant Way
Nampa, ID 83687
UNITED STATES
Website: CLICK HERE 
Group Code: WWA

Malibu Boat dealers in each region will host the WWA Rider Experiences and WWA Pro Card Qualifiers beginning in Florida and working its way across North America. Information and registration can be found by visiting thewwa.com/riderexperience.