regionals – World Wake Association

Malibu WWA Rider Experience West Heads to Lake Las Vegas

Corrie Wilson — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 17:54:29 +0000

LAKE ALFRED, Fla. March 29, 2016 – The 2016 Malibu WWA Rider Experience Launches on the West Coast at Lake Las Vegas, where the glitz and glamour from the Vegas strip transforms to the water in Henderson, Nevada on May 13-15. The three-day event will serve as the industry leader in hosting elite athletes in amateur competition, as well as an educational opportunity for riders competing at any level to learn from the best in the sport. Malibu’s WWA Rider Experience will coincide as the West Regional Championship to qualify riders for the 2016 WWA Wakeboard National Championship.

The Rider Experience is a family oriented event that provides plenty of excitement throughout the weekend, such as Freeride Friday, Judge’s Experience, and the chance to surf behind Malibu’s Wakesetter on Surf Gate Sunday. Last year’s Rider Experience West in Canyon Lake, Arizona witnessed more than 50 riders on hand to showcase their skills throughout the weekend, which included Australia’s Nic Rapa claiming the win in Jr. Pro Men and USA’s Alyssa Williams in the Junior Women’s division.

For 2016, Malibu WWA Rider Experience West will host the second Malibu WWA Pro Card Qualifier, which qualifies riders for the WWA World Rankings and the right to compete at all WWA professional contests for the 2016 season.

Location:
May 13-15, 2016
Lake Las Vegas
Henderson, Nevada

Host Hotel:
Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa

1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway
Henderson, Nevada. 89011
(702) 567-4700

Daily Schedule

Friday, May 13
9am – 3pm: Sign in and Onsite Registration
9:30am – 4:30pm: Freeride Friday
12pm – 1pm: Judge’s Experience

Saturday, May 14
9am – 9:30am: Late Sign in and Registration
9:45am: Riders Meeting
10am: WWA Regional Championships & Social Function to Follow

Sunday, May 15
10am – 2pm: Wakesurf Experience Sign in and Onsite Registration
10am – 4pm: Wakesurf Experience

*Subject to change based on number of entries

Registration for the 2016 WWA Rider Experience & Pro Card Qualifier at Lake Las Vegas is now open for riders to sign up.

Entry Fee:
Amateur Regional Champinship: $75.00
Amateur Wakesurf Competition: $75.00
Freeride Friday: $25.00
Jr. Pro Men: $100.00
Pro Card Qualifier: $100.00
Wakesurf Experience: $25.002016 Malibu WWA Pro Card Qualifiers & Rider Experience Dates

Rider Experience – West
Host Dealer: Boulder Boats
Lake Las Vegas
Henderson, NV
May 13-15

Rider Experience – South
Host Dealer: Promarine
Hyco Lake
Roxboro, North Carolina
June 3-5

Rider Experience – Central
Host Dealer: SMG Houston
3 Palms Action Sports Park
Conroe, TX
July 8-10

Rider Experience – East
Held in conjunction with Wootown Wakefest
Host Dealer: East Coast Flight Craft
Lake Quinsigamond
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 15-17

Rider Experience – Canada
Host Dealer: Aqua Sport Marine
Wow Lake
St. Zotique, QC, Canada
August 12-14

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About Malibu Boats
Malibu Boats is the world’s largest manufacturer of watersports towboats, known for leading the industry with major innovations, including the first onboard computer system in 1993, the ingenious Power Wedge hydrofoil in 2006 (completely redesigned in 2014), the industry’s first wake-maximizing hull in 2000, and Surf Gate, the innovation that changed the face of wakesurfing forever, in 2012. Malibu markets the Wakesetter and Response models – as well as the Axis Wake Research brand – through a worldwide dealer network. With some 450 employees and three manufacturing facilities, in California, Tennessee, and Australia, Malibu builds boats to help you live a #lifewithoutlimits on the water. (NASDAQ: MBUU) | @malibuboats | #evolutionproseriesAbout 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

Malibu WWA Rider Experience – 2015 Photos

Corrie Wilson — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 21:03:35 +0000

2015 Rider Experience West Photos

2015 Rider Experience South Photos

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Malibu WWA Rider Experience – About

Corrie Wilson — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:17:46 +0000

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.

Freeride Fridays:
The Freeride sessions are focused on the riders getting a chance to practice behind the towboat the day before the event. Each rider will get at least a couple passes down the lake to practice their run or just have some fun and “freeride”. Malibu Boats pro team athletes will be on hand at each of the events to offer tips and encouragement to each of the riders that come out. All attendees will get the opportunity to watch the Malibu Pro Team in action throughout the day.

Judges Experience/Rider Development:
Is a time to connect with riders, parents and local volunteers to the sport of Wakeboarding. The 1 +/- hour during the Freeride day will feature top WWA officials explaining everything from how judging works and what judges are looking for in competitive wakeboarding. It will also help riders and parents set up good competition runs to better each riders overall tournament experience. This is a great opportunity to enlist parents and other volunteers to shadow judge the event while encouraging them to assist at other events in their area. The ultimate goal is to give people a level of comfort with the sport to become more involved in their own wakeboard community.

Ever wanted to own a championship title versus the best riders in your region?… Now you have your chance. In the WWA Wakeboard Regional Championships, held in conjunction with the Rider Experience, you’ll be able to compete against age appropriate riders in an opportunity to take the cake. Participation in the Regional Championships is a requirement to compete in the 2016 WWA Wakeboard National Championships. See 2016 WWA Wakeboard National Championships Qualification Rules for qualification.

Wakesurf Experience:
Is exactly what it says! The WWA is moving more into wakesurf every year with local events across the country. The Rider Experience makes it a perfect venue to introduce more people to this sport. To make the experience better, lets end the weekend with everyone just hanging out wakesurfing in a non competitive environment. This is the beginning steps of growing wakesurfing from the bottom up and establishing a strong support from local riders.

Pro Card:
Before the development of the WWA Pro Card, professional qualifying guidelines were vague, at best; it was up to the individual rider to choose “pro” or “amateur” status in any competition. While this was clearly a benefit to the Amateur to compete in a Pro event, it also allowed riders with less advanced skills to compete against the world elite in the same contest, diluting the talent pool; there simply was no clear distinction. The all-new WWA Pro Card, renewed annually based on WWA World Rankings, legitimizes elite-level riders that are truly professional and encourages them — regardless of wakeboard (Boat) or wake park (Cable) – to set a higher standard of riding at professional contests. Visit WWAProCard.com for more information.

Please email membership@TheWWA.com in regards to the WWA Rider Experience.

Malibu WWA Rider Experience – Find your Region!

Corrie Wilson — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:15:56 +0000

South
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi

East
Arkansas
Kentucky
Missouri
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia

North
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Wisconsin

Central
Colorado
Kansas
Louisiana
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Texas

West
Alaska
Arizona
California
Hawaii
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming

Malibu WWA Rider Experience – Photo and Videos

Corrie Wilson — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:13:10 +0000

Malibu WWA Rider Experience – West

Corrie Wilson — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:11:44 +0000

Dates:
May 13-15, 2016

Host Dealer:

Event Location:
Lake Las Vegas

Host Hotel:
Hilton Lake Las Vegas
Click HERE to book
Rates: 1 KING OR 2 DOUBLES $109 through 4/12/16
The resort fee of $30 has been waived for us.

Aston Monte Lago
Click HERE to book
From $103/night

Nearest Airport:
MCCARRAN INT’L AIRPORT (LAS) – 25 MILES TO EVENT SITE

Malibu Athletes Attending: Jeff Langley, Tarah Mikacich, Oli Derome, Amber Wing, and Chad Sharpe

Join us Thursday May 12th at Boulder Boats for a Meet & Greet and Registration from 5-7PM

Participation in the WWA Regionals is required to qualify for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships. Click here for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships Qualification Rule

Click HERE for the 2016 Athlete Bio Sheet to fill it out before you arrive on site!

Looking for something fun to do in the area? Click HERE

Malibu WWA Rider Experience – South

Corrie Wilson — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:07:12 +0000

Dates:
June 3-5, 2016

Host Dealer:

Event Location:
Hyco Lake Park and Campground
205 Kelly Brewer Rd
Leasburg, NC 27291

Host Hotel:

Holiday Inn Express – 21 Miles from Event
2121 Riverside Dr
Danville, VA 24540
$104/Night through 5/2/16
(434) 793-4000
Click HERE to Book

Hampton Inn – 15 Miles from Event
920 Durham Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
$124/Night through 5/2/16
(336) 599-8800
Click HERE to Book

Nearest Airport:
RALEIGH/DURHAM (RDU) – 43 miles to Event Site

Registration for the Malibu WWA Regional Championships will close Friday June 3rd at 8PM EST. You will not be able to register for the Regional Championships the day of the event.

CLICK HERE FOR THE MALIBU WWA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ORDER OF DIVISIONS

Malibu athletes attending: Chad Sharpe, Jeff Langley, Tarah Mikacich, and Phil Soven

Participation in the WWA Regionals is required to qualify for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships. Click here for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships Qualification Rule

Click HERE for the 2016 Athlete Bio Sheet to fill it out before you arrive on site!

Looking for something fun to do in the area? Click HERE

Malibu WWA Rider Experience – Central

Corrie Wilson — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:05:40 +0000

Dates:
July 8-10, 2016

Host Dealer:

Event Location:
3 Palms Action Sports Park

Host Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express – 7 Miles from Event
2240 Stoneside
Conroe, TX 77303
$109/Night through 6/19/16
(936)788-5200
Click HERE to Book

Nearest Airport:
George Bush Int’l (IAH) – 35 Miles to Event
Houston Hobby (HOU) – 50 Miles to Event

Malibu Athletes Attending: Oli Derome, Amber Smith, Brian Grubb, Massi Piffaretti, and Raph Derome

Participation in the WWA Regionals is required to qualify for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships. Click here for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships Qualification Rule

Click HERE for the 2016 Athlete Bio Sheet to fill it out before you arrive on site!

Looking for something fun to do in the area? Click HERE

Malibu WWA Rider Experience – East

Corrie Wilson — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:03:36 +0000

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Dates:
July 15-17

Host Dealer:

Event Location:
Lake Quinsigamond Park
10 N Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01612

Host Hotel:
Hilton Garden Inn Worcester
35 Major Taylor Blvd
Worcester, MA 01608
$144/Night through 6/17
Click HERE to book

Holiday Inn & Suites – 12 Miles from Event
265 Lakeside Ave
Marlborough, MA 01752
$135/Night through 6/17/16
(508) 481-3000
Click HERE to Book

Nearest Airports:
WORCESTER REGIONAL (ORH) – 6 Miles to Event Site
BOSTON LOGAN (BOS) – 25 Miles to Event Site

Malibu Athletes Attending: Chad Sharpe, Massi Piffaretti, Tarah Mikacich, Amber Smith, and Parker Siegele

Participation in the WWA Regionals is required to qualify for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships. Click here for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships Qualification Rule

Click HERE for the 2016 Athlete Bio Sheet to fill it out before you arrive on site!

Looking for something fun to do in the area? Click HERE