“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/.

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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

About Rockstar: Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit: www.RockstarEnergy.com.

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.

Register Now for the Shark Wake Park Open on June 14^th– 16^thin North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

(June 1, 2018)– The inaugural Shark Wake Park Open Presented by Rockstar Energy will be held at Shark Wake Park in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. on June 14^th– 16^th. This event will serve as the first stop on the WWA’s 2018 Wake Park World Series (WPWS).  This features only, modern style wake park event will feature 2 days of riding for both pro and amateur divisions. Register today and don’t miss your chance to compete at one of the most respected cable parks on the east coast.

“We could not be more stoked partnering with Alliance Wake to bring the world’s best riders to Shark Wake Park 843. North Myrtle Beach has long been one of the highest tourist destination towns in the country. People come from all over to enjoy the beach, entertainment, golf, and now a world class Wake Park. We know this event will become a major draw for the North Myrtle Beach community for years to come,” said Greg Norman Jr. CEO of Shark Wake Park.

The Shark Wake Park Open is produced by Alliance Multimedia and is sure to reflect the high energy and fun times seen at their other events like the Monster Energy Wake Park Triple Crown and the California Wake Park Open. Alliance’s “Line Format” will be included at this event, promoting flow and creativity for the professional riders.

“We are incredibly excited to have such amazing partners in Shark Wake Park, Rockstar and the WWA to help the kick off of this annual event. This event will be the event everyone wants to be a part of for years to come and we look to expand this series on the east coast in the coming years. This event will be all about incredible riding and celebrating the summer lifestyle in North Myrtle Beach. We have some great plans for golf and an after party too, so don’t miss out!” quoted Bill McCaffray of Alliance.

Riding Divisions

Pro Men’s Features

Pro Women’s Features

Pro Wakeskate

Pro Best Trick

Open Men’s Features

Open Women’s Features

Super Groms (12 & under)

Super Gromettes (12 & under)

Registration Information

Registration information, schedule of events and more can be found at alliancewake.com.

Hotel Information

Special discounted room rates are available at the Hampton Inn, just a few miles from Shark Wake Park. Call (843) 249-1997 and mention that you are part of the Shark Wake Park Open event to access the discounted room rates.

The Shark Wake Park Open is powered by Alliance MultiMedia, Alliance Wake Magazineand alliancewake.com: wakeboarding, wakeskating, and wakesurfing’s movement and lifestyle.

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About Alliance MultiMedia: Alliance MultiMedia was founded with the clear mission to grow and promote the sport of wakeboarding and watersports in general. That mission started with Alliance Wake Magazine and alliancewake.com, then led to the development of a complete production company under the Alliance MultiMedia brand as we produced over 50 complete television shows for FUEL TV under the Fox umbrella. Today Alliance produces and distributes television shows, branded content, events and event programming, mini-series’ and lifestyle entertainment across a number of distribution platforms. Alliance distributes content through print, digital, social, traditional television as well as over the top digital delivery. Alliance can reach as many as 50 million devices and guarantee viewership of 500,000 to 1 Million viewers. We are experts in reaching active, adventure and outdoor enthusiasts as well as the millennial audience.

About Shark Wake Park: Established in 2016 by Greg Norman Jr. – son of world golf hall-of-fame member Greg Norman – Shark Wake Park is committed to building and operating the world’s best cable wake parks and strives to grow watersports by bringing wakeboarding to the masses. The flagship location in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. features both a 5-tower full-size cable and 2-tower cable system via Alta Cable Ski complete with UNIT Parktech features, ideal for beginners and pros alike. In addition to the cables, the park also features the largest floating obstacle course on the east coast and the Shark Shack. Shark Wake Park’s next location is scheduled to open in West Palm Beach, FL in 2018. For additional information: www.sharkwakepark.com.

About Rockstar Energy: Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit: RockstarEnergy.com.

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 6,000 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 TheWWA.com.

The Canadian National Exhibition is held annually at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada over eighteen days concluding on Canadian Labor Day. The 2016 CNE will take place on August 19th – September 5^th and is the largest annual fair in Canada, standing as the fifth largest in North America. Approximately 1.5 million visitors attend each year to enjoy shows and attractions promoting and celebrating Canada’s growth as a nation.

“We are thrilled to hosting the Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships at the CNE this August. This is an exhilarating and exciting new addition to our entertainment offering, which also enables us to re-ignite the CNE’s long standing tradition of presenting events on Toronto’s western waterfront,” Virginia Ludy, General Manager of the Canadian National Exhibition stated.

This year, the Nautique Wake Series will bring the 2016 season’s crowning event to CNE’s waterfront venue with the Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships. Top wakeboarders and wakeskaters from around the globe in every division will compete to become the 2016 World Champion and Nautique Wake Series Overall Champion behind the award-winning Super Air Nautique G23.

“Nautique is excited to bring the highest level of wakeboarding competition to downtown Toronto during the 2016 CNE,” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. “This world class venue provides the perfect setting for our Nautique WWA World Championships and spectators will have the opportunity to experience Wakeboarding at it’s best!”

For more information regarding the Nautique WWA World Championships visit theww.com/worlds. To learn more about the Nautique Wake Series please visit Nautique.com.

About Nautique Boat Company
Celebrating 91 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique 200 has changed waterskiing with 19 world records, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wakesurf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, and our Sport Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com.

Find us at:
www.Facebook.com/NautiqueBoats • www.Twitter.com/NautiqueBoats • www.Instagram.com/NautiqueBoats • www.YouTube.com/Nautiquesdotcom

About Correct Craft: Celebrating 91 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. The Correct Craft family includes the Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat and Yar-Craft boat companies, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, and Aktion Parks. For more information please visit www.correctcraft.com.

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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Location
CNE Waterfront, Ontario Place Channel West
Toronto, Canada
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Dates
August 25-28, 2016

Entry Fee
Amateur Divisions $125
Pro Divisions $150

Rider Check-In
Rider Check-in will be at the host hotel at the following times.  Riders must check in to get their badges to get in to the CNE festival, if they don’t they will be responsible for the cost of entry into the festival.

Click here for the Prize Money Breakdown for Pro Men and Women

*Canada requires some nationalities to have a visa for entry – find out HERE*