Tuesday, 25 June 2019

WWA Sweepstakes #6 – WWA Swag Pack

WWA Sweepstakes Rules #6 – WWA Swag Pack

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. SPONSORED BY WORLD WAKE ASSOCIATION.  ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BETWEEN 10 AM EASTERN 6/26/19 AND 5 PM EASTERN 7/2/19. AVAILABLE TO ADULT RESIDENTS OF THE 48 CONTIGUOUS US STATES AND DC WHO ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH SWEEPSTAKES SPONSOR.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. 

 1.        Eligibility. WWA Swag Pack Giveaway (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia excluding Hawaii and Alaska who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry and who have a valid public Instagram account. Void outside of the United States and the District of Columbia, in all U.S. territories and possessions and overseas military installations, and where prohibited or restricted by law. Employees of World Wake Association and other companies associated with the promotion of the Sweepstakes, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 

 2.        Sponsor.The World Wake Association, located at 480 N. Echo Dr., Lake Alfred, Florida 33850, sponsors the Sweepstakes. The Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.

 3.        Agreement to Official Rules.Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning the Prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements established by Sponsor and applicable law. 

 4.        Sweepstakes Period.  The Sweepstakes begins on June 26, 2019 at 10:00 AM Eastern and ends on July 2, 2019 at 5:00 PM Eastern (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Entries that are submitted before or after the Sweepstakes Period will be disqualified. Sponsor’s computer, or that of its designee, shall serve as the official timekeeper for the Sweepstakes.Submissionswill be accepted during the Sweepstakes Period via Instagram as provided in these Official Rules.

 5.        How to Enter. A valid public Instagram account and Internet access are required to enter this promotion. During the Sweepstakes Period, @TheWWA will post to Instagram with specific instructions.  Individuals who respond via Instagram and follow all instructions in the @TheWWA post will be entered into the Sweepstakes. The Sponsor is the sole and absolute arbiter of whether a potential participant has followed all instructions and qualifies for entry into the Sweepstakes.  To be valid, Entries must be received during the Sweepstakes Period. 

There is no limit to number of entries per person. Entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the participant Instagram account.  “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet Access Provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. The use of multiple Instagram accounts by one Authorized account holder is specifically prohibited and may cause disqualification. Each potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. Sponsor will not verify receipt of Entries. 

 6.        GrandPrizeDrawing. On or about July 4, 2019, the Sponsor will select potential winners in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received.  If the potential winner does not claim his/her Prize as required in these Official Rules, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries. Only three alternate drawings will be held, after which the Prize will remain un-awarded.

 7.        Winner Notification.  The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner via Instagram message or email on or about July 9, 2019. Each potential Grand Prize winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her Prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period, or the Prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits the Prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the Prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed by the Official Rules or applicable law. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. If a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the Prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Except where prohibited, participation in the Promotion constitutes Entrant’s consent to Sponsor’s and its agents’ use of the Entrant’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, hometown, state and any other information submitted to Sponsor by Entrant for promotional purposes, or on a winner’s list, if applicable, in any media, worldwide, without further payment or compensation.

 8.        Prize.  The Sweepstake Prize is a WWA Swag Pack. Actual value of the Grand Prize is estimated no more than $150 and may vary.  Sponsor will not award the difference between approximate and actual values.

9.         General Conditions.  If  the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or if the Sweepstakes is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Sweepstakes and award the Prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorney’s fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. 

 10.      Release and Limitations of Liability. By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Sweepstakes, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the “Released Parties)” from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of the Grand Prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Sweepstakes, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d)application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Sweepstakes, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application, the processing of entries application downloads or in any Sweepstakes-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Sweepstakes or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the Grand Prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney’s fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. 

 11.      Disputes. Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or Grand Prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida. 

 12.      Privacy.Information collected from entrants is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy.

 13.      Winner List.  To request the name of the winner send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to The WWA at 480 N. Echo Dr. Lake Alfred, FL 33850. Winner List requests will only be accepted after the promotion end date (listed above). For the Winner List, you can also send an email to info@thewwa.com. 



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NAUTIQUE USA NATIONAL WAKESURF CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY ROCKSTAR ENERGY RETURNS TO WACO, TEXAS FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE NAUTIQUE EUROPEAN WAKESURF CHAMPIONSHIPS – KONAKOVO

The 2019 Nautique Wakesurf Series provides the world’s top amateur and professional athletes a chance to define themselves as the sport’s elite. With five stops left in the series, the world’s most prestigious wakesurf events will span across three continents as the top athletes battle to earn their prestigious invites to the culminating event of the season, the Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships. 

The third stop of the 2019 season heads to Moscow, Russia for the Nautique European Wakesurf Championships – Konakovo August 16th – 18th. Pulled exclusively by the world-class Super Air Nautique G23, the Nautique European Wakesurf Championships is set to be one of most unforgettable events of the season, setting the bar for the remaining stops of the 2019 Nautique Wakesurf Series. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

There will be qualified judges sitting in the boat judging the riders performances. No matter if you are a skimmer or surfer, come show off what you’ve got. If you love both styles of riding, don’t forget that you can switch boards and ride both!  

**These events are open for all ability levels: novice – professional. No matter your level of surfing, you’ll find the category that suits you.

The winners of the Nautique European Wakesurf Championships – Konakovo will automatically secure their invite to the crowning jewel event of the season, the Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships. Additional riders will have the opportunity to earn an invite through the Wakesurf World Rankings. Riders will earn points based on their placement within their division at each event they attend for the 2019 season. You will be able to follow all of the action at thewwa.com/nautiquesurfseries.

Hotel: Konakovo River Club 

For all Russian visa requirements please contact: rowsc.event@gmail.com
Event updates for the Nautique European Wakesurf Championships London can be found on the Event Facebook Page

 



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JOIN US NEXT WEEKEND FOR THE 2019 NAUTIQUE SOUTHEAST REGATTA!

The Nautique Southeast Regatta is an exclusive experience for Nautique boat owners that’s FREE* to all who attend and will take place next weekend June 28th – 30th at The Ridge Marina Lake Martin in Alexander City, Alabama! Attendees can expect an action-packed three days including the ongoing Poker Run, Demo Rides with Nautique Pro Athletes, GromFest Contest, the Country Western Themed Nautique Owner’s Dinner and more! 

There is still time to register for interested Nautique owners and families!

Step 1
Register in advance to claim your swag bag, and remaining available spaces at the dinners and daily activities!
Free to all Nautique owners!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Step 2

Register to have a Nautique Pro Athlete on Your Boat!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Step 3
Enjoy! See the schedule of events below. Trailer up your Nautique and get ready for an action-packed weekend!

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT SCHEDULE

Step 4
Encourage your grom (13 and under) to show off this summer’s progression in the all discipline GromFest and don’t forget to pack your Country Western costume for Saturday’s dinner! 

Russell Marine – The Ridge Marina

The Ridge Marina
450 Ridge Marina Way
Alexander City, AL 35010


Hotel Information- 

Hampton Inn – Alexander City 
1551 Elkahatchee Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010Call 256-234-2244 to book today!
 Additional lodging options can be found here.




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Tuesday, 18 June 2019

WWA Sweepstakes #5 – Nautique Gift Cards

WWA Sweepstakes Rules #5 – Nautique Gift Cards

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. SPONSORED BY WORLD WAKE ASSOCIATION.  ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BETWEEN 10 AM EASTERN 6/19/19 AND 5 PM EASTERN 6/25/19.  AVAILABLE TO ADULT RESIDENTS OF THE 48 CONTIGUOUS US STATES AND DC WHO ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH SWEEPSTAKES SPONSOR.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

1.        Eligibility. Nautique Gift Cards Giveaway (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia excluding Hawaii and Alaska who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry and who have a valid public Instagram account. Void outside of the United States and the District of Columbia, in all U.S. territories and possessions and overseas military installations, and where prohibited or restricted by law. Employees of World Wake Association and other companies associated with the promotion of the Sweepstakes, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

2.        Sponsor.The World Wake Association, located at 480 N. Echo Dr., Lake Alfred, Florida 33850, sponsors the Sweepstakes. The Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.

3.        Agreement to Official Rules.Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning the Prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements established by Sponsor and applicable law.

4.        Sweepstakes Period.  The Sweepstakes begins on June 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM Eastern and ends on June 25, 2019 at 5:00 PM Eastern (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Entries that are submitted before or after the Sweepstakes Period will be disqualified. Sponsor’s computer, or that of its designee, shall serve as the official timekeeper for the Sweepstakes.Submissionswill be accepted during the Sweepstakes Period via Instagram as provided in these Official Rules.

5.        How to Enter. A valid public Instagram account and Internet access are required to enter this promotion. During the Sweepstakes Period, @TheWWA will post to Instagram with specific instructions.  Individuals who respond via Instagram and follow all instructions in the @TheWWA post will be entered into the Sweepstakes. The Sponsor is the sole and absolute arbiter of whether a potential participant has followed all instructions and qualifies for entry into the Sweepstakes.  To be valid, Entries must be received during the Sweepstakes Period.

There is no limit to number of entries per person. Entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the participant Instagram account.  “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet Access Provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. The use of multiple Instagram accounts by one Authorized account holder is specifically prohibited and may cause disqualification. Each potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. Sponsor will not verify receipt of Entries.

6.        GrandPrizeDrawing. On or about June 27, 2019, the Sponsor will select potential winners in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received.  If the potential winner does not claim his/her Prize as required in these Official Rules, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries. Only three alternate drawings will be held, after which the Prize will remain un-awarded.

7.        Winner Notification.  The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner via Instagram message or email on or about July 2, 2019. Each potential Grand Prize winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her Prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period, or the Prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits the Prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the Prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed by the Official Rules or applicable law. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. If a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the Prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Except where prohibited, participation in the Promotion constitutes Entrant’s consent to Sponsor’s and its agents’ use of the Entrant’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, hometown, state and any other information submitted to Sponsor by Entrant for promotional purposes, or on a winner’s list, if applicable, in any media, worldwide, without further payment or compensation.

8.        Prize.  The Sweepstake Prize is two Nautique gift cards. Actual value of the Grand Prize is estimated less than $200 and may vary.  Sponsor will not award the difference between approximate and actual values.

9.         General Conditions.  If  the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or if the Sweepstakes is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Sweepstakes and award the Prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorney’s fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

10.      Release and Limitations of Liability. By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Sweepstakes, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the “Released Parties)” from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of the Grand Prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Sweepstakes, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d)application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Sweepstakes, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application, the processing of entries application downloads or in any Sweepstakes-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Sweepstakes or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the Grand Prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney’s fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.

11.      Disputes. Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or Grand Prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida.

12.      Privacy.Information collected from entrants is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy.

13.      Winner List.  To request the name of the winner send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to The WWA at 480 N. Echo Dr. Lake Alfred, FL 33850. Winner List requests will only be accepted after the promotion end date (listed above). For the Winner List, you can also send an email to info@thewwa.com.



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MALIBU BOATS WWA RIDER EXPERIENCE NORTH HEADS TO VIRGINIA JULY 19th – 21st

WWA WAKEBOARD NATIONALS INVITATIONS CLAIMED AT THE MALIBU WWA RIDER EXPERIENCE WEST AND REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

MALIBU BOATS WWA RIDER EXPERIENCE CENTRAL TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH WAKE THE DESERT JULY 12th – 14th

Monday, 17 June 2019

JODI GRASSMAN AND MARKUS LAHMER WIN THE 1ST STOP OF THE NAUTIQUE WAKESURF SERIES

Huge performances were seen this past weekend in London at the first stop of the 2019 Nautique Wakesurf Series. Riders gathered from over nine different countries to compete at the Nautique European Wakesurf Championships, striving to define themselves as the sport’s elite and hoping to secure the very first invitations to the Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships. 

Nautique athlete Jodi Grassman came away with the win in the Pro Women’s division laying down her signature finesse to kick off the season with a top spot on the global rankings list. Rounding out the podium Jennifer Edwards finished in second, followed by Nadia Kosheleva in third. The Pro Men’s division saw Markus Lahmer come out on top, absolutely annihilating the wake of the Super Air Nautique G23 ahead of Sebastien Balland in second, and Anthony Edwards in third. 

The Nautique European Wakesurf Championships set the pace for the season in a race to the top spot on the Wakesurf World Rankings. The next event of the series will head to the beautiful Alberta, Canada for the Nautique Canadian Wakesurf National Championships August 16th – 18th. That same weekend the Nautique European Wakesurf Championships – Russia, the third stop of the series, will take place in Moscow opening another opportunity for riders to secure their invitations to the culminating event of the season. Continuing their trek across the globe, riders will head to Seoul, Korea for the Nautique Asian Wakesurf Championships August 23rd – 25th.

The final event to earn an invitation to the Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships will bring riders and families together in a fun-filled environment for the Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships in Waco, Texas August 30th – September 1st. 

The Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships will be the premier invitational event, serving as the final stop of the Nautique Wakesurf Series. Riders who earn this prestigious invitation will have the opportunity to head to the world’s most prestigious waters of Callaway Gardens September 27th – 29th.   Winners at each stop of the series will automatically secure their invite to this crowning jewel event of the season.

Additional riders will have the opportunity to earn an invite through the Wakesurf World Rankings. Riders will earn points based on their placement within their division at each event they attend for the 2019 season. 

The Nautique Wakesurf Series will provide the pinnacle of wakesurf competition, creating a global platform for athletes to come to define themselves as the sport’s elite with six stops spanning across the globe. Learn more and follow all of the action at thewwa.com/nautiquesurfseries.

2019 Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships Invites
Pro Men Wakesurf – Markus Lahmer (AUT)
Pro Women Wakesurf – Jodi Grassman (USA)
Boy’s Wakesurf – Zennen Graves (GBR)
Jr. Men Wakesurf  – Oliver Mulderrig (GBR)
Jr. Women Wakesurf – Lou Serradori (FRA)
Adaptive Sitboarding – Marta Wright (GBR)
Adaptive Standing – Fabio Secci (ITA)
Men’s Beginner Wakesurf  – Mariusz Winiarczyk (POL)
Women’s Beginner Wakesurf – Nancy Eve Creedy (GBR)
Master’s Women Wakesurf– Sam Buckles (GBR)
Veteran Men Wakesurf – Rob Donaldson (GBR)
Men’s Wakesurf – Robin Happersberger (GBR)
Open Women’s Wakesurf – Maja Smietana (POL)
Open Men’s Wakesurf – Jordan Elizondo-Darwin (ESP)



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Wednesday, 12 June 2019

WWA Sweepstakes #4 – Ronix Wakeboard

WWA Sweepstakes Rules #4 – Ronix Wakeboard

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. SPONSORED BY WORLD WAKE ASSOCIATION.  ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BETWEEN 10 AM EASTERN 6/12/19 AND 5 PM EASTERN 6/18/19.  AVAILABLE TO ADULT RESIDENTS OF THE 48 CONTIGUOUS US STATES AND DC WHO ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH SWEEPSTAKES SPONSOR.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

1.        Eligibility. Ronix Wakeboard Giveaway (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia excluding Hawaii and Alaska who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry and who have a valid public Instagram account. Void outside of the United States and the District of Columbia, in all U.S. territories and possessions and overseas military installations, and where prohibited or restricted by law. Employees of World Wake Association and other companies associated with the promotion of the Sweepstakes, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

2.        Sponsor.The World Wake Association, located at 480 N. Echo Dr., Lake Alfred, Florida 33850, sponsors the Sweepstakes. The Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.

3.        Agreement to Official Rules.Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning the Prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements established by Sponsor and applicable law.

4.        Sweepstakes Period.  The Sweepstakes begins on June 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM Eastern and ends on June 18, 2019 at 5:00 PM Eastern (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Entries that are submitted before or after the Sweepstakes Period will be disqualified. Sponsor’s computer, or that of its designee, shall serve as the official timekeeper for the Sweepstakes.Submissionswill be accepted during the Sweepstakes Period via Instagram as provided in these Official Rules.

5.        How to Enter. A valid public Instagram account and Internet access are required to enter this promotion. During the Sweepstakes Period, @TheWWA will post to Instagram with specific instructions.  Individuals who respond via Instagram and follow all instructions in the @TheWWA post will be entered into the Sweepstakes. The Sponsor is the sole and absolute arbiter of whether a potential participant has followed all instructions and qualifies for entry into the Sweepstakes.  To be valid, Entries must be received during the Sweepstakes Period.

There is no limit to number of entries per person. Entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the participant Instagram account.  “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet Access Provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. The use of multiple Instagram accounts by one Authorized account holder is specifically prohibited and may cause disqualification. Each potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. Sponsor will not verify receipt of Entries.

6.        GrandPrizeDrawing. On or about June 20, 2019, the Sponsor will select potential winners in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received.  If the potential winner does not claim his/her Prize as required in these Official Rules, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries. Only three alternate drawings will be held, after which the Prize will remain un-awarded.

7.        Winner Notification.  The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner via Instagram message or email on or about June 25, 2019 Use Tuesday after contest ends. Each potential Grand Prize winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her Prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period, or the Prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits the Prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the Prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed by the Official Rules or applicable law. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. If a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the Prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Except where prohibited, participation in the Promotion constitutes Entrant’s consent to Sponsor’s and its agents’ use of the Entrant’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, hometown, state and any other information submitted to Sponsor by Entrant for promotional purposes, or on a winner’s list, if applicable, in any media, worldwide, without further payment or compensation.

8.        Prize.  The Sweepstake Prize is a 2016 Ronix QTM 135 Wakeboard. Actual value of the Grand Prize is estimated less than $600 and may vary.  Sponsor will not award the difference between approximate and actual values.

9.         General Conditions.  If  the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or if the Sweepstakes is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Sweepstakes and award the Prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorney’s fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

10.      Release and Limitations of Liability. By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Sweepstakes, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the “Released Parties)” from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of the Grand Prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Sweepstakes, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d)application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Sweepstakes, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application, the processing of entries application downloads or in any Sweepstakes-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Sweepstakes or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the Grand Prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney’s fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.

11.      Disputes. Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or Grand Prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida.

12.      Privacy.Information collected from entrants is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy.

13.      Winner List.  To request the name of the winner send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to The WWA at 480 N. Echo Dr. Lake Alfred, FL 33850. Winner List requests will only be accepted after the promotion end date (listed above). For the Winner List, you can also send an email to info@thewwa.com.



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Tuesday, 11 June 2019

THE 2019 NAUTIQUE WWA WAKEBOARD AND WAKE PARK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE HEADED TO MEXICO! ARE YOU READY?

THE 2ND LATE FEE FOR THE MALIBU RIDER EXPERIENCE WEST JR. PRO AND PRO CARD QUALIFIER GOES INTO EFFECT TODAY AT 5PM EST!

The Malibu WWA Rider Experience Series continues across the U.S. with the WEST stop hitting Boise, Idaho this weekend with host Idaho Watersports at Broadside Harbor Ski Lakes. Join us Friday, June 14th – Sunday, June 16th for a ton of action on the water including Freeride Friday, a Judges Experience, WWA West Regional Championships, Jr. Pro Series, and Surf Gate Sunday. 

The 2nd late fee for those competing in the Jr. Pro Series or Pro Card Qualifier #2 goes into effect today at 5 p.m. EST

Riders and families will also get to demo new product from Ronix Wakeboards and O’Brien Watersports and try the latest Rockstar Energy XDurance Performance flavors! 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CLICK HERE FOR WEEKEND SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FEE INFORMATION

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.

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



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Monday, 10 June 2019

COMPETITORS FROM 9+ COUNTRIES HEAD TO LONDON FOR STOP #1 OF THE NAUTIQUE WAKESURF SERIES!

NEW WWA WBWS STOP FOR 2019: EAT. PLAY. LOVE

Join us in Cologne, Germany August 23rd – 25th for a weekend featuring the world’s best wakeboarders paired with a street food and open-air music festival. The top Pro Men wakeboarders from around the world will compete for over $30,000 in prize money at this WWA WBWS 3-star event. 

RIDER REGISTRATION

EAT. PLAY. LOVE – What to Expect

EAT
Culinary World Tour consisting of 30 Street Food Stalls

PLAY
Open German Championships – August 23rd – 24th
WWA WBWS Stop #5 – Sunday, August 25th

LOVE
Open-Air Music with various live acts such as BONDI, Kid Simius, David Hasert and many more!

Follow the event on Facebook for event updates, full schedule, and more! 




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DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE MALIBU RIDER EXPERIENCE WEST!

Tuesday, 4 June 2019

WWA Sweepstakes #3 – Malibu Boats Gear Pack

WWA Sweepstakes Rules #3 – Malibu Gear Pack

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. SPONSORED BY WORLD WAKE ASSOCIATION.  ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BETWEEN 10 AM EASTERN 6/5/19 AND 5 PM EASTERN 6/11/19. AVAILABLE TO ADULT RESIDENTS OF THE 48 CONTIGUOUS US STATES AND DC WHO ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH SWEEPSTAKES SPONSOR.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

1.        Eligibility. Malibu Gear Pack Giveaway (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia excluding Hawaii and Alaska who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry and who have a valid public Instagram account. Void outside of the United States and the District of Columbia, in all U.S. territories and possessions and overseas military installations, and where prohibited or restricted by law. Employees of World Wake Association and other companies associated with the promotion of the Sweepstakes, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Sweepstakes is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

2.        Sponsor.The World Wake Association, located at 480 N. Echo Dr., Lake Alfred, Florida 33850, sponsors the Sweepstakes. The Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.

3.        Agreement to Official Rules.Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning the Prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements established by Sponsor and applicable law.

4.        Sweepstakes Period.  The Sweepstakes begins on June 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM Eastern and ends on June 11, 2019 at 5:00 PM Eastern (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Entries that are submitted before or after the Sweepstakes Period will be disqualified. Sponsor’s computer, or that of its designee, shall serve as the official timekeeper for the Sweepstakes.Submissionswill be accepted during the Sweepstakes Period via Instagram as provided in these Official Rules.

5.        How to Enter. A valid public Instagram account and Internet access are required to enter this promotion. During the Sweepstakes Period, @TheWWA will post to Instagram with specific instructions.  Individuals who respond via Instagram and follow all instructions in the @TheWWA post will be entered into the Sweepstakes. The Sponsor is the sole and absolute arbiter of whether a potential participant has followed all instructions and qualifies for entry into the Sweepstakes.  To be valid, Entries must be received during the Sweepstakes Period.

There is no limit to number of entries per person. Entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the participant Instagram account.  “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet Access Provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. The use of multiple Instagram accounts by one Authorized account holder is specifically prohibited and may cause disqualification. Each potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. Sponsor will not verify receipt of Entries.

6.        GrandPrizeDrawing. On or about June 13, 2019, the Sponsor will select potential winners in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received.  If the potential winner does not claim his/her Prize as required in these Official Rules, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries. Only three alternate drawings will be held, after which the Prize will remain un-awarded.

7.        Winner Notification.  The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner via Instagram message or email on or about June 18, 2019. Each potential Grand Prize winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her Prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period, or the Prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits the Prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the Prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed by the Official Rules or applicable law. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. If a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the Prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Except where prohibited, participation in the Promotion constitutes Entrant’s consent to Sponsor’s and its agents’ use of the Entrant’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions, hometown, state and any other information submitted to Sponsor by Entrant for promotional purposes, or on a winner’s list, if applicable, in any media, worldwide, without further payment or compensation.

8.        Prize.  The Sweepstake Prize is a Malibu Gear Pack. Actual value of the Grand Prize is estimated less than $200 and may vary.  Sponsor will not award the difference between approximate and actual values.

9.         General Conditions.  If  the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or if the Sweepstakes is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Sweepstakes and award the Prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorney’s fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

10.      Release and Limitations of Liability. By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Sweepstakes, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the “Released Parties)” from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of the Grand Prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Sweepstakes, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d)application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Sweepstakes, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application, the processing of entries application downloads or in any Sweepstakes-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Sweepstakes or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the Grand Prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney’s fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.

11.      Disputes. Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or Grand Prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida.

12.      Privacy.Information collected from entrants is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy.

13.      Winner List.  To request the name of the winner send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to The WWA at 480 N. Echo Dr. Lake Alfred, FL 33850. Winner List requests will only be accepted after the promotion end date (listed above). For the Winner List, you can also send an email to info@thewwa.com.



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