Hosted by Texas Malibu, the first stop of the 2023 Malibu WWA Rider Experience series returns to Marble Falls, TX April 15th and 16th. Amateur riders from across the U.S. are invited to come together for the world’s premier amateur development five-stop series for weekends focused on the next generation in wake through family-friendly instruction and competition.
Kicking off with Shreddin’ Saturday, riders of all skill levels will receive an opportunity to ride, familiarize themselves with the course and receive tips from Malibu’s Pro athletes at Lakeside Park. Participants will also have the chance to demo the latest equipment and models in the Malibu Boats line. On Sunday the fun will continue with the WWA Regional Championships and Pro Card Qualifiers, giving 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.
Participants will record an unedited 4 trick, 30-40 second pass and upload the video to your Instagram account (tag: @TheWWA and #MastersWakeLCQ) by April 15th, 2023. The video may not be video that has been previously submitted in the virtual LCQ and must be footage from the current calendar year. Any footage filmed outside of this calendar year is subject to disqualification.
The winners will be announced on May 1st, 2023.
Participants may only submit one video, so perfect your contest pass before uploading.
The videos will be judged according to WWA rules by a WWA World Series judging panel.
The top riders in each division will receive an invite to compete at the Nautique Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament on May 26th-28th.
All Masters LCQ participants will be awarded points to the WWA Wakeboard World Series and/or the Nautique Wake Series overall points race.
CONTEST VIDEO GUIDELINES
Juniors divisions will have an entry fee of $100.
Junior Men’s and Junior Women’s divisions are open to riders with a current WWA Annual membership under the age of 18. (All ages are as of January 1st 2023).
Pro divisions will have an entry fee of $150.
Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s riders must hold a current WWA Pro Membership.
Your video must show one unedited, 4 trick line in 30-40 seconds shot from the towboat.
Please refrain from having music in your video.
The rider must remain in the frame throughout the duration of the video.
Videos may be shot horizontal or in Reels vertical format.
There are no minimum video resolution restrictions, but all tricks, including grabs, must be seen clearly in order to be judged properly.
You will not be judged on the quality of your video production, but on your tricks according to the current WWA judging criteria, which can be found HERE.
Register for the event under the events tab. There is no rider cap for the Masters LCQ.
Record your unedited 4 trick, 30-40 second competition pass.
You have until April 15th, 2023 to complete your video so take as many attempts as you need to perfect your pass.
Upload your video to your Instagram feed and tag @TheWWA and #MastersWakeLCQ
Assumption of Risk:All participants hereby agree that they are ASSUMING THE RISK and that WWA has no responsibility for any injury in consequence of training for or developing their passes.
There is a minimum of one spot per division available for each division. In the event that any other spots are available after invites are confirmed, more riders will qualify into the event via the LCQ.
The Nautique Regattas are an exclusive experience tailored specifically for Nautique boat owners. Throughout the weekend, owners can participate in educational sessions, tie up lines, a GromFest for the kids to show off their skills, a weekend long Poker Run, evening themed banquets, and giveaways from the top brands in the industry that are associated with Nautique. One of the most sought-after aspects of the weekend is the ability for owners to schedule a private demo with a Nautique Team athlete, either on their boat or while demoing the newest in the Nautique lineup.
*The Regattas are free to attend for Nautique boat owners and guests, and includes a complimentary boat slip at the marina (while they last). Attendees will need to pay for their own accommodations and trailer parking during the event.
(February 1st, 2023)– The World Wake Association (WWA) and Nautique Boat Company announce the 2023 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships presented by GM Marine will head to Terminus Wake Park in Cartersville, GA October 5th-8th. This action-packed event will feature the top professional wake park riders in the world along with all WWA amateur divisions competing in both Features Only and Traditional Cable disciplines.
Photo: Max Blakesburg
The Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships event will serve as the final stop of the 2023 WWA Wake Park Points Chase Series. Each season, wake parks across the U.S. host a local series of events to qualify riders to compete for team and individual national titles. Amateur riders must place within the top of their division through their local wake park series to qualify.
“I am extremely excited to be heading to Terminus Wake Park for this years Nationals.” shared John Dreiling, Director of Wake Park Operations, “Anyone who has been to this park can attest how great of a location Terminus is with the many amenities it provides for a major wake park event. With Two full sized cables slammed with features, numerous activities for the whole family nearby, and accommodation over looking the lakes this location will make for an incredible rider experience.”
Photo: Chase Andrews
“Terminus Wake Park is excited to host the WWA Wake Park Nationals in 2023! It is at our core to both grow the sport and push it forward, and we believe that it is events like this that do just that! It has been since 2015 that we last hosted Nationals and we are honored to have it return. Our team is excited to create the best course and environment designed FOR the riders and spectators. Start practicing – we want to see you at Nationals! “
Each year this event sets the bar for wake park competition worldwide bringing together the nation’s top amateurs along with an international field of elite pro riders in a family-friendly environment that pushes the sport and inspires the next generation.
WHAT: 2023 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships presented by GM Marine
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 15,000 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the sport’s best interests, 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.
About Nautique Boat Company:
Nautique is celebrating its 97th anniversary of delivering excellence in the marine industry. A subsidiary of Correct Craft, Nautique has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Delivering the very best waterski, wakeboard and wakesurf boats on the market, Nautique continues to drive progression with their award-winning technology and dedication to building the highest-quality boats imaginable. New technology, performance innovations and attention to detail are the cornerstones of what makes the Nautique brand the industry leader. Through the Nautique Cares initiative, employees and athletes dedicate themselves to not only making a difference on the water, but to extend their support 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
from World Wake Association https://www.thewwa.com/2023-nautique-wwa-wake-park-national-championships-presented-by-gm-marine-to-head-to-terminus-wake-park/
via Dana Preble Wakeboarding
LAKE ALFRED, FL (January 30th, 2023) – The World Wake Association (WWA) and Malibu Boats are excited to announce the return of the world’s premier amateur development event series with five stops of action for the 2023 Rider Experience Series. Participants will experience a top-notch weekend in wake through family-friendly instruction, education, and approachable competition open to all interested. The WWA and Malibu are excited to continue to showcase the sport’s new and growing talent and continue the sport’s exponential growth as the Rider Experience series heads into its eleventh season.
“The Malibu Rider Experience series is where it all begins for so many new riders each season,” said WWA President Shannon Starling “whether it’s learning to get up on a board or entering their first contest, so many riders find community and a new passion through this series. We look forward to being a part of that alongside Malibu Boats.”
Since 2013 the Malibu Rider Experience has hosted thousands of riders, from first timers to those making the transition from amateur to pro, while building local and national wake communities that fully encompass the spectrum of the sport. The highlight of each WWA Regional Championship event will be Jr. Pro Women and Men’s divisions. These young, up-and-coming riders will compete at each stop of the series for a piece of the $20,000 in travel scholarships towards the WWA Wakeboard National Championships for the top overall series finishers in each division.
Each weekend will kick off with ‘Shreddin’ Saturdays’ featuring freeriding for wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and foiling behind the Malibu Boats Wakesetter 25 LSV and other models, all featuring Surf Gate® and Power Wedge III technology. Participants can also take advantage of instruction from Malibu’s Pro Team of athletesand a Judge’s Experience to learn more about wakesports competition and judging. This fully inclusive day of all things wake will allow 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, all while hanging out lakeside. The WWA Regional Championship will be held on the Sunday of each event, giving amateur riders a chance to have fun on the water and compete against riders in their region as well as qualify for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships.
The series’ final stop will finish in the eastern region in Smithville, TN, for the Rider Experience East in conjunction with Tennessee Wakefest. The top finishers from each region in all divisions will receive special invites to compete at Wakefest, which will serve as the grand finale of the 2023 Rider Experience series.
Malibu Boats dealers in each region will host the WWA Rider Experience events. Beginning in the Central region 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 to be eligible for the 2023 WWA Wakeboard National Championships (wakeboard only).
2023 Malibu WWA Rider Experience Dates
Rider Experience Central
Host Dealer: Texas Malibu
Location: Lakeside Park, Marble Falls, Texas
April 15th-16th
Rider Experience South
Host Dealer: Rambo Marine
Location: Lake Guntersville, Guntersville, Alabama
April 22nd-23rd
Rider Experience West
Host Dealer: Taylor’s Boats
Location: Hurricane, Utah
June 2nd-3rd
Rider Experience North
Host Dealer: Eastcoast Flight Craft
Location: Laconia, New Hampshire
July 8th-9th
Rider Experience East @ Tennessee Wakefest
Host Dealer: TNT Watersports
Location: Pates Ford Marina, Smithville, Tennessee
July 21st-22nd
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 15,000 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the sport’s best interests, 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.
About Malibu Boats, Inc.
Based in Loudon, Tennessee, Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a diverse range of recreational powerboats, including performance sport, sterndrive, and outboard boats. Malibu Boats, Inc. is the market leader in the performance sport boat category through its Malibu and Axis boat brands, the leader in the 20′ – 40′ segment of the sterndrive boat category through its Cobalt brand, and in a leading position in the saltwater fishing boat market with its Pursuit and Cobia offshore boats and Pathfinder, Maverick, and Hewes flats and bay boat brands. A pre-eminent innovator in the powerboat industry, Malibu Boats, Inc. designs products that appeal to an expanding range of recreational boaters, fishermen, and water sports enthusiasts whose passion for boating is a key component of their active lifestyles. For more information, visit www.malibuboats.com, www.axiswake.com, www.cobaltboats.com, www.pursuitboats.com, or maverickboatgroup.com
LAKE ALFRED, Fla. (January 23, 2023) – The World Wake Association (WWA) today announced the addition of John Dreiling to the team in a newly created position of Director of Wake Park Operations.
This new role is part of a larger mission to put directors in place for each individual discipline under the WWA’s umbrella. These directors will be highly experienced in each of their fields and will address the specific needs of each sport.
“John has been a longtime competitor of the WWA,” said Shannon Starling, WWA President. “He is also poised to become a tremendous asset to the sport. John’s passion and experience in all aspects of wake park make him a perfect fit for this new role.”
As the Director of Wake Park Operations, Dreiling will focus on event production aspects for the WWA’s wake park properties as well as focus on selling and developing new wake park events around the world. “In recent years, I’ve watched John get involved in all aspects of the sport to help where he can because he truly wants to see the sport grow and be the best that it can be” said WWA Executive Director, Corrie Wilson “John has helped with our Wake Park events over the past few years but I’m really excited to have him officially a part of the team as we continue to grow our Wake Park division around the world.”
“I’m truly honored that the WWA is trusting me to produce and develop new wake park events and series around the world.” said Dreiling, “With the WWA’s experience in running events for over 30 years, my experience as a competitor for the last 10 years, and our collective passion for growing the sport, I believe we have tremendous synergy and I’m very excited for the future of wake park events.”
Dreiling assumed the role January 1st of 2023 and has already played an integral role in updating and developing programs that are in line with the WWA’s mission to grow wakesports. Named Alliance Rider of the year in 2021, he also represents Wakeparx, Sesitec, Unit Parktech, and more. John also gives back to the sport by coaching young riders and by hosting his own hosting his own boat contest, the Mini Wake Invitational.
If you have any interest in hosting your own wake park event, sharing feedback on wake park formats or just congratulating him on this new role contact John.
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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 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 15,000 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 www.thewwa.com.
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