ORLANDO, FL (February 7, 2020) – WWA Wake Park World Series (WPWS) Stop #2 is confirmed to land in Bangkok, Thailand at Zanook Wake Park on April 18 – 19, 2020 showcasing pro and amateur divisions at this exciting new stop to the series. The 2020 Thailand Wake Park World Series Stop will be first of its kind to feature equal prize money for Pro Men and Pro Women riders in both Traditional and Features-Only divisions totaling to $40,000 on the line. Riders are encouraged to submit their registrations so as to not miss the chance to compete at what is shaping up to be one of the most progressive stops on the WPWS this season.
As the first full size wake park stop of the 2020 season this event will feature two days of riding for both pro and amateur divisions. With new and exciting park updates on the schedule in Thailand, riders can expect to see some brand-new features installed in time for the event. The WWA WPWS is globally known to showcase an international field of riders and continue the exponential growth of park riding across all divisions. With an entire $50,000 in prize money up for grabs this event will not only feature equal podium prize money amongst the Pro Men and Women riders, but will also include a $10,000 prize purse for the Pro Wakeskate division. This is the largest Pro Wakeskate cash prize of the entire season.
“We are incredibly excited to add Thailand to our list of stops for the 2020 Wake Park World Series. This event is sure to bring about incredible riding and a true celebration of all of the places wake takes us,” commented WWA Executive Director, Corrie Wilson. “To work with the event organizers and our partners on offering equal prize money for Pro Men and Women in both Traditional and Features Only, paired with the large wakeskate purse, is the progressive step we’ve needed to see our sport take. This is a terrific way to continue the series and we are looking forward to seeing the level riding and style our riders bring to this event!”
| Divisions: Pro Men Features Pro Women Features Pro Men Traditional Pro Women Traditional Pro Wakeskate Grom Features (Ages 13 & Under) Amateur Traditional Wake Park (Ages 14-29) Masters Traditional Wake Park (Ages 30+) |
| *All divisions are based on the rider’s age as of January 1, 2020 **All riders must have a 2020 WWA Membership in order to participate. Registration coming soon! |
EVENT TIMES:
Practice – April 16th-17th
*Practice will be complementary for registered riders. Discounted tickets will be available for riders looking to ride outside of these dates.
Judges Seminar – April 17th
WPWS Event – April 18th-19th
*Food and beverages will be provided for riders during the event days
| EVENT LOCATION: Zanook Wake Park Bangkok, Thailand New features will be arriving soon! |
| AIRPORT: Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) Airport (BKK) SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATIONS: Chao Sua Accommodations can be booked via the Facebook Page. The hotel costs around $30 a night. |
More Information Here: https://www.thewwa.com/event/thailand-wwa-wake-park-world-series-event-2020/