NEW DATES SELECTED FOR MALIBU RIDER EXPERIENCE WEST
All Four Malibu Rider Experience Stops to Hit the Water This Summer
ORLANDO, FL (June 10, 2020) – As the spreading of COVID-19 continues to slow and communities are re-opening throughout the nation the World Wake Association (WWA) and Malibu Boats are thrilled to announce that all four of the stops to the Malibu Rider Experience Series will take to the water this summer. The Malibu Rider Experience West will now take place on July 31st – August 1st at the Quail Creek Reservoir in Hurricane, UT alongside host dealer Taylor’s Boats. This two-day stop will kick off the weekend with Freeride Friday before heading into Saturday’s Regional Championships. Information on the remaining stops to the series will be shared as details become available.
In an effort to continue minimizing the spread of COVID-19 while in consideration for the health and safety of the riders, families, and staff, social distancing guidelines will be implemented at all WWA events. The WWA will ensure these procedures adhere to and operate in compliance with the most recent state and CDC guidelines. A specific plan detailing out the new measures will be posted by the WWA ahead of the first stop to the Malibu Rider Experience Series and will go into effect immediately. Each of the Malibu Rider Experience events will also have entries capped per division to be in compliance federal, state and local limits on public gatherings.
Since 2013 the Malibu Rider Experience has hosted thousands of riders from first-timers to those making the transition to pro, while building local and national wake communities that fully encompass the spectrum of the sport that makes wake unlike anything it’s path. The first day of Rider Experience West will take place on Friday with ‘Freeride Friday’ featuring freeriding for wakeboarding and wakesurfing, product demos, instruction from Malibu Pro athletes and a Judges Experience. This fully inclusive day in all things wake will provide the opportunity for 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. The WWA Regional Championships and Pro Card Qualifiers will be held on Saturday giving amateur riders the chance to compete with riders in their region and qualify for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships and aspiring pro’s the opportunity to earn professional status. Pulled by the Malibu Wakesetter Series, riders can expect to see new locations, new gear to demo and of course everyone’s favorite main event, the Jr. Pro Series!
Information and registration can be found by visiting TheWWA.com/RiderExperience. All athletes must compete in their respective WWA Regional Championship in order to be eligible for the 2020 WWA Wakeboard National Championships (boat only).
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 2019 WWA Wakeboard World Rankings list will retain their Pro Card for the 2020 season. All other riders must obtain their Pro Card at one of six qualifying events. For a full list of rules visit TheWWA.com/ProCard.
2020 Malibu WWA Rider Experience Dates
Rider Experience Florida Qualifier
Host Location: Sun West Harbortowne
June 20th
Rider Experience Central
Host Dealer: Waterski America
June 27th – 28th
Rider Experience North
Host Dealer: Chessie Marine
July 11th – 12th
Rider Experience West
Host Dealer: Taylor’s Boats
July 31st – August 1st
Rider Experience South
Host Dealer: TNT WatersportsJune 27th – 28th New Dates Coming Soon!
About Malibu Boats LLC
Malibu Boats, LLC. is the world’s largest manufacturer of watersports towboats, four of every ten performance sports boats worldwide. Malibu sells the Wakesetter, M240 and Response models — as well as the Axis Wake Research brand — through a global dealer network. With approximately 675 Malibu employees worldwide three manufacturing facilities in California, Tennessee, and Australia, Malibu builds boats to help you live a #lifewithoutlimits on the water. (NASDAQ: MBUU) | @malibuboats | #thetruthisonthewater
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 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.