The Nautique WWA National Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy Awards 44 Titles at The Nations Largest Wakeboard Event
Lake Alfred, Fla. (August 16, 2015) – The nation’s largest wakeboarding event, the Nautique WWA Nationals presented by Rockstar Energy concluded today with 44 National Champions being crowned during the five day event held at Miami Watersports Complex. Harley Clifford took home the Pro Men’s title putting together the best run of the day earning a score of 95.67 to claim the title. With this win, Clifford clenched the 2015 Nautique Wake Series Championship behind the industry leading Super Air Nautique G23, after also earning titles in Australia and Waco, Texas.
“I’m super stoked to win the Nautique WWA National Championships,” said Clifford. “This is the largest wakeboard event in North America and to know I came in and put in my best effort to claim the title is awesome.”
The Pro Women’s division saw Nautique rider Meagan Ethell battle Dallas Friday for the title while in the Jr. Pro Men it was Nic Rapa claiming the championship. In Pro Wakeskate, Reed Hansen nailed his run to take the victory.
“Words can’t describe the feelings I have right now,” said Rapa. “It’s literally off the charts! I’m pumped to be crowned U.S National champion in Junior Pro and not only that, but finish 1st overall in the Nautique Wake Series! I can’t thank everyone enough for all the support.”
Over to the Wake Park World Series, the traditional cable Pro Men’s Finals pitted riders in head-to-head competition with Tom Fooshee coming out on top after he posted stellar runs. In the Pro Women final it was Meagan Ethell again, claiming the win.
The Nautique WWA National Championships featured five days of intense competition at the Miami Watersports Complex with riders providing some of the most challenging and innovative runs in the history of the sport.
As the organizer and sanctioning body of the Nautique WWA National Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy, the World Wakeboard Association would like to thank all our partners who make this event possible, including Nautique Boats, Rockstar Energy Drink, Fox, PCM Marine Engines, Ronix, CWB, Aktion Parks and the Miami Watersports Complex.
For more information on the Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wakepark National Championships, please visit: https://www.thewwa.com/nationals/
For more information on the Nautique Wake Series including the Nautique Wake Series overall standings, please visit http://www.nautique.com/event/nautique-wake-series/
Results
Nautique WWA National Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy
Miami Watersports Complex – Miami, Florida
Sunday, August 16, 2015
CABLE DIVISIONS
MEN’S PROFESSIONAL
ONLY 1 ADVANCES TO THE FINAL
Men’s Professional Semi-Finals – Heat 1
- Pelot, Jake 00
- Hansen, Hunter 00
Men’s Professional Semi-Finals – Heat 2
- Branch, Dylan 50
- Huster, Marc 50
Men’s Professional Semi-Finals – Heat 3
- Powell, Chandler 50
- Saeed, Omeir 50
Men’s Professional Semi-Finals – Heat 4
- Fooshee, Tom 00
- Brurnstein, Danny 00
WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL
TOP 2 ADVANCE TO THE FINALS
Women’s Professional- Semi-Finals – Heat 1
- Ethell, Meagan 00
- Lopina, Jamie 00
Pro Men’s Finals
Head to Head Round of 4
Head to Head – Heat 1
- Pelot, Jake 00
- Hanson, Hunter 00
Head to Head – Heat 2
- Branch, Bylan 50
- Shuster, Marc 50
Head to Head – Heat 3
- Powell, Chandler 50
- Saeed, Omeir 50
Head to Head – Heat 4
- Fooshee, Tom 00
- Burnstein, Danny 00
Head-to-Head Semi Final Heats
Head-to-Head – Semi-Final – Heat 1
- Powell, Chandler 00
- Pelot, Jake 00
Head to Head – Semi-Final Heat 2
- Fooshee, Tom 00
- Branch, Dylan 00
Head to Head Consolation Final
- Pelot, Jake 50
- Branch, Dylan 50
Head to Head Final
- Fooshee, Tom 50
- Powell, Chandler 50
PRO WOMEN’S FINAL
Pro Women’s Final
- Ethell, Meagan USA 00
- Lopina, Jamie USA 00
BOAT DIVISIONS
PROFESSIONAL WAKESKATE
Professional WakeSkate – Finals
- Hansen, Reed AUS 33
- Polterock, Austin 67
- Hampson, Danny USA 67
- Grubb, Brian USA 00
JUNIOR PRO MEN’S FINALS
Jr. Pro Men’s – Finals
- Rapa, Nic AUS 00
- France, Cobe USA 67
- Soven, Jason USA 33
- Schramm, Mac USA 00
- Watt, Lewy AUS 67
- Hancock, Bryson USA 33
Women’s Professional – Finals
- Ethell, Meagan USA 33
- Friday, Dallas USA 33
- Butler, Nicola USA 00
- Merritt, Raimi USA 67
- Mikacich, Tarah USA 33
- Leugner, Ashley CDN 33
Men’s Professional – Finals
- Clifford, Harley AUS 67
- Smith, Dean AUS 00
- Flegel, Noah USA 67
- Soven, Phillip USA 67
- Hair, Austin USA 33
- Soven, Bob USA 33
About Nautique
Celebrating 90 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is the owner of Nautique Boat Company, Inc., Aktion Parks, and Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Company. Nautique manufactures the highest quality, most innovative ski and wake-sports boats available worldwide and provides exceptional customer service experiences. To learn more about Nautique and its complete product line, visit www.nautique.com.
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About the WBWS
The Wakeboard World Series will offer the largest payout the sport has seen in its 26-year history with a total of $425,000 to be handed out to the men and women throughout the series. This increase is just one of many avenues that the WWA have stepped up to further legitimize wakeboarding along with an increased focus on attracting media, sponsors, and consumers. This year’s Wakeboard World Series is the largest World Series in recent years, making it the only true global wakeboard series. The 2015 Wakeboard World Series will travel to four rounds within the United States as well as Mexico, Brazil, Canada, a return to Japan, and for the first time, the WWA World Championships will be held in Portugal.
About the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department:
Nationally accredited, a three-time winner of the NRPA National Gold Medal Award, winner of the 2013 Florida Governor’s Sustained Excellence Award and the 2009 Florida Governor’s Sterling Award for excellence in management and operations, Miami-Dade County Parks is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 260 parks and 12,825 acres of land. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world. Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises out-of-school, sports-development, and summer-camp programs; programs for active older adults and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; environmental restoration efforts; arts and culture programs and events; the renowned Zoo Miami and the Deering Estate at Cutler; the Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Miami Open; golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; pools; and more. For information about Miami-Dade County Parks call 3-1-1, or visit www.miamidade.gov/parks/.
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