2024 Nautique WWA Wake Park World Championships Presented by GM Marine

The excitement is building as the Nautique WWA Wake Park World Championships, presented by GM Marine, announces Gold Coast Wake Park as the official host for the highly anticipated 2024 event. Set against the epic backdrop of Gold Coast Wake Park, riders from all corners of the wake park community will converge for a thrilling showcase of skill, style, and sportsmanship on September 21-24th.

Divisions & Format:

Men and Women Park Divisions:

• ≤10 Boys
• 11-13 Boys
• ≤13 Boys Elite
• 14-15 Boys
• 16-17 Boys
• ≤17 Boys Elite
• 18+ Men
• 30+ Men
• 40+ Men
• 50+ Men
• Pro Men

• ≤10 Girls
• 11-13 Girls
• 14-17 Girls
• ≤17 Girls Elite
• 18+ Women
• 30+ Women
• Pro Women

• Amateur Wakeskate
• Women Wakeskate
• Pro Wakeskate

• Adaptive Sit Wakeboard
• Adaptive Stand Wakeboard

Men and Women Features Divisions:

• ≤10 Boys
• 11-13 Boys
• ≤13 Boys Elite
• 14-15 Boys
• 16-17 Boys
• ≤17 Boys Elite
• 18+ Men
• 30+ Men
• 40+ Men
• 50+ Men
• Pro Men

• ≤10 Girls
• 11-13 Girls
• 14-17 Girls
• ≤17 Girls Elite
• 18+ Women
• 30+ Women
• Pro Women

Park Format:

Important notes: Must have 2 kickers off the dock.

• 1 lap + 1 kicker (designated air trick sections)
• 2 kickers, 2-3 air tricks, 3-4 rails
• Two Runs, no Pickups
• Best run counts

Judging:

• Broken into 3 sections. Score 1-10 for each section. Sections have unique percentages.
• 3 judges give a score for each section. Scores are averaged together. 1 Scribe writing runs (if needed).
• Composition penalized as you go
• DRIVE Format (Difficulty, Risk, Intensity, Variety, Execution)

Amatuer Features Format:   

• Timed jam format
• Features only
• If you fall, you must make your way back to the dock to restart (time is still ticking)
• 5 feature sections
• Best hit on each section counts

Judging:

• Section judge ranks riders 1st to last on each section
• Preset points for each section based on your placement
• Judged on Execution and Difficulty

Elite and Pro/Open Features Format:

• First rounds: amateur format
• 8 Man Finals: Run based Jam (best run in a given time)
• Designated beginning and end of run
• Best run counts

Judging:

• Score 1-100 for each run on overall impression. Best run counts
• 3 judges each give a score for each rider. Scores are averaged together.
• EDC Format (Execution, Difficulty, Composition)

Accomodation

Crowne Plaza: Surfers Paradise

• Double Beds with Balcony – $220 AUD per night
• Limited availably! Rooms under this block will start to be released May 22nd, Must book no later than August 20th to receive group rates.

Hilton Surfers Paradise

• Rates starting at $315 AUD per night *Note King beds can be split into two twin beds upon reques*
• Single and 2 bedroom accommodations available
• Limited availably! Rooms under this block will start to be released May 22nd, Must book no later than August 20th to receive group rates.