| MALIBU BOATS WWA RIDER EXPERIENCE NORTH Hosted by Chessie Marine, the third stop of the 2020 Malibu WWA Rider Experience series will hit Spotsylvania, Virginia July 11-12th. 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’ Saturdays, riders of all skill levels will receive an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the course and receive tips from Malibu’s Pro athletes on Marine Creek Reservoir. Participants will also have the opportunity to demo the latest equipment. The fun will continue with the WWA Regional Championships and Pro Card Qualifiers on Sunday, providing 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. The Holiday Inn Express Thornburg S. Fredericksburg is currently offering rooms at $119 plus tax through July 3rd. Click here to book a room. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER #RiderExperience PRE-EVENT CHECKLIST WWA Annual Membership – (Contest participants, good for WWA events through 12/31/2020) WWA One Event Membership – (Contest participants, good for one contest only) WWA Release of Liability – (Participating in Shredding’ Satrudays only, not needed for contest participants) FIND A MALIBU WWA RIDER EXPERIENCE IN YOUR REGION MALIBU PRO ATHLETES ATTENDING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, July 11th Shreddin’ Saturdays Judges Experience Sunday, July 12th WWA Regional Championships North Jr. Pro Series Pro Card Qualifier CLICK HERE FOR EVENT SCHEDULE Malibu Rider Experience North Preview RIDER REGISTRATION ENTRY FEE INFORMATION EVENT LOCATION Lake Anna State Park, Picnic Area B 6800 Lawyers Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551 HOTEL INFORMATION Holiday Inn Express Thornburg S. Fredericksburg Group Rate: $119.99 per night plus tax Group Code: CLICK HERE Rate Expires July 3rd! Location: 6415 Dan Bell Lane Thornburg, VA 22565 CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR HOTEL RIDER EXPERIENCE CENTRAL HOSTED BY: Malibu Boats dealers in each region will host the WWA Rider Experience events beginning in Florida and working its way across North America. Information and registration can be found by visiting TheWWA.com/RiderExperience. RIDER EXPERIENCE INFORMATION 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 in its path. The Jr. Pro Men’s division will once again be the featured WWA Regional Championships main event with a total of $15,000 in prize money and travel scholarships to the WWA Wakeboard National Championships and/or the WWA Wakeboard World Championships. 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 Amateur Competitors – Seeding for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships will be based on competing in the Malibu WWA Rider Experience Regional Championships. If you are competing in the 2020 WWA Wakeboard National Championships and were 1st in your division in 2019 then you will be top seed. All other riders will be seeded from the WWA Regional Championships. Any rider can compete at any and all Malibu WWA Rider Experience Events. Riders will only receive seeding when competing in their region. 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 five qualifying events. For a full list of rules visit TheWWA.com/ProCard. |