LAKE ALFRED, Fla. (June 13, 2016) – The 2016 Malibu WWA Rider Experience Central is set to take place at Bel-Ray Action Sports Park on July 8-10. Located a short 30-minute drive outside of the “Lost Star States” most populous city of Houston, riders and fans will have the opportunity to experience one of the nations premier action sports facilities spread across more than 255 acres. The three-day event will serve as the industry leader in hosting elite athletes in amateur competition, as well as an educational opportunity for riders competing at any level to learn from the best in the sport. Malibu’s WWA Rider Experience will coincide as the Central Regional Championship to qualify riders for the 2016 WWA Wakeboard National Championship.
The Rider Experience is a family oriented event that provides plenty of excitement throughout the weekend for all ages and abilities, such as Freeride Friday, Judge’s Experience, and the chance to surf behind Malibu’s Wakesetter on Surf Gate Sunday. In 2015, the Rider Experience Central at Lake Avery in Colorado was stacked with intense performances throughout the 3-day event, including Nic Rapa (AUS) grabbing the win in the Jr. Pro Men’s division, just ahead of fellow Australian Cobe France and Mizuki Takahashi (JPN).
For 2016, Malibu WWA Rider Experience Central will host the fourth Malibu WWA Pro Card Qualifier, which qualifies riders for the WWA World Rankings and the right to compete at all WWA professional contests for the 2016 season. Malibu will have a handful of professional athletes in attendance, including Oli Derome, Amber Smith, Brian Grubb, Massi Piffaretti, and Raph Derome.
Location:
July 8-10, 2016
Bel-Ray Action Sports Park
Conroe, Texas
Host Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express (7 miles from event)
2240 Stoneside
Conroe, TX. 77303
(936) 788-5200
Click Here to book now *Group Rates expire June 19th*
Nearest Airport:
George Bush International (IAH) – (35 miles to event site)
Houston Hobby (HOU) – (50 miles to event site)
Daily Schedule
Friday, July 8
9am – 3pm: Sign in and Onsite Registration
9:30am – 4:30pm: Freeride Friday
12pm – 1pm: Judge’s Experience & Lunch Break
Saturday, July 9
8am – 8:30am: Late Sign in and Registration
8:45am: Riders Meeting
9am: WWA Regional Championships & Social Function to Follow
Sunday, July 10
10am – 2pm: Wakesurf Experience Sign in and Onsite Registration
10am – 4pm: Wakesurf Experience
*Subject to change based on number of entries
Registration for the 2016 WWA Rider Experience Central & Pro Card Qualifier at Bel-Ray Action Sports Park is now open and you can Click Here to sign up.
Entry Fee:
Amateur Regional Champinship: $75.00 (includes Freeride Friday, Regional Championships and Wakesurf Experience)
Amateur Wakesurf Competition: $75.00 (includes Freeride Friday, Regional Championships and Wakesurf Experience)
Freeride Friday: $25.00
Jr. Pro Men: $100.00 (includes Freeride Friday, Jr Pro Entry and Wakesurf Experience)
Pro Card Qualifier: $100.00 (includes Freeride Friday, Pro Card Quallifier and Wakesurf Experience)
Wakesurf Experience: $25.00
Host Dealer: SMG Houston
Bel-Ray Action Sports Park
Conroe, TX
July 8-10
Rider Experience – East
Held in conjunction with Wootown Wakefest
Host Dealer: East Coast Flight Craft
Lake Quinsigamond
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 15-17
Rider Experience – Canada
Host Dealer: Aqua Sport Marine
Wow Lake
St. Zotique, QC, Canada
August 12-14
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