Alliance MultiMedia – Cardiff CA, (April 2nd, 2013) – The Monster Energy WWA Wake Park Triple Crown (WPTC) with new Presenting Sponsor Nautique Boats launches at BSR in Waco, Texas over Memorial Day Weekend with a $50,000 purse!
In addition to the largest wakeboarding event purse in North America this first stop of the Wake Park Triple Crown is also a WWA Wake Park World Series event. This promises that top riders from around the globe will travel to Waco, Texas to compete for WWA Wake Park World Series points, their share of this massive prize purse and the overall WWA Wake Park World Series Championship. This event series is set to continue to bring the most impressive action and biggest names to wake parks across North America.
In its 4th year the WPTC guarantees to reset the standard for quality events and athletic performances at wake park events on a global scale. This year, top name riders such as Tom Fooshee, Daniel Grant, Raph Derome and James Windsor will travel to some of the most established cable parks in the world to compete for the individual event titles and the overall series championship.
Overall points will be awarded based on each rider’s standings at each stop, accumulating points over the three-stop series for the opportunity of taking the 2013 Wake Park Triple Crown Overall Championship. Multi-time winner, Tom Fooshee, has never lost the overall title for the Monster Energy Wake Park Triple Crown; however, with this first stop, many top-ranked international riders will have their eyes set on the top of the podium.
“With the largest field of riders at the 2013 Monster Triple Crown; this kick off at BSR will set the tone for the entire series.” Liquid Force, TSR, and Monster Energy Team rider, Tom Fooshee states. “This will be the most incredible event yet for the Monster Energy Triple Crown.”
The series kicks off May 24 & 25 at BSR with an incredible line up of athletes, events, bands, parties and entertainment for everyone. In addition to the best athletes and the largest prize purse, the event promises a Memorial Day Weekend to remember.
BSR Schedule
May 24-25th
$50,000 prize purse
WWA Wake Park World Series Stop
Friday May 24th
Qualifying Rounds
Bi-Level Pool Exhibition $10,000 Purse
Night Riding Friday Night With Bands 8-11PM
Saturday May 25th
Final Rounds
Mudquest Mud Run
Live Bands and a DJ on Site 6-12PM
Registration for stop 1 will be open next week. Check back to alliancewake.com for additional information regarding registration, schedule of events, and more.
Divisions for the BSR event include
- Pro Features
- Pro Cable
- Pro Wakeskate (in the new bi-level pool)
- Pro Women
- Open Men
- Open Women
- Open Features
*Registration will open at least 45 days ahead of each event. Visit www.thewwa.com for additional information, rankings, and membership options. The Monster Energy WWA Wake Park Triple Crown presented by Nautique Boats is powered by Alliance MultiMedia, Alliance Wakeboard Magazine and alliancewake.com: wakeboarding and wakeskating’s movement and lifestyle.
Daniel Grant Wakeskating at the final 2012 WPTC event hosted by the OWC
James Windsor on his way to the podium at the final 2012 WPTC event hosted by the OWC
About the WWA
The World Wakeboard Association is the global leader in wake sport sanctioning. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com