DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE MALIBU RIDER EXPERIENCE SOUTH!
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 2018 WWA Wakeboard World Rankings list will retain their Pro Card for the 2019 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.
WWA PRO CARD RULES
Check out the WWA World Ranking List to see if you need to obtain your Pro Card for the 2019 season!
Friday, May 3
Freeride Friday
Judges Experience
Riders of all skill levels will receive an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the course and receive tips from Malibu’s Pro athletes at Freedom Wake Park. The Judges Experience clinic is available to all parents and riders providing insight on what WWA officials look for on the water during the upcoming competitions.
MALIBU PRO ATHLETES ATTENDING
Saturday, May 4
WWA Regional Championships SOUTH + Jr. Pro Series
Pro Card Qualifier #1
Amateur riders will compete with riders in their region in order qualify for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships, while aspiring pros will ride for the opportunity to earn professional status. Any rider can compete at any and all Malibu WWA Rider Experience Events. Riders will only receive seeding for Nationals when competing in their region.
The Jr. Pro Men’s division will once again be the featured WWA Regional Championships main event with a total of $20,000 in prize money and travel scholarships to the WWA Wakeboard National Championships and/or the WWA Wakeboard World Championships.
| Sunday, May 5 Surfgate Sunday A Wakesurf Experience – attendees will be able to try out the infamous wave and surf technology of Malibu’s Wakesetter Series in a laid-back atmosphere with family and friends. |
#RiderExperience PRE-EVENT CHECKLIST
- WWA Annual Membership – (Contest participants, good for WWA events through 12/31/2019)
- WWA One Event Membership – (Contest participants, good for one contest only)
- Bio Sheet – (Contest participants)
- WWA Release of Liability – (Participating in Freedride Friday or Surfgate Sunday only)
- FL Minor Form – (Everyone participating under the age of 18)
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