Wakeboard World Titles
Up for Grabs in Orlando
Date: 8/26/09
Author: WSM Press Release
Orlando, Fla. - For the first time since 2004, world titles for the sport of wakeboarding and wakeskating will be up for grabs in Orlando, Fla., as the ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra returns to the Orlando Watersports Complex on August 27-30, 2009.
Nearly 200 wake athletes, representing several countries, including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Korea, Columbia, Argentina, Sweden, France, Brazil, Mexico, England, Canada and the United States, will vie for world titles in 20 different divisions, separated by age and skill level.
Athletes compete by performing rail tricks and aerial stunts, while being towed on the water behind the official towboat of the '09 Worlds, the Supra Launch 24V, at a speed of approximately 25mph. Tricks are scored by a panel of judges, with only the top-scoring athletes advancing in each round of the contest until a winner is determined in the finals.
Last year, the 2008 Worlds featured 16 divisions, with 13 titles going to the United States and one title each going to Australia, Canada and England.
In addition to the world titles, the 2009 Worlds serves as the final contest in the King of Wake and Queen of Wake series for the pro men and women's divisions. The highest points-earner in each series will be awarded their respective crown, following the Worlds trophy presentation.
The 2009 ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra is a four-day-long carnival of water-sports action. But not all of the action takes place on the water. On land, fans will experience tons of great music and food, athlete autograph signings, chances to win freebies, and shopping at the most cutting-edge stores offering water-sports equipment, including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.
The event will run from 8:00am to 7:00pm on Thursday, August 27; 8:00am to 4:00pm on Friday, August 28; 8:00am to 4:30pm on Saturday, August 29; 9:90am to 4:00pm on Sunday, August 30.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate on event dates for $10 (general admission), $5 (ages 6-12) or free (ages 5 and under).
For daily schedules, results, standings, photos, videos, athlete bios and more, please visit www.allisports.com.
The WWA Wakeboard World Championships is also the fifth stop on the 2009 WWA Wakeboard World Series - an international showcase for the sport, which in its fifth year has visited four continents across the globe.
The World Wakeboard Association (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.
The Wakeboard World Championships is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla. The Worlds has the support of the following sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, Supra boats, Mona Vie, the U.S. Air Force, Indmar, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Gator Boards, Oakley, WWA, Ride the Wake, FUEL TV and Allisports.com.
Supra is the official tow boat of the WWA Wakeboard World Championships. Celebrating 30 years of excellence in the marine industry, Supra pioneered rider-friendly boats that feature innovative hull designs, adjustable wakes and versatile seating with sleek and sexy styling.
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Media PartnersTo catch all the high-flying, rail-sliding, water-sports action of the King of Wake series, tune in to FUEL TV - the official television partner of the King of Wake. WakeBoarding, published by Bonnier Corp., is the official magazine of the King of Wake series. Read about all things wakeboarding, with expert coverage of professional instruction, gear, boats and news.
King of WakeViewed as the world's elite pro wakeboarding circuit, the King of Wake series has attracted the sport's top athletes from throughout the globe. With more than $300,000 in prize money over the eight-event season, athletes compete during the course of the year to be named the "King of Wake" - an award based on points accumulated at each stop of the series. Events include the Wake Games, the WWA Wakeboard National Championships, the WWA Wakeboard World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing - the leading wake events producer since 1988.
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