Kicking Off Tomorrow – July 13th!

The World Wake Association (WWA) and Malibu Boats have teamed up to bring Michigan and the northern region an incredible weekend on the water for the entire family! Amateur wakeboarders, wakesurfers, to first-timers and families are encouraged to ride with the best all weekend long, at the2018 Malibu WWA Rider Experience North in Detroit, MI July 13th– 15th. Hang with Malibu Pro riders Brian Grubb, Chad Sharpe, Massi Piffaretti, Raph Derome, and Charli Shore for three days of fun and progression!

Schedule of Events

Friday, July 13th – Freeride Friday at The White Lake Inn. Practice with the pros!
Saturday, July 14th – Surfgate Saturday at The White Lake Inn. Wakesurf with the pros!
Sunday, July 15th – Regional Championships North at Lyons Ski Club (note location change)

Don’t miss your chance to take part in this ultimate wake weekend for the entire family!

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The Malibu WWA Rider Experience is a series of regionally placed amateur events around the US for all WWA amateur divisions and Jr. Pro Men’s

Each Rider Experience event is open to all riders, however, all riders must compete in their respective WWA Regional Championships to be invited to the 2018 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 2018 WWA Wakeboard National Championships and were 1st in your division in 2017 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.

Entry Fee

Amateur Regional Championships $75 USD 
(INCLUDES registration for Freeride Friday, Surfgate Saturday, Regional Championships, and Judges Experience) 
Amateur Wakesurf Competition $75 USD
(INCLUDES registration for Freeride Friday, Surfgate Saturday, Regional Championships, and Judges Experience) 
Jr. Pro Men $100 USD ($150 after 6/25/18)
(INCLUDES registration for Freeride Friday, Surfgate Saturday, Regional Championships, and Judges Experience) 
Pro Card Qualifier $100 USD ($150 after 6/25/18)
(INCLUDES registration for Freeride Friday, Surfgate Saturday, Regional Championships, and Judges Experience) 

An additional $50 late fee for Jr. Pro Division & Pro Card Qualifier has been added starting, Monday, July 9 at 5PM EST

Wakesurf Experience $25.00 USD

Freeride Friday $25.00 USD

Judges Experience $25.00 USD

Location

Location : Friday and Saturday, July 13 and 14
The White Lake Inn
3955 Ormond Rd 
White Lake Charter Township, MI 48383

Location : Sunday, July 15
Lyons Ski Club
53999 12 Mile Rd
Wixom, MI 48393

Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterford
4350 Pontiac Lake Rd.
Waterford, Michigan 48328
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Malibu Boat dealers in each region will host the WWA Rider Experiences and WWA Pro Card Qualifiers beginning in Florida and working its way across North America. Information and registration can be found by visiting thewwa.com/riderexperience.

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