Wake Park Worlds

2012 Monster Energy Wake Park Triple Crown Stop #1 TSR Video

WWA — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:44:10 +0000

This year the first stop of the Monster Energy Wake Park Triple Crown took place at TSR during their yearly CableStock event. The beach was full of ladies and the park got torn apart. Check some of the action and keep an eye out for info on the TV show airing this fall.

Monster Energy WWA Wake Park Triple Crown – Cablestock Wrap-up

WWA — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:18:07 +0000

From New Braunfels, Texas (May 8, 2012) — Stop 1 of the Monster Energy WWA Wake Park Triple Crown and the WWA Wake Park World Series is in the record books. Texas Ski Ranch (TSR) played host to the 10th annual Cablestock, a three day down right fun wakeboard and music festival… Texas Style. And if you’ve ever been to Texas before, you know just how big things are.

Riders from all over the globe traveled to TSR for the 10th anniversary of Cablestock to ride against the toughest competition around. Monster Energy supplied the beverages and the riders brought the high flying and rail pressing action.

“This was the largest Cablestock that we’ve ever seen” Monster Energy, Liquid Force, and TSR rider, Tom Fooshee says, “it was a lot of pressure to come out here in front of my home town and win; I’m amped that the season is here. Winning the first contest of the season is always a boost for the rest of the year.”

Features only champion and Liquid Force team rider, Raphael Derome, has been working hard during the off season this winter to make sure his name is in the running for Alliance Magazine’s Rider of the Year. The TSR kickers proved to be some of the best kickers around when Liquid Force’ Shane Bonifay, Nico Von Lerchenfeld, Raphael Derome, and Slingshot’s Oli Derome all stuck double flips during the contest naming these riders the first to land double flips in a contest.

“I really want to push the sport to new levels. There were several double flips that were landed today, that’s something that we never thought we would see” said Raphael Derome “and I believe that this is just the start.”

Pro Men Finals
1 Tom Fooshee
2 Daniel Grant
3 Dominik Gurhs
4 Freddy Von Osten
5 Keith Lidberg
6 Matty Hasler

Pro Features
1 Raphael Derome
2 Tom Fooshee
3 Keith Lidberg
4 Daniel Grant, Nico Von Lerchenfeld, Julian Cohen
7 Gabe Lucas, Oli Derome, Cody Johnson

Pro Wakeskate
1 Bret Little
2 Daniel Grant
3 Aaron Perkins
4 Collin Gee
5 Collin Haas, Aaron Reed

With two stops left, the Monster Triple Crown is going to continue to raise eyebrows. Make sure to stop by www.thewwa.com for contest info.

All photos by www.swamistudios.com

2012 Monster Energy WWA Wake Park Triple Crown Schedule by Alliance Wakeboard Magazine, Slinshot, and Liquid Force

WWA Wake Park Triple Crown-Hexagon Wake Park
July 21-22, 2012
Hexagon Wake Park
Benson, North Carolina, USA

WWA Wake Park Triple Crown-OWC
September 14-15
Orlando Watersports Complex
Orlando, Florida, USA

*Registration opens 30 days ahead of each event. Visit www.thewwa.com for additional information, rankings, and membership options for the Monster Energy WWA Wake Park Triple Crown.

2012 WWA Wake Park World Series Schedule Released

WWA — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:19:27 +0000

From Lake Alfred, FL (April 26, 2012) – The WWA Wake Park World Series (WPWS) returns in 2012 for a 6^th season (over 25 world class contests) of progressive wakeboarding action on the water and up in the air. Since 2007, the WPWS has taken over as the premier wake park contest series; it travels all over the World searching for the best cable park wakeboarders to take the championship. In 2012, the cable-pulled series will travel to six total stops within USA, France, Netherlands, and UAE. The USA will host three stops, each being part of the Monster Energy WWA Wake Park Triple Crown (WPTC), Sooruz Wake and Country in France, Protest Cable Call in the Netherlands, and last but not least, the 2012 WWA Wake Park World Championships hosted by Al Forsan International Sports Resort.

“The Wake Park World Series has truely become a world renowned wakeboard series; offering compeling cometition and a fun environment for the riders and spectators“ states WWA President, Shannon Starling “The greatest aspect of cable wakeboarding is how close the spectators are able to get to the riders. It allows an intimate setting to witness the intense riding.“

The absolute best wakeboarders will take their turn to impress the judges, spectators, and the World; riders such as Dominik Guehrs (GER), Freddy von Osten (GER), Tom Fooshee (USA), and Daniel Grant (TH) will use the features and corners of the cable to make each run as flawless and stylish as possible. With over $125,000 USD up for grabs, riders from over 20 countries will have their eyes set on championships ahead, but only time will tell who accumulates the most points and takes the overall championship.

The WPWS kicks off in the USA on May 3rd, sweeping through Europe and ending in the Middle East on October 25-27. Registration and additional information can be found at each stop‘s specific website and by bookmarking www.thewwa.com.

2012 WWA Wake Park World Series Schedule

TSR CableStock - Monster Triple Crown Stop #1
May 3-6, 2012
Texas Ski Ranch
New Braunfels, Texas, USA

Sooruz Wake and Country
June 22-24
TNG Cablepark
Toulouse, France

Monster Triple Crown Stop #2-Hexagon Wake Park
July 21-22, 2012
Hexagon Wake Park
Benson, North Carolina, USA

Protest Cable Call
August 25-26, 2012
Down Under Nieuwegein
Nieuwegein, The Netherlands

Monster Triple Crown Stop #3-OWC
September 14-15
Orlando Watersport Complex
Orlando, Florida, USA

2012 WWA Wake Park World Championships
October 25-27
Al Forsan International Sports Resort
Abu Dhabi, UAE

About the WWA
The WWA Wake Park World Series is the solely owned property of the World Wakeboard Association (WWA). The WWA also owns and operates the WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Series, and WWA Wake Park Nationals. 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

Video: Dominik Guehrs Stuns the World in Abu Dhabi

WWA — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:06:45 +0000

Wake Park Worlds Grabs Cover of Unleashed

WWA — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:00:04 +0000

Dominik Gührs, the 2011 WWA Wake Park World Series Champion and 2011 WWA Wake Park Worlds Champion grabs the cover of Unleashed International Wake. Congrats Dom!

About Wake Park Worlds
The 2011 WWA Wake Park World Championships hosted by Al Forsan International Sports Resort (wakeparkworlds.com) is the final stop of the WWA Wake Park World Series 2011 season and the 1st “cable” wakeboard contest in the Middle-east. Wake Park Worlds is open to all ages and abilities; 17 divisions in all. $50,000 USD is up for grabs, with $30,000 USD cash paid onsite allocated to this single contest and an additional $20,000 USD allocated to the World Series overall champions. Click Here to see the Prize Money Breakdown. Make sure to stay up-to-date and interactive by following us on our Wake Park Worlds specific sites at:

About the WWA
The WWA is the world’s premier provider of amateur and professional wakeboard events, sanctioning and rules, developed by riders, for riders. www.thewwa.com or contact rob@thewwa.com
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About Al Forsan
The Al Forsan International Sports resort aspires to be an internationally-recognized and top-rated world-class resort by leisure professionals, as well as companies and families. By consistently providing first-rate service and state-of-the-art facilities, it will establish itself as the major sports hub for regional and global events, setting new standards for international sports and leisure experiences. www.alforsan.com
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Dominik Guehrs Stuns the World in Abu Dhabi

WWA — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:42:47 +0000

December 21, 2011

From Abu Dhabi, UAE — The 21-year-old phenomenon from Germany, Dominik Guehrs, has accomplished the impossible. He has won the 2011 WWA Wake Park World Championships and the 2011 WWA Wake Park World Series overall championship; something that only American, Tom Fooshee, has previously achieved. Guehrs’ incredible triumph could not have happened in a more Cinderella fashion. Guehrs and fellow German, Freddy von Osten were tied just 15 points behind Fooshee coming into the 2011 WWA Wake Park World Championships hosted by Al Forsan International Sports Resort, December 7-10 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

It was an intense battle on the right-foot-forward cable (counter-clockwise) at Al Forsan, but riders were able to adapt to the cable and squeeze in some serious maneuvers. The new two pass format enabled riders to concentrate on quality of tricks, not quantity. Fooshee needed to finish in at least 2nd place to defend the WWA World Series title; however, in compelling form, Fooshee had two unfortunate falls on a switch Pete Rose 540 followed by an S-Mobe 540, which kept him off of the podium. The battle was left to Guehrs, von Osten, and Thai sensation, Daniel Grant; anyone could have taken the victory.

In an interview just days before claiming his championships, Guehrs stated “I have to win Worlds to win both (Wake Park Worlds & Wake Park World Series). (Winning Worlds) is what I will focus on.

“We have a changing of the guard.” States WWA President, Shannon Starling, “Each rider gave it 100%, and to see the young German win is something spectacular.”

Click here for 2011 WWA Wake Park World Championships final results

Click here for complete 2011 WWA Wake Park World Series Rankings

Results: December 10, 2011

WWA — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:04:21 +0000

Wake Park Worlds; More Than Just Another Wakeboarding Contest

WWA — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:11:35 +0000

From Abu Dhabi, UAE — (December 10, 2011) 2011 has been the tightest points race in wakeboarding history and it isn’t over yet. New chapters are waiting to be written in Abu Dhabi, December 7-10 at the 2011 WWA Wake Park World Championships hosted by Al Forsan International Sports Resort. As the 1st ever World Wakeboard Association (WWA) wake park contest set in the Middle East nears, professional and amateur athletes from over 20 different countries will converge on Al Forsan’s state-of-the-art cable wake park facility; a massively overwhelming wakeboard and multi-sport oasis. Each athlete or “rider” will be looking to write their own chapter in this story by performing at the top of their game on the water and in the air in hopes of taking home the WWA Wake Park World Championship title in their division of competition.

Top riders such as Tom Fooshee (USA), Freddy von Osten (GER), Dominik Guehrs (GER), Daniel Grant (THAI), Denise De Hahn (NETH), and Maxine Sapulette (NETH) will amaze the world on the waters of Al Forsan in Abu Dhabi. Each rider with a compelling story, each rider with nothing to loss and world championship titles on the line. The stage has been set for an incredible championship.

This saga started at the first stop of the series hosted by Adrenaline Adventure in Winnipeg, Canada with Fooshee, the most decorated wake park rider ever, taking the win and an early lead; von Osten and Guehrs rounding out the top three. In August, von Osten’s upset win over Fooshee lead to taking the top spot on the WWA World Series Rankings at Protest Cable Call in the Netherlands. Fooshee lost the top ranking for the first time in wake park world series history. Brushing off his gear, Fooshee showed the world focus and commitment, and was able to regain his top ranking taking another first place at Telekom Extreme Playgrounds in Germany.

“For me personally, it would be one of the greatest moments in my whole carrier to take the World title back to Germany”. An excited Von Osten states “Abu Dhabi will be the best Event ever if I can take the win and the World Series title.”

Now enter Wake Park Worlds, Tom Fooshee in 1st; Freddy Von Osten and Dominik Gurhrs tied for 2nd; and Daniel Grant in 4th. With only a few points separating them Fooshee has a must win situation to hold on to both titles.

WWA President, Shannon Starling “The World Series has never been this close between 1^st, 2^nd, & 3^rd; I cannot wait to see who has the nerves to take it all.”

On the Pro Women’s side of the contest, Maxine Sapulette has not entered a contest in since last year. 2010 was the first time in the Pro Women’s division that Sapulette has not won the world championships. While at the top of her game, Sapulette fell under doctor’s orders not to wakeboard. She has since rebounded from her injury with phenomenal vision and would like nothing more than to regain the title. Standing in her way right now is the 2010 leading woman Denise De Hahn. This is another possible epic battle if Sapulette is ready.

About Wake Park Worlds
The 2011 WWA Wake Park World Championships hosted by Al Forsan International Sports Resort (wakeparkworlds.com) is the final stop of the WWA Wake Park World Series 2011 season and the 1st “cable” wakeboard contest in the Middle-east. Wake Park Worlds is open to all ages and abilities; to register in one of the 17 divisions visit wakeparkworlds.com/registration. $50,000 USD is up for grabs, with $30,000 USD cash paid onsite allocated to this single contest and an additional $20,000 USD allocated to the World Series overall champions. Click Here to see the Prize Money Breakdown. All host hotel information can be found by Clicking Here. Make sure to stay up-to-date and interactive by following us on our Wake Park Worlds specific sites at:

Event Info: Riding Order for Saturday, December 10, 2011

WWA — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:32:36 +0000

Results: December 9, 2011

WWA — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:44:55 +0000