Wake Senior and Development National Teams Selection Criteria 2016/2017
Posted by: Steve Jarrett Posted in: NewsWake Canada is pleased to announce that the 2017 Development and Senior National Teams Selection Criteria is now available. Deadline to apply: September 30th, 2016
Please email applications to Wakecanada@wswc.ca
2016 NAUTIQUE CANADIAN WAKESURF CHAMPIONSHIPS VIDEO RE-CAP
Posted by: Steve Jarrett Posted in: Events, Nationals, News, Videos2016 NAUTIQUE CANADIAN WAKESURF CHAMPIONSHIPS WRAP-UP
Posted by: Steve Jarrett Posted in: Events, Nationals, NewsThe Nautique Canadian Wakesurf Championships presented by Wake Canada and Pride Marine Group kicked off the opening of Toronto’s famed Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) waterfront fair August 19-21 with riders taking advantage of the new downtown water course built for last summer’s TO 2015 Pan Am Games wakeboard and water ski events.
Noah Flegel – 1st Pro Men’s Skim. Photo: Travis Tedford Photography
Seventy riders filled out mutliple wakesurf categories for Amateurs of all ages as well as a CWSA $10,000 Pro World Series, attracting participants from Europe, USA and across Canada, including several of the world’s best.
Competition behind the Super Air Nautique G23 started off with qualifications on Friday followed by amateur finals and pro semi-finals on Saturday and pro finals on Sunday. Some of the biggest divisions included Junior Girls 12 & Under, Super Grom Boys, and Amateur Men making for a tight battle for podium spots.
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Canadian Wakeboard and Straight-line Championships Re-Cap
Posted by: Steve Jarrett Posted in: Events, NationalsCanadian National Wakeboard Championships presented by Nautique Boats took place this past week at Valley Wake Park in Abbotsford British Columbia. We had riders from all across Canada come out and throw down in hopes of becoming the National Champion.
2016 Wake Park Championships Information
Posted by: elangman Posted in: Events, NewsThis is the hub for all the 2016 Canadian Wake Park Championships information:
2016 Wake Park Nationals Schedule (2)
NAUTIQUE CANADIAN WAKESURF NATIONALS – SIGN-UP NOW TO COMPETE OR VOLUNTEER TO HELP OUT!
Posted by: Steve Jarrett Posted in:2016 NAUTIQUE CANADIAN WAKESURF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Supported by Pride Marine Group and Wake Canada
ONLINE REGISTRATION is open for all Amateurs and Pros at: www.thecwsa.org
Click here to reserve an entry spot before your category sells out!
AMATEURS
Amateur male and female categories include surf and skim for Juniors (12 & under); Super Groms (13-17); Amateurs (17+); Masters (Women 35+ / Men 43+); and Outlaw and are open to Canadian entries only for all Amateur categories except “Outlaw”. All skill levels welcome!
Amateur Entry fees*:
$25 – Junior and Super Groms (plus USD $25 (CAD $30) CWSA “Advocate” member fee + $20 Wake Canada/WSWC member fee if not a current member of a Cdn Provincial Assoc)
$40 – Amateur, Masters, Outlaw (plus USD $25 (CAD $30) CWSA “Advocate” member fee + $20 Wake Canada/WSWC member fee if not a current member of a Cdn Provincial Assoc)
* Entry fee includes 1 day pass to the CNE
Note: Super Groms will be scored within the Amateur category for the purpose of World Ranking points
PROS
Pro male and female categories for surf and skim are open to all international competitors.
The Nautique Canadian Wakesurf Championship is a CWSA Wakesurf World Series “Gold” level event.
Pro Entry fees*: $195 (plus USD $25 (CAD $30) CWSA “Advocate” member fee + $20 Wake Canada/WSWC member fee if not a current member of a Cdn Provincial Assoc)
* Entry fee includes 1 day pass to the CNE
EVENT VOLUNTEERS
If would like to be part of the Wakesurf Championships excitement as a volunteer, there are a number of opportunities available to help out with the event including On-Site Registration; Start Dock support; Event Scoring and more! The event runs Friday August 19 through Sunday August 21st from approximately 8am to 7pm. Exact shift times will be confirmed prior to the event start. Volunteers will get a meal on site and access to the CNE after the competition each day they help out.
Interested volunteers can contact the Event Director outlining availability during the 3 days and any past experience. Please Email Peter Jones at peter@eventsol.com and put Your Name and “Wakesurf” in the Subject line.
Riders Get Warmed Up for the 2016 Canadian Wakeboard and Straight-Line Championshios
Posted by: elangman Posted in: EventsRiders hit the water yesterday at Albert Dyck Park in Abbostford, BC as a warm up for the Canadian Wakeboard and Straight-line championships. Many of Canada’s top riders have arrived including Sandbox’s Nick Dorsey, Dusty O’Ferrall and RipCurl’s Keaton Roper, and more will be streaming in over the next few days.
Mackayla Petrie, Tail Poke
Valley Wake Park is one of Canada’s top wakeboard venues, and today really showcased how amazing this park is. It is a public park, perfect for spectating, with high shorelines that allow you to catch all the action on the water from wherever you are sitting. Glass calm water and sunny temperatures are in the forecast for this weekend, right in time for the event.
Riding Orders Schedules & Results for 2016 Canadian Wakeboard Championships
Posted by: elangman Posted in: Events, NewsAll Results and riding orders for the 2016 Canadian Wake Championships will be posted here:
Riding Order – FRIDAY QUALIFIERS
2016 Wake Nationals Judging schedule sat
Registration for 2016 Wake Park Canadian Championships is Live
Posted by: elangman Posted in:Registration for the 2016 Wake Park National championships at Point Calumet is live. All payment will be made ON SITE Only.
The Canadian Wake Park Championships will be returning to an old-yet-new full cable venue for 2016; the freshly restored Pointes Wake Park in Point Calumet, QC. Two of Quebec’s top riders Yan Tibo and Alex Savoie have taken over the management of the park, and have been working diligently to produce an exciting new fleet of unique features. The event will take place throughout the weekend and will include both amateur and pro categories.
Payments for registration are to made in upon arrival at Pointes Wake Park in Point Calumet, QC. Registration will cost $50 (CASH ONLY) per category athletes compete in. Riders will need their WSWC competitive membership to compete, which they can get through their provincial association.
Schedule:
Thursday Aug 11th: Cable Open to public for practice
Registration will be On-site on Thursday August 11th from 10am – 5pm **ALL Athletes Must register & Check-in on Thursday Before 5PM or FRIDAY Morning by 9AM at the latest! No registrations will be accepted after 9AM
Friday Aug 12th : Qualifiers
Saturday Aug 13th: Finals
Sunday Aug 14th: Rain Date
Address:
701 38 RUE, Pointe-Calumet, QC J0N 1G2
www.beachclub.com
(450) 473-1000
Wake Park Nationals – Event Schedule & Tech Guide
Posted by: elangman Posted in:2016 Wake Park Championships is right around the corner, August 12th & 13th at Pointes Wake Park in Pointe Calumet, Quebec.
Registration is live, all information is posted in the official Tech Guide.
2016 Canadian Wakeboard and Straight-line Championships Kicks off August 4th!
Posted by: elangman Posted in:The top athletes in Canada will be making their way to Abbotsford, BC for the 2016 Canadian Wakeboard and Straight-line Championships next Thursday August 4th. Riders of all ages and ability levels from Jr boys and girls to Open Men & Women will be battling for the esteemed title of Canadian Champion, as well as a spot on the 2017 Canadian National Team.
2016 Canadian Wake Park Championships Event Information
Posted by: elangman Posted in: EventsLocation: Point Calumet, Pointes Wake Park, Quebec.
Aug 12th & 13th, 2016
The Canadian Wake Park Championships will be returning to an old-yet-new full cable venue for 2016; the freshly restored Pointes Wake Park in Point Calumet, QC. Two of Quebec’s top riders Yan Tibo and Alex Savoie have taken over the management of the park from what was previously Le Beach Club, and have been working diligently to produce an exciting new fleet of unique features. “We are stoked to bring the National Wake Park Championships to Pointes” says Tibo, “Quebec has some of the sickest wake park riders and I think our newly renovated park will showcase a whole new level of riding. ” The event will take place throughout the weekend and will include both amateur and pro categories. Stay tuned towww.wakecanada.com for the event schedule and registration details!
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2016 Canadian Wakeboard and Straight-Line Championships Tech Guide
Posted by: elangman Posted in:2016 Canadian Wakeboard and Straight-line nationals tech guide has been posted, including the event schedule, competition rules, pricing, categories and accommodation information.
Online Registration is found HERE
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – NAUTIQUE CANADIAN WAKESURF CHAMPIONSHIP
Posted by: Steve Jarrett Posted in: Events, Nationals, News2016 NAUTIQUE CANADIAN WAKESURF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Supported by Pride Marine Group and Wake Canada
After two successful years at Calabogie Lake, Ontario the Canadian Wakesurf Championship shifts to Toronto and the new Ontario Place Watersports Course created for last year’s Pan Am Games.
Sanctioned by the CWSA (Competitive Wake Surf Association) as part of the World Series of Wakesurfing, the event will run during the opening weekend of Canadian National Exhibition and will welcome all levels of wakesurfers from juniors to amateurs to pros.
“Nautique Boats in conjunction with Pride Marine Group have really stepped up in a big way to support wakesurfing in Canada,” says Wake Canada representative Sean Fleming. “Nautique is at the forefront of revolutionizing wakesurf boat design, so we’re very excited to partner with the market leader to grow the competitive side of the sport!”
The 2016 Nautique Canadian Wakesurf Championships will feature $5,000 in prizing for Amateurs and $10,000 in prize money for Pros!
ONLINE REGISTRATION is now open for all Amateurs and Pros at: www.thecwsa.org
Click here to reserve an entry spot before your category sells out!
AMATEURS
Amateur male and female categories include surf and skim for Juniors (12 & under); Super Groms (13-17); Amateurs (17+); Masters (Women 35+ / Men 43+); and Outlaw and are open to Canadian entries only for all Amateur categories except “Outlaw”. All skill levels welcome!
Amateur Entry fees*:
$25 – Junior and Super Groms (plus USD $25 (CAD $30) CWSA “Advocate” member fee + $20 Wake Canada/WSWC member fee if not a current member of a Cdn Provincial Assoc)
$40 – Amateur, Masters, Outlaw (plus USD $25 (CAD $30) CWSA “Advocate” member fee + $20 Wake Canada/WSWC member fee if not a current member of a Cdn Provincial Assoc)
* Entry fee includes 1 day pass to the CNE
Note: Super Groms will be scored within the Amateur category for the purpose of World Ranking points
PROS
Pro male and female categories for surf and skim are open to all international competitors.
The Nautique Canadian Wakesurf Championship is a CWSA Wakesurf World Series “Gold” level event.
Pro Entry fees*: $195 (plus USD $25 (CAD $30) CWSA “Advocate” member fee + $20 Wake Canada/WSWC member fee if not a current member of a Cdn Provincial Assoc)
* Entry fee includes 1 day pass to the CNE
OFFICIAL TOWBOAT
The Super Air Nautique G23 boat will be the official towboat of the Nautique Canadian Wakesurf Championships courtesy of Pride Marine Group.
EVENT SCHEDULE*
Friday August 19
8am – 6pm
Junior (age 12 & Under)
Super Groms (age 13-17)
Amateur (age 17+)
Saturday August 20
8am-7pm
Masters Qualifiers
Outlaw Qualifiers
Pro Qualifiers
Sunday August 21
8am – 6pm
Masters Finals
Outlaw Finals
Pro Finals
* schedule subject to change
HOST HOTEL – RADISSON ADMIRAL
The Radisson Admiral hotel on the Toronto Harbourfront is the official accommodation partner of the Nautique Canadian Wakesurf Championships. The Radisson is located at 249 Queens Quay West approximately 2.8 km from the Ontario Place Watersports Course at the CNE. In addition to it’s own restaurant and in-house Starbucks, there are dozens of restaurants and bars within minutes walking distance of the Radisson.
To book a room please call 416-203-3333 or 1-800-333-3333 and reference the “Canadian Wakesurf Championship” for a special rate of CAD $195.00 + taxes. Rooms are limited so please book asap.
Together with the WWA Wakeboard World Championships August 24th – 28th, the Canadian Wakesurf Championships kicks off an exciting two week showcase of wake sports on the downtown waterfront of Canada’s largest city!
For more information, follow online at:
wakecanada.ca | Instagram: @wakecanada | Twitter: @wake_canada | Facebook: Wake Canada
Best Western Named as Host Hotel for 2016 Wake Nationals
Posted by: elangman Posted in:The Best Western Plus Regency will be the host hotel for the 2016 Canadian Wake Championships in Abbostford, BC.
Location: The Best Western is located just off the Clearbrook Road exit of Highway #1, and less than 5 minutes away from The Valley Wake Park.
Breakfast: They offer a complimentary hot breakfast served every morning for our guests, it is a rotating menu so we offer something different every morning for the long term stays.
Rooms: There are varied options of rooms for teams to book, from standard 2 queen beds to family suites with up to 4 queen beds in them, we are more than able to accommodate multiple large groups.
To book your accommodation for the 2016 Wake Championships August 4th – 7th follow the instructions below:
NAUTIQUE WWA WAKEBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS COMES TO CANADA FOR 2016!
Posted by: Steve Jarrett Posted in: Events, News
For the first time ever the WWA Wakeboard Worlds, presented by Rockstar, will be hosted in Canada! Open to both Amateurs and Pros alike, the World Championships will take place in Toronto August 25-28 at the “CNE Waterfront” on the Ontario Place Watersports Course that was revamped for last year’s Pan Am Games wakeboard and water ski events. (more…)
2016 Canadian Wake Championship Event Dates and Locations Announced
Posted by: elangman Posted in: Events, Nationals
Wake Canada is excited to announce that the 2016 dates and locations have been confirmed for it’s three major National Championships events: Wakeboard, Wake Park and Wakesurf! (more…)
Nationals Photo Albums
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Photo’s from all of our 2014 National Events can be found by following the links below. Be sure to check our Flickr account frequently for the latest updates and photographs from our events throughout the summer.
Wakeboard Nationals Videos
Posted by: Steve Jarrett Posted in: Events, Nationals, VideosCheck out our top finalists from the 2014 Wakeboard Nationals Championships presented by Nautique boats, Sony Action Cam and Monster Energy.
2014 Jr Boys Champion – Cameron Spalding from Wake Canada on Vimeo.
2014 Jr Girls Champion – Kayla Hendricks from Wake Canada on Vimeo.
2014 Jr Women Champion – Nakita Schaab from Wake Canada on Vimeo.
2014 Jr Mens Champion – Erik Schreoder from Wake Canada on Vimeo.
2014 Amateur Womens Champion – Michela Phillips from Wake Canada on Vimeo.
2014 Amateur Wakeskate Champion – Justin Gratzfield from Wake Canada on Vimeo.
2014 Mens 1 Champion – Dary Znebel from Wake Canada on Vimeo.
2014 Mens 2 Champion – Mike McBrearty from Wake Canada on Vimeo.
2014 Open Wakeskate Champion – James Balzer from Wake Canada on Vimeo.
2014 Open Womens Champion – Ashley Leugner from Wake Canada on Vimeo.
2014 Open Mens Champion – Aaron Rathy from Wake Canada on Vimeo.
Wake Canada Nationals Recap
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Wakeboard Nationals – Bala, ON
From August 14th-17th Athletes converged on Bala Ontario for the 2014 Canadian Nationals Wakeboard Championships. The event showcased over 100 riders from all over Canada, competing for a national title in their respective age categories. Despite some unfavourable weather on Saturday, athletes enjoyed the pristine water conditions behind the Nautique G23 and also took advantage of the weekend cable riding and sauna provided by What Wake Park. Event highlights included an impressive open mens finals showcasing Canadian pro rider Aaron Rathy narrowly taking the title away from defending national champion Christian Primrose. Dary Znebel, the Mens 1 winner, rounded out the open mens podium clinching the 3rd place spot. Wake Canada would like to thank the presenting sponsors Nautique Boats, Monster Energy and Sony Action Cam as well as Rip Curl, Ronix, Byerly and Hyperlite for supporting this event and the sport in Canada.
Wake Park Nationals – Winnipeg, MB
August 22nd and 23rd saw our athletes head to Adrenaline Adventures in Winnipeg Manitoba for the 2014 Wake Park Championships. Significant growth in cable riding was proven by an increase in registration from previous years. Yet again, the weather was rainy and cold however riders battled through the rain to earn their spots on the podium. Manitoba native Mike Fissette clinched the top spots in Open Mens Traditional and Open Mens Features. B.C’s Michela Phillips also claimed the top spot in Womens Traditional and Womens Features Only. We would like to thank Nautique Boats and Westhawk Marine, Accucare and Popeyes for their contributions to this years events.
Full results of both events can be found here: