Registration Open and Schedule set for 2009 WWA Wake Park World Championships at CamSur Watersports Complex!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 20, 2009
The World Wakeboard Association (WWA) along with Governor LRay Villafuerte Jr. and the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) have again partnered to bring you the 2009 WWA Wake Park Worlds to be held on March 24th – 29th, 2009 in the beautiful province of Camarines Sur, Philippines.
Alongside the 2009 WWA Wake Park World Championships pulled behind the cable, CWC will again host the first stop of the WWA Wakeboard World Series during the same week. The CamSur Rider’s Cup will kick off the World Series behind the boat, with all of the world’s top riders competing for a chance to become the WWA Wakeboard World Series champion at the end of the season.
Since the completion of the CWC Rail Park, the five-day event will also include one of the most highly anticipated contests behind the revolutionary Sesitec System 2.0 with three professional and three amateur divisions.
During the week, the Professional Men Wakeboarders will be collecting points to determine an overall winner of the entire event. The divisions that will be included for the Pro Men Wakeboard category will be the Pro Men Wakeboard division during the CamSur Rider’s Cup (boat), the Pro Men division in the WWA Wake Park World Championships (cable), the Obstacles Only division during the WWA Wake Park World Championships (cable), and the Pro Men Wakeboard division of the CWC Rail Park Contest (System 2.0). The rider with the most cumulative points in these four divisions at the end of the event will collect an additional $8,000 USD!
There will be a similar cumulative race during the week with the Professional Wakeskaters as well. They will be competing in three divisions to crown and overall winner in the wakeskate category. The divisions will include the Pro Wakeskate division during the CamSur Rider’s Cup (boat), the Pro Wakeskate division during the WWA Wake Park World Championships (cable), and the Pro Wakeskate division during the CWC Rail Park Contest (System 2.0). The overall Pro Wakeskate Champion will receive an additional $4,000 USD!
Divisions
WWA Wake Park World Championships:
1. Jr. Boys (age 9 and under)
2. Boys (ages 10-13)
3. Jr. Men (ages 14-18)
4. Mens I (ages 19-24)
5. Mens II (ages 25-30)
6. Masters Men (ages 31-39)
7. Veterans (ages 40 and up)
8. Amateur Wakeskate (no age limit)
9. Pro Men (no age limit)
10. s (ages 13 and under)
11. Jr. Women (ages 14-17)
12. (ages 18 -30)
13. Masters Women (ages 31-39)
14. Women’s Wakeskate (no age limit)
15. Pro Women (no age limit)
16. Obstacles Only (no age limit)
17. Pro Wakeskate (no age limit)
CamSur Rider's Cup:
1. Pro Men Wakeboard
2. Pro Men Wakeskate
CWC Rail Park Contest:
1. Pro Men Wakeboard
2. Pro Men Wakeskate
3. Pro Women Wakeboard
4. Amateur Men Wakeboard
5. Amateur Wakeskate
6.
Click here for the WWA Wake Park Rules and Format
Prize Money Breakdown
WWA Wake Park World Championships:
Registration
Registration is now open for all participants. Please click on the appropriate link below for your registration form.
- WWA Wake Park World Championships
- CamSur Rider’s Cup
- CWC Rail Park Contest
Once you’ve completed your form, please email worldwakecwc@gmail.com . Your registration confirmation will be sent via email. Print and present your confirmation during check-in the day before the event.
All athletes must have a valid WWA Membership with their respective region affiliate to compete. You may sign up on-site, or for more information on obtaining your WWA membership, please click here.
Entry fee per division for WWA Wake Park World Championships and the CamSur Rider’s Cup is $125.00 USD ($50 Late Fee for all registration forms received after 3/13/2009)
Entry Fee for the CWC Rail Park Contest if $75.00 USD ($25 Late Fee for all registrations forms received after 3/13/2009)
Daily Schedule (Subject to Change):
Tuesday , March 24th (Pre Event Day)
ALL DAY - Free Riding for all registered competitors
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Rider Check In and On-Site Registration
5:00PM - Opening Ceremony
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Rider’s Meeting
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Dinner
Wednesday, March 25th
Semi Finals:
Jr. Boys (age 9 and under)
s (ages 13 and under)
Boys (ages 10-13)
Jr. Women (ages 14-17)
(ages 18-30)
Mens II (ages 25-30)
Masters Women (ages 31 and up)
Masters Men (ages 31-39)
Veterans Men (ages 40 and up)
Amateur Wakeskate (no age limit)
Women’s Wakeskate (no age limit)
Quarter Finals: Mens I (ages 19-24)
CWC Rail Park Contest – Quarter Finals (Pro and Amateur)
4:00PM – 7:00PM Rider Check In and On-Site Registration
Thursday, March 26th
Quarter Finals:
Jr. Men (ages 14-18)
Pro Women (no age limit)
Obstacles Only (no age limit)
Pro Wakeskate (no age limit)
Pro Men (no age limit)
CWC Rail Park Contest – Semi Finals (Pro and Amateur) 4:00PM – 7:00PM
4:00PM - 7:00PM Rider Check In and On-Site Registration
Friday, March 27th
Finals: Jr. Boys (age 9 and under)
Girls (ages 13 and under)
Boys (ages 10-13)
Jr. Women (ages 14-17)
(ages 18-30)
Mens II (ages 25-30)
Masters Women (ages 31 and up)
Masters Men (ages 31-39)
Veterans Men (ages 40 and up)
Amateur Wakeskate (no age limit)
Women’s Wakeskate (no age limit)
Quailfying Round: CamSur Rider’s Cup – Pro Men and Pro Wakeskate (Boat)
Saturday, March 28th
Semi Finals:
Jr. Men (ages 14-18)
Mens I (19-24)
Pro Women (no age limit)
Pro Wakeskate (no age limit)
Obstacles Only (no age limit)
Round 1 Pro Men (no age limit) – Top 16 CWC
Rail Park Contest – Amateur Finals
Semi Final Round: CamSur Rider’s Cup – Pro Men and Pro Wakeskate (Boat)
Sunday, March 29th
Finals:
Mens I (19-24) TOP 6
Jr. Men (ages 14-17) TOP 5
Pro Women (no ages limit) TOP 6
Pro Men – Top 8 Head-to-Head
Obstacles Only (no ages limit) TOP 4
Pro Men – Top 4 Head-to-Head
Pro Wakeskate (no ages limit) TOP 6
Pro Men – Top 2 Head-to-Head
FINAL CWC Rail Park Contest – Pro Finals
CamSur Rider’s Cup – Final Round TOP 4: Pro Men and Pro Wakeskate (Boat)
* The Schedule is a TENTATIVE schedule only.
Travel and Accommodations:
Traveling to CWC
The Province of Camarines Sur is located in the central part of the Bicol Region, south of Metro Manila. All flights to CamSur must first stop in Manila and 45 minute flights are available daily to Naga Airport in Pili and to Legaspi City. Traveling to the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) takes only about 5 minutes from Naga Airport in Pili and an hour and a half by car from Legaspi City. If you're up for a road trip, Camarines Sur is an 8 hour drive away from Manila. Ordinary and Air-Conditioned buses travel the Manila-Camarines Sur Route daily.
For those who require a layover in Manila you can book a hotel in Makati City, Manila's Central Business District about 30 minutes away from the Airport. Hotels in Manila, 10 minutes away from the Airport are also available. When you're at CWC, you have many options for accommodations to choose from. You can stay directly onsite in the cabanas, containers and villas or in the mansion suites or eco village. No trip to CWC is complete without experiencing one of the daily sightseeing excursions to nearby scenic spots such as the waterfalls, hot springs, forest reserve at Mt. Isarog and boat trips to the beach and private islands.
To find out more about the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) and get travel info to the Philippines, please visit: www.cwcwake.com For specific flight and bus schedules, hotel info and to book your accommodations, please visit the “Your Trip” section of the website.
CWC ACCOMMODATIONS (www.cwcwake.com)
*rates are per room per night
*extra person is Php200 per head per night
*extra bed is Php300 per night
THE MANSION SUITES (15 rooms) - Rooms are equipped with a/c, hot and cold shower, cable TV, DVD player and WIFI internet access - 24-hour restaurant (Filipino, Asian & International Cuisine), 24-hour room service
ROOM TYPES :
- DELUXE DOUBLE ( Php2,200 ) -good for 2 persons, with 1 queen-sized bed
- EXECUTIVE SUITE ( Php2,500 ) -good for 2 persons, with 2 single beds
- FAMILY SUITE ( Php3,000 ) -good for 4 persons, with 2 queen-sized beds
- PRESIDENTIAL SUITE ( Php4,000 ) -good for 2 persons, with 1 king-sized bed
CABANAS (54 rooms) ( Php1,250 per night ) - Individual cabanas with a/c, hot and cold showers, cable TV and DVD player
ROOM TYPES:
- DOUBLE - good for 2 persons, with 1 queen-sized bed TWIN - good for 2 persons, with 2 single beds
TRAILER HOMES (Containers) -Units are equipped with a/c, hot and cold showers, cable TV and DVD player
ROOM TYPES:
- GREEN (13 rooms) ( Php1,000 per night ) - Good for 2 persons, with 1 queen-sized bed
- RED / BLUE (10 rooms) ( Php2,850 per night) - Good for 4 persons, with 1 queen-sized bed and 2 single beds - Equipped with a mini kitchen(microwave & fridge)and lounge area.
VILLA DEL REY VILLAS ( 12 units) ( Php5,000 per night ) - Private villas, each with backyard/garden, enclosed by a gate, with 1 king-size bed, a/c, cable TV, DVD player, lounge area and out door bathtub
NEW ACCOMMODATIONS – (Pictures will be posted on www.cwcwake.com)
HUTS(30 UNITS) ( Php 1,000) WITH COMMON SHOWER AND TOILETS -twin sharing,a/c, wifi, cable tv,towels for rent
WOODEN HOUSES ( 106 units )
Small - ( php 1,800 )-bed room for twin sharing, terrace, a/c, hot and cold shower, cable tv Medium - (php 2,400)- bed room with for twin sharing receiving area, terrace, a/c, hot and cold shower, cable tv, may accommodate 3rd person( will have to pay 500 extra per night.) Large - bed room with for twin sharing big receiving area, terrace, a/c, hot and cold shower, cable tv, may accommodate 3rd person (will pay 500 extra per night.)
*See also Packages Below
The WWA and CWC are proud to bring you largest collective wakeboarding event to date. The combination of a WWA Wake Park World Championships, the CamSur Rider’s Cup, and the recently completed CWC rail park will allow for this event to be the first contest to crown an overall winner for all disciplines in the sport. There will be an overall champion in the Pro Men Wakeboard and Pro Men Wakeskate divisions. The Pro and it will be determined based on 4 separate divisions behind the cable, boat and winch throughout the week.
In July of 2008, the CamSur Watersports Complex set the stage and crowned the WWA World Championship titles for 15 divisions for the first ever WWA Wake Park World Championships held outside the United States. 256 riders from 19 countries all across the globe came to enjoy all of the riding, festivities, day trips, and all that the Philippines has to offer. Stay tuned to www.thewwa.com for more information regarding divisions, prize money breakdown, accommodations, and registration information for the 2009 WWA Wake Park World Championships and the 2009 CamSur Rider’s Cup.
For any inquiries, please contact the World Wakeboard Association at (407) 362-7841 or EventOrganizer@thewwa.com
