Witness the Ukrainian Wake Park Open 2008
The World Wakeboard Association (WWA) and the Ukrainian Water Ski and Wakeboard Federation (UWF) are holding the third Ukrainian Wake Park Open 2008 – an international wakeboarding championship. WWA is open to all international competitors with six different categories, and over $27,000 in total cash and prizes for Pro Men Wakeboard, Pro Women Wakeboard, Pro Wakeskate, Junior Men, Best Kicker Trick and Best Rail Trick.
This event will take place Aug. 8-10 in Kyiv in Park Druzhby Narodiv. Riders from around the world will gather at the championship to compete and accumulate points for this first ever professional global series for cable wake park. With two of the WWA WP World Series events already under their belt, the world’s top riders will continue the challenge at the X-Traction cable park in Kyiv for the coveted series title and the overall $17,500 bonus cash prize. This is your chance to showcase your talents and ride alongside the best in the world. Cool prizes and gear will be given to the top five finalists. In addition to some incredible riding, there will also be live concerts and open-air parties offered each night. The wake park has a whole new set of obstacles including two large kickers, two small kickers, a fun box, inclined ramp, big rail, camel rail and dragon table. In addition, there is a recreation zone complete with children’s playground, as well as a restaurant and bar. Pre-registration is now open to all six divisions. The entry fee will be $100 for each division in wakeboard and wakeskate. There will be a separate $50 entry fee for the Best Kicker Trick and Best Rail Trick contests for those who are interested.
Maria Leontieva can be reached at [email protected] or 496-4563
Park Druzhby Narodiv (Moskovskiy Bridge, Petrivka metro). Aug. 8 till Aug. 10
For more info go to www.wpws.com.ua
