The World Wake Association (WWA) and Nautique Boat Company announce the 2018 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships presented by Rockstar Energy August 2-5 at Quarry Cable Park in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The third stop of the WWA Wake Park World Series, this action-packed event features the top professional wake park riders in the world along with all WWA amateur divisions competing in both Features Only and Traditional Cable disciplines.
 
The Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships event will serve as the final stop of the 2018 WWA Wake Park Points Chase Series. Each season, wake parks across the U.S. host a local series of events to qualify riders to compete for team and individual national titles. Amateur riders must place within the top five in their division through their local wake park series to qualify.
 
All Pro divisions may qualify through their local wake park or in the National Championships pre-qualifying round. Professional riders from around the world will kick off the fourth stop of the Wake Park World Series with U.S. riders attempting to qualify for their chance to compete at the 2018 WWA Wake Park World Championships presented by Nautique Boats in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
 
"We’re looking forward to taking the Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships up north to the new Quarry Cable Park! Their first-class facility and unique features are sure to play host to some of the most progressive riding of the season. As this community of riders continues to grow, The WWA Wake Park National Championships has become a park rider reunion event for the entire family. We look forward to seeing you there!" said WWA Executive Director Corrie Wilson.
 
Each year this event sets the bar for wake park competition worldwide bringing together the nation's top amateurs along with an international field of elite pro riders in a family-friendly environment that pushes the sport and inspires the next generation.
 
WHAT: 2018 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships
WHEN: August 2 - 5, 2018
WHERE: Quarry Cable Park, 5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL
 
*Registration is OPEN for Qualified Riders*
 
ENTRY FEES: Amateur Divisions – $125, Pro Divisions – $150. A $50 late fee will be added to registrations submitted after July, 23 at 5 p.m. EST.
 
All riders must have current WWA membership to be eligible to compete. Click here to sign up for your WWA membership.
 
HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago – Algonquin
2595 Bunker Hill Dr. Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 458 – 6000
Click here to book. Exclusive WWA Hotel Rates expire Thursday, July 12
 
For more information on the 2018 WWA Wake Park World Series click here.
 
For more information about the WWA Points Chase series, visit PointsChase.com and view a complete list of 2018 participating parks. If you are interested in your local park hosting an event, contact them about hosting a weekly series for a chance to qualify for the Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships.
 
About Nautique Boat Company
Celebrating 93 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique has been reinvented as the lightest ski boat on the market, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wake surf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wake surfing, and our GS-Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com.
 
About Rockstar
Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles - from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit RockstarEnergy.com.
 
About the Wake Park Points Chase Series
Founded in 2010, The National Points Chase was created to give young wakeboarder’s and wakeskater’s the opportunity to not only better their skills, but also compete against their peers in a fun environment. Two weekly series (Traditional & Features Only) are hosted at cable wake parks across the United States. The final event of the season, the National Points Championship is the largest cable wakeboard event in the United States. For more information visit PointsChase.com.
 
About The WWA
Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of towed boardsports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 6,000 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience. For more information on the World Wake Association, check out TheWWA.com.