LAKE ALFRED, Fla. – The World Wakeboard Association (WWA) announced that the Malibu Sparks Pro will host the first round of the 2016 Malibu Evolution Series at Sparks Marina in Sparks, Nevada on July 1-3. This year marks the second annual running of the popular series and is known for bringing riders to first-class venues across the globe behind its world-class boats, such as the M235. The marina contains one billion gallons of water spread across the 77-acre lake, ultimately making it a hotbed for watersports activities. The event will also serve as the third round of the Wakeboard World Series (WBWS) presented by Rockstar.
 
"It’s going to be an unreal weekend for the first WWA Fourth of July weekend event," said Shannon Starling, WWA President. "The Malibu Sparks Pro is dedicated to providing a family-oriented environment for spectators of all ages, while wakeboarding and wakesurfing’s best athletes compete for a first big win in the 2016 Malibu Evolution Pro Series overall race."
 
The performance driven wake behind the all-new revolutionary Malibu M235 towboat will provide the sports brightest stars the opportunity to continue raising the bar. The Malibu Sparks Pro will begin with wakeboard and wakesurf qualifying on Friday, followed by semifinal and quarterfinal elimination heats on Saturday, which will serve as a preview for the final rounds of competition on Sunday for both disciplines.
 
"I’m looking forward to spending Fourth of July weekend with family and friends at the Malibu Sparks Pro," said Elite Malibu Athlete Oli Derome. "The Evolution Pro Series stops are my favorite events of the year and it’s going to be rad competing against such a talented lineup of athletes and riding behind the awesome wake of Malibu’s M235."
 
Malibu has added both Pro Men and Women Skim and Surf divisions to this stop of the Evolution Pro Series to showcase the world’s best men and women wakesurfers on Malibu’s world-class surf wake featuring Surf Gate. The Wakesurf portion of the event will also be a Platinum Level event on the World Series of Wakesurfing.
 
The city will also be hosting a firework show Sunday night that encourages riders, families, and spectators to attend in celebration of Fourth of July weekend.
 
Registration for all divisions riding will close at 8 p.m. PT on Thursday, June 30.

Schedule

Friday, July 1st
• Pro Women’s Skim Qualifying (Capped at 6 riders)
• Pro Men’s Skim Qualifying (Capped at 9 riders)
• Pro Women’s Surf Qualifying (Capped at 6 riders)
• Pro Men’s Surf Qualifying (Capped at 9 riders)
• Pro Women Wakeboard Qualifying
• Pro Men Wakeboard Qualifying
 
Saturday, July 2nd
• Pro Women Skim Semifinals (Top 3 on World Series Ranking will be prequalified into this round)
• Pro Men Skim Semifinals (Top 3 on World Series Ranking will be prequalified into this round)
• Pro Women Surf Semifinals (Top 3 on World Series Ranking will be prequalified into this round)
• Pro Men Surf Semifinals (Top 3 on World Series Ranking will be prequalified into this round)
• Pro Women Semifinals (Top 6 will be prequalified into this round)
• Pro Men Quarterfinals (Top 16 will be prequalified into this round)
 
Sunday, July 3rd
• Pro Women’s Skim Finals
• Pro Men’s Skim Finals
• Pro Women’s Surf Finals
• Pro Men’s Surf Finals
• Pro Men Wakeboard Semifinals
• Pro Women Wakeboard Finals
• Pro Men Wakeboard Finals with Double Up

Athletes will not be able to register on the day of the event, so please take notice of the deadlines listed and click here to fill out the required athlete bio sheet before arriving on site.
 
$65K in prize money is up for grabs when the professional riders hit the water on July 1. To view the complete prize money breakdown click here. View the athlete incentives here.
 
For FREE admission throughout the weekend, click here to print your ticket.

WHAT: 2016 WWA Malibu Sparks Pro, presented by Rockstar
 
WHEN: July 1-3, 2016
 
WHERE: Sparks Marina Park
300 Howard Dr.
Sparks, NV. 89434
 
ENTRY FEES: Pro Divisions – $150
 
A late fee will be added to registrations submitted after June 27th at 5 p.m. EST.
 
About Malibu Boats
Malibu Boats is the world's largest manufacturer of watersports towboats, known for leading the industry with major innovations, including the first onboard computer system in 1993, the ingenious Power Wedge hydrofoil in 2006 (completely redesigned in 2014), the industry's first wake-maximizing hull in 2000 and Surf Gate, the innovation that changed the face of wakesurfing forever, in 2012. Malibu markets the Wakesetter and Response models – as well as the Axis Wake Research brand – through a worldwide dealer network. With some 450 employees and three manufacturing facilities, in California, Tennessee, and Australia, Malibu builds boats to help you live a #lifewithoutlimits on the water.
 
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 or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.
 
About the WWA
The World Wakeboard Association is the global leader inwake sports sanctioning. 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. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the primary source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out thewwa.com.