April 2008


Prediction: Great Wakeboarding Season Ahead
Compiled By Chris Cameron

With the all the Phoenix area lakes nearly at capacity, it is sure to be a great season for watersport enthusiasts.  Wakeboarders itching to show off their skills can compete in the Arizona Wakeboard Association’s (AWA) 2008 Rider’s Series.

This season the AWA will offer six competitive events, learn-to-wakeboard clinics, and a rail-jam demonstration.  This long-running competitive series kicks off at Lake Pleasant’s Two Cow Cove on April 26, with onsite registration running from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and the action starting immediately after.  

Lynn Novakofski, USA Water Ski

TIME TO RIDE -- The lakes are full. The time is now. The Arizona Wakeboard Association has a full schedule lined up for its 2008 Rider's Series: six competitive events, learn-to-wakeboard clinics, and a rail-jam demonstration.

Contest dates are as follows:

April 26, 2008
Sponsored by: Red Bull

Location: Two Cow Cove, Lake Pleasant, Ariz.

May 17, 2008
Sponsored by: Red Bull, Paradise Watersports, and Hyperlite Wakeboard MFC.
Location: Two Cow Cove, Lake Pleasant, Ariz.

June 7, 2008
Sponsored by: Red Bull, and Paradise Watersports
Location: Two Cow Cove, Lake Pleasant, Ariz.

June 28, 2008
Sponsored by: Red Bull, and Century Marine
Location: Spring Mountain Ski Ranch, Buckeye Ariz.

July 19, 2008
Sponsored by: Red Bull, Mastercraft Boats of AZ, and O’Brien
Location: Two Cow Cove, Lake Pleasant, Ariz.

August 23, 2008
Sponsored by: Red Bull, Century Marine, and Liquid Force
Location: Two Cow Cove, Lake Pleasant, Ariz.

You needn’t be a pro to compete at these events; the AWA offers eight divisions to cover all levels of experience and expertise.  The divisions are novice (no inverts), intermediate (two inverts or less), advanced (five inverts or less), Outlaw (unlimited inverts), wakeskate, masters (35 years and older), groms (11 years and younger) and women. 

Thanks to the AWA’s outstanding sponsors, prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division. 

2008 Rider’s Series Sponsors
Red Bull
Century Marine
Hyperlite Wakeboard MFC
Liquid Force
Mastercraft Boats of AZ
O’Brien
Paradise Watersports
Cire Wear
CWB Board Co.
Fluid Concepts
Jet Pilot
MTX Audio
No Fear
Pro-Tec
Reef
Spy Optics
Boat Bling
Endless Wakes
Enemy of Evil
Proline
Straightline

 

Additional information on the AWA, its events, and sponsors can be found at www.theawa.com.