World’s Best Riders Kickoff Rockstar WWA World Championships Presented By Supra
World’s Best Wakeboarders and Wakeskaters Kickoff Rockstar WWA World Championships Presented By Supra
Pleasant Prairie, WI. – More than 200 of the world’s top wakeboarders and wakeskaters converged on Prairie Springs Park today for one of the sport’s most prestigious competitions: the Rockstar WWA World Championships presented by Supra. With global bragging rights and world titles at stake, fans were treated to a progressive display of wake riding during day one of the four day event.
Utilizing the super charged engine of Supra’s SA 550, the official towboat of World’s, riders in 10 different divisions kicked off competition against a global field of the sport’s elite. Among the most competitive divisions during opening day at World’s was the Junior Men. The highly-competitive heats were highlighted by the performance of Cory Teunissen, who showcased a well-rounded arsenal of aerials and technical rail maneuvers to post a heat-high score of 90.00.
“World’s is always such an amazing event with the sport’s top talent coming in to represent their country,” said Chris Bischoff, competition director. “Pleasant Prairie is a great venue for an event of this magnitude and the fans are in for a treat with the talent on hand this year.”
Fans were also privy to some excellent riding from the women today too. The Junior Women division commenced their battle for a world title with a paramount performance from Larisa Morales, who posted a division-high score of 75.00 to claim the position as favorite for tomorrow’s finals.
The Rockstar WWA World Championships presented by Supra will continue through Sunday, Aug. 19 Tomorrow’s free event will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will remain a ticketed event. Tickets are available at the gate: $13 (adult); $5 (ages 6-12); free (ages 5 and under); or $7 (adult) if purchased online.
Following Sunday’s finals fans can enjoy the Sony Big Air Contest. Featuring the top Pro Men riders, the athletes perform massive tricks that are rarely attempted in a traditional contest setting.
In addition to all the action on the water, on land the Rockstar WWA World Championships presented by Supra features great food and music, athlete autograph signings, chances to win freebies, and shopping from the most cutting-edge brands offering water-sports equipment including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.
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Junior Men (14-18)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 01
1 Culp, Robbie USA 80.00
2 Evans, Dylan USA 55.00
3 Shultz, Frank USA 33.33
4 Spencer, Maxwell USA 18.33
5 Morales, Hector MEX 11.67
Junior Men (14-18)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 02
1 McCauley, Jamie USA 80.00
2 Adam, Damien RDM 73.33
3 Brown, Zach USA 66.67
4 Abendroth, Jonathan USA 58.33
5 Rumford, Cullen USA 51.67
6 Perez-Priego, Jeronimo Mex 38.33
Junior Men (14-18)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 03
1 Teunissen, Cory AUS 90.00
2 Burnier, Timothy USA 70.00
3 Scott, Jesse AUS 61.67
4 Rau, Ethan USA 50.00
5 Piearcy, Ty USA 46.67
6 Perez Gordillo, Jorge MEX 40.00
Men’s 2 (25-29)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 01
1 Mendez, Juan USA 73.33
2 Lee, Justin USA 65.00
3 Ceballos, Andres MEX 56.67
4 Kalyn, Carson CAN 41.67
5 Christie, Tom NZL 33.33
6 Schramm, Mac USA 21.67
Men’s 2 (25-29)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 02
1 Nagai, Yusuke JPN 70.00
2 Pazerunas, Tom USA 50.00
3 Corum, Rob USA 40.00
Men’s 2 (25-29)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 03
1 Garizurieta, Jorge MEX 63.33
2 Pitschke, Tim USA 51.67
3 Link, Nick USA 33.33
Veterans (40 and over)
Finals
Heat #: 01
1 Garcia, Billy USA 68.33
2 Morin, Francois CAN 46.67
3 Fay, Michael USA 36.67
Boys (10-13)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 01
1 Tanaka, Guy SIN 75.00
2 Watts, Ben USA 61.67
3 Higham, Tyler USA 50.00
4 McCauley, Zach USA 40.00
Boys (10-13)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 02
1 Loisel, James USA 71.67
2 Holladay, Clayton USA 63.33
3 Hancock, Bryson USA 53.33
4 Rokita, Drew USA 16.67
Boys Beginner (10-13)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 01
1 King, Ryan USA 68.33
2 Semon, Trystan USA 60.00
3 Brooks, Tyler USA 51.67
4 Marquardt, Foster USA 46.67
5 Birch, Andy USA 36.67
6 Lewis, Justin USA 30.00
Junior Boys Beginner (9 and under)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 01
1 Brown, Benjamin USA 75.00
2 Stidham, Kai USA 67.33
3 Stidham, Laird USA 55.00
4 Lewis, Tyler USA 25.00
Junior Boys Beginner (9 and under)
Finals
Heat #: 01
1 Brown, Sam USA 78.33
2 Duffy, Kevin USA 70.00
3 Henderson, Hunter USA 60.00
4 Worrall, Tyler USA 53.33
5 Steiner, Rocker USA 41.67
Junior Women (14-18)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 01
1 Levy, Daniela MEX 55.00
2 Fenner, Katelyn USA 46.67
3 Parker, Delanie USA 42.50
4 Rokita, Alyssa USA 38.33
Junior Women (14-18)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 01
1 Vergara-Jesso, Lorena MEX 63.33
2 Dinatale, Sofia USA 48.33
3 Dinatale, Gianna USA 43.33
4 Henry, Mallorie USA 38.33
Junior Women (14-18)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 03
1 Morales, Larisa MEX 75.00
2 Gregorio, Giorgia ITA 63.33
3 Orgill, Rachel USA 55.00
4 King, Shelby USA 46.67
5 Morin, Cynthia CAN 21.67
Girls (13 and under)
Semi Finals
Heat #: 01
1 Mills, Chloe AUS 76.67
2 Mendez, Sofia USA 38.33
3 Fay, Marla USA 34.00
4 Herman, Jessica USA 30.00
Amateur Wakeskate
Semi Finals
Heat #: 01
1 Polterock, Austin 80.00
2 Mendez, Cristobal 50.00
3 Fay, Michael USA 33.33
4 Matsuura, Takashi JPN 23.33