The 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy Starts THIS THURSDAY

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THE 2018 NAUTIQUE WWA WAKEBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY ROCKSTAR ENERGY BEGIN THIS THURSDAY!

August 30th – September 2nd
Miyoshi City, Tokushima, Japan

For the first time in history just under forty countries from around the globe will participate at the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships, kicking off the 30th year celebration of the World Wake Association.

The 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships will be held onAugust 30th – September 2nd in Miyoshi City, Japan and is open to competitors of all ages and skill levels! Register now to represent your country and avoid late fees! You will not be able to register the day of the event.

All riders representing countries outside of the U.S. are NOT required to qualify to compete at the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships. U.S. riders must have competed at the U.S. National Championships to qualify. Podium finishes are not required.

2018 Annual WWA Membership is required for all competitors.

Additional $50 Late Fee Begins on Monday, August 27th at 5PM EST

CLICK HERE to register!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, August 29th
Check-In*: Miyoshi Ikeda General Gymnasium
Time: 3 – 6PM Local Time
Address: 2551-1 Ikedachō Machi, Miyoshi-shi, Tokushima-ken 778-0002, Japan

Thursday, August 30th
Amateur Semifinals – 9:00AM local time

Friday, August 31st
Amateur Semifinals & Finals – 9:00AM local time
Opening Ceremony @ Event Site – 6:00PM local time

Saturday, September 1st
Amateur Semifinals & Finals – 8:00AM local time
Pro Semifinals
Awards Ceremony – for all completed amateur divisions
City Night Festival @ Awa Ikeda Gymnasium – 6:00PM local time

Sunday, September 2nd
Amateur Finals – 9:00AM local time
Pro Finals
Awards Ceremony – 4:15PM local time

CLICK HERE FOR DAILY SCHEDULE

*Check-in is not required as we understand everyone is arriving at different times and it may be difficult to attend. There will be some buses going to the Gymnasium.
Riders that do not make the Wednesday check-in, may check in on site up to one hour before their divisions posted start time each day. Riders must have entry, current WWAmembership, and bio sheet completed ahead of time.

Hotels

All hotel rooms have been released to the public and availability is limited! Our event organizers have secured a travel agency specifically for riders and their families. Use the link below to contact the travel agency and secure your reservations for the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships.

Booking Link: CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE FOR A MAP OF THE LOCAL HOTEL OPTIONS

Transportation

Buses will be provided to and from the event site, and each of the host hotels during the event. The buses are courtesy of the event and do not require a ticket or reservation.

AIRPORT BUS SCHEDULES: CLICK HERE
EVENT BUS SCHEDULES: CLICK HERE
Please note that bus schedules may vary per day

Map of where people will be waiting at airports to show riders and families to buses: CLICK HERE

There are two local airports near Miyoshi City, Tokushima Airport and Takamatsu Airport that you can connect to from Tokyo area airports.

Tokushima Airport Connections: https://goo.gl/VzkCvT
Takamatsu Airport Connections: https://goo.gl/R2dr7n

If you choose to not connect to Miyoshi City through the local airports, another option is to take the trains to the station nearest your airport. If you plan to visit other areas of Japan a Rail Pass could be a money saving option. Find more info HERE.