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) Junior Men (14-18) Junior Men (14-18)
Semi Finals Heat #: 01 Semi Finals Heat #: 02 Semi Finals Heat #: 03
1 Culp, Robbie USA 80.00 1 McCauley, Jamie USA 80.00 1 Teunissen, Cory AUS 90.00
2 Evans, Dylan USA 55.00 2 Adam, Damien RDM 73.33 2 Burnier, Timothy usa 70.00
3 Shultz, Frank USA 33.33 3 Brown, Zach usa 66.67 3 Scott, Jesse AUS 61.67
4 Spencer, Maxwell USA 18.33 4 Abendroth, Jonathan USA 58.33 4 Rau, Ethan USA 50.00
5 Morales, Hector MEX 11.67 5 Rumford, Cullen USA 51.67 5 Piearcy, Ty USA 46.67
6 Perez-Priego, Jeronimo mex 38.33 6 Perez Gordillo, Jorge MEX 40.00
Junior Men (14-18) Men’s 2 (25-29) Men’s 2 (25-29)
Semi Finals Heat #: 04 Semi Finals Heat #: 01 Semi Finals Heat #: 02
1 Mendez, Juan USA 73.33 1 Nagai, Yusuke JPN 70.00 1 Garizurieta, Jorge MEX 63.33
2 Lee, Justin USA 65.00 2 Pazerunas, Tom USA 50.00 2 Pitschke, Tim USA 51.67
3 Ceballos, Andres MEX 56.67 3 Corum, Rob USA 40.00 3 Link, Nick USA 33.33
4 Kalyn, Carson CAN 41.67
5 Christie, Tom NZL 33.33
6 Schramm, Mac USA 21.67
Veterans (40 and over) Boys (10-13) Boys (10-13)
Semi Finals Heat #: 01 Semi Finals Heat #: 01 Semi Finals Heat #: 02
1 Garcia, Billy USA 68.33 1 Tanaka, Guy SIN 75.00 1 Loisel, James USA 71.67
2 Morin, Francois CAN 46.67 2 Watts, Ben USA 61.67 2 Holladay, Clayton USA 63.33
3 Fay, Michael USA 36.67 3 Higham, Tyler USA 50.00 3 Hancock, Bryson USA 53.33
4 McCauley, Zach USA 40.00 4 Rokita, Drew USA 16.67
Boys Beginner (10-13) Junior Boys Beginner (9 and
Semi Finals Heat #: 01 Semi Finals Heat #: 01
1 King, Ryan USA 68.33 1 Brown, Benjamin USA 75.00
2 Semon, Trystan USA 60.00 2 Stidham, Kai USA 67.33
3 Brooks, Tyler USA 51.67 3 Stidham, Laird USA 55.00
4 Marquardt, Foster USA 46.67 4 Lewis, Tyler USA 25.00
5 Birch, Andy USA 36.67
6 Lewis, Justin USA 30.00
Junior Boys (9 and Under) Junior Women (14-18) Junior Women (14-18)
Semi Finals Heat #: 01 Semi Finals Heat #: 01 Semi Finals Heat #: 02
1 Brown, Sam USA 78.33 1 Levy, Daniela MEX 55.00 1 Vergara-Jesso, Lorena MEX 63.33
2 Duffy, Kevin USA 70.00 2 Fenner, Katelyn USA 46.67 2 Dinatale, Sofia USA 48.33
3 Henderson, Hunter USA 60.00 3 Parker, Delanie USA 42.50 3 Dinatale, Gianna USA 43.33
4 Worrall, Tyler USA 53.33 4 Rokita, Alyssa USA 38.33 4 Henry, Mallorie USA 38.33
5 Steiner, Rocker USA 41.67
Junior Women (14-18) Girls (13 and under) Amateur Wakeskate
Semi Finals Heat #: 03 Semi Finals Heat #: 01 Semi Finals Heat #: 01
1 Morales, Larisa MEX 75.00 1 Mills, Chloe AUS 76.67 1 Polterock, Austin 80.00
2 Gregorio, Giorgia ITA 63.33 2 Mendez, Sofia USA 38.33 2 Mendez, Cristobal 50.00
3 Orgill, Rachel USA 55.00 3 Fay, Marla USA 34.00 3 Fay, Michael USA 33.33
4 King, Shelby USA 46.67 4 Herman, Jessica USA 30.00 4 Matsuura, Takashi JPN 23.33
5 Morin, Cynthia CAN 21.67
