The competition will consist of Freeride Format only.

4. SPEED

Speed is in discretion of the rider but must be within the maximum and minimum tolerances allowed for the site. The speed must remain constant while the rider is in the course.

5. COMPETITION AREA

The course will be marked by two visible buoys,

the first being at 150 m before the third (forth) corner and the last 150 m after the drive tower.

6. RE-RIDE

Re-rides will not be granted if contestant’s personal equipment fails.

There is a minimum of 6 riders required to open a category.

A rider will only be allowed to enter one category. ( exception item.8.)

The World Wakeboard Council will ensure that all riders’ passports are checked for verification of age.

Age as of January 1 of the current year will be used to determine age bracket.

10 to 14 years old. If a rider was born in the following years, then they qualify for this category:

1. - 1989 - 1988 – 1987 –1986

10 to 14 years old. If a rider was born in the following years, then they qualify for this category

1. - 1989 - 1988 - 1087 - 1986

15 to 18 years old. If a rider was born in the following years then they qualify for this category

1. - 1984 - 1983 - 1982

1. – 1984 - 1983 - 1982

No age restrictions.

30 years old and over. If a rider was born in 1970 and under

30 years old and over. If a rider was born in 1970 and under

Boys 3 maximum Girls 3 maximum

Junior men 3 maximum Junior Ladies 3 maximum

Open men: 6 maximum Open Ladies: 3 maximum

Masters men: 3 maximum Masters Ladies: 3 maximum

It is up to all federations to nominate a maximum of two men and one woman for a double start

And one of Girl class shall be nominated to take part at the Junior Ladies as second category)

Just with the first registration the team captains are commit to announce their riders who are nominated to do a double start.

A team will comprise of a maximum of 6 riders. Although it is encouraged to have a mixed participation with men and women riders within a team, it is not compulsory.

Team Captains must nominate their team riders at the registration.

The best 4 scores will be taken for country classification.

(The current table for the scoring points system shall be published till end of April, latest.)

In the event of an injured rider, the Team Captain can replace a rider, but only within the same category.

Any disagreements-majority rules.

Protests must be submitted to the Chief Judge in writing within 30 minutes of the occurrence. No verbal protests will be accepted. A correction of an error in the computation of scoring shall not be considered a protest and the correction shall made on the approval of the Chief Judge and the Calculator within 30 minutes after the results are announced and the judges scoring sheets have been made available for inspection.

A video camera is available on the judge’s platform for any such protests but it will strictly be for the use of the judges only. Spectator video footage cannot be used for protests.

The costs for registering a complaint are 50, -Euro and, if justifiable, then the levy will be refunded.

All competitors must be members of their respective Federation and must have their approval for taking part. Proof of membership will be required.

Federation must have membership of the IWSF.

12. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

Any athlete or official, whose conduct is deemed unsporting, may be fined or disqualified. Unsportsmanlike conduct includes, but is not limited to: use of vulgar language in public, public tantrums, not riding to fullest potential, failure to attend designated functions or events, consuming alcoholic beverages during competition, competing under false pretences, concealing significant injuries or health problems.

In the event that non-competing persons cause the disruptions, the competition co-ordinator has the right to ban these persons from the site. All disqualification must be handled through the competition co-ordinator and officials of the event.

Any and all infractions can be punishable by disqualification of the whole team. It is therefore the responsibility of each Team Captain to ensure that competitor’s behaviour is monitored.

Prior to competing, a competitor must sign a participation contract and understand the nature of the sport and its special risks, particularly in the format.

It is the responsibility of the competitor to register with the designated registration person and show proof of Federation membership before riding.

Competitors must disclose to the event organiser any special medical conditions, including but not limited to injuries in the past or present or other pre-existing medical conditions.

Each heat consists of two passes. After all competitors of each heat complete their first run, second run is added in same starting order.

A heat consists of a maximum of 10, except the finals. Depending on the number of riders competing in each age category, further decisions concerning number of heats and number of riders in each heat will be at the discretion of the chief judge.

The running order will be randomly selected by computer in order to compete in individual heats

A percentage of the riders from each heat will go through to the semi-finals and finals.

The Last Chance Qualification Round may be used within the competition, depend on numbers.

For example

1^st Rider A 65.89

2^nd Rider B 60.66

3^rd Rider C 50.21

4^th Rider D 48.5

5^th Rider E 48.23

6^th Rider F 33.56

SEMI FINALS – GROUP 1

1^st Rider G 56.33 1^st Rider B 61.22

2^nd Rider H 55.00 2^nd Rider H 61.10 FINALS

3^rd Rider I 52.77 3^rd Rider I 58.90

4^th Rider J 48.00 4^th Rider N 58.88 1^st Rider H 51.72

2^nd Rider A 51.22

5^th Rider K 44.11 5^th Rider M 57.00 3^rd Rider C 48.16

6^th Rider L 43.22 6^th Rider R 56.90 4^th Rider B 47.86

7^th Rider Q 56.44 5^th Rider I 47.66

8^th Rider K 56.00 6^th Rider N 44.72

7^th Rider P 33.99

HEAT 1 – GROUP 3 SEMI FINALS – GROUP 2 8^th Rider O 27.89

1^st Rider M 53.00 1^st Rider A 58.70

2^nd Rider N 52.66 2^nd Rider C 57.11

3^rd Rider O 47.55 3^rd Rider P 57.02

4^th Rider P 40.55 4^th Rider O 56.99

5^th Rider Q 35.00 5^th Rider G 55.43

6^th Rider R 34.52 6^th Rider D 54.11

7^th Rider J 47.20

8^th Rider E 44.33

1^st Rider E 59.20

2^nd Rider R 59.11

3^rd Rider Q 57.90

4^th Rider K 56.40

5^th Rider F 55.00

6^th Rider L 47.80

It’s the riders choice what kind of tricks and how many tricks he performs, a fall (including the loss of handle) ends his current run. Riders should concentrate on quality – not quantity, and a various choice of tricks. Repetition of tricks will not be counted, even if same moves are performed in different runs of one round.

In case of an out-of-course fall, riders may be given a re-run, this decision will be at discretion of the chief judge.

Wild card trick (double up behind the boat)

This trick is scored subjectively and can be a new trick that can be submitted to the IWSF for recognition.

For the rider to attempt a wild card trick he/she must previously have completed his/her second run. After completion of the second pass the rider must continue back into course to attempt their wild card trick.

There will be no wild card trick during the qualification round (1^st round).

A maximum of 100 (style) points can be earned for the routine. Points will be awarded at each of the judges discretion based on their impressions of the entire routine. Everything you do within the marked course counts. The judges will score the riders in each of the following categories:

This reflects the level of technical difficulty and perfection of each manoeuvre performed, as well as the successful completion of each manoevre as well as the entire run with a minimum of falls.

This reflects the degree of performance to which each manoeuvre was performed in terms of how big the moves were, as well as the overall performance of the run in terms of how powerful and energetic it was.

This reflects the overall composition of the run in terms of rider’s ability to perform a variety of manoeuvres in a flowing, creative sequence.

0 to 4 points for attempting or completing the trick, the judges look for intensity-execution.

Not all countries, which like to send their riders to the Cablewakeboard World Championships, have sliders and ramps on their sites at home. And so these riders would be in disadvantage absolutely.

But this is not in the mind of these World Championships.

3^rd March 2001