Presented by the Vancouver Waterski Club and WSWBC

August 12 - 14 2011

Covert Wake Jam / BC Wakeboard Provincials 2011

Location

Vancouver Water Ski Club, Bedwell Bay. Guests can park in Deep Cove for pickup at the government Dock at the foot of Gallant Avenue. See Google Maps for directions.

Parking

Parking is available all along Rockcliff Road, and in the parking lot at the corner of Rockcliff Road and Banbury Road. For those that might stay overnight, be aware that there is no overnight parking in the parking lot, but you may park overnight on Rockcliff Road.

Transportation to Site

Free barge pickup/dropoff between the Deep Cove Government dock and VWSC according to the following schedule. Note that this is subject to change. Last barge on Saturday/Sunday is dependent on the schedule.

 
DATE LEAVING DEEP COVE LEAVING VWSC
Friday 4:00pm 8:15pm
Saturday hourly beginning 7:00am hourly beginning 6:45am, plus return run from banquet approx 10:00pm
Sunday hourly beginning 7:00am hourly beginning 6:45am

General Event Schedule

This following schedule is tentative. Specific times are subject to change. See Transportation to Site for barge schedule.
 

FRIDAY
4:30 Start Familiarization Runs
8:00 End Familiarization Runs
SATURDAY
7:15 Registration
7:45 MC - introduction/welcome
8:00 Riders Meeting
8:15 Semi-finals Begin
?:?? Kids Finals (time permitting)
?:?? Kids Awards (time permitting)
7:00 Appetizers Served
7:30 Dinner Served
SUNDAY
8:00 Finals Begin
3:00 Final Awards and thank-you to volunteers

Pre-Event Practice

Events

Divisions

Ages as of January 1, 2011. Divisions may be added or combined, depending on number of participants.

 
Amateur Wakeskate - Women Any Age
Amateur Wakeskate - Men Any Age
Pro Wakeskate Any Age
Jr. Boys 9 and under
Girls 13 and under
Boys 10 - 13
Jr. Women 14 - 18
Jr. Men 14 - 17
Women 19 and over
Mens I 18 - 24
Mens II 25 - 29
Masters 30 - 39
Veterans 40 and over
Advanced All ages
Pro Wakeboard All ages

Maximum Number of Entrants

A maximum of 100 riders can be accommodated. Register early to guarantee your entry.

Eligibility

Registration

Online registration can be made prior to Aug 12, 2011 at www.karelo.com

Or On site, if maximum number of entrants has not been exceeded.

Entry Fees

On Site Check-In

On Site check-in begins Friday Aug 12, at 4:15pm. Riders may also check in Saturday from 7:15am onward prior to their event. 

Biography forms and signed waivers must be submitted during check-in, in addition to payment of any outstanding fees. 

On site check-in is manadatory to complete your registration.

Heats

Tournament officials reserve the right to determine whether heats will be run based on total numbers in a division and available time. If heats are required, they will follow WWA Rule Book guidelines.

Tournament Tow Boat

Nautique Super Air 230

Tournament Ropes and Handles

Restrictions on the use of personal ropes and handles may apply, depending on the number of riders.

Food and Banquet

Food and drinks will be available for purchase during the event. We will be having a buffet dinner on Saturday evening, at $20 per person including non-alcoholic drinks. There will be no bank or ATM machines on site so please plan ahead.

On Site Entertainment

A quarter pipe skateboard ramp will be available, as well as Rock Band and additional games. DJ music will be provided during the event.

Accomodation

Overnight accomodation will be available at our site for those that need it. Bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. Space inside clubhouse is limited and priority given to club members and officials. Tents can be pitched on our deck.

Hotel accomodation is available at the Holiday Inn at 700 Old Lilloet Road in North Vancouver (close to corner of #1 Highway and Mount Seymour Parkway). To reserve, call 1-877-985-3111,  or visit their website at: www.hinorthvancouver.ca.

Contact Information

For further information, contact: Rick Smith, rick.smith@vwsc.org cell: 604-377-1481