TOMAR PRO, is one of the WWA Wake Park World Series stops, happening for the first time on a bilevel set-up!

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3 TOMAR PRO, is one of the WWA Wake Park World Series stops, happening for the first time on a bilevel set-up! Part of the Wakeboard Portugal strategy, this event is the 4th WWA Pro event happening in Portugal, after WWA Supra Wakeboard World Championships 2015, WWA Nautique Pro/Am 2016, Wakeboard Portugal Pro WPWS Showcase Portugal as a top wake destination is our goal. You can count with a crazy good event, good weather, great food and an awesome closing party!

4 VENUE TOWER A VIEW TOWER B VIEW STARTING DOCK VIEW

5 COURSE LAYOUT EVENT LOCATION, PHOTO CREDITS RED BULL

6 COURSE LAYOUT EVENT LOCATION, PHOTO CREDITS RED BULL

7 COURSE LAYOUT EVENT LOCATION, PHOTO CREDITS RED BULL

8 HOW TO GET THERE Event Location: City of Tomar, Portugal Closest Airport: Lisbon International Airport (LIS): 134 kms, 1h20m Google Maps link: Alternative Airport: Porto International Airport (OPO): 213 kms, 2h Google Maps link: Registered riders arriving in Lisbon will have a free shuttle service starting on the 25th June. Send your flight details before the 22nd June and registration confirmation to: booking@wakeboardportugal.com

9 HOW TO GET THERE TRAIN: The railway station is located within five minutes' walk from the city centre. There are direct connections from Lisbon to Tomar (a 1h30m-trip) but not from cities to the North of Tomar such as Coimbra, Aveiro or Porto. If you come from Lisbon airport, take the train at Oriente station at Parque das Nações. There are direct trains to Tomar. The trip to Tomar takes about 1h30m. If you come from Porto airport in the North, you have to exit at Entroncamento station and take the connection train to Tomar. The train service is run by Comboios de Portugal (CP) ( english version BUS: There are also daily buses from the main cities in the country to Tomar. For further information, please go to: (english version

10 WHERE TO STAY? Close suggested locations: Hotel dos Templários ( Hostel 2300 ( Residencial Cavaleiros de Cristo Sinagoga ( Tomar Story ( Hotel Trovador ( Riders must make their own reservations, however we can assist if needed. This is a very busy time of the year, please book in advance!

11 EVENT SCHEDULE 25, 26, 27th June: - We strongly suggest to come earlier to Portugal and take advantage of the numerous activities we offer: - Winching: we will have one winch and a van available for riders to use and explore some spots nearby; - Boat: we will have one Nautique G23 and one Nautique G21 available for riders to rent; - Surfing: we can provide surf lessons at Ericeira, Peniche or Carcavelos beach upon request 28, 29th June: - 9am - 8pm: Open practice on the competition course 30th June: - 10am - 8pm: Competition - 9pm - 6 am: Closing party from 9pm till 6am

12 COMPETITION SCHEDULE 28 JUNE THURSDAY 10:00-19:00 Open Practice 15:00-19:00 Office Open 29 JUNE FRIDAY 10:00-18:00 Open Practice 15:00-18:00 Riders Check-in at the office 18:30 Riders meeting 19:00 ROUND 1 DRAW 30 JUNE SATURDAY 10:00-16:30 Round 1, 2, 3 17:00 Quarters 18:00 Semis 18:30 FINALS 20:00 AWARDS 21:00-6:00AM CLOSING PARTY

13 COMPETITION FORMAT PRO FEATURES ONLY FORMAT: LAPS (1 LAP = 1 UP AND BACK) 2 PICK UPS, NO PICK UPS IF YOU FALL IN YOUR 3TH LAP YOU WILL BE JUDGED BASED ON THE WWA D.R.I.V.E. FORMAT ROUND 1: 3 Men heats, Top 2 advance ROUND 2: Men-on-Men heats, Winner advances ROUND 3: 4 Men heats, Winner advances (pre seeded Top4 WWA WPWS ranking + ROUND 2 winners) QUARTERS: Men-on-Men heats, Winner advances SEMIS: Men-on-Men heats, Winner advances FINAL: Men-on-Men

14 ROUND 1 COMPETITION FORMAT H1 WWA RANKING #5 H5 WWA RANKING #9 H9 WWA RANKING #13 H2 WWA RANKING #6 H6 WWA RANKING #10 H10 WWA RANKING #14 H3 WWA RANKING #7 H7 WWA RANKING #11 H11 WWA RANKING #15 H4 WWA RANKING #8 H8 WWA RANKING #12 H12 WWA RANKING #16

15 COMPETITION FORMAT H1 H7 R3 H1 WWA RANKING #4 ROUND 2 H2 H3 H4 H5 WINNER ADVANCES H8 H9 H10 H11 WINNER ADVANCES ROUND 3 R3 H2 R3 H3 WWA RANKING #3 WWA RANKING #2 H6 H12 R3 H4 WWA RANKING #1

16 COMPETITION FORMAT QUARTERS Q 1 SEMI FINALS FINALS Q S 1 winner Q1 winner Q3 WINNER ADVANCES F winner S1 winner S2 2 Q 3 Q S 2 winner Q2 winner Q4 WINNER ADVANCES 3rd & 4th 2nd S1 2nd S2 4

17 PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN 1 2 $3500 USD $2000 USD 3 4 $1200 USD $900 USD $600 USD $600 USD $600 USD $600 USD Best trick $1000 USD

18 WAKEBOARD - THE RESORT

19 WAKEBOARD // THE RESORT

20 SOCIAL MEDIA Visit the Official Website, to know everything about the destination and the lake resort: Visit the Official Website, to know everything about the event, see it live, how to register, scores and rankings: Follow us on Facebook: & Follow us on (Tag your photos please!) If you are posting something on Instagram and Facebook about your staying in Portugal, the lake, your experience during the competition, please use the follow hashtags: #wakeboardportugal #tomarpro #thewwa #thewwaportugal #wpws #apww

21 CONTACTS GENERAL INQUIRIES: BOOKING & TRANSFERS: REGISTRATION ISSUES: or tel EVENT DIRECTOR: André Matos, COURSE LAYOUT AND CONTEST DIRECTOR: João Reis, CHIEF JUDGE: Luis Braga, JUDGES: Andy Kolb, Scotty Broome, Manu Rupp PRESS: Eva Mota,

22 THANKS!

WWA SUPRA WAKEBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015

WWA SUPRA WAKEBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 World Wakeboard Association President, Shannon Starling, has called Portugal the European Florida because it resembles the fantastic conditions for the wakeboard