Learners, Beginners, Intermediates each judged Boys and Girls
and Advanced judged openly. It
is a one day event so the kids get
two judged rides, and numbers are
limited to 35. Nick Gibson, head
judge for the day commented, “It
was harder to judge in some respects because the riders were of
such a similar ability, it’s a great
way to get the kids going and encourage growth of the sport”. It
was interesting to see the names
change divisions from last years
event to this years commented Fay
Haakma, organiser of the day. “As
the children have grown their skills
they are moving themselves up the
divisions, also the number of girls
Results
coming through is big, so we find
that very exciting. It’s all about
encouraging them all to have a go,
and to feel good about what they
are able to do, giving them confidence to move on to the Norths
and Nationals that Wake NZ run.”
Word is getting out there that this
is a great event and new sponsor,
Urban Edge of Taupo Rob Hickling said he was impressed with
the running of the day and was
looking forward to continuing his
involvement.
The 34 competitors had a busy day
doing their thing and when asking
anyone present what they liked
about the day the answer was
Learner Boys
1st - Anton Weatherly
2nd - Ethan Kelland
3rd - Liam Beattie
Beginner Girls
1st - Lucy Richards
2nd - Tessa Broadbent
3rd - Morgan Haakma
Learner Girls
1st - Zoe Richards
2nd - Sophie Gallon
3rd - Georgia Collard
Intermediate Boys
1st - Bradley Haakma
2nd - Brandon Grose
3rd - Taylor Rooney
Beginner Boys
1st - Daniel Noble
2nd - Ross McVerry
3rd - James Smith
Advanced Open
1st - Taylor Walters
2nd - Regan Carlyon
3rd - Sophie Schollum
Most promising rider up and coming - Georgia Collard
Most improved ride of the day - Dylan Potter
Crash of the day: Nicola Belworthy
consistent. It’s great kicking back
watching the kids get together, its
not only enjoying the wakeboarding, but the touch rugby, volleyball
and anything else Brad Smeele
could dream up as he was handing
out Mountain Dew and Pop n Good
popcorn, the atmosphere here was
great.
Each rider was presented with a
medal at prize giving, winners and
place getters took home trophies,
certificates and loot from; Urban
Edge, M I A wake boarding and
Mastercraft, along with a special
award for most promising rider being a board and binding set from
Ronix.