Collegiate Wakeboard Nationals Sept. 15-17 on Ole River

Collegiate Wakeboard Nationals Sept. 15-17 on Ole River

College wakeboard athletes from across the country will compete at the USA Collegiate National Wakeboard Championships on Ole River in front of the Ole River Oyster Bar (at the AL/Fl state line across from the Flora-Bama) Sept. 15-17.
Competing schools include the likes of Arizona State, LSU, Michigan State, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Oklahoma State, Utah and last year’s defending champs, the Florida Gators.
Teams competed at five regionals around the country over the last two semesters to get a chance to go to nationals and compete for the title. Each team will consist of their top four men’s riders, top two women’s riders, and top wakeskater.
There are quarterfinal, semifinal, and finals heats of four. All divisions are weighted the same, but the top four college riders will earn a golden ticket of sorts to ride in the pro division with a cash prize. There are no NCAA regulations to follow.
Spectators are invited and people can watch the action from the beach or the expansive deck at the Ole River Oyster Bar. For more info, call tour organizer Ace Cox at 225-610-6707 or tour director Nick McDonald at 318-381-2058.