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Boat Wakeboard Contest - Mile High Wakeboarding
Saturday, Aug (TBD), 2012

Well it's no secret that our boat contests are off the hook. With several divisions, awesome prizes, and many pro appearances and demo sets, it's always a good time, and they always fill up. This one will be no different. See details below!

Event Summary
Date and Location
Contest Divisions and Daily Schedule
Prizes
Entry Fees and Deadlines
General Contest Guidelines
Other Contest Details
Registration
Vendor Information

Event Summary
The MHW Boat Contest will be awesome in 2012, and with the legend himself, Shaun Murray making a special appearance to meet our peeps, you know it will get crazy. Bring your cameras and sharpies for autographs because for those of you that haven't had the opportunity to meet Shaun, he is without any argument or exception, the greatest ambassador wakeboarding has! We would normally advertise his pro clinic right here but it's sure to be sold out by the time the contest rolls around.

Emily Copeland-Durham and Amber Wing really pumped up the Colorado wake scene in 2009 with their appearance and we had a record turnout of 93 total pulls and 84 individual contestants for that wakeboard contest (boat), breaking our previous record of 78 contestants. Because of the consistently growing turnouts, starting in 2010 we have had to limit each contest division to 10 total riders (we absolutely max out every time and have to cap it somewhere) so sign up early and don't wake-crastinate!!

Historically, the prizes for participants and spectators have been absolutely amazing - just ask around - it's been crazy and nearly everyone goes home with something big! You MUST participate in a contest of some sort to be eligible for the super grand prizes this year, which will be selected in a random drawing. So even if you are total beginner or just working on your tan, it's worth participating in something to earn some free goodies!

Results will be posted at the intermission and Tweeted (Twitter) as they come in. Links to our Twitter page are on your left. This event is exclusively conducted, funded, and hosted by Mile High Wakeboarding™ and we have several contest divisions - see below.

Please be an upstanding citizen and limit any rowdiness and alcohol consumption since we are likely to have little ones onsite. We don't want to have to make it "not fun" for anyone so help us out and keep it PG rated and in control.

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Date and Location
MHW Boat Wakeboard Contest will be on held on Saturday, August (TBD), 2012 at (private location TBD).

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Contest Divisions and Daily Schedule

Saturday

This schedule is a guideline and is subject to change. Although we do our best to stay on schedule, divisions after Grom may start up to 30 minutes earlier than posted, and we can't guarantee the individual start times.

Grom = Open to any rider 12 years old and younger. Check in no earlier than 9:30AM and no later than 9:45AM; division will start at 10:00AM Sharp.

Beginner = Basic jumps and grabs (no air spins over 180 or any inverts)
Check in by 10:15AM; division will start at 10:45AM

Women = Open to ladies of all ages
Check in by 11:00AM; division will start at 11:30AM

Masters = Open to men ages 30+
Check in by 11:45AM; division will start at 12:15PM

Intermission = Switch out Staff - 10 Minutes // 1st - 3rd results will be posted and Tweeted (Twitter) for Grom-Masters divisions. (Award Ceremony to follow later.)

Intermediate = Less than 2 inverts or spins
Check in by 12:45PM; division will start at 1:15PM

Advanced = 4 or less inverts or spins
Check in by 1:45PM; division will start as soon as 2:15PM

Expert = 6 or less inverts or spins // Outlaw/Open = 8 or more inverts or spins
These 2 divisions may be run together but will be scored separately.
Check in by 2:45PM; division will start at 3:15PM

Professional Demo - Shaun Murray 4:30PM

Awards and Autographs 5:00PM

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Prizes
The following participants will be awarded trophies and/or cash, and/or other prizes.
•1st-3rd place in each contest division, as well as the cornhole championship!
•Best Crash (overall from all divisions) the cable should be crash-tac-ular!!
•Best Trick (overall from all divisions)
•Best Double Up (overall from all divisions)

We do our best to make sure that all of the prizes are cool but all prizes are subject to slight changes as these events are entirely funded by Mile High Wakeboarding. Outside sponsor and/or vendor prizes are extremely limited.

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Entry Fees and Deadlines

Contest Participants / and Any Cable Rider:
$35.00 each if you pre-register prior to contest
$45.00 each on the day of the contest (cash only)

Crowd Games/Other Activities:
All crowd and other games are free and open to the public.

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General Contest Guidelines
•Judging for each division is based on a combined score of Style, Technical Difficulty, and Composition. Advanced, Expert, and Outlaw divisions receive a small bonus for the Best Trick and for completing the "bonus trick" to be determined at each event.

•Women, Masters, and Groms may compete in both their respective division, and another division if they choose to. Registration, entry fees, and points will be calculated separately.

•Riders are allowed two (2) falls. A rider's contest run is over on a third (3rd) fall. Advanced, Expert, and Outlaw riders still standing at the end of their run are eligible to hit the double up/extra air trick.

•All riders, through the Advanced division, will use the boat/cable rope and handle (Accurate A Line w/Prime Handle). Advanced, Expert, and Outlaw divisions may use their own rope and handle if the contest is on a boat.

•MHW has allowed check-in and start times to be flexible so you don't have to sit at the event all day - although there are plenty of other activities to keep you busy. Please note the event schedule. MHW has created the current schedule based on participation at the last contest and expected turnout, and will keep it updated as needed, or as additional participation requires.

•Each division is limited to a maximum of 10 riders based on the order that MHW receives their registration. Sorry, no exceptions.

•MHW will post results throughout the day on Twitter and award prizes for 1st -3rd after the contest has concluded.

•All riders are welcome to catch a $10 demo pull (2 down and backs) behind the actual tournament boat/cable on the Friday prior to each contest stop, starting at 2pm. This will allow you to become familiar with the lake, tow boat/cable, and boat wake if applicable. Simply show up the Friday prior to an event, at the select location at time, and sign up for a tow. We'll be there. Riders may also check in for the contest at this time.

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Other Contest Details
•It is a smart idea to bring chairs, shade, and sunscreen, as you will need them - and feel free to set up under any tents we have set up.

•Small, friendly dogs are always welcome (please clean up after your pet). Never leave pets unattended.

•The rider traveling the furthest distance (based on home address or your plane ticket) will be awarded a "sponsored" entry into the contest and a free t-shirt. This rider will be announced the day of the event and all registration costs will be refunded to them on the spot. This is MHW's way of saying thank you for making the effort to attend!

•In the event of poor weather, MHW will bump the contest to the next morning or if that option is not available to us, we will entertain you until it passes over. We'll do our best to keep everyone out of the sun and rain and keep it fun! The dates we have picked are usually pretty great for weather but you never know.

•The contest will start exactly on time and we will do our best to keep it moving as quickly and efficiently as possible.

•All contest riders receive a MHW contest T-shirt. (Winners for each division receive the coveted, Red T-shirt that you can't buy!)

•Contest riders should bring their own board, life vest, and gear but plan ahead with us if you will need equipment.

•We have developed these contests to be family-friendly. Please pick up after yourself, behave yourself, do not park in areas that block others, and have courtesy and respect for others around you, as well as the lake property. Note local drinking laws within parks and/or cities. Please note that any music played should be PG rated and radio friendly. Help us out and don't make us be the bad guys!

•MHW can always use photographers and other volunteers at each contest/event. If you are personable and can snap a photo, or would like to help with other activities, let us know. We fund these events entirely on our own so we need all the help we can get!

•Lastly, we conduct these events just for you! If you have constructive feedback and would like your voice to be heard, call or email us (moreinfo at milehighwakeboarding.com) your suggestions.

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Registration
To register for a contest call 303-955-5420 or 970-587-0707 or email us (moreinfo at milehighwakeboarding.com).

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Vendor Information
If you would like to advertise your product, service, or business at any of our contests or events, please contact us at least 30 days prior to the event(s) you are interested in, to discuss your specific interests and ideas. Basic forms of advertising can include MC announcements during the event, coupons, flyers and/or stickers given out to each participant, and setting up a booth/tent with your company banners and/or displays of your product or service. There are other methods as well, and we are always open to additional wake-specific and cross-promotional ideas. Each request is considered individually. If approved, we will fill you in on the next steps to ensure you are within city requirements, permits, and other guidelines we have for vendors.

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