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The Roots Wakeboard and Wakeskate Series makes it way to downtown Haliburton on Aug 20^th for the Ontario Provincial Championships present by Mastercraft boats. The Roots is Canada’s largest amateur contest and demo series with three stops across Ontario including Newmarket, Huntsville and Haliburton.

Wakeboarders and Wakeskaters from across the province of all ages and abilities will be out on the water flipping, spinning and grabbing for the overall series title. Not only can spectators expect to see some of the best riding in Canada, the Roots also offers beginner categories for local riders to try their hand at competitive wakeboarding. Categories include everything from newbie riders 12& under, masters 30+, intermediate riders all the way up to the pro divisions. There will be lots of great prizing and giveaways from Sharpleys Source for Sports, Buckeye Marine, The Wake Institute, Muskoka Wakeboarding and all the amazing supporters of the series.

Fresh off the pro division at Wakestock, local Haliburton riders Tommy Bailey, Gavin Hicks and Brady Hicks will be among the mix of athletes competing at the Roots for the top spot on the series. Also keep your eyes peeled for local intermediate riders Logan Enright, Ben Hicks and Robbie Hicks. Last but not least, Red Bull will be on-site throwing the Red Bull Ollie Contest where riders can test the springs in their legs to see how high they can pop on their boards.

Schedule of Events:

Contest Schedule: 

8:00AM: Registration Opens

9:00AM – 10:00AM: Newbie Boys and Girls

10:00AM - 11:00AM: Beginner boys and girls

11:00AM - 12:30AM: Amateur and Women’s Wakeskate

12:30AM - 1:30PM: Open Men’s Wakeboard Qualifiers

1:30PM - 2:30PM: Intermediate Men’s and Women’s Wakeboard

2:30PM - 3:00PM: Masters Wakeboard

3:00PM - 4:00PM: Open Men’s Wakeskate

4:00PM - 4:30PM: Open Women’s Wakeboard

4:30PM: FINALS

5:30PM: AWARDS 

For all event details and to register please visit www.rootswakeboarding.com.

The Roots Wakeboard and Wakeskate series is brought to you by Muskoka Wakeboarding, Ronix, Hyperlite, Byerly, Dragon Optics, Liquid Force, O’Brien, Boardsports, Algonquin Outfitters, Sharpley Source for Sports, Summerski Lake, Xcel Wetsuits,  Mastercraft, Buckeye Marine, Malibu Boats, Gordon Bay Marine, Nautiques, Pride of Muskoka, Metab Clothing, Hurley, Dakine SBC Wakeboard Magazine, G&G Electronics, Red Bull, Coors Light, The Ranch Wakepark, JBR Designs and Waterski-Wakeboard Ontario. 

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