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INFORMATION BULLETIN STOP 3 - BIRMINGHAM, UK

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THE PRO TOUR FORMAT During 2018 the European Pro Tour will consist of 3 Qualifier Stops Cash Prize Fund - $10,000 each stop 3 Qualifer Stops - Cash Prize Fund of $10,000 at each Stop Stop 1 : 7th July – Montargil, Portugal Stop 2 : 14th July – Toutainville, France Stop 3 : 21st July – Birmingham, UK The SuperFinal - Cash Prize Fund - $15,000 3rd August – Rieti, Italy - Cash Prize Fund of $15,000 The Superfinal will take place at the E&A Championships in Rieti, Italy ELIGIBILITY

• Pro Men and Pro Ladies Divisions only - 20 Men / 10 Ladies • 30 Riders – on a first come – first served basis • Riders from E&A only • In order to compete in the Superfinal, Riders must compete in the IWWF

- E&A Wakeboard Boat Championships in the current year • Entries from the following age divisions: -

Master Men Open Men and Open Ladies Junior Men and Junior Ladies

REGISTRATION Registration for Stop 3 is now open by email to the following address: Linda.johnston@wakeboardcouncil.com! Registration emails received before the official time will not be considered. A confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours to confirm to riders that they have been registered for the competition. Entries will only be accepted by email, as detailed above, on the official entry form (attached) The Entry fee is €50 per Qualifier Stop Register early as this is an opportunity to claim your place at the IWWF - E&A SuperFinal, to be held at the IWWF - E&A Wakeboard Boat Championships 2018, with a $15,000 Cash Prize fund.

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OFFICIAL TOWBOAT MasterCraft are our partner and Official Sponsor. MasterCraft will be the official towboat for both the Pro Tour and the IWWF - E&A Wakeboard Boat Championships 2018 The towboat will be the outstanding 2018 MasterCraft X-Star.

UNOFFICIAL PRACTICE The practice sessions will not be official. Practice will be available on the Friday afternoon, the day before the event THE SUPERFINAL - 3rd August, Rieti, Italy

• Pro Men and Pro Ladies Divisions only • 30 Riders – 10 Ladies and 20 Men • All Riders who compete in the Qualifier Stops will be ranked • To particpate in the SuperFinal - Riders must participate in the

IWWF - E&A Wakeboard Boat Championships in the current year

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Pro Men Division Top 10 Men from the Qualifier ranking Top 3 Semis Group 1 Open Men – E&A Top 3 Semis Group 2 Open Men – E&A Top 2 Semis Group 1 Junior Men – E&A Top 2 Semis Group 2 Junior Men – E&A !!Pro Ladies Division Top 4 Pro Ladies from the Qualifer ranking Top 2 Qualification Group 1 Open Ladies – E&A Top 2 Qualification Group 2 Open Ladies – E&A Top 1 Qualification Group 1 Junior Ladies – E&A Top 1 Qualification Group 2 Junior Ladies –E&A Where the top riders in the semi finals of the E&A Championships have already pre-qualified then the place will be given to the next rider who has not pre-qualified. QUALIFIER STOP 3 :

Cliff Lakes, Tamworth near Birmingham, UK 21st July 2018

THE VENUE : Cliff Lakes, Tamworth near Birmingham, UK https://www.clifflakes.org/ Tamworth Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire.

B78 2DL. UK Used previously for the UK Nationals, Cliff Lakes boasts a great location within easy distance of Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International Train Station, making the event site the most central in the UK for wakeboarding and watersports.

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THE WEATHER : July is the height of summer in the UK, therefore the weather should be good.

LOCAL CURRENCY : GBP - Pound. Euros are not widely used in the UK however, most restaurants, bars, venues accept major credit cards. TRANSPORT : Cliff Lakes is within easy access of BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BHX) and Birmingham International Train Station. BHX is by far the closest airport, no more than 30-35 minutes from the event site, in normal traffic. The second closest is East Midlands (EMA) which is around 45-60 minutes by car or taxi, in normal traffic.

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Once at BHX : The most efficient method of transport is by taxi using UBER or A2B by downloading the app on your phone. Black cabs are available from the airport but are more expensive. Please see link below :

http://www.a2bradiocars.com/ https://www.uber.com/en-GB/airports/ Alternatively rent a car : Total freedom, why not rent a car, please note there is no shuttle service to lake from the hotel, this may be simplier and more therefore efficient. https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/car-hire/ http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/at-the-airport/car-rental/

ACCOMMODATION :

A warm welcome awaits you at the designated event hotel is Lea Marston Hotel which is just 10-15 minutes from the event site. Please note there is NO SHUTTLE service to the lake, taxi’s or car rental, is recommended.

Lea Marston Hotel, Golf & Spa, Haunch Lane, Lea Marston, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, B76 0BY.UK

Please see link for accommodation details : http://www.leamarstonhotel.co.uk/hotel/

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The best rates we would be able to offer per room per night would be :

• £102.00 Bed and breakfast single occupancy • £112.00 Bed and breakfast twin/double occupancy

These rates are based on classic twin or double rooms if competitors want to upgrade rooms, upgrade charges would apply. When booking please call +44 (0)1675 470 468 please quote code : 2789965, You will need to provide debit or credit card details to guarantee your booking together with email address of confirmation. CAMPING IS ALSO AVAILABLE :

Set right on the water’s edge, Cliff Lakes offers a back to basics, dog friendly camping ground with plenty of room to pitch a tent, park up your camper or set up your caravan. Whether you spend one night or stay for a week, you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets from across Cliff Lakes.

Facilities • Drinking water taps • Hot showers and toilets • Rubbish disposal and Elsan points, • Please note however there is NO electric hook ups and hard standings.

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE – Qualifier Stops Friday p.m 16.00 - 20.00 Unofficial practice Friday p.m 20.00 - end of Registration Saturday 08.30 – Rider Briefing Saturday a.m. Qualifying Rounds Saturday a.m LCQ Rounds Saturday p.m Semi-Finals Saturday p.m Finals Prize Ceremony at the site

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Saturday Night Dinner

Experience Birmingham Broad Street on a Saturday evening, with one of the UK's dynamic entertainment hot spots, with canalside bars, international night clubs with many bars open to 06.00 am. Almost 0.75km long, with over 40 bars, restaurants and clubs. Broad Street is a great place to let your hair down after an epic day on the water. Please note Broad Street entry is for 18 year olds and over, proof of ID may be required, for those younger looking dudes. CONTACTS Linda.Johnston@wakeboardcouncil.com Maria.bulgakova@wakeboardcouncil.com Colin.Hart@wakeboardcouncil.com UK Stop Only !!!

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THE IWWF – EUROPEAN WAKEBOARD BOAT PRO TOUR QUALIFIER STOP 3 Birmingham - UK

REGiSTRATION FORM

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!Send this entry form to linda.johnston@wakeboardcouncil.com Entries Now Open Entries for Stop 3 will close on Thursday 20th 2018 NB: Entries by email only. !