Want to organize a wake surfing event using our proven method?
We offer 5 different levels of events for our athletes to compete in, each with their own criteria for both the athlete and the event organizer. Since 2012, we have been leading the development of wake surfing events throughout the world and integrating the results into our World Ranking System (WRS). From grassroots level events to large championship events, we can help you plan, organize, and execute a wake surfing event using our tools, wherever you are and whatever your experience.
Interested in knowing more about the different levels of events we offer? We have outlined each event levels criteria and fee information below.
When you’re ready to fill out an application, simply fill out the form on this page, or log into your account to get started.
WRS Qualified Regional competitions, Grassroots events and INT League events.
- Minimum Pro Cash Purse (per pro division): No Requirement
- Minimum number of judges (per division): 3
- Minimum Pro Divisions (with at least 3 athletes per pro division): No Requirement
- Event Size: No Requirement
- Video Feed (Ship to Shore & Live Feed):
- Ship to Shore – Recommended
- Live Feed – Recommended
- Minimum Requirements to register for this event as an athlete: No Requirement
What are the fees associated with putting on a CWSA Bronze Level Event?
- Application Fee: $50 USD – This is a non-refundable fee that will be paid to complete your application process. This amount is credited towards your actual event fees (detailed below) if your application is accepted.
- Event Fee (Using your own insurance): $500 USD – You must obtain your own insurance equivalent to ours (detailed below) and you must add the CWSA as an additional insured. ($450 additional payment, $50 credited from application fee).
- Event Fee (Using the CWSA insurance): $675 USD – Insurance information detailed below. ($625 additional payment, $50 credited from application fee).
CWSA Insurance Information: Liability: $4M aggregate, $1M per occurrence, with Medical expense up to $500k. Athletes covered up to $50K for accidental injury.
WRS Qualified Regional competitions, Grassroots events and INT League events that meet all minimum requirements.
- Minimum Pro Cash Purse (per pro division): $1,250 USD
- Minimum number of judges (per division): 3
- Minimum Pro Divisions (with at least 3 athletes per pro division): 2
- Event Size: No Requirement
- Video Feed (Ship to Shore & Live Feed):
- Ship to Shore – Recommended
- Live Feed – Recommended
- Minimum Requirements to register for this event as an athlete: No Requirement
What are the fees associated with putting on a CWSA Silver Level Event?
- Application Fee: $50 USD – This is a non-refundable fee that will be paid to complete your application process. This amount is credited towards your actual event fees (detailed below) if your application is accepted.
- Event Fee (Using your own insurance): $750 USD – You must obtain your own insurance equivalent to ours (detailed below) and you must add the CWSA as an additional insured. ($700 additional payment, $50 credited from application fee).
- Event Fee (Using the CWSA insurance): $975 USD – Insurance information detailed below. ($925 additional payment, $50 credited from application fee).
CWSA Insurance Information: Liability: $4M aggregate, $1M per occurrence, with Medical expense up to $500k. Athletes covered up to $50K for accidental injury.
World Series of Wake Surfing Events that meet all minimum requirements.
- Minimum Pro Cash Purse (per pro division): $2,500 USD
- Minimum number of judges (per division): 3
- Minimum Pro Divisions (with at least 3 athletes per pro division): 2
- Event Size: Minimum of 40 registrations (all divisions combined) or minimum 10 pro registrations the previous year
- Video Feed (Ship to Shore & Live Feed):
- Ship to Shore – Required
- Live Feed – Recommended
- Minimum Requirements to register for this event as an athlete: No Requirement
What are the fees associated with putting on a CWSA Gold Level Event?
- Application Fee: $250 USD – This is a non-refundable fee that will be paid to complete your application process. This amount is credited towards your actual event fees (detailed below) if your application is accepted.
- Event Fee (CWSA insurance included): $2,500 USD – Insurance information detailed below. ($2,250 additional payment, $250 credited from application fee).
CWSA Insurance Information: Liability: $4M aggregate, $1M per occurrence, with Medical expense up to $500k. Athletes covered up to $50K for accidental injury.
National Competitions (e.g., US and Canadian Nationals), and such other continental or World Series of Wake Surfing events that meet all minimum requirements.
- Minimum Pro Cash Purse (per pro division): $5,000 USD
- Minimum number of judges (per division): 3
- Minimum Pro Divisions (with at least 3 athletes per pro division): 3
- Event Size: Minimum of 60 registrations (all divisions combined) or minimum 12 pro registrations the previous year
- Video Feed (Ship to Shore & Live Feed):
- Ship to Shore – Required
- Live Feed – Required
Optional delayed upload if live feed bandwidth is not available.
- Minimum Requirements to register for this event as an athlete: Registration limitation: Athlete must have greater than 0 WRS score, suggest at least 75. Limited number of ‘promoter choice’ invitations permitted.
What are the fees associated with putting on a CWSA Platinum Level Event?
- Application Fee: $250 USD – This is a non-refundable fee that will be paid to complete your application process. This amount is credited towards your actual event fees (detailed below) if your application is accepted.
- Event Fee (CWSA insurance included): $5,000 USD – Insurance information detailed below. ($4,750 additional payment, $250 credited from application fee).
CWSA Insurance Information: Liability: $4M aggregate, $1M per occurrence, with Medical expense up to $500k. Athletes covered up to $50K for accidental injury.
International World Series of Wake Surfing events that meet all minimum requirements. (WWSC).
- Minimum Pro Cash Purse (per pro division): $10,000 USD
- Minimum number of judges (per division): 3
- Minimum Pro Divisions (with at least 3 athletes per pro division): 4
- Event Size: Minimum of 80 registrations (all divisions combined) or minimum 20 pro
registrations the previous year - Video Feed (Ship to Shore & Live Feed):
- Ship to Shore – Required
- Live Feed – Required
Optional delayed upload if live feed bandwidth is not available.
- Minimum Requirements to register for this event as an athlete: Registration limitation: Invitational only (top WRS rank of each division) Limited number of ‘promoter choice’ invitations permitted.
What are the fees associated with putting on a CWSA Diamond Level Event?
- Application Fee: $250 USD – This is a non-refundable fee that will be paid to complete your application process. This amount is credited towards your actual event fees (detailed below) if your application is accepted.
- Event Fee (CWSA insurance included): $7,500 USD – Insurance information detailed below. ($7,250 additional payment, $250 credited from application fee).
CWSA Insurance Information: Liability: $4M aggregate, $1M per occurrence, with Medical expense up to $500k. Athletes covered up to $50K for accidental injury.
