Groms Nationals 2007
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With just days to go, young wakeboarders & wakeskaters up and down the country are busy practicing for the 2007 British Wakeboard & Wakeskate Junior (Groms) Nationals. With more youngsters getting involved in the sport and the chance to win a National Championship title, the standard of riding and the number of competitors will be higher than ever. Alongside the main competition will be a number of demos from top UK wakeboarders and wakeskaters and a spectacular cash prize event on the Saturday night.
Up to 50 junior riders are expected to descend on the West Midlands Water Ski Centre just outside Tamworth. A hotbed for new wakeboarding talent, this venue is the perfect site for the number one junior event on the wakeboarding calendar. With expectations high, Wakeboard UK have released a provisional timetable for riders to use as a guideline.
Saturday 4th August
10:30am Start |
Grom’s Qualifying |
This age category is open to boys and girls under the age of 10 |
Girl’s Qualifying |
Girls aged 10 to 15 |
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Boy’s Qualifying |
Boys aged 10 to 15 |
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Junior Women’s Qualifying |
Girls aged 15 to 18 |
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Junior Men’s Qualifying |
Boys aged 15 to 18 |
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Wakeskate Freeride Event |
This event is open to boys and girls up to age 18. The winner will be crowned the Junior National Wakeskate Champion! |
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Evening |
Pro Cash Prize Event |
Entries are by invitation only |
Evening Party |
Everybody’s Welcome! |
Sunday 5th August – Finals Day
On Sunday, the Junior National Wakeboard Champions will be judged. The order of events is likely to follow that of the qualifying rounds. Once all the divisions have been out on the water, the prize giving ceremony will bring cheers and possibly some tears for our future wakeboarding stars.
Useful Information
Dates: |
From Saturday, 4th August 2007 to Sunday, 5th August 2007 |
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Location: |
West Midlands Water Ski Centre Tamworth Road Cliff, Nr Kingsbury Warwickshire B78 2DL |
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Website: |
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Sponsors: |
Wakeboard UK Mastercraft O’shea O’Neill |
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Camping Details: |
Camping is available onsite. Contact 01827 874404 for more info. |
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Hotels and B&Bs: |
www.leamarstonhotel.co.uk or call 01675 470488 |
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Event Website: |
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Event Organizer: |
Contact: Graham Creedy E-mail: graham@wakeboard.co.uk Tel: 01564 700309 |
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Competition Entry: |
See http://www.wakeboard.co.uk for details, riders must meet registration requirements to compete. |
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Practice: |
Practice is available on the Friday the 3rd by contacting Ten80 on 01827 870203 direct. |
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ENTRY FORM
The entry form for the Groms Nationals is now online and available for download: WUK_07_GromsNationals_EntryForm.pdf.
HOW TO GET THERE
Nearest Airports: |
Birmingham, Coventry |
Nearest Station: |
Tamworth with direct trains from London. West Midlands Water Ski Centre is then a short taxi ride costing around £5. Birmingham International station is around 20 minutes away. Full train information is available at www.thetrainline.com |
Driving Directions
West Midlands Water Ski Centre is conveniently situated near Birmingham and extremely well serviced by the M1, M6 and M42 motorways. It is 20 minutes from Birmingham International Airport and major train services.
From the South (M42, JUNCTION 9)
- At Junction 9 take the 1.00 pm exit signed KINGSBURY
- 1 mile, island, straight over
- ½ mile, island, take first exit signed A51 TAMWORTH
- 1 mile, leave Kingsbury, cross back over M42, pub on right - MALT HOUSE SLOW DOWN
- 200 yards entrance on left, marked by WMWSC sign
From the North (M42, JUNCTION 10)
- Take the 3.00 pm exit, A5 TAMWORTH
- STAY IN LEFT HAND LANE
- 300 yards, take first slip road off A5
- 300 yards, island, straight over
- ¾ mile, large island, straight over
- ½ mile traffic lights
- TURN LEFT A51 KINGSBURY / DOSTHILL
- 1 mile, leave Dosthill, into green belt
- ½ mile, look right, you will see the lake, left hand bend, down hill to dip, coming up the hill, watch out for the WMWSC signs
- If you get to Malt House Pub, you have over shot by 200 yards, turn around in Pub car park
From the West (A38/A5)
- Follow A5 to Tamworth, new dual carriageway, over big hill and down towards Tamworth
- STAY in LEFT HAND LANE
- Take first slip road off, first possible exit after A38 / A5 roundabout
- Mini island, last exit (3.00 pm) back over A5 dual carriageway
- 400 yards, traffic lights with Mercedes Dealership on right, TURN LEFT
- 1 mile over hump backed bridge, roundabout
- FAZELEY, STRAIGHT ON
- Mini roundabout, straight over, ¼ mile, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, "Two Gates" TURN RIGHT A51 KINGSBURY / DOSTHILL
- 1 mile, leave Dosthill, into green belt
- ½ mile, look right, you will see the lake, left hand bend, down hill to dip, coming up the hill, watch out for the WMWSC signs
- If you get to Malt House Pub, you have over shot by 200 yards, turn around in Pub car park
We look forward to seeing you there!