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The 2012 WWA Wakeboard National Championships will begin Thursday morning and last through Sunday afternoon at Voice of America Park in West Chester.

Below is the schedule for the first day of the event:

THURSDAY, Aug. 2

8:30 am                         Amateur Women Semifinals -(210)
8:45 am                         Amateur Wakeskate Semifinals- (210)
9:30 am                         Jr. BOYS BEGINNER Semifinals- (210)
10:00 am                       Jr. Boys Semifinals- (210)
10:30 am                       Girls Semifinals- (210)
11:00 am                        Boys BEGINNER Semifinals- (210)
11:30 am                        Masters Women Semifinals- (210)
11:45 am                        Veterans Women Semifinals- (210)
12:00 pm                       Adaptive Standing Semifinals- (210)
12:15 pm                        Masters Semifinals- (G23)
1:15 pm                          Veterans Semifinals- (G23)
1:45 pm                          Pro VETERANS Semifinals- (G23)
2:00 pm                         Jr. Men Semifinals- (G23)
3:30 pm                         Men I Semifinals- (G23)
4:30 pm- 5:30 pm          Men II Semifinals-  (G23)

The event will mark the first time in the 23-year history of the WWA Wakeboard National Championships that it will be held in the state of Ohio.

The event is also expected to draw more than 200 competitive riders, professional and amateur, from across the United States, who will compete in 22 skill-level divisions for national titles.

Results will establish the athletes to represent the United States at the WWA Wakeboard World Championships in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., Aug. 16-19.

For the entire four-day schedule, visit wakeboardingmag.com/nationals.

Tickets at the gate are $13 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12, while children ages under 5 are free. All military personal with I.D. receive free admission for themselves and for three friends.

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The 2012 WWA Wakeboard National Championships will begin Thursday and last through Sunday at Voice of America Park in West Chester.

The event will mark the first time in the 23-year history of the WWA Wakeboard National Championships that it will be held in the state of Ohio.

During the four-day event, West Chester expects to welcome more than 200 competitive riders, professional and amateur, from across the United States to compete in 22 skill-level divisions for national titles.

Results will establish the athletes to represent the United States at the WWA Wakeboard World Championships in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., Aug. 16-19.

The national championships is expected to have an economic impact of $500,000 and is set to attract roughly 5,000 visitors to the West Chester area, according to the Butler County Visitors Bureau (BCVB).

“We are excited to host this prestigious professional event,” said Mark Hecquet, executive director of the BCVB. “To have West Chester serve as a host for a such exceptional event will have a tremendous economic impact for the venue, local businesses, hotels, restaurants, attractions and shops.”

The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

For more information on the 2012 WWA National Championships, visit KingofWake.com. Tickets can be purchased online for $7 per day or for $13 on the day of the event, according to the website. Tickets at the gate for children ages 6-12 are $5, while children ages under 5 are free. All military personal with I.D. receive free admission for themselves and three friends.

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The 2012 WWA Wakeboard National Championships are scheduled to begin next week Aug. 2-5 at Voice of American Park in West Chester.

The event will mark the first time in the 23-year history of the WWA Wakeboard National Championships that it will be held in the state of Ohio.

During the four-day event, West Chester expects to welcome more than 200 competitive riders, professional and amateur, from across the United States to compete in 22 skill-level divisions for national titles.

Results will establish the athletes to represent the United States at the WWA Wakeboard World Championships in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., Aug. 16-19.

For more information on the 2012 WWA National Championships, visit KingofWake.com. Tickets can be purchased online for $7 per day or for $13 on the day of the event, according to the website. Discounted and free tickets are also available for children and members of the military.

The Butler County Visitor’s Bureau is still offering its wakeboard giveaway promotion, which ends Friday.

For the opportunity to win, participants can register on the BCVB Facebook page by clicking on the Giveaways tab.

During the promotion, the BCVB will give away two tickets for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships twice each week (Mondays and Wednesdays). Meanwhile, the ultimate wakeboarding weekend package will be awarded once a week (Fridays).

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In celebration of the 2012 WWA Wakeboard National Championships, which will take place at Voice of America Park in West Chester Aug. 2-5, the Butler County Visitor’s Bureau is launching a summer wakeboard giveaway.

The promotion, which will take place July 1-27, includes free tickets to the WWA Wakeboard National Championships or an ultimate wakeboarding weekend package that features two tickets to the championships at VOA and two tickets to the Wake Nation in Fairfield.

For the opportunity to win, participants can register on the BCVB Facebook page by clicking on the Giveaways tab.

During the promotion, the BCVB will give away two tickets for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships twice each week (Mondays and Wednesdays). Meanwhile, the ultimate wakeboarding weekend package will be awarded once a week (Fridays).

This August will be the first time in the 23-year history of the WWA Wakeboard National Championships that it will be held in the state of Ohio.

During the four-day event, West Chester expects to welcome more than 200 competitive riders, professional and amateur, from across the United States to compete in 22 skill-level divisions for national titles.

Results will establish the athletes to represent the United States at the WWA Wakeboard World Championships in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., Aug. 16-19.

“We are excited to host this prestigious professional event. To have West Chester serve as a host for a such exceptional event will have a tremendous economic impact for the venue, local businesses, hotels, restaurants, attractions and shopping venues.” said Mark Hecquet, executive director of the Butler County Visitors Bureau.

For more information on the 2012 WWA National Championships, visit KingofWake.com. Tickets can be purchased online for $7 per day or for $13 on the day of the event, according to the website. Discounted and free tickets are also available for children and members of the military.

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World Sports & Marketing in conjunction with the Butler County Visitors Bureau announced Wednesday that Voice of America Park in West Chester Township will be the location for the 2012 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships.

It will be the first time in the event’s 23-year history that it will be held in the state of Ohio. The National Championships is scheduled to take place Aug. 2-5.

“We’re excited to bring the Nautique WWA Nationals to the Voice of America Park,” tournament director Chris Bischoff said in a release. “The park has the layout, vibe and local support we’re looking for to host an event of this magnitude.”

During the four-day event, West Chester expects to welcome more than 200 competitive riders, professional and amateur, from across the United States to compete in 22 skill-level divisions for national titles.

Results will establish the athletes to represent the United States at the WWA Wakeboard World Championships later this year.

“We are excited to host this prestigious professional event. To have West Chester serve as a host for a such exceptional event will have a tremendous economic impact for the venue, local businesses, hotels, restaurants, attractions and shopping venues.” said Mark Hecquet, executive director of the Butler County Visitors Bureau.

For more information on the 2012 Nautique WWA Nationals, visit KingofWake.com.

Also in August, Voice of America Park will host the 2012 USA Triathlon Junior and Youth National Championships.

The triathlon event will take place Aug. 11-12 and has an estimated economic impact of $700,000, according to the Butler County Visitors Bureau. Visit usatriathlon.org for full event details.

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