There can be little doubt that watercross – as a mode of recreation, but especially as a sport – is reliant on bringing young riders and racers into the PWC family.
And this, without question, has been a key factor of the IJSBA World Finals in Havasu, with the Junior Stars and Day With The Pros youth programs a highlight at the beginning of each year’s event. Although the World Finals suffered a devastating blow with the loss of one of the biggest youth racer advocates imaginable with the passing of Nedra Atwood in 2020, IJSBA has again made it clear that organization will continue to advocate for and support youth riders.
In a press release issued on Sept. 5, IJSBA’s Scott Frazier confirmed that the 2024 Short Block Technologies WGP-1 World Finals will, once again, devote the time, effort and energy to support the sport’s youngest riders. With a blend of training and motivation, fun and work, the 2024 Young Guns Youth Jet Ski Racing Development Day on Sunday, October 6, will remember and honor Atwood.
The training and coaching day is designed to promote youth PWC racing and will serve as a formal warm up to the IJSBA World Finals courses.
“This day will be packed with ‘on the track’ practice events, Prizes, Guest Appearances, Celebrity Coaches and strategic preparation for the 2024 IJSBA World Finals,” Frazier stated.
For more information, including a schedule of events, read the full press release below:
IJSBA is very excited for the 2024 Youth Program at the 2024 Short Block Technologies WGP-1 World Finals. Please see the following news from the program organizers:
2024 IJSBA World Finals Press Release
Young Guns – Youth Jetski Racing Development Day
Sunday October 6, 2024
The IJSBA Promoters Council that consists of RPM Racing, Great Lakes Watercross, East Coast Watercross and Nauti Water Racing, together with the IJSBA, are hosting the 2024 World Finals Young Guns Youth Racing Development Day. We are pleased to announce the proposed scheduled agenda for this unique youth jetski racing opportunity at the 2024 World Finals. In honor of Nedra Attwood, the #1 Fan, this training and coaching day is designed to promote youth jetski racing and serve as formal warm up to the IJSBA World Finals courses. This day will be packed with ‘on the track’ practice events, Prizes, Guest Appearances, Celebrity Coaches and strategic preparation for the 2024 IJSBA World Finals.
Please register for the event @iraceready.com for the 2024 World Finals Young Guns Sunday.
https://app.iraceready.com/event/finalsyoung24
We look forward to seeing all the Youth racers ages 8-17 that are competing in IJSBA World Finals.
Ski Lites, Ski Stock, Ski 4 Stroke Lites, Ski GP, Ski Mod 1100, Vintage Ski, X2, Sport Spec, Rec Lites
Sunday October 6
Check in for Registration starts @5:30am– Crazy Horse Campground Entrance
Access only granted to Pits, Tech, and Training Sites with all credentials verified
6:00am- Pre Tech-Inspection Opens in Pits for all Youth Racers clearing Registration
Rich Boell, Head tech inspector for IJSBA, will be on site doing tech.
7:45am- DJ Kicks it off! Music to get the World Finals party started
LIVESTREAM STARTS with Charles Guinchard
Action Photography with Ronny MacHenry, Ken Gallager, Adrian Fisk, and Pro Rider Magazine on Scene
INTERVIEWS begin with World Famous Announcers
Interviews will be going on throughout the day and it is our goal to have an on camera/ livestream interview with every racer
Dawn Dawson, Jason “Psycho” Ward and Ryan Grant
8:00am- World Finals Starting Line Bleachers
Riders Meeting- World Finals Racers Meeting
9:00-10:30 am- Racers Break Out Sessions
Ages 10-13 Slalom Course Training
Instructions by Top Pro World Champions
Multiple Runs, Strategy and Clocked Run Times for every racer
Ages 14-17 Closed Course Training
Course Marshal led instruction and track parade
Multiples of Race Starts!! Using the Light and Horn
Group Practice on the World Finals course
Individual Coaching and Training by Top Pros
10:30- 11:00- Switch of Racer Break out Sessions
Water, Gatorade and Snack Break
11:00- 12:30
Ages 14- 17 Slalom Course Training and Coaching
Ages 10-13 Closed Course Training and Coaching
1:00 IJBSA World Finals Starting Line Bleachers
Sponsor Appreciation Recognition
PRIZES for the Young Guns World Finals Racers
3:00-6:00pm- KOKOMOS POOL PARTY
Hot wheels Racing
Pool Games and Prizes
Pizza and Beverages provided for all families, racers and siblings
