WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP - NAPLES, FL
We are
proud to announce that the Pro Watercoss World Championship will be held on
September 19-27, 2015 at Sugden Park in Naples, Florida.
Over
the past several months Pro Watercross has visited five different potential
venues from all over the United States; two on the east coast, one in the
mid-west and two on the west coast." Naples, Florida was the final site
visit and had all the amenities for the making of a world championship
venue" stated Nick Handler of Pro Watercross. "The venue is very
consumer friendly and we will have the ability to not only bring in world class
athletes but to also encompass all types of vendors and displays enabling us to
create a world class experience for everyone involved."
Rob
Wells, sports marketing manager of the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB
stated today "The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB is honored to host
the Pro Watercross World Championships. We think the riders will
thoroughly enjoy Sugden Park as a venue. I truly believe all the
competitors, crews, families, and fans will find Naples and Collier County
friendly, enjoyable, and a place they will want to return to again and
again."
Pro
Watercross will be reaching out to international competitors to bring the world
best athletes into Naples, Florida to compete against the USA's best.
First
place finishers in both the Pro Ski GP and Pro Runabout Open classes are
guaranteed $5,000 for a 1st place win, in each of the two classes. The Pro
Watercross World Championship will be working over the next eight months to
offer the largest purse in the history of personal watercraft racing. A purse
for all expert and pro classes will be determined before the start of the Pro
Watercross Tour in May.
The
event also means more international exposure, image enhancement and development
opportunities for the area, placing Naples, Florida on the world stage.
Along with Live Streaming and a one hour TV show that will be produced for the
distribution, this event will viewed worldwide. Pro Watercross TV shows reach
into to over 93 million households for each airing.
Pro
Watercross is looking to take the sport to the next level, working to reinforce
the positive image of personal watercrafts and PWC lovers around the world. If
you are interested in more information about Pro Watercross, its Tour and World
Championship visit Pro Watercross at www.ProWatercross.com or on Facebook under Pro Watercross.
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