The B.O.B.
20 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-356-2000



Wake Wars 2011 Riders

Rider Information

Kevin Zoodsma, Action Water Sports
616.896.3100
kevinz@actionwater.com

Registration/Release Form

Download Release Form
Register and pay in advance to receive a jersey customized to your size with your name.

Prize Money

Pro Rider Division, Sponsored by Action Water Sports

1st: $1,000
2nd: $500
3rd: $300
4th: $200

Advanced Rider Division, Sponsored by AGA (Where the Cup Goes... Money Flows!)

1st: $250
2nd: $200
3rd: $150

Intermediate Division, Sponsored by Action Water Sports and MC Sports

1st: BMX bike, courtesy of MC Sports & $50 AWS gift certificate
2nd: BMX bike, courtesy of MC Sports
3rd: $50 AWS gift certificate

Wakeskate Division, Sponsored by Action Water Sports and TheWakeHouse.com

1st: $200
2nd: $100
3rd: $50

Rider Fees

Early Entry fee (by 7/14): $30 with WWA insurance/$60 without
Entry fee (after 7/14): $40 with WWA insurance/$70 without
Entry fee to compete in both Wakeboard and Wakeskate divisions: $15 add-on
Pre-register for WWA insurance at http://thewwa.com/

Winning teams will walk away with a Wake Wars prize pack including gift certificates to Action Water Sports and The B.O.B. and a cable day pass at Placid Wake Park

2011 Riders


  • Mike Dowdy (MI)
  • Scot Ferwerda (MI)
  • Derek Grasman (FL)
  • Ben Herrema (MI)
  • James Hindes (MI)
  • Derek Huntoon (MI)
  • Jeff Hynes (MI)
  • Troy Hynes (MI)
  • Steven Jesionowski (MI)
  • Kade Kotlarz (MI)
  • Chris Laske (MI)
  • Nick Mechigian (MI)
  • Adam Melching (MI)
  • Drake Mechigian (MI)
  • Jon Nadolski (FL)
  • Nate Perry (FL)
  • Marc Rossiter (UK)
  • Brendon Thibodeau (MI)
  • Danny Thollander (FL)
  • Clayton Underwood (IN)
  • Freddie Wayne (FL)
  • Will Zoodsma (MI)
  • Kyle Alberts (FL)


Shane "Danger" Bonifay


Presenting one of the biggest names in wakeboarding, Liquid Force is bringing this Floridian to town, reppin' Liquid Force, MasterCraft, JetPilot, Spy and Monster

Kyle Alberts



Marc Rossiter


Sponsored by Ronix Wakeboards, the Projects Wakeboard Camp and Billabong

Derek Grasman


A GR native, now residing in FL, Derek is sponsored by MasterCraft, CWB Wakeboards, Jetpilot and Globe.

Clayton Underwood


Making a return appearance at Wake Wars, Clayton, from Orlando, FL, is sponsored by Hyperlite, Avitae, Quiksilver, Oakley, & Rockwell

Danny Thollander


From Chuluota, FL, Danny is sponsored by Hyperlite, Dunkel Volk, Accurate Lines, Zinka

Regional Riders:

Ben Herrema (MI)
Troy Hynes (MI)
Jeff Hynes (MI)
Derek Grasman (FL)
Kade Kotlarz (MI)
Steven Jesionowski (MI)
Nick Mechigian (MI)
Jon Nadolski (IN)
Marc Rossiter (FL)
Danny Thollander (FL)
Clayton Underwood (FL)
Will Zoodsma (MI)

Re-cap of Wake Wars 2010 riders

Kevin Henshaw


Birthdate - April 10, 1986
Home Town - Sidney, B.C. Canada
Home Lake - Lake Mineola - Clermont, FL
Stance - All the way out and 12 and 18 on both boots
Board - Liquid Force FLX 138
Binding - Liquid Force Vantage Close Toe

Sponsors: Billabong, Liquid Force, Straight line, Von Zipper, Nike 6.0, Pro Tec

Pro Riders:

Nate Perry
Danny Thollander
Jim LaRiche
Derek Grasman
Kyle Alberts
Ross Gardner
Kevin Henshaw
Clayton Underwood
Reed Hanson

Regional Riders:

Andrew McCreary
Ben Herrema
James Hindes
Steve Jesionowski
Alex Fata
Troy Hynes
Ryan Bezemek
Matt Love
Jeff Hynes
Jordan Zaleski
Tim Kiester
Danny Delong
Nick Mechigian
Mike Dowdy