Mission Beach\u2019s WaveHouse, the iconic 40,000-square-foot beachfront venue at Belmont Park, this week celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its famous wave machines by inviting pro flowboarders from around the globe for a weeklong series of wave shows, big-trick contests and special wave sessions culminating in the U.S. Open of Flowboarding competition awarding $10,000 in cash prizes.
\nBoasting the FlowRider and the FlowBarrel, WaveHouse\u2019s simulated wave machines have challenged pros and novices, celebrities and tourists alike over the past decade.
\nThe only FlowBarrel in the United States, WaveHouse San Diego\u2019s 10-foot wave machine pumps 100,000 gallons of water a minute over a uniquely shaped ride surface creating an endless barreling wave.
\nWaveHouse\u2019s commitment to the sport has elevated flowboarding to a competitive sport with worldwide events and an international fan base. WaveHouse\u2019s own Team USA holds the most world champion titles, including current team members Eric Silverman and Sean Silveira.
\nSilverman said WaveHouse\u2019s flowboarding system is truly unique.
\n“This is the only big, full barrel running in the United States, though there are other flowriders, smaller ones, all over the world,” he said. “This one allows us to be able to do all our big tricks. If this one weren\u2019t here, we\u2019d have to fly to Singapore, Abu Dhabi or Chile to use one. It\u2019s insane.”
\nSilverman added that Belmont Park\u2019s Flowrider is “super-safe and super-addicting,” noting the flowboard used is a cross between a skateboard and a wakeboard.
\nThe weeklong schedule of celebratory events includes: \u2022 U.S. Flow Tour: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 18, free admission. Flowboarders from around the country battle it out on the FlowRider on stop No. 5 of this annual Flow Tour competition. \u2022 Night Flight: Around the world edition: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 18, free admission. The world\u2019s best flowboarders light up the barrel with a flips, tricks and big airs wave show. \u2022 AM Chams: U.S. Open qualifier: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, free admission. Amateur flowboarders compete for a coveted wildcard entry to the U.S. Open of Flowboarding. Only the top contestant from each division will advance. $40 entry fee. Sign up at belmontpark.com\/amchams. \u2022 10-year anniversary party and U.S. Open of Flowboarding: 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 20, free admission. Celebrate with a WaveHouse party complete with live entertainment from Thurz and Girlboy as the pros throw down in an epic FlowBarrel competition. \u2022 All day Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 21, $60\/day all day ride pass on the FlowBarrel.
\nLocated in the heart of Mission Beach, Belmont Park is a one-stop shop for endless entertainment, featuring restaurants, bars, classic rides, attractions, wave machines and a live music stage.
\nspecial event stage and a welcoming atmosphere.
\nFor more information on Belmont Park and upcoming events, visit www.belmontpark.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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