Mallow Cutting Edge
Best for 13 to 17 year olds who want repeated wakeboarding time, coaching, progression and a same-age riding crew.
Book Cutting EdgeSummary
Mallow Cutting Edge, Mallow
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Duration 09.30 - 12.30
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Suitable Ages 13 - 17 yrs
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Difficulty Challenge By Choice
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Days Mon - Fri
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Activity Type Water
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Wetsuits Provided Yes
Wakeboarding Camp · Mallow · 13 to 17 yrs
For teens who want to ride, progress and get properly hooked.
Mallow Cutting Edge is Ballyhass’ dedicated wakeboarding camp for teenagers. Five mornings on the cable, same-age crew, expert coaching, progression focus and a proper route into the Wakepark East community.
Best for teenagers who want to start wakeboarding properly, build confidence on the cable, or push existing riding further with coaching and repeat water time.
13 to 17 yrs
30 Min Water Daily
Max Group 12
Progression Focused
Why this camp exists
This is not just a watersports camp. It is a wakeboarding week.
Cutting Edge is for teenagers who want more than a one-off spin on the water. It gives them time, coaching, repetition and a group of riders their own age so they can actually progress.
Some campers will be standing for the first time. Others will already ride and want to clean up their starts, turns, obstacles, cable confidence or general style. The point is the same: get more water time, build skills, and leave wanting to ride again.
01
More repetition
Wakeboarding clicks through practice. Five mornings gives riders a much better chance to build real confidence.
02
Expert coaching
Coaches help riders understand starts, body position, edging, corners and the next realistic step for their level.
03
Same-age crew
This is a teenage camp, so the pace, independence and atmosphere feels right for older kids.
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Wakepark pathway
It is a natural gateway into Wakepark East as a sport, a hobby and a summer scene.
Who it is for
Beginners can start. Riders can progress.
This camp is designed for 13 to 17 year olds who want to spend proper time on wakeboarding. They do not need to arrive as experienced riders, but they should be interested in learning, happy in a lifejacket, and ready for a physical water-based challenge.
Teenagers who want to learn wakeboarding properly
Riders who have tried a set and want more
Ballyhass regulars ready for a more focused camp
Friends who want a cooler older camp format
Sporty teens who like progression and challenge
Anyone curious about joining the Wakepark East scene
What they will work on
From first starts to cleaner riding.
Every rider will be coached at their own level. The aim is not to make everyone do the same thing. The aim is to give each teenager clear feedback, repeat water time and a realistic next step each day.
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Set up and safety
Understanding the cable, helmet, buoyancy aid, board position, water confidence and how sessions work.
2
Starts and stance
Getting up, staying balanced, holding body shape and building the foundation for longer rides.
3
Turns and control
Learning how to manage speed, edging, corner confidence and smoother movement on the cable.
4
Next-level progression
For riders who are ready, coaches can start building toward features, style, consistency and bigger goals.
Choosing the right camp
Cutting Edge, Teenage Watersports or Troopers?
Cutting Edge has a very specific role. It is the wakeboarding camp. If they want a broader activity mix, another camp may fit better.
Teenage Watersports
Best for teenagers who want a dedicated older camp, but with a broader mix of water-based Ballyhass activities.
View Teenage WatersportsMallow Troopers
Best for campers who want a full-day week with land, water and height activities rather than a specialist wakeboarding focus.
View TroopersDates and times
Summer 2026 wake weeks
Cutting Edge runs Monday to Friday from 09.30 to 12.30. On day one, please arrive between 09.00 and 09.30 for check-in and group allocation.
Jul 13 July to 17 July
Aug 10 August to 14 August
What to bring
Pack for water, weather and refuelling.
Wetsuits and safety equipment are provided. Campers should bring swimwear, dry layers and enough food for an active morning outside. Wakeboarding takes energy, especially when they are doing it every day.
Swimwear and towel
Swimwear should be worn under the wetsuit. Bring a towel for changing afterwards.
Wet shoes or old runners
Useful for moving around the water areas and keeping feet protected on site.
Warm outdoor layers
Bring a hoodie, fleece or spare layers. Ballyhass keeps going in normal Irish weather.
Rainproof outer layer
A light waterproof jacket or poncho makes wet weather much easier to manage.
Dry bag or plastic bag
Handy for wet gear at collection time.
Food and water
Bring a packed snack or lunch and a refillable water bottle. Wakeboarding is hungry work.
Sunblock
Use waterproof sunblock even on cloudy days. Wind and water still catch skin.
Ready-to-try attitude
No one has to be fearless. They just need to be up for learning and getting back on the board.
FAQs
The questions that usually decide it.
No. Beginners and progressing riders are welcome. The camp is coached by level, so some riders may be working on getting up and staying balanced, while others may be building toward turns, features or cleaner riding.
They do not need to be a strong swimmer, but we strongly recommend confidence in the water. They should be happy floating in a lifejacket and comfortable being in and around the lake.
We strongly advise 13 years and up. Wakeboarding can be physically challenging, and this camp is designed around a teenage group, teenage pace and more focused progression.
Yes. Campers are supervised throughout the camp and work with wakeboarding coaches and dedicated leaders during the week.
Yes. Regular wakeboarding sets are available at Wakepark East. If they enjoy a first set, Cutting Edge is a strong next step because it gives them repeated water time and coaching across the week.
Friend requests can be supported up to a group size of 10. Let the camp supervisor know at check-in on day one and the team will do their best to keep friends together.
Yes. Adventure Pass holders receive the best available Cutting Edge camp rate, currently listed from €125 per person.
Ready to turn a first set into a full wakeboarding week?
Cutting Edge is the focused teenage camp for riders who want water time, coaching, confidence and a proper summer progression goal at Wakepark East.
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