Three full laps
Rookie and intermediate riders get three full laps of the park in one competition run.
Ballyhass Wakepark · Mallow
Ballyhass
Open 2026
One big day. Three categories. Ireland’s wakeboard community going all in.
Saturday 8 AugustRookie · Intermediate · OpenFrom €60
Competition entry is confirmed once payment is complete.
RIDER PACK ↓
The big day is back
Ride hard.
Cheer louder.
Ballyhass is looking forward to welcoming riders back to the Open on Saturday, 8 August 2026.
This one-day competition brings rookies, intermediate riders and the open field together for a full day of progression, competition and a proper wakepark party. Your entry includes practice, competition riding, Sunday’s jam session, all meals on Saturday, equipment rental and the official competition T-shirt.
Competition format
How it runs
Three divisions, one packed Saturday and plenty of opportunities to put down your best run.
Unlimited falls
Keep going and finish your run. Falls won’t end your chance to show the judges what you can do.
Open head-to-head
Random dockside pairings. Winners advance round by round until the final two battle for the podium.
Full details: final competition guidance and pairings will be covered at Saturday morning’s mandatory rider briefing.
Find your division
Choose your category
Pick the category that best reflects your current riding. The team may divide categories further depending on entry numbers.
01Beginner friendly
Rookie
Just started riding? Learned last week or completed a Learn to Wakeboard course this season? This is your division.
- Fluent riding and clean corners
- Ollies, switches and ollie 180s
- Basic 180s and grabs off the kicker
- No obstacle spins or air tricks
02Obstacle standard
Intermediate
For confident obstacle riders ready to bring stronger grabs, spins, presses and controlled rail hits.
- Kicker spins up to and including 360s
- One basic invert during the run
- Full pulls and held rail presses
- No air tricks in this category
03Anything goes
Open
Ride loads, push yourself and show the judges your biggest, cleanest and most stylish hits.
- Your best spins and biggest flips
- Stylish, technical rail hits
- Air tricks are highly encouraged
- Head-to-head elimination format
Big prizes on offer
Ride for the
top spot.
Wakeboards are on offer for Open winners, with wakeboarding memberships for Rookie and Intermediate winners.
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Special awards
Best trick + wipeoutWeekend itinerary
Two days. Full send.
The itinerary is subject to change. Exact practice times and the final running order will be confirmed closer to the event.
Saturday08
Competition day
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Registration + breakfastCheck in, collect your pack and fuel up.
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Scheduled practicePractice sessions followed by the mandatory rider briefing.
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Rookies + IntermediatesCompetition runs, followed by a lunch break.
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Open head-to-headsKnockout rounds through to the final.
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Dinner, prizes + partyCelebrate a brilliant day of wakeboarding.
Sunday09
Community jam
2–6PM
Jam session
Finish the weekend with four relaxed hours on the water alongside the Ballyhass wake community.
Included with competition entry
Entry + inclusions
Everything you need for the weekend.
Choose the rate that applies to you, then complete payment using the official competition link. Please enter your name and email during payment.
Pay competition fee ↗Competitor€85
Member rateWakepark member / Adventure Pass€70
Ballyhass staff€60
Your entry includes
✓ Competition T-shirt✓ Saturday practice✓ Saturday competition✓ Sunday jam session✓ Breakfast, lunch + dinner✓ All equipment rental
Before you arrive
Good to know
Food
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday are included. Add any dietary requirements to your registration form.
The Ballyhass Café will also be open for snacks, pizzas, sandwiches and extras throughout the weekend.
Accommodation
Saturday-night accommodation is available for an additional €15 per person.
Contact Léan or the Ballyhass office individually to reserve a place. Bring your own sleeping bag and pillow.
Venue
Ballyhass Wakepark Mallow
Cecilstown, Co. Cork
P51 N990
See you on the dock
Ready to
send it?
Secure your entry and join us for a great weekend of wakeboarding at Ballyhass Mallow.
Enter Ballyhass Open 2026 ↗