2018 Hood River Junior Jam – Hood River, OR

Calling all junior kiteboarders! This is your chance to show your skills on the water in one of the most insane event sites in North America. This event is dedicated to young athletes looking to make their way to becoming a Pro athlete.

Key Information
Who – Open to all junior kiteboarders age 20 and under.
Competition classes will be divided into four categories: Boys U21, Boys U15, Girls U21, Girls U15 *These age categories may shift based on registration numbers. In the event that they have strong numbers in all age classes, they will consider opening up a younger (U13) age category as well.
What – A freestyle and park competition for all junior kiteboarders
When – July 16 – 19, 2018.
The Hood River Junior Jam will be a 2-day event — one day of freestyle and one day of park competition. The competition window extends over a 4-day period to give the best opportunity to hold the competition when wind and weather conditions are ideal.
Where – Hood River sandbar
Why – To give young riders a fun, competitive environment where they can face off against their peers.
Grand prize- The top finisher in the Boys U21 and Girls U21 park competition will earn an invitation to the 2018 Hood Jam IF the Hood Jam organizing committee determines that the riders can compete safely and on an even playing field with the KPL competitors.

World Class Kiteboard Academy is inspired by progress and good times that result from competition, so they are bringing a junior comp to Hood River that’s open to all junior riders. They are looking forward to working with the riders to tailor the competition format and judging criteria so they best suit the competitors. Follow this link to find competition format details.