1. Defending Pro Men and Women Wakeboard Champions of the 2011 Masters
2. Defending Pro Men and Women Wakeboard Champions of the 2011 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships
3. Defending Pro Men and Women Wakeboard Champions of the 2011 WWA World Championships
4. Defending Pro Men Wakeboard Champion of the 2011 WakeStock Event
5. Pro Men Wakeboard Champion of the 2012 Moomba Masters
6. Pro Men and Women Wakeboard Champions of the 2012 Nautique Wake Games
7. Top five finalists of the 2011 King of Wake Series ranking list
8. Top five finalists of the 2011 Queen of Wake Series ranking list

If a rider gets hurt or declines the invitation, the available spot(s) will be selected by the Masters Tournament Committee.

The Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament is an invitation only tournament. As such, invitations are issued at the sole discretion of the Masters Tournament Committee.