On behalf of the
Organizing Committee for the 2006 World
University Water Ski
Championships, scheduled for August 30 – Sept. 3, 2006, I regret to inform you
that the tournament has been cancelled. This was a very difficult decision for
us but construction delays have made it difficult to have the Centre Lakes
AquaPlex facilities ready by the tournament dates. In the
best interest of the teams, officials and spectators making tournament
preparations, we felt the decision was a necessary one at this time.
It has always
been the goal of the Organizing Committee to prepare for this event in
accordance with the high standards and competitive spirit that the International University Sports Federation (FISU) has brought to
sporting championships all over the world. Our intent is to continue this
tradition with the sport of water skiing and as development continues with the
Centre Lakes AquaPlex, there will be a new world class facility for competitors
all over the world to participate in future events. However, with too many
uncertainties as to the completion of the facilities for this event, it would
not be possible to provide our guests with the world class tournament that was
being prepared.
While discouraged
due to conflicts with the summer universiade, world championships have been
postponed to odd years in the past and the organizing committee intends to
explore this option over the next few weeks. We will continue communications for
those interested in the progress of the AquaPlex, as well as information on
future events at the complex via the website www.waterskichamps.com.
Organising Committee
Chairperson