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THIRTY
COUNTRIES TO BE REPRESENTED AT IWWF WORLD WATERSKI CHAMPIONSHIPS IN DUBNA
RUSSIA NEXT WEEK
  Every two years, countries around the
world select their very best Waterski athletes to compete for the titles of
World Champion in their respective disciplines. With over 30 million active
participants in the sport, all eyes will be on these 2011 World Championships
taking place on July 17/24 in Russia.
This weekend will see athletes, IWWF officials and supporters arriving at
Moscow's Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo Airports for transfer to the City of
Dubna on the picturesque Volga River. Dubna, Russia's watersports capital and
renowned for its international academic facilities and research centres, is
steeped in Waterski history. Local Russian athlete, Natalia Rumyantseva, set
five World Tricks Records dating back to 1979. The City also has the unique
distinction of having hosted six successful Waterski World Cup Stops in
recent years and will provide a spectacular stage for this major sporting
occasion.
  With permanent seating for over 30,000
spectators at Dubna's Watersports Arena, this will bring a special
atmosphere to these World Championships. City Mayor Valery Prokh and his team
have worked wonders in developing the local watersports facilities in this
Region of Moscow, widely regarded as the best in Russia. MasterCraft will
supply the competition boats and Chief judge, Nikki Lee USA will manage the
21 IWWF officials and technicians who will travel from fourteen countries to
ensure success.
Throughout the 2011 World Waterski Championships, a special information
channel will be available at : http://www.iwsftournament.com/ChiefJudgeBB
There will also be an active Twitter feed at : @ChiefJudgeDubna
The latest available Timetable summary for next week's activities is as
follows :
Saturday 16th
Accreditation
Sunday 17th
Accreditation and Official Opening Ceremony
Monday 18th
Preliminary Rounds - Slalom and Jump / Men & Women
Tuesday 19th
Preliminary Rounds - Slalom Men and Tricks Women and Men
Wednesday 20th
Preliminary Rounds - Slalom Women and Men , Women Jump and Men Tricks -
and International Hall of Fame Ceremony
Thursday 21st
Morning
IWWF World Congress
Thursday 21st
Afternoon
Preliminary Rounds - Men Jump
Friday 22nd
Completion of Preliminary Rounds
Saturday 23rd
Finals Women Slalom, Men Tricks, Women Jump - and Medals Presentation
Sunday 24th
Finals Men Slalom, Women Tricks and Men Jump - and Medals Presentation
Sunday 24th
Closing Ceremony, Banquet and Volga River Cruise
The very hospitable Dubna organizers are renowned for their enthralling
Opening and Closing Ceremony presentations. As this is the most important
Waterski tournament ever organized at this very impressive Watersports Arena
in Russia, some surprises await the athletes and audience during what
promises to be a fascinating World Waterski Championships.
Reports and photos will be available throughout these Championships at : http://www.iwwfed.com/
CONTACT : Des Burke-Kennedy, Media
Chairman, International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation
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