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Today's Top Headline01Feb12 The Peruvian Water Ski Federation will host the 30th Latin American Tournament April 5-8 at the lagoons of Bujama Lacus S.A. , south of LimaTeams from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic are expected to participate.
31Jan12 2012 World Over 35 Waterski Championships awarded to MexicoThe 2012 World Over 35 Waterski Championships will take place in Boca Laguna, Chapala, Mexico from 25-28 October. Boca Laguna was the venue of the 2011 Pan American Games. The Mexican Federation together with Carlos Lamadrid and his Family will no doubt stage a fantastic Championships, and we are looking forward to great turnout!
29Jan12 IWWF Europe Africa Confederation Congress In Thessaloniki Greece![]() Delegates from 28 Federations today attended the annual Congress in a chilly 6C / 42Fh Thessaloniki, Greece. The delegates were welcomed by Greek Minister and Member of Parliament, Georgos Orfanos. With voting taking place for positions on seven Councils plus E&A President, Secretary General, Treasurer and Admincom, it was an action packed event throughout. Many of the key positions remained unchanged.
A standing ovation was given to retiring Stefan Rauchenwald AUT and Alan Goggin GBR. Stefan has contributed 28 years of outstanding effort to our sport and his role as Tournament Council President has received the admiration of all. Alan brought good humor and direction as he steered the E&A Congresses as Chairman over the past decade and will be greatly missed. Stefan was replaced by Candido Moz ITA and the next Congress Chairman will be announced later.
More... 27Jan12 Coaches and Judges seminar to be held in Jakarta April 20-23, 2012Read the information bulletin hereDownload the Seminar Forms here
20Jan12 2012 FISU World University Water Ski Championships completed in Chile2012 FISU World University Water Ski Championships Overall
2012 FISU World University Water Ski Championships Women's Overall
2012 FISU World University Water Ski Championships Women's Slalom
2012 FISU World University Water Ski Championships Women's Tricks
2012 FISU World University Water Ski Championships Women's Jump
2012 FISU World University Water Ski Championships Men's Overall
2012 FISU World University Water Ski Championships Men's Slalom
2012 FISU World University Water Ski Championships Men's Tricks
2012 FISU World University Water Ski Championships Men's Jump
Click Here for complete results
17Jan12 IWWF President Emeritus Andres Botero COL has been appointed by the President of Colombia as the new Minister of Sports.![]() Kuno Ritschard, Andres Botero, Bill Barlow Jr. at Andres' induction to the Hall of Fame Our congratulations to Andres on his appointment.
11Jan12 IWWF Tournament Council minutes now available.The minutes TC meeting have been ammended to include Tournament Council actions after the meeting by mail ballot for final resolution of some issues. Click here to access them.
11Jan12 IWWF names Berdnikova and Stout as Athletes of the Year![]()
07Jan12 Water Ski World Cup Registration for 2012 is now available.Click here to see all of the information and register.
06Jan12 Preliminary 2011 IWWF Water Ski Rankings are now AvailableRanking ListThere is a 30 day review period for corrections starting now.
04Jan12 2012 Waterski World Junior Championships awardedWe are delighted to announce that the 2012 Junior World Waterski Championships will be held at the Max Kirwan Lake in Mulwala, Australia. The Australian Federation has hosted many Championships throughout the years, and their solid preparation in organizing World Title Events is a guarantee for a spectacular Championship as well as great fun for all. The Event will be held sometime in February or March 2013. Exact dates will be announced as soon as possible.
24Dec11 IWWF Councils name best athletes of 2011![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
21Dec11 New Jump Distance measurement program approved by the IWWF Tournament CouncilA new jump measurement system designed by Felix Loreto PER has been verified for accuracy and approved by the IWWF Tournament Council. The new system is a two camera system based on trigonometric calculation.
21Dec11 Regina Jaquess USA Overall record approved by IWWF Tournament CouncilRegina Jaquess USA skied 1.5@10.25 buoys, 8200 points, and jumped 52.7m for a new overall record score of 3033.01 at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico on October 23, 2011.
15Dec11 World Ski Show Tournament Bulletin 1 is now availableBulletin 1
12Dec11 International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation World Cup Stop Announced As Part of Action Sports Games![]() World Number One Wakeboarder Harley Clifford will be making the trip West for the 2012 Action Sports Games. Minister for Regional Development Brendon Grylls and Tourism Minister Kim Hames have announced the Government’s support of a new major West Australian event, the Action Sports Games Mandurah, as part of Eventscorp’s 2012 Calendar Launch in Fremantle today. The Action Sports Games, running in line with the Channel Seven Mandurah Crab Fest from March 16-18, will incorporate the International Waterski and Wakeboarding Federation (IWWF) World Cup. This is the first time that an IWWF World Cup stop has taken place on Australian shores, with the annual event having been previously held in countries such as Russia, Qatar, China, South Korea, Singapore, France, Ireland, Egypt and Malaysia.
![]() USA Waterski jumper Freddy Krueger in action. Krueger holds the world record for the longest jump (247 feet) and is a 5 time World Champion. More... 12Dec11 South American Beach Games in Manta, Ecuador hold trick and wakeboard eventsGold medals in tricks went to Javier Julio ARG and Natalia Cuglievan PER while Gold in wakeboard went to Marcelo Giardi BRA and Roberta Rendo ARG.
Complete Results follow: 07Dec11 IWWF President Kuno Ritschard Interviewed by The Straits Times in Singapore![]() click to enlarge
07Dec11 2011-13 IWWF Athletes Commission selectedThe following athletes have been selected by their peers to serve on the IWWF Athletes commission:Chair: Angeliki Andriopoulou (GRE) IWWF Executive Board AC Voting Members: Stuart Marston (GBR) & Angeliki Andriopoulou (GRE)
Ageliki Andriopoulou (GRE) - E&A Tournament
Bill Bowness (USA) - Disabled
05Dec11 In Memoriam
04Dec11 IWWF signs Agreement for the 2014 Cable Wakeboard World Championships![]() Photo by Michael Kjellander The 2014 Cable Wakeboard World Championships will be hosted by the Telemark County at the Norsjø Cablepark of Norsjø Ferieland in Sauherad/Norway. Above: a picture from the Signing Ceremony which was part of a press conference.
01Dec11 Water Ski Record Applications Approved by the IWWF Tournament CouncilThe IWWF Tournament Council has approved the following records:Tricks2011-09-18 Clementine Lucine FRA 10040 pointsAlexis Pickos Open Santa Rosa Beach, FL USA Overall2011-10-01 Natallia Berdnikava BLRslalom - 1.5@11.25 tricks - 9240 jump - 56.7m overall points - 2994.56 SUNSET LAKES FALL CLASSIC Sunset Lakes USA Slalom2011-10-02 Regina Jaquess USA 2@10.25Eddie Greene Budweiser Octoberfest Lake Louis, Santa Rosa Beach, FL USA Jump2011-10-26 Natalia Berdnikava BLR 57.4mPooch and Tays Jumpaween USA Water Ski Headquarters, Lake Grew USA 21Nov11 Media Abuzz Over Waterskiing & Wakeboarding In The 26th SEA Games![]() Sasha Christian SIN takes the Gold Medal in Women's Wakeboard Waterskiing and wakeboarding received major media attention during the 26th South East Asian (SEA) Games held in Palembang, Indonesia from 15th -18th November 2011.
Host Indonesia and emerging regional power Malaysia shared 8 of the 11 golds at stake with four each with Thailand taking two and Singapore one.
20Nov11 London Times features story about Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah MAS being the youngest Gold Medalist of the SEA Games.
13Nov11 Noah Flegel USA is named Sports Illustrated Sports Kid of the Year![]() Sports Illustrated, the most influential US Sports Magazine, names a Sportsman of the Year. This list has included famous sports personalities like Michael Phelps USA and Lance Armstrong USA. The first Sportsman of the Year was Roger Bannister GBR named in 1954.
Noah will be honored at the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Banquet in New York on December 6th
and again at the Cartoon network Hall Of Game awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California in February.
13Nov11 South East Asia Games open and includes water skiing and wakeboard.![]() With auspicious timing for those who may be superstitiously inclined, the 26th South East Asian Games were declared open by the President of Indonesia, at 11:00 pm on 11/11/2011.
28Oct11 FISU World University Championships - Facebook pageFISU has created an official Facebook page for the FISU World University Championships.Click here to go to the Facebook page
27Oct11 Natalia Berdnikava BLR sets a new Pending Women's World Jump Record of 57.4m![]() Natalia Berdnikava BLR Natalia's performance at a Jump Tournament at the USA Water Ski Headquarters lake on October 26.
24Oct11 Regina Jaquess scores pending Overall World Record at the Pan Am GamesRegina skied 1.5@10.25, 8200 points and 52.7m for an overall score of 3033.01
23Oct11 Pan Am Games Results are finalOverall Final ResultsSki Event Final Results Wakeboard Event Final Results Official Pan Am Games web site results display More... 23Oct11 Happy BirthdayIWWF President, Kuno Ritschard, celebrates his 75th birthday at the Panamerican Championships in Guadalajara together with the Officials and Mexican friends.
22Oct11 A Tribute To The Queensland Icon Keith Williams CMG![]() Read the article by clicking here
10Oct11 The 2011 Nautique IWWF Asian Waterski & Wakeboard Championships![]() The 2011 Nautique IWWF Asian Waterski & Wakeboard Championships concluded after five days of keen competition on the lakes of Putrajaya, Malaysia. Some fine performances included numerous personal bests, a new Malaysian national trick record of 3230, set by 8-year old Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah and an Asian Championship Ladies Jump record of 42m set by Saaya Hirosawa.
Asian U17 Water Ski Championships
Asian Water Ski Championships
Asian Wakeboard Championships
06Oct11 2011 Nautique IWWF Asian Waterski & Wakeboard Championships start in Malaysia![]() The Putra Mosque at Kelab Tasik (Lake Club) Putrajaya, Malaysia The 2011 Nautique IWWF Asian Waterski & Wakeboard Championships commenced on 5th of October 2011, at Kelab Tasik (Lake Club) Putrajaya, Malaysia surrounded by the iconic buildings of the Putra Mosque and the Prime Minister’s Offices, making a magnificent backdrop for the Asian Championships.” Some 100 waterskiers and wakeboard riders from 12 countries have assembled in Putrajaya to compete in these annual championships. First off in the inaugural Asian Under 17’s was 13-year old Nur Alimah Priambodo, from Surabaya, who took the first round in girls tricks with a score of 2030, with young Malaysian protégé Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah lying second with 1700. Widodo Safaraldi also from Indonesia (INA), with a score of 2710, topped the U17 boys leader-board after the preliminary round. Kayla Kee(SIN) with 2.5 buoys at 55kph holds the lead in girls slalom whilst Indra Hardinata’s (INA) with 3.5 buoys on a 14.25m line leads the boys. Widodo Safaraldi (INA) jumped into the lead with his final jump of 27.1m. The open slalom and trick skiers are looking forward to the start of their competition today
04Oct11 2011 World Waterski Championships, Dubna - Video FootagePlease find below a link to video footage (on YouTube) of the 2011 World Waterski Championships held this past July in Dubna, Russia. The video footage is courtesy of the Dubna Organizing Committee Press Office.You will find the video at this link: http://youtu.be/2dQSslZ1qR0
03Oct11 Natallia Berdnikava BLR sets pending World Overall Record at Sunset LakesNatallia skied 1.5@11.25m, 9240 points and 56.7m for an overall score of 2994.56.
02Oct11 2013 World Games newsletter from Caliclick here for the newsletter
02Oct11 Regina Jaquess USA scores 2@10.25 for a pending World Record![]() Regina Jaquess USA in her record run The performance was reported from Destin, FL.
30Sep11 2012 Show Ski World TournamentThe 2012 Show Ski World Tournament will take place in Janesville, WI, USA September 15-16, 2012. The IWWF has appointed Sherman Schraft from the USA as Chief Judge. This is the 1st Show Ski tournament at the World level.
28Sep11 Interview of IWWF President Kuno Ritschard in the October issue of the SportsPro Magazine about our Olympic 2020 campaignClick here to read the article
26Sep11 USA, Australia and Belarus Capture Linyi China World Cup Gold Medals in Jump and WakeboardMore... 25Sep11 Linyi - another great World Cup stop![]() IWWF President Kuno Ritschard presents a World Cup award to the Mayor of the City of Linyi, Mr. Zhang Wufeng (left) and to Deputy Director of Chinese Water Sports, Mr. Han Jianguo
25Sep11 World Cup Linyi Final ResultsWater Ski Jump ResultsWakeboard Results
24Sep11 World Cup Linyi - Day 2 ResultsDay 2 Wakeboard LCQ ResultsDay 2 Wakeboard Pro Mens Semi-Finals Results Water Ski Jump Semi-Final Results Read Reports at www.waterskiandwakeboardworldcup.com
23Sep11 World Cup Linyi - Day 1 ResultsClick here for results
23Sep11 Four World Champions Heading For Linyi City World Cup Stop In China This Weekend For 32nd Event In This SeriesMore... 21Sep11 Trick Record Status UpdateClementine Lucine FRA had two pending records from June.Her performance on June 18 at the Wake and Gliss Passion Festival in Roquebrune, France of 9690 has been accepted as a tie of the current record held by Natalia Berdnikova BLR. Clementine's run of 9780 at the Coupe Team France also in Roquebrune was reduced to 9690 due to timing and therefore not used. The tournament council will now evaluate her recent performance of 10040.
20Sep11 New pending World Records in Tricks and Overall by Clementine Lucine FRA![]() Clementine Lucine FRA At the Alexis Pickos Open in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Clementine skied 5 1/2@11.25 in slalom, jumped 49.7m (163 ft) and set a pending World Trick record of 10040. She would be the first woman to score over 10000 points. These second round performances also resulted in an overall score of 2971.86. This would exceed Whitney McClintock's pending overall record of 2951.95.
20Sep11 In Memoriam
19Sep11 Sarawak World Cup Final Press ReleaseMore... 19Sep11 17th World Water Ski Racing Championships Final Results![]() 17th World Water Ski Racing Championships Team Overall
17th World Water Ski Racing Championships Open Women
17th World Water Ski Racing Championships Open Men
Full Individual Results all divisions
18Sep11 Harley Clifford AUS and Raimi Merrit USA win the Sarawak World Cup StopPress Release - Raimi MerritPress Release - Harley Clifford
Mens Semi-Final Results
18Sep11 Sarawak World Cup Day 2Day 2 Men's ResultsDay 2 Last Chance Qualifier
16Sep11 Sarawak World Cup day 1 resultsClick here for results
16Sep11 Sarawak Crowds Pack The Waterfront Today As Wakeboard World Cup Stars Arrive In Kuching City For Tomorrow's Event16Sep11 Australian Team Makes Early Statement In Waterski Racing Worlds Opener![]() 14Sep11 Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Series Will Travel From Sarawak To LinyiMore... 10Sep11 Officials Panel named for the 2012 FISU ChampionshipsOfficials |
| Chief Judge | Jeff Smith | USA |
| Assistant Chief Judge | Carmen Ferrer | Spain |
| Chief Calculator | Maritza Concha | Chile |
| Asst. Chief Calculator | Marie-Anne Persoons | Belgium |
| Homologator | Felix Loreto | Peru |
Panel
| Vincenzo D’Elia | Italy |
| Susi Cornaz | Switzerland |
| David Stevenson | Great Britain |
| Gavin Kelly | Great Britain |
| Keith Lindermulder | USA |
| Luis Ceballos | Chile |
| Jorge Naser | Chile |
| Masako Yamaguchi | Japan |
| Gill Asher | Great Britain |
| Chief Driver | |
| Ricardo Botas | Spain |
| Drivers | |
| Vasily Gourounov | Russia |
| Frederic Cambray | France |

The Finals Slalom kept all their promises.
First on the water, 12 Finalists Women. The 4th out, Peruvian Delfina Cuglievan realizes a very beautiful performance with 3 buoys in 11m25 of rope. She improves her personal best and takes the lead of the competition. There are of course several skiers to go but as the scores come in, Delfina realizes that Victory's chances are more and more serious. The French skier Manon Costard earned the Silver medal with 1.5 buoys in 11m25. It is the American Caroline Hensley who completes the Podium.
It is the first time when Peru wins Gold medal and the enjoyment of the whole Cuglievan Clan in Meuzac is pleasing to see.

Straight to the Men and there also we attend a very spicy duel: the American Nate Smith assures the Show by making his complete pass at 10m75. Last on the dock, he knew what he had to make. Swiss skier Benjamin Stadlbaur was 2nd and the 3rd French skier Sacha Descuns completed this very beautiful podium.
This first final knew its prize of suspense and feelings. Many personal best performances were established.
Reported by Rima Cambray

83 skiers from 28 nations are competing in this 5th Edition of the Worlds under 21.
A very beautiful atmosphere reigned during the 2 ceremonies:
An official opening ceremony took place in the Assembly of the Regional Council under the aegis of President DENANOT in the presence of Kuno RITCHARD, President of IWWF and Patrice MARTIN President of the French Federation.
A festive ceremony organized by Saint Yrieix la Perche's city, associated with the Observatory of Sport without Violence gathered the children of the local sports associations as well as the delegations for a parade. Mr BOISSERIE, the Deputy Mayor welcomed everybody in Villasport.
The preliminary events took place without interruption on Thursday, 1st - Friday, 2 Saturday, 3. The skiers realized very beautiful performances, most improved their best personal best performance and the ticket to enter finals is very high.
The setting of the competition is magnificent: all the rising generation of new water ski talent gathered in Espace Nautique, Meuzac ready to fight.
In Slalom: The more than perfect conditions allowed the spectators to admire 5 skiers in the 10m75 and 4 skiers in the 11m25 of rope.
The very impressive Nate Smith, USA, 3rd in World championships Open was at the top of the men's with 4 buoys in 10m75. At the women, it is the French Amber Frank who takes the head of the preliminary with 2 Buoys in 11m25.
The scores are tight and we expect a very beautiful final.
In Tricks : Alexandre Poteau from France took the lead at the preliminaries with a great score of 11470 points . For the ladies, it is the American Erica Lang who clocks in at the top with a score of 8580 points. There are 4 scores in more than 9000 points for the men and 3 scores in more than 8000 points at the ladies. It is the majestic plateau which waits for the spectators in finale.
The Jump kept all it promises with an incredible jump of 54,4 m for the Australian Jacinta Caroll. It is the ladies course record and the young woman is within 40 cms of her best performance. Thimothy Bradstreet took the lead fro the men with a huge jump of 63,5 m.
The finals will starts today at 13H30 with the slalom women and Men.
Trick final will take place Sunday 10:00 followed at 13:00 by Jump.
Reported by Rima Cambray
Blessed by good weather including mostly favorable winds, the 10th edition of the IWWF World Disabled Championships concluded in perfect fashion with a world record by the last jumper. It was as if it were a scripted scenario, made for the movies. Defending world jump champion in the MP3 category (now combined with all MPs into the new seated category) and current world record holder, bested his own record with the longest jump ever by a seated skier of 26.6m before taking a tour around the lake instead of his final jump to a rousing ovation.
The top three teams, as was the case two years ago, were in order USA, Italy and France. The U.S. won its sixth title of a possible 10 and exhibited the most depth. However, even though five scores are counted in each of the three events towards the team overall (a total of 15 event scores), France garnered the third place on the team podium with four athletes.
There were six world records set and approved at the event. Records are kept in each of the individual categories rather than in seated, standing and vision impaired.
MP2 women Jessica Radmilovic, USA, in tricks (780pts) and slalom (4 buoys at 37kph/18.25m on the outer course). She remains the only MP2 woman to have completed a pass on the outer course.
A/L1 men Jamie McDonald, AUS, in jump (17.4m).
MP3 women 2010 Disabled Athlete of the Year Delphine Le Sausse, FRA, in tricks (1340)
V1 men 2010 Disabled Athlete of the Year Daniele Cassioli, ITA, in jump (21.1m)
MP3 men Darryl Hoyle, AUS, in jump (26.3) - reduced from 26.6 upon replotting.
In conclusion, the organization of the event headed up by Larry Downes was brilliant and resulted in a lengthy standing ovation at the final banquet for him and his crew.
Reported by Jim Grew

The World Disabled Waterski Championships are in progress.
View the live results by clicking here
Jim Grew reports there are 38 skiers from 13 countries and during the first three of four days four world records have been set or tied, two in tricks, two in jump and they are actually approved. This is also the first worlds where we have divided our athletes among three categories instead of the usual seven to nine, hence seated, standing and vision impaired.

All other forms (entry, travel, etc.) are also available here
For all results please check : http://www.iwwfed-ea.org

The Waterski World Championships schedule here in Dubna, Russia, was
created with a free day on Friday. This was a clever insurance policy to cover
risks of bad weather interruptions, etc. As it turned out, it was not a totally
free day as four extra hours were needed to complete the last three Series of
Men’s Tricks Eliminations this morning. This produced several surprises and
some stunning performances.
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For all the latest results which are posted live each day, please check : http://www.iwwfed-ea.org

The top six skiers in the Men Trick preliminaries were either from France or Belarus, 3 for each team. In the battle for trick supremacy, Belarus and Zharnasek came out on top for the moment but France placed four skiers in the finals to two for Belarus. Nicolas Le Forestier, returning from injury, skied in to 2nd place to the delight of his countrymen.


In what promises to be a classic match up, Freddy Krueger USA who jumped 65.2m and Jaret Llewellyn CAN who edged him out for the top spot with 65.4 m will face off once again in Dubna to see who reigns supreme. The two jumpers have faced the exact same situation many times at the same venue during World Cup Competitions held here between 2005 and 2009. Jaret who is coming off an injury, was first out in seed 1, but posted the score that no one could catch. Tim Bradstreet AUS was third with 65 m, but performed on the 1.65m ramp, and is a credible threat to dethrone the reigning champions. With a little over only 4m separating the entire final field, it could also be anybody's game.
In women's jump, Natalia Berdnikova BLR led the Belarus attack which found both she and her teammate, Iryna Turets in the top two spots in women jump. Like the men, another young Australian phenom, Jacinta Carroll is in the mix, placing third.

The IWWF held its biennial congress at the new high-tech Dubna Conference Center.
Delegates from 37 countries had their opportunity to participate in the IWWF decision making and choice of direction.
The Congress decided that a major effort should be undertaken to pursue the new opportunity of having Cable Wakeboard in the 2020 Olympics. A committee was named and will begin work immediately.
The Congress accepted the bid of Chile to hold the 2013 World Water Ski Championships in November 2013. The congress also accepted the bid by the Italian Water Ski Federation to host the 2013 World Disabled Championships and the 2015 World Water Ski Championships at Idroscalo in Milan.
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Des Burke-Kennedy conducted the ceremony that inducted William P. Barlow Jr. USA, Kim Izzard (Lampard) AUS, Mick Neville AUS, Andy Mapple OBE GBR, and Bilo Oliveras ESP into the IWWF Hall of Fame.
The Ceremony was staged in Dubna's impressive Hall of Culture. The attendees were entertained by special program that included Russian costume folk dancing, a ballerina, singers and a dance troop.
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A three way tie for first place in the Men Slalom has Aaron Larkin NZL, Jonathan Travers USA, and Nate Smith USA sitting on top of the leaderboard.
For all the latest results which are posted live each day, please check : http://www.iwwfed-ea.org
Thank you for your support and let's go!

Every World Championships has a tough day along the way – and it was here in
Dubna today. In beautiful weather and excellent water conditions, Chief Judge
Nikki Lee USA and the team were faced with managing and scoring a total of 90
performances – 28 in Slalom and 62 in Tricks. These included Series 5 and 4 in
Men Tricks, Series 6, 5 and 4 in Men Slalom and Series 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 in Ladies
Tricks. Meanwhile, back on the ranch, the Executive Board Meeting continued
all day at the nearby Resident Hotel. Chaired by Jim Grew USA this continued till
after 18.00hrs from early morning.
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The preliminary rounds were started in Slalom and Jump for men and women. The day was filled with beautiful sunshine and a slight breeze. The seeds scheduled finished as planned.
Click here to see on-line results - also live during the day
For full team results - click here

The fantastic Opening Ceremony included a show by the Bolshoi Ballet and fireworks over the Volga River.
Opening Ceremony Photo Gallery





At a meeting with Mr. Kanokphand Chulkasem, the Governor of the Sports Authority in Thailand, it was confirmed that Waterski and Wakeboard will be official sports in the program of the 2014 Asian Beach Games in Phuket.
This is the same site and tournament where the current record was set one year ago with a score of 12,150.
The plaque is inscribed:
Please submit your intention to bid directly to Sherm Schraft at SSchraft@comcast.net. Thank you
If you have questions contact the organizers at info@waterski-dubna.ru

With a successful and smooth organization of the second stop of the China-USA-Australia Show Ski Challenge the City of Linyi confirmed that they are ready to host the World Cup in September. The venue along the Yihe river offered good skiing conditions during the training and competition days. Over 10’000 spectators crowed the riverbank and cheered the acrobatic performances of the three Show Teams.


The first stop of the inaugural China, USA, Australia Waterski Show Ski Challenge took place in the Chinese city Neijiang, organised by the People’s Government of Neijiang Municipality and Sichuan Province and the Chinese Waterski Association.
“It is one of the most exciting and best organised Waterski events which I’ve attended during my 50 years involvement in our sport”, said IWWF President Kuno Ritschard to the press.
Flags, huge banners and big red lampions on the main roads of the City promoted the Show Ski Challenge, grandstands with seating for 30’000 persons on both sides of the Waterski Arena, direct TV and over 100’000 spectators for the official Opening Ceremony and the Finals are only some of the highlights to mention.
The second stop will be held next weekend in Linyi, Shandong Province, which will also be the Host City for a Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup end September this year.
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Entries for the 2011 Under 21 Championships must be made by the Federations EXCLUSIVELY online at http://www.iwsftournament.com/WorldAdmin using the Federation password already distributed. The deadline for Entries is AUGUST 22.
Those Federations which have not yet submitted an Intention to Enter for this event may do so at the same link. The deadline for submitting Intentions to Enter is JULY 3.
Any Federations missing their password for access to the online entry system can contact IWWF Administration at iwwf@iwwfed.com for help.
If your federation is interested in participating and you have not already done so, please email Phil Chase as soon as possible to let the World University Commission know your intent.It will take time for FISU to get out official invitations yet it's imperative that we give Waldo Miranda and the Chilean Federation as much advanced notice as possible so they can begin their preparations.

Following the celebrations of the 30th Stop of the Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup in Chuncheon City in South Korea some months ago, the 2011 season will continue to add new exotic locations to this highly successful series.
The 2011 World Cup will include Wakeboard, Waterski Slalom, Shortboard and Jump. The spectacular Stars of Florida Show Team will also be involved.
One of the most exciting World Cup Stops this season will be in Kuching City in Malaysia’s State of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. This is a short flight from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The competition will take place downtown on the City waterfront at the one kilometre long landscaped esplanade. Voted some time ago as one of the most liveable cities in Asia, Kuching will play host to this major international event for the first time. The following details have just been released :
SARAWAK WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP 2011
For bids, further information and details in regard, please contact IWWF Show Ski Committee Chairman, Sherm Schraft at SSchraft@comcast.net.
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The live webcast of the 52nd Masters Waterski & Wakeboard Tournament from May 27 – May 29 wil be available on www.masterswaterski.com/video |

The IWWF Development Commission continued its work to further the sport worldwide with its latest seminar in Beirut, hosted by the Lebanese Water Ski & Wakeboard Federation. The seminar also furthered the work of the Development Commission in the Europe and Africa Confederation where the strategy has been to support the inclusion of the sport in the Mediterranean Games. This strategy has been based on the organisation of seminars in Mediterranean countries and backed up with training programmes and events for skiers from this region so that they can then build up to compete at the quadrennial Mediterranean Games.
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We are requesting that Federations and Organizers check for completeness and to make any required submissions as soon as possible so that the list may be produced quickly.
There are several ways to qualify as an individual. All qualifiers have been determined except those from the two as yet unpublished list, the May edition of the IWWF Ranking List and the Elite Ranking list as of 30 days before the start of the tournament.
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Racing Bulletin #1
Racing Intent to Enter Form
Jury
Julie Devery
Friedrich Hasselsteiner
Gary Heinbach
Gust Lacroix
Pauline Procter
Mario Regimballe
Howard Smith
Francois Van Den Bosshe
Lyneen Vartha
Reserve Jury
Juan Paleja
Piero Mainardi

Linyi City is a famous cultural city with a 2400-year history. The State Water Sport Development (SWS) representatives together with IWWF President Kuno Ritschard visited the City to discuss and prepare the event.The Yihe riverside will be a perfect venue for a Jump and Wakeboard World Cup from 23-25 September 2011.

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Our Skiers enjoyed both Summer and Winter here in Melbourne today. For our early morning Trick and Slalom Skiers, it was hot sunshine and suntan lotion all the way. For our Jumpers, it was umbrellas and goggles ! None of this took away from the great competition and none prevented the enormous crowds from enjoying every moment of this very well organized Moomba Masters.
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In glorious sunshine, perfect water and at precisely 08.45hrs today, Round 1 of Women and Men Tricks opened the programme. All the results are available at http://www.moombamasters.com.au
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Following a few days of cool damp weather, the hot sunshine and blue skies returned today to Melbourne's Yarra River. Round 1 of Slalom and Jump produced some really great performances and a few surprises. The Results are available at : http://www.moombamasters.com.au
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For those in our sport who enjoy spotting the super stars of the future, Melbourne's Yarra River was definitely the place to be today. Junior Moomba is an enormous test for these 18 and younger athletes. Success here is both a major triumph and a clear signal for the future.
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Melbourne's downtown Yarra River was the centre of attention today from 08.00hrs. In fact it will see non-stop action till the great Fireworks display finishes at 22.15hrs on next Monday night. This enormous six day programme includes Junior Moomba, Wakeboard, Mens and Women's Night Jump, Kneeboard, Show Skiing, Disabled - and of course the Slalom, Tricks and Jump events for Open Men and Women from around the World. The attached Programme shows clearly how tightly Darren Robertson and his team run this major annual international event.
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Ass't Chief Judge: Dan Van Dyk USA
Chief Calculator: Dany De Bakker BEL
Chief Classification: Bill Bowness USA
Chief Driver: Kevin Wiseman AUS
Chief Homologator: Eddie Roberts USA
Class. Physician: Keith Barbour USA
Class. Athlete: Philippe Turchet FRA
Class. Health Pro: Chelsea Marshall AUS
Driver: Eric Steiner USA
Judges:
Denise Bowness USA
Vincenzo D'Elia ITA
Ivar Fosse NOR
Nick Purcell AUS
Sherm Schraft USA
Lisa Steiner USA
Claudine Wuyts BEL
Scorer: Terry Roer USA

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Delegates from 29 countries attended the 2011 EA Congress in Aarhus, Denmark today. Hosted by the the Danish Waterski Federation and supported by Sport Event Denmark and Sport Aarhus Events, the Hotel Helnan Marselis venue is located on the sandy beaches of Aarhus and provided excellent facilities.
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Few in our sport have influenced so profoundly so many Waterskiers around the world. Few have been so admired and respected. Australia's Ray Stokes has a very special gift in training and encouraging Skiers of all ability, in product design and development and in coaching at the very highest level. His training of both Emma Sheers AUS and June Fladborg DEN in breaking World Jump Records is where he excelled. Most of all, he has created happiness wherever his career took him.
Very recently, Ray Stokes was diagnosed with terminal Cancer. His remaining time with us is limited. This has shocked our Waterski community. He is now in Melbourne with his friends and family making arrangements for the future of his two boys, his major concern. Most of all he needs our support at this special time. Ray's many friends are asked to go to this special Website to do what they can to show their appreciation for this special person when he needs us most www.stokesskis.com
A www.CaringBridge.org page has also been opened for those who would like to send messages to Ray. Please enter his name as one word on the entry page - raystokes - to make the contact.

The Ministry of Tourism & Heritage of Sawarak and the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation announced the 2011 Wakeboard World Cup at a press conference in Kuching. For more see www.waterskiandwakeboardworldcup.com
Homologator: Niels Mozart DEN
Judges:
Inessa Potes BLR
Elena Kunert SVK
Jill Howard GBR
Martin Logan DEN
Larry Gisler BRA
Kerri Lee USA
Edgardo Martin ARG
Larry Downes USA
Bruce Cockburn AUS
Masako Yamaguchi JPN
Chief Driver:
Davide Gandola ITA
Drivers:
Ian Campbell GBR
Mike Ross NZL
Mario Pigossi DOM
Alternate Drivers:
Waldie Priekulis AUS
Gordon West USA
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2010 Female Barefoot Skier of the Year Elaine Heller USA |
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2010 Male Barefoot Skier of the Year David Small GBR |
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2010 Female Cableski Skier of the Year Bianca Schall AUT |
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2010 Male Cableski Skier of the Year Moshe Tzdaka ISR |
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2010 Female Disabled Skier of the Year Delphine Le Sausse FRA |
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2010 Male Disabled Skier of the Year Daniele Cassioli ITA |
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2010 Female Water Skier of the Year Regina Jaquess USA |
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2010 Male Water Skier of the Year Chris Parrish USA |
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