IWWF APPROVES ASHLEY BAERG'S JUMP WORLD RECORD
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The International Water Ski & Wakeboard Federation’s Disabled Council announced this week that it has ratified Canadian athlete Ashley Baerg's pending world jump record of 17.9 feet. Baerg, of Saskatchewan., set the record on Sept 7, at the 2018 USA Disabled National Championships in Padacah, KY, USA. Congratulations to Ashley!
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CANADA NAMES TEAM FOR THE 2018 IWWF PAN AM WAKEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIPS
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The 2018 Pan American Wakeboard Championships will be held Nov. 1-3 at Boca Laguna in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico.
Canada will be represented by:
Billy Allen (ON)
Dylan Miller (SK)
Christian Primrose (BC)
Erika Langman (ON)
Ashley Leugner (SK)
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CANADA NAMES TEAM FOR 2018 IWWF PAN AMERICAN WATER SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Water Ski Canada is pleased to announce its team for the 2018 IWWF Pan American Water Ski Championships. Canada will send a group of 32 skiers to the Pan American Championships taking place in Santiago, Chile, November 12-18, 2018.
“I am excited for this Team as we have strong representation in all events” said National Team Head Coach Steve Bush.
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THE WWA WAKE PARK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY NAUTIQUE
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The 2018 WWA Wake Park World Championships presented by Nautique Boats will host the most progressive riders from around the world. Nine Canadian athletes are competing.
Liam Brearley (ON), Kelsey Chiappa (ON),
Riley Dillon (ON), Shawn Dillon (ON).
Gavin Fisk (ON), Jesse Jarrett (ON),
Nicolas Leduc (QC), Michela Phillips (BC) and
Dary Znebel (ON)
The event will also feature EQUAL podium prize money for the Pro Men and Pro Women podium finishes in both Traditional and Features Only! The top 3 male and female competitors will be paid out equally as part of the WWA's long-term plan to continue progressing the sport of wake.
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Be sure to check out the Canadian crew competing at the legendary King of Darkness Water Ski Event LIVE on November 3, 2018 in Orange County, FL.
OPEN MEN: Ryan Dodd and Alex Paradis
OPEN WOMEN: Taryn Grant
U23 MEN: Dorien Llewellyn & Conley Pinette
U23 WOMEN: Paige Rini
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2018 WORLD BAREFOOT PHOTOS
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Pictures from the 2018 Barefoot Worlds at Dream Lake in Napanee, Ontario are available to download for FREE, thanks to photographer Paul Ruppert. The photos have been viewed more than 170,604 TIMES!!! Thanks again to Paul for the amazing pictures and memories, and for making them available to all the skiers and spectators
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2020 WORLD WATER SKI SHOW TOURNAMENT APPLICATION
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The
Mulwala Water Ski Club
in Yarrawonga, Australia, will host the next IWWF World Water Ski Show Tournament in March 2020.
Information about the application process for Canada's 2020 team will be released in the coming weeks.
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2018 WSWC AWARDS
NOMINATE TODAY
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It's that time of year again to celebrate the people who make a difference in our sport, recognize outstanding achievements and celebrate the success of our members! Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada believe in supporting excellence by recognizing exceptional performances of our athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers.
Click
HERE
for more information
Photo from: Nicole Hudson
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WE'RE HIRING - APPLY TODAY
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POSITION:
SPORT COORDINATOR
If you have a passion for the sport, are committed to excellence, and can focus on building exciting, new partnerships, we invite you to explore a career with WSWC. Join our energetic and dynamic team dedicated to providing and promoting a positive and fun-filled towed water sports experience for every Canadian.
Application Deadline:
October 28, 2018
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CALL OF INTEREST
2020 WATER SKI NATIONALS
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The Major Events Committee are now accepting call of interest bids to host the 2020 National Water Ski Championships in an effort to provide more effective timelines for organizing committees. If interested, you are invited to view the host responsibilities and criteria outlined
HERE
Deadline:
December 1, 2018
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THE IMPLICATIONS OF CANNABIS LEGALIZATION FOR ATHLETES
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On October 17th, 2018 Cannabis officially became legal across all Canadian provinces and territories. Regardless of Cannabis' legal status in Canada, it is still listed as 'Prohibited In Competition' on the
World Anti-Doping Agency
(WADA)’s
Prohibited List
.
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CLUB & SCHOOL LIABILITY INSURANCE
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We can't believe the 2018 season has come to an end. Thank you to everyone who has already submitted their activity report and waviers. If you have not already done so, this is a friendly reminder to submit electronically or via mail, copies of your 2018 waivers and activity report.
Deadline:
November 30, 2018
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2018 WATER SKI CANADA RECORDS & RECORD BOOK
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Water Ski Canada would like to congratulate the athletes who received approved Canadian records for the 2018 season. Water Ski Canada is extremely proud to be associated with these athletes , who strive to be the best and continue to push the envelope.
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SUBMIT YOUR SUGGESTED RULE CHANGES FOR THE 2019 WATER SKI RULE BOOK
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If you have any rule proposals or suggestions you would like to submit to the Water Ski Technical Committee for review, please
CLICK HERE
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Effective September 2018, Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada (WSWC) will pilot the transition from the traditional in person annual Congress to quarterly online Townhall meetings.
CLICK HERE
for more information take out oct 3rd date)
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Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada along with the Coaching Association of Canada will be placing an
emphasis on Coach Certifications in 2019. Any coach who has taken the Build the Skills or Learn
to Compete training course is eligible for the certification process.
CLICK HERE
to overview the coaching program.
Any coach who is interested in becoming certified, please contact your Provincial office or Cole at
[email protected]
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Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada (WSWC) is pleased to announce its newly elected Board of Directors Russ Dickson (re-elected) and Jay Kolewaski.
- Cory Bate – PSO Director
- Jay Kolewaski – At Large Director
- Russ Dickson – At Large Director
- Richard Gray – At Large Director
- Steve Jarrett – Wake Director
- Jo-Anne Moore – At Large Director
- Stephen Neveu – Athlete Director
- Peter Person – At Large Director
- Drew Ross – Water Ski Director
- Dustin Titus – At Large Director
WSWC is pleased to recognize and thank exiting Board members Karen McClintock and Glenn Bowie for their commitment and support. Their passion and dedication to the growth and development of towed water sports has been valued and appreciated.
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