World Games
Ten U.S. water ski athletes began competition at the 8th World Games on Wednesday in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The World Games, first held in 1981, is an international multi-sport event meant for sports that are not contested in the Olympics. The water ski program, which runs through Saturday, consists of three-event water skiing, barefoot water skiing and wakeboarding. Results
Raffle worth $5000 – In memory of Dylan Robert McNeil
We are the “Rogue Waterski Team” of Southern Oregon and we currently have a waterski club with 10 families. We have been deeply saddened by the loss of our youngest member, Dylan Robert McNeil. Dylan became very ill with bacterial meningitis. This type of infection is very aggressive and in Dylan’s case progressed too rapidly for successful medical intervention. Dylan passed away one day shy of his 2nd birthday. This was so sudden and completely devastating for the McNeil Family. They are like family to all of us, and we are all struggling as to why this happened. Dylan will always be remembered for his BIG smile and infectious giggle.
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Records To Fall At Malibu Pro Ski Stop In Abbotsford
(Abbotsford, BC, Canada) – The World’s top water skiers and jumpers will gather in Abbotsford, British Columbia September 18 – 19, 2009 to lean towards greatness behind a Malibu Response LXi. The Fraser Valley Water Ski Club is offering their man-made lake in Albert Dyck Park as the springboard to World Records. With this unique facility and the right water conditions, anything can happen. Join FVWSC, Pro Slalom Events LLC and Malibu Boats for an excellent couple days of Pro slalom skiing and jumping in the water ski capitol of Canada.
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ALBERTA WATERSKIER SOARS TO VICTORY IN RUSSIA
Dubna, Russia, July 12, 2009 - Ryan Dodd of Olds, Alberta has won the Jump event at the International Waterski Federation’s first World Cup event of the season. The 24 year-old leaped an impressive 67.1 metres in the finals, which earned him a tie with fellow Canadian Jaret Llewellyn. The pair were forced to compete in a sudden death “jump-off” where Dodd delivered a solid jump of 66.4 metres. Unfortunately, Llewellyn was unable to complete his jump as he hit the ramp too fast and crashed into the water. He was not seriously injured.
July 13 - 14 Michigan Big Dawg Running Order
http://www.skibigdawg.com/files/runningOrderMichigan.mhtSKI NAUTIQUE BIG DAWG RULES July 9, 2009
General: All events will be USA Water Ski Sanctioned and will follow USA Water Ski regulations and protocol. All Qualifiers and event finals will adhere to the rules as outlined by USA Water Ski and this document. See Regional Guide for more specifics.
Who is eligible / Entry information: Skiers 35 and older who have not placed in the top 10 in a Pro Slalom Tournament in the past 3 years or any skier over the age of 50. All skiers meeting the eligibility criteria above, and submit to the tournament registrar an (a) entry form, (b) proof of membership in USA Water Ski and (c) advertised entry fee. Entries are limited to 50, and will be accepted on a first come, first-serve basis.
FIRST WATERSKI WORLD CUP ATHLETES ARRIVE IN DUBNA RUSSIA
Moscow’s two international Airports were busier than usual today with the arrival of the Waterski World Cup athletes from twelve countries making their way to the city of Dubna for the first World Cup Stop of the 2009 season. The impressive huge roadside posters advertising the event, plus the excellent weather forecast, should ensure that the 30,000 seats waiting at the Volga River stadium will be full on this Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures of 29C and sunshine are expected with a light breeze.
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MasterCraft rehires 175 workers
MasterCraft Boat Co. is one Knoxville-area economic indicator that apparently is seeing a turnaround.
And some 175 laid-off MasterCraft employees are feeling relief since the boat maker's recent restructuring prompted their rehiring.
John Dorton, MasterCraft president and CEO, said Tuesday that all rehired employees have been notified, with some starting work Monday and Tuesday, while others begin work today manufacturing boats.
Dorton explained that MasterCraft went from 650 employees last year to 40 this year. By the end of this week the Vonore facility will have 218 employees on the job, he said.
Radar - Rossi interview 06.01.09
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INT US Championships - postponed
We are sad to announce that the 2009 INT US Championships have been postponed until 2010. The tour winners in each state in 2009 will be invited to participate in the 2010 US Championships in whatever division they participate in, in 2010. The location of the 2010 Championships has not been decided, but we are looking into some fun, new sites. We hope to come back next year even stronger then before.
Regina Jaquess World Water Ski Slalom Record - boat camera
O'Brien Elite Give Away?!?
OBRIEN ELITE, At the O'Brien/Nautique Big Dawg this, weekend, In Mich. O'Brien/ Nautique are giving away a new O'Brien Elite Ski. Drawing, anyone and everyone present is eligible to win. Good odds, to win Ski. Not to mention, you might see the best 34 mph skiing in the world. CC will also have a 2010 Ski Nautique there. All the boys are coming. Tynan, Morgan, Badal, Larson, Scott, LaPoint, Miller, Johnson, Raily, Favrat, Dehlinger, and more. It's going to be a slug fest. http://www.skibigdawg.com
WAVE Camp
WAVE Camp is a program of the City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation, Access Leisure section, in partnership with CSUS, Disabled Sports USA, and United Cerebral Palsy.
WAVE Camp is based at California State University Sacramento and is open to children 10 to 25 years old with physical disabilities. Disabilities include: Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Amputee, Spinal Cord Injury, Muscular Dystrophy, and other orthopedic impairments. Campers participate in purposeful fitness, recreational, competitive and social activities such as water skiing, kayaking, swimming and scuba diving. This summer adventure camp is designed to provide instructional and recreational aquatic opportunities to youth and young adults. If you would like more information on this program, please contact Jenny Yarrow at (916) 808-6017.
WAVE Camp runs from July 6th to July 16th, 2009. When the state legislature passes the budget, it is a near certainty that 47 of these campers will loose 100% of the funds that have previously been available to them to attend this life changing residential aquatics camp. As this vote may very well come at the final hour, we simply can not wait to ask for assistance to secure this camping opportunity.
Please visit this link to learn more about WAVE Camp.
http://www.accessleisuresac.org/wave.htm
