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IWWF Honors Athletes Of The Decade & Quarter Century
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports April 29, 2021
In consideration of the current global pandemic, the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation Bureau made the decision that it would not be appropriate to have the 2020 IWWF Skiers, Riders and Athletes of the Year Awards. In light of 2021 being the 75th Anniversary of the IWWF, it was decided that each sport division council should choose their Skiers and Riders of the Decade 2010–2019. Further, each Council could select their Female and Male Skiers and Riders of the past 25 years, if appropriate.
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Hall of Fame Inductions’ Live Webcast Set For Saturday, April 24
Scott N. Atkinson April 23, 2021
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation’s 38th Water Ski Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be live webcast on Saturday, April 24, beginning at 7:00 p.m. (EDT).
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IWWF License Mandate Now In Effect
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports April 22, 2021
Based on a decision made at the 2019 IWWF Congress in Malaysia, all athletes wishing to register for Ranking List (RL)/Record Capability (RC) competitions must hold an IWWF License in the future. The introduction of the IWWF License will begin with the Barefooting, Cable Skiing, Wakeboarding Boat, Wakeboarding Cable and Water Skiing disciplines as of 2021. The disciplines of Disabled, Water Ski Racing, Show Skiing and Wakesurfing will follow in 2022.
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Engine Cut-Off Switch Link Now Required For All Boats That Have Them Installed
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports April 15, 2021
On April 1, 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard implemented a new law requiring boaters who operate recreational vessels 26-feet long and under with an installed Engine Cut-Off Switch (ECOS) to use the ECOS link. Additionally, all boats built after January 2020 are required to install an engine cut-off switch.
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Connelly, Indmar Renew Partnership Agreements
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports April 07, 2021
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is pleased to announce two – Connelly Skis and Indmar Marine Engines – partnership renewal agreements for 2021. ÂUSA Water Ski & Wake Sports encourages its members and fans to support these sponsors as a way of thanking them for supporting USA Water Ski & Wake Sports’ mission to advance, support and service all towed water sports through widespread recreational participation, education, promotion and sustained worldwide competitive excellence.
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Board Approves Annual Safe Sport Training Requirement
Nate Boudreaux, Executive Director April 06, 2021
The water ski season is nearly upon us. Given the challenges everyone faced in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I know you are eager to get back on the water. Our headquarters office and each of our sports discipline organizations have been diligently working behind the scenes to plan safe events for our members in 2021.
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2021 USA Adaptive Nationals Postponed; 2021 Disabled Worlds Canceled
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports March 25, 2021
The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation’s Disabled Council has announced that the 15th World Disabled Water Ski Championships, originally scheduled for 2021 and then postponed until March 2022, has been canceled. The next World Disabled Water Ski Championships will take place in March 2023 at the Bridgewater Ski Club in Bendigo, VIC, Australia.
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COVID-19 Protocols Update
Nate Boudreaux Feb. 23, 2021
USA-WSWS Members,
I hope 2021 is off to a great start. Snow and cold temperatures may be covering most of the country, but spring and summer are right around the corner and we are excited to get back on the water.
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Three Partnership Renewal Agreements Announced
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Feb. 22, 2021
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is pleased to announce three – Discount Inboard Marine, Lake On Company and Malibu Boats ¬– partnership renewal agreements for 2021. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports encourages its members and fans to support these sponsors as a way of thanking them for supporting USA Water Ski & Wake Sports’ mission to advance, support and service all towed water sports through widespread recreational participation, education, promotion and sustained worldwide competitive excellence.
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Board Elects Officers, Approves 2021 Budget
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Jan. 31, 2021
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports board of directors held its annual meeting on Sunday, Jan. 31, and elected its 2021-2022 officers and approved the organization’s 2021 budget as proposed.