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Renewing Your SafeSport Training Is Easier And Quicker Than Ever
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Jan. 11, 2021
Did you know that more than 5,000 USA Water Ski & Wake Sports members have already completed SafeSport training? Providing a safe environment to protect the health and well-being of athletes is a top priority for USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, and this year we are encouraging all our members to complete the SafeSport Training.
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IWWF Seeks Nominations for Hall of Fame
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Jan. 04, 2021
The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) is now calling for nominations for the International Hall of Fame for water ski, wakeboard, water ski racing and disabled water skiing. All nominations must be endorsed by the respective federation.
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Nelson Enjoys Record-Setting Year
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Photography by FlowPoint LLC Dec. 17, 2020
U.S. adaptive water ski athlete Elisha Nelson of Woodland, Calif., had a record summer of skiing this year, three to be exact. Although she was born with a congenital arm amputation, Nelson set her three records at able bodied tournaments (Women 3 division) in 2020. Nelson skis in the A2 category, classified as those having a hand or arm disability preventing them from holding the handle normally. In contrast to the A1 category, the disabled upper limb may come in contact, directly or indirectly, with the tow handle or tow line while the skier is in the course. Athletes skiing in this category use the same equipment as able bodied skiers and have the option of using a prosthesis.
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Granted! A Water Ski Wish Of A Lifetime
Scott N. Atkinson Dec. 08, 2020
For all the cancellations of sporting events that happened in 2020, a glimmer of hope for Ann’s Angels Adaptive Waterski Foundation popped up on Oct 22 when it was given the opportunity to grant a wish for a lady named MaryJane from Bradenton, Fla. The request to work with Wish of a Lifetime from AARP was made several weeks earlier, and the Angels worked hard on setting up sanctioning, volunteers, boats and officials all for MaryJane.
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In Memoriam: Rhonda Van Dyk, 1958-2020
Nov. 22, 2020
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is saddened to learn of the passing of Rhonda Van Dyk, a longtime member and supporter of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports. Van Dyk, 62, passed away on Nov. 18, according to her family, after a short but tough fight with COVID-19.
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AWSA Approves Four Towboats To Pull Sanctioned Events In 2021
Scott N. Atkinson Nov. 13, 2020
Four competition towboats from three manufacturers have been approved to pull athletes in sanctioned tournaments for the American Water Ski Association, National Collegiate Water Ski Association and USA Adaptive Water Ski & Wake Sports in 2021. The American Water Ski Association, National Collegiate Water Ski Association and USA Adaptive Water Ski & Wake Sports are three of nine sport discipline organizations of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, the national governing body of organized water skiing in the United States.
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Wilson Trophy Company Renews Partnership Through 2022
Scott N. Atkinson Oct. 26, 2020
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is pleased to announce that Wilson Trophy Company (Sacramento, Calif.) will renew its partnership agreement with the national governing body of organized water skiing and wakeboarding through 2022.
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Club Directors & Officers Insurance Program Renewed
Sept. 29, 2020
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is pleased to announce the renewal of the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Club Directors & Officers Insurance Program. This optional program provides USA Water Ski & Wake Sports affiliated clubs with access to Directors & Officers Liability and Employment Practice Liability insurance to protect against claims arising out of the mismanagement of club operations. All USA Water Ski & Wake Sports clubs should consider enrolling in this vital program.
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New (Free) Jump Program Released
Scott N. Atkinson Sept. 17, 2020
Video Tape Measure is a Windows 10 program that was approved by the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation to measure jump distances. It accepts either standard definition or high definition video streams and employs the same concepts as Bob Corson’s Video Jump and Splasheye, so current jump grids can use this new program without any modification to the site.
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Foundation Awards More Than $25,000 In Scholarships
Scott N. Atkinson Sept. 17, 2020
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of more than $25,000 in scholarships this year to 15 young people from different towed water sports disciplines. The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation’s scholarships are awarded each year to individuals who show leadership abilities and demonstrate how their involvement in the sport has helped them grow both personally and academically.