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Bill Furbish, Jim McCormick To Be Inducted Into IWWF Hall of Fame
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports May 12, 2021
The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation announced today its 2021 International Hall of Fame inductees. Among the 2021 inductees are U.S. adaptive water ski athlete Bill Furbish and legendary water ski coach (pioneer) Jim McCormick (posthumously).
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NSSA Accepting Grant Applications
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports May 11, 2021
The National Show Ski Association is accepting team grant applications through May 30, 2021.
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7 U.S. Athletes Qualify For Nautique Masters At Qualifier #1
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports May 10, 2021
Seven U.S. water ski athletes punched their tickets to the 2021 Nautique Masters, presented by GM Marine Engine Technology, this past weekend at Event #1 of the 2021 Nautique Masters Qualifying Series at Pickos’ Ski School in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.
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NSSA Seeks Bids For 2023 Division 1 and Division 2 Show Ski National Championships
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports May 06, 2021
The National Show Ski Association is seeking bids from local organizing clubs to host the 2023 Division 1 Show Ski National Championships and 2023 Division 2 Show Ski National Championships.
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Get On The Water Week Set For July 2-11
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports May 04, 2021
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, along with ski clubs across the country, will host free learn to ski events. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports recognizes that financial limitations often hinder participation in towed water sports. Get on the Water Week, coinciding with the anniversary of Ralph Samuelson being the first to successfully water ski on July 2, 1922, was designed to provide a fun, non-intimidating environment in which participants can learn to water ski for free. Get on the Water Week as a coast-to-coast initiative, waiving all sanctioning fees and guest membership fees for USA water Ski & Wake Sports affiliated clubs that host basic skills learn to ski events from July 2–11, 2021, giving clubs the ability to better reach those who might not otherwise be able to participate.
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Application Process Open For 2022 USA Water Ski Show Team
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports May 03, 2021
The application process for the 2022 USA Water Ski Show Team is now open. The team will compete in the 2022 IWWF World Water Ski Show Championships, Oct. 21-23, 2022, on Lake Silver in Winter Haven, Fla. Completed applications are due by June 15, 2021.
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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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Safety Tips As You Prepare To Start Your Season
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports April 20, 2021
Although the water ski season for many people is still several weeks away, now is an excellent time to review your personal safety program. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports and its members have an excellent safety record, but accidents still happen. Each of us can continue to make efforts to ensure the safety of our families, others and ourselves on the water.
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2021 NSSA Rule Book Now Available
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports April 19, 2021
The National Show Ski Association’s 2021 Rule book is now available to view and download.