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Transport Canada Policy Information-School Operators
Feb 22, 2012
Transport Canada has identified towed water sports as a group that they will be focusing
on to ensure that their on water operations are in compliance with the Canada Shipping
Act 2001 (CSA 2001). In accordance with this all boats used for school operations need
to be registered as 'non-pleasure vessels'.
... click HERE to read further.
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WSWC Launches Embrace the Wake 2012 - Help our Sport Grow!
Feb 17, 2012
Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada is pleased to announce the launch of its 2012
Embrace the Wake Campaign an exciting and vital fundraising promotion. The Embrace
the Wake Campaign objective is to generate revenue that will be invested back into
our programming for the future growth and development of the sport. We are asking
for your help in supporting WSWC with a tax deductible contribution in the amount
of your choosing. And double the impact - a benefactor will match your donation
dollar-for-dollar! Please click HERE. for full details.
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Can Am Challenge Selection Criteria Available
Feb 16, 2012
The 2012 Cam Am Challenge will once again be hosted at the Lake of Dreams
in St. Louis, Missouri on September 1st and 2nd. Canada will be sending a twelve
member team – 6 athletes each for the U13 and U17 divisions.
U13 Selection Criteria
U17 Selection Criteria.
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Long-Term Athlete Development for Parents
Feb 14, 2012
Many parents are looking for answers to explain what is right for their child
when it comes to athletic development. As a coach, you need something that will
help explain the facts in an easy, accurate, and user-friendly manner. The CAC,
in coordination with Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L), created the document:
"Long-Term Athlete Development Information for Parents" to help coaches educate
the parents of the children in their programs.
DOWNLOAD AND SHARE THE DOCUMENT TODAY!
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SkiAbility Training Workshop Scheduled for June 2012
Feb 6, 2012
Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada and the SkiAbility Ottawa club will be hosting
combined SkiAbility courses for certification as:
Assistant Instructor and/or Program Coordinators
The goal is to provide water ski and wakeboard schools/clubs with additional
training to work with person's with a disability. These courses are funded by Water
Ski and Wakeboard Canada (WSWC) and are open to all members who are in good standing
with their provincial association. These courses are certified through the
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and funding is available for those
who register before March 19th, 2012. Complete details can be
found HERE.
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IWWF Show Ski Worlds
Feb 6, 2012
The 1st ever IWWF Show Ski Championships will be held in the USA from
September 15 to 16, 2012. If you or your team aspire to representing Canada at this
unique event... click HERE to
learn more about the criteria to be chosen.
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Manoo and Jean Gurjar Legacy FundGrows to $2,000 in Annual Awards
--Call for 2012 Applications
February 1, 2012
The Manoo and Jean Gurjar Legacy Fund, established in 2011 as a result of a
legacy donation to Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada (WSWC) from Dr. Manoo and Jean
Gurjar of Vancouver, British Columbia, has doubled the number and amount of grants
to be allocated annually... click HERE.
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Alex Paradis Jumps to Gold at World University Championships!
Jan 15, 2012
Alex Paradis wins Gold in Men's Jump, with Kevin Melnuk taking Silver. The World
University Championship finished today in Santiago Chile with some great skiing and a few
surprises. For complete results and story
click HERE.
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Preliminary 2011 Canadian Water Ski Ranking Available
Dec 22, 2011
The preliminary draft of 2011 Canadian Water Ski Ranking is now available
HERE.
Any omissions or errors can be emailed to HERE.
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Call for Application for the Show Director Position
Dec 21, 2011
The 1st ever IWWF Show Ski Championships will be held in the USA from
September 15 to 16, 2012. Please find below the job description for the Show
Director who will lead Team Canada to the event. This position is a volunteer
role and will be responsible for coordination and managing all aspects of the team.
All applications must be submitted to Ellen Barwise (ellen@waterski-wakeboard.ca)
by midnight on January 5th, 2012.
Show Director Job Description
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McClintock siblings among Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada's 2011 award winners
November 22, 2011
OTTAWA-Whitney McClintock and her brother Jason McClintock of Cambridge, Ont., were
named the male and female athletes of the year in water skiing while Rusty Malinoski of
Humboldt, Sask., and Ashley Leugner of Regina received the same awards in wakeboarding
as Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada announced its 2011 award
winners... click HERE.
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Steve Bush Receives Petro Canada Coaching Award
Nov 14, 2011
Steve Bush was honoured this weekend as being selected for a Petro Canada
coaching award, for the second time! Steve had previously earned this award a few
years ago and has again been recognized for his achievements with our team!
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Pan Am Games Announcement
Oct 28, 2011
Today the Pan American Sports Organization, PASO, made an announcement regarding a positive
test for a banned stimulant affecting our sport. Our statement can be
found HERE.
Athlete Responds
Oct 28, 2011
Statement by the athlete... click HERE.
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McClintock family lead Canadian medal parade in water skiing at Pan Am Games
October 23, 2011
AJIJIC, Mexico - Whitney McClintock of Cambridge, Ont., won a gold and two silver while her
brother, Jason, added two silver medals on the men's side on Sunday as Canadian water skiers
completed another brilliant performance at the Pan America Games.
... click HERE.
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Two medals for Canada in water skiing at Pan Am Games
October 22, 2011
AJIJIC, Mexico-Whitney McClintock of Cambridge, Ont., and Karen Stevens
of Morrisburg, Ont., all reached the podium on the first day of finals in water skiing
on Saturday at the Pan Am Games... click HERE.
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Canadian water skiers ready for medal charge at Pan Am Games
October 21, 2011
GUADALAJARA-Canadian water skiers are ready for a medal charge this weekend after strong
performances in the preliminary rounds which concluded on Friday at the Pan Am Games.
.. click HERE.
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Canadians lead at Pan Am water ski prelims
Oct 20, 2011
GUADALAJARA, Whitney McClintock of Cambridge, Ont., holds the
lead in her events after Thursday's preliminaries in water ski and wakeboard at the
2011 Pan American Games.
.. click HERE.
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Benefit Cruise Announced!
Oct 19, 2011
Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada is excited to announce a long awaited 2012 Towed Water Sports
Benefit Cruise. This is a follow-up to the very successful 2008 Cruise which saw 155 people from the
towed water sports community enjoy a terrific vacation and fantastic camaraderie, participate in the
annual meeting, and which generated $24,000 in fundraising proceeds. The cruise will also stage
the organization's 2012 Annual Congress. For more information, click HERE.
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2011 Waterski Magazine Awards: Whitney McClintock as Female Slalom Skier of the Year
Oct 14, 2011
This year Waterski Magazine chose Canadian water skier Whitney McClintock (ON) as Female
Slalom Skier of the Year! Whitney has had an amazing year topped off with winning all but
one pro slalom event she entered this season with four wins and counting and defending her
world slalom title in Dubna, Russia. Whitney's desire and passion is what make her the Best
of the Best and puts her to the top of women's slalom. Congratulations Whitney!
For the full article please click HERE.
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Pan Am Games Coverage
Oct 2, 2011
The CBC announced on Thursday it is offering a multi-platform broadcasting package
for the 16th Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Over 300 Canadian amateur athletes
will be showcasing their talent and competing against some of the world's best, with
CBC's coverage starting with the opening ceremonies on Oct. 14, 2011, at 8 p.m. ET
live on CBCsports.ca and ending with the closing ceremony on Oct. 30
... click HERE.
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2012 FISU University Water Ski Championships Information
Sept 27, 2011
The 2012 Championships are schedule for Santiago, Chile from January 10th to 15th, 2012.
Water skiers who are currently registered for and pursuing a full program of study
leading towards a degree or diploma at a post-secondary institution (community college,
professional schools, technical schools, CEGEP, or university) or who have graduated
from a post-secondary institute in the year preceding the event are eligible to enter.
This event is self-funded (estimated at $2500) and anyone interested in attending
should contact Ryan Bush at balabushy@hotmail.com before October 21, 2011.
More event information can be found by clicking HERE.
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Can Am Challenge Comes to a Close
Sept 18, 2011
The Can Am Challenge took place from September 17th to 18th at the Lake of Dreams in
Jerseyville, Illinois. This event features team competition between Canada and the
USA, each sending a 6 member U13 and U17 team to the event. Team scores are based
on the top three team member's scores for each of the three
events... click HERE.
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Barefoot Nationals
Sep 14, 2011
On August 18th to the 21st 2011, 38 competitors from all over Canada (31),
the United States (4), Great Britain (1) and Australia (2) gathered at the Soulanges
Canal in Les Cedres, Quebec, for the 31st edition of the Canadian National Barefoot
Championship
... click HERE.
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Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada announces Pan Am Games team
September 9, 2011
OTTAWA-World champion Whitney McClintock of Cambridge, Ont., headlines a five
member Canadian water ski and wakeboard team for the 2011 Pan American Games scheduled
for this October in Guadalajara, Mexico... click HERE.
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Top 10's at Under 21 World Championships
Sep 9, 2011
Four young athletes represented Canada at the 2011 U21 World Championships that
just wrapped up in Meuzac, France on September 1-4. Competing at this prestigious
event where Chantal Singer (ON), Amanda Amos (ON), Taryn Grant (MB) and Alex Paradis (QC).
... click HERE.
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