WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP SERIES ALL 2006 SEASON CHAMPIONS NOW DECLARED Since 2004, this series has completed 17 successful Stops around the World, paid out US$1.8 million in cash prizes, completed 34 TV Shows and News Edits and issued over one million Press Releases to 192 countries. The 2006 Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series of the International Water Ski Federation was the most successful to date. This third season took a team of over 70 elite athletes and officials to France, Northern Ireland, Russia, Qatar, China and Singapore. All Stops were pulled by MasterCraft boats. Following the final World Cup Stop for Waterskiing in Enniskillen in Northern Ireland, the final Stop for Wakeboard took place again on the Bedok Reservoir in downtown Singapore. The title sponsor...

HSBC Sponsored World Cup In Singapore Dominated By Outstanding USA Wakeboard Riders Performances HSBC SPONSORED WORLD CUP IN SINGAPORE DOMINATED BY OUTSTANDING USA WAKEBOARD RIDERS This final Stop of the Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series, supported by the Singapore Sports Council, had it all – hot sunshine, 16,500 spectators, perfect water conditions, outstanding performances and a fair share of drama. This 2006 Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series included Stops in Qatar, France, Northern Ireland, Russia, China and Singapore. This final HSBC sponsored Singapore Stop was for the Wakeboarder Riders. The Waterski final Stop was in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland in August. For the 31 Wakeboard stars from 13 Countries present, the stakes were high. At stake were the Cash...

SPONSORS HSBC PLAN SPECTACULAR LAST STOP OF THE 2006 WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP SERIES IN SINGAPORE Following the drama and excitement of this year’s World Cup Stops in France, Qatar, Northern Ireland, China and Russia, the final points battle will take place this weekend on the crystal clear waters of Bedok Reservoir in downtown Singapore. The star studded line up of 32 male and female Wakeboard Riders from thirteen countries will compete for both the Singapore World Cup Stop cash prize of US$ 60,000 and also the 2006 International Water Ski Federation’s Wakeboard World Cup overall series titles. As Singapore’s World Cup Stop approaches, USA athletes are in a very strong position to take the coveted 2006 Crystal World Cup season trophies. The hot contenders for men...

SPONSORED BY HSBC, THE FINAL STOP OF THE 2006 WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP SERIES RETURNS TO SINGAPORE AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER For the third successive year, HSBC, the world’s local bank, will sponsor the Wakeboard Finals of the IWSF World Cup series on Singapore’s magnificent downtown Bedok Reservoir. This is located just off the Pan-Island Expressway and within easy reach of Changi Airport and the City’s immediate population of 3.5 million. The event will be supported by the Singapore Sports Council. In October 2004, PUB (Public Utilities Board) announced for the first time that they welcomed ideas to liven up the Reservoir. The enormous success of the past two HSBC Wakeboard World Cup Stops at this site has proved this to be an enlightened decision. As in past years,...

YOUNG HOPEFULS GET HELP FROM THE STARS OF THE WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP SERIES Every sport has its heroes. Often, the sporting aspirations of children begin with a simple word of encouragement from one of these heroes. This has been a major side effect of the current Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series. With 2006 season Stops so far in Qatar, France, China, Russia and Northern Ireland, and Singapore just a few weeks away, a steady flow of young hopefuls around the world has had a dream come true this year. Under the direction of the International Water Ski Federation, the concept of organizing a series of Waterski and Wakeboard Master Classes for the very young at each World Cup Stop began in France three years ago. Patrice Martin (FRA) and Rodo Vinh-Tung (Tahiti),...

WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP SERIES – SEASON OVERALL WINNERS ANNOUNCED TODAY FOR WATERSKI  The Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Series comprises the disciplines of both Waterski and Wakeboard. Last weekend saw the final Stop in the global tour for the Waterskiers in Enniskillen in Northern Ireland. The final Stop for the Wakeboard Riders will be in Singapore on September 30th / October 1st. So far Stops have been completed in Qatar, France, China, Russia and Northern Ireland. This was by far the most successful World Cup season to date. Bigger numbers of spectators, wider TV coverage, oversubscribed entry lists at all venues, greater performances from all the athletes involved plus a host of committed Sponsors, all combined to create a spectacular series. The plans for...

FRANCE, GREECE, CANADA AND USA ATHLETES PRODUCE OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES FOR WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP SERIES IN NORTHERN IRELAND The town of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland really took this Stop of the World Cup series to heart. It also provided a totally new level of competition technology in partnership with the Irish Waterski Federation and MasterCraft. Add to this a large and enthusiastic audience, outstanding performances from the athletes and strong local media support and the outcome was certainly impressive. Following previous 2006 World Cup Stops in Qatar, France, China and Russia, it was time to return for the second consecutive year to Enniskillen. Global Airport chaos did not prevent a full attendance by the qualifying athletes from 18 countries. Many were forced...

NEW WAVE BARRIER SYSTEM UNVEILED FOR WATERSKI WORLD CUP STOP IN NORTHERN IRELAND With the highest ranked Waterskiers in the World now heading for Enniskillen in Northern Ireland on August 12th / 13th, the World Cup Organisers today unveiled a unique wave barrier system to provide the best water conditions for the athletes. Waterski contestants from 18 countries have now secured their places in this coming weekend’s Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Stop. Both extensive TV publicity this week and a promising weather forecast are likely to attract a large audience to this very scenic location on the banks of the River Erne. Further live on-site Radio and TV broadcasts will continue over the coming days and the major Daily Newspapers have printed some dramatic photos of the sport. With...

NORTHERN IRELAND COMPLETES PREPARATIONS FOR MAJOR WATERSKI WORLD CUP STOP NEXT WEEKEND Following Russia’s thrilling Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Stop in Dubna, the highest ranked Waterskiers in the World are now heading for Enniskillen in Northern Ireland on August 12th / 13th. With US$780,000 at stake for the series, this will be their last Waterski Stop of 2006. The Town of Enniskillen will be transformed into a major waterski and watersports centre during this period. The World Cup site is located just beneath Enniskillen’s 12th Century Castle on the banks of the River Erne and within a stone’s throw of the Town itself. An extensive advertising campaign is certain to draw large numbers of spectators this year. In anticipation, a new grand stand will be constructed...

USA, FRANCE, UK AND DENMARK TAKE TITLES AT DUBNA, RUSSIA, WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP STOP Major anniversary celebrations, fireworks displays, floating stages for musical entertainment, Rock Concerts, live national TV coverage on NTV, 28,000 spectators on site and some great Waterski performances !  This World Cup Stop in the City of Dubna, north of Moscow, had it all. Dubna was founded as a Nuclear Research City 50 years ago. The International Water Ski Federation was founded 60 years ago. Both distinctions were recognized in the official World Cup Opening and Closing ceremonies. Mayor Valery Prokh of Dubna also announced major plans to construct a new national watersports centre for Russia in this City and looked forward to the return of the World Cup athletes soon again. And...