JONATHAN TRAVERS MONDAY INTERVIEW The name Travers is a special one in our sport – and his entry to the World Cup series has certainly impressed many. His parents, Jack and Lelani,  have made an enormous contribution as coaches and mentors and hosts to hundreds of skiers over the years. They have also produced some outstanding champions. Their two talented sons, Chris and Jonathan, grew up in a very special atmosphere at Sunset Lakes in Okahumpka, Florida, and both are already impressive athletes. At the top of the pile right now is 21 year-old Jonathan – and as we can see, all that training and dedication is really paying off. Jonathan Travers - World Cup Slalom Skier Jonathan hit the headlines back in 2004 at the age of just 15 when he became the co-holder of the Boys 3 National...

KYLE EADE BEATS THE ODDS AND BECOMES MOBILE FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS WEEK Kyle Eade makes major progress this week It may be seven weeks since World Cup Star Kyle Eade NZL had his serious injury while training in New Zealand for the 50th Moomba Masters in Melbourne, but after six weeks of staring at the ceiling, he has made a giant step forward. His regular reports are always a joy to read – and here is the latest one below. Happy Easter Kyle. All of our World Cup Team, athletes and friends wish you continued success with your treatments – and also best wishes to your family. REPORT FROM KYLE : Update 30 March. Towards the end of last week I got the news I wanted to hear … the results from my x -rays showed a healthy stable neck. Six weeks of bed rest was officially over...

JAVIER JULIO CONTINUES HIS WINNING WAYS AT MAJOR MULTI-GAMES IN SOUTH AMERICA ODESUR Games Website: http://www.medellin2010.org The ODESUR South American Games are the continent’s greatest multi-sports event, with athletes from countries all over Central / South America and the Caribbean. The Games are the most important competition of the South American Sports Organization (ODESUR). One of the characteristics of the South American Games is that it gathers Olympic sports, like Athletics and Swimming, as well as other sports, not included in the Olympic program, such as Bowling and Karate – and Waterskiing. The Games are held every four years. Its first edition took place in November 1978, in La Paz, Bolivia. This event in Medellin, Colombia has attarcted one of the most significant...

WORLD CUP STAR PERFECT EXAMPLE FOR ALL YOUNG ATHLETES WITH AMBITION We all know that getting a good start in life is a major bonus. If there was ever a a good example of this, it has to be Nicole Arthur, one of our greatest Slalom Skiers of all time, in spite of her young years. World Beater - Nicole Arthur Nicole’s grandfather was actually responsible for bringing our sport of Waterskiing to Scotland back in 1952. She started her career on the water at just eight years of age at the famous Slamannan Village site in Scotland – in very cold water !  Her father Arthur is a gifted Waterski Coach and by the age of 16, she had already achieved more than most. Off the water, she was also smart enough at school to qualify for University of Stirling entry at this young age. She then successfully...

WORLD CUP STAR JAVIER JULIO SAVORS THE MOMENT OF REACHING THE VERY TOP Javier Julio savours the moment We all know that every athlete has a set of goals which drives them to just do better each day. For the rare few, that goal is to reach the very top. For Argentina’s 32 year-old Javier Julio, his personal goal was to some day become the WORLD OVERALL WATERSKI CHAMPION. Having been so close for so long, to see him actually reach his target a few months ago was a very moving occasion for all his many World Cup fans. To hear what it feels like first-hand from Javier, check out our Star Monday Interview video clip here on our home page today. ALL PAST INTERVIEWS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR SPECIAL WORLD CUP YouTube CHANNEL AT : http://www.youtube.com/user/IWSFworldCUP Here are some of Javier’s...

ANAIS AMADE TALKS TO US AT THE PUTRAJAYA WORLD CUP STOP IN MALAYSIA Life is good right now for Anais Amade FRA Anais Amade FRA is in our Star Monday Interview spotlight this week – and for many good reasons !  Born in Toulouse, she hit the headlines in 2004 when she took the European Slalom Champion title. She hit the headlines again a year ago when she took the very challenging Moomba Masters Slalom Champion title. In between those titles, a great deal has happened in her Waterski life – including some great World Cup performances. Last weekend, she celebrated the dream come true for her boyfriend, Aaron Larkin NZL, when he took the Slalom Champion title this year. To find out more, just check out our Interview Video here on our Home Page this week. When we recorded this interview with...

STAR MONDAY – WILL ASHER ON CAMERA TODAY Will Asher - an insight to a World Champion Having an uncle by the name of Mike Hazelwood must be very special – but without enormous skill and determination, it does not guarantee success in our sport. At just 27 years of age, Will Asher from Lincolnshire in the north of England, has already done both his uncle and family proud. Having taken World Champion titles in Slalom in both China in 2005 and Canada in 2009, he has already reached the pinnacle of success in our sport. At the age of 20 he took the EAME Slalom title and at 18 the EAME U21 title. As an outstanding Slalom World Champion, many may be surprised to know that this World Cup Star is also a very talented three eventer and took the EAME Overall title in 2002. Will has a unique Slalom...

World Cup Stars Shine Brightly At the 50th Moomba Masters In Melbourne The Moomba Monday Holiday in Melbourne, Australia, is always a major family day of celebration. In spite of the extraordinary weather patterns of the past week, thousands showed up for today’s special 50th Anniversary Moomba Masters on the Yarra River. Moomba Monday Crowds Historically, the gold medals at this event usually go to the more experienced skiers and regular Moomba visitors – such as Nicolas LeForestier FRA, Chris Parrish USA, Freddy Krueger USA, Anais Amade FRA and Clementine Lucine FRA. This year it was a totally new story with major upsets – and in many cases it was the World Cup stars who triumphed. More heavy overnight rain brought a new supply of debris to the Yarra River – and this upset some...

MIRACULOUS MOOMBA RECOVERY PRODUCES GREAT PERFORMANCES ON SEMI-FINAL SUNDAY Will Asher GBR almost catches Chris Parrish in Semi's Just 24 hours ago, many thought that the 50th Anniversary Moomba Masters here in Melbourne would be canceled. With sudden 120 kph winds, a frightening and unprecedented hailstone storm, shredded trees, flooded roads and ice accumulations all over the place, it had the air of a calamity Movie. This morning, on arrival at daybreak at the Yarra River site, the floating debris posed a real challenge for the organizers. However, this is Australia and the “can do” attitude will always win. Within 30 minutes or so, a team of volunteers went up river in tiny flat-topped boats to trap the debris before it arrived on site. It worked. What followed was an action packed...

WORLD CUP STARS LASHED BY DANGEROUS ICY GOLF BALLS ! Many of our top World Cup Stars are now in Melbourne to compete in this unique 50th anniversary event and prepare for the World Cup challenges ahead in 2010. The 50th Moomba Masters competition was always going to create history – and that is exactly what happened today.  In glorious 25C sunny conditions we kicked off at 08.00hrs with a packed Saturday programme. This included  Womens and Mens Tricks, Series 2 and 1 Mens Jump, and Round 2 of Womens Slalom. So far, so good. WORLD CUP STAR CLEMENTINE LUCINE FIGHTS GRAVITY The Womens Round 1Tricks event included 13 athletes fighting for 8 places in Round 2. The mixture of very young rising stars and the best in the World, created its own special appeal. Ten year old Anna Gay USA, daughter...