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28.08.2023
The National Cable Wakeboard Championships were held in BallyHass at the weekend. It was the first Nationals since 2019 due to Covid and post Covid. It was evident from the 43 Competitors that they were looking forward to it. A large contingent from Northern Ireland along with their families made the long trip to Ballyhass. If your not aware Ballyhass has now bunkhouses which can accomadate up to 120 People with a ranch style canteen where guests cook up themselves and then rel
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14.08.2023
A selection of photos from the 2023 Waterski Nationals 12th & 13th August and event report by Simon:
"The 2023 Waterski Nationals took place at Golden Falls Waterski Club , Ballymore Eustace Kildare.
The event which is the most important event on the ski calendar, caters for Jump , tricks and slalom . Over 25 athletes were competing from all the clubs in Ireland!
The event was running over three days ,and for once the weather was kind , and had ideal conditions. We saw some fa
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03.07.2023
Report by Paul Carroll:
Friday 23rd of June saw the start of the 2023 Watersports Inclusion Games in Wexford. The IrWWF were yet again invited to participate and demonstrate the Inclusive nature of our Sport.
On Friday afternoon The Team landed, led by Cormac Collins our Disability Officer, ably assisted by Brid Deegan, Aisling Deegan, Andy McQuiggan, and Paul Carroll. For 2023 we were very generously given the use of a Super Air Nautique by Thomas & Kieran McGuin
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10.04.2023
2023 EA Wakeboard Boar Seminar, Athens 3st March to 2nd April
The EA Wakeboard Boat Council held a Judging, Scoring and Driving Seminar in Athens from March 31 st
to April 2 nd . The Seminar was presented and delivered by:
Nuno Eca, Colin Hart, Stefano Durante, Bubi Cami and Irelands Linda Johnston.
The three different aspects covered were Judging, Scoring and Boat Driving. The Seminar was well
attended with over 20 from across Europe there.
I attended the Boat Driving Seminar,
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17.02.2023
Sport Ireland 2023 Funding Launch
On Tuesday 14th February Minister Thomas Byrne and Dr Una May launched the 2023 Sport Ireland Sport Investment Launch at SI Headquarters. President Paul Carroll attended on behalf of the IrWWF. The IrWWF has had an increase of €2,000 for 2023 bringing our Core Grant to €42,000. The IrWWf would like to thank Sport Ireland and Minister Byrne and his Department for this. The attached document gives an overview of the funding.
It is also v
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31.01.2023
Join us
25th March 2023 | Saturday | 2pm
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
(Stockhole Lane, Clonshagh, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 X3H5)
Please register by contacting the Management Committee Secretary, Miriam Quinn by email – omalleyq@hotmail.com
before 10th March 2023
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30.01.2023
IWWF
This year I travelled to two international competitions, both of which happened to be in July. One thing I’ve learnt about growing up, is that time off is hard to come by while being full time employed, even if it is by an airline! It’s not as easy to travel the world when you have limited days off unfortunately.
On July 11th, I set off for Birmingham, Alabama to take part in the World Games 2022. The World Games was an 11-day international multi-sport event organized with t
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10.01.2023
The IrWWF are affiliated to Sport Ireland and the IWWF. Both Organisations promote and enforce Drug Free Sport and Clean Sports for all.
As we enter the 2023 Season it’s a great opportunity for all athletes and parents of athletes to “Brush Up” on their knowledge. Sport Ireland have a great on line course ( Available at https://www.sportireland.ie/anti-doping/education-zone/education-zone ) free to anyone. All our International athletes have completed it
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02.01.2023
If you are following us on Facebook or Instagram, you will have seen our new IrWWF international athletes 2022 series already.
Here are all links mentioned in our series. Feel free to check each of them out here:
IrWWF international athletes 2022
Julian Zebedee
David Coates
Graeme McKibbin
Eamonn Prunty
Cork Club Members
Nicole Carroll
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28.11.2022
IWWF
It's time to submit your nominations for:
- Young Sports Person of the Year Award 2022
- Cianne Naji Award
For any questions, feel free to message us.
Please send your nominations to: [email protected]
Thank you
IrWWF
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03.11.2022
All waterski & wakeboard events in Ireland have come to an end for the 2022 season, all facilitated by multiple clubs all across Ireland.
Thank you to all clubs hosting and organizing events and to everybody participating. Here are more pictures from the last event held in October by Wake N Ski
We are delighted to have seen many newcomers this year, and we wanted to express our congratulations again to all involved.
Division 1: Winner: Graeme McKibbon, 2nd Place: Sam Burke Kennedy &
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23.09.2022
IWWF
The 2022 IWWF World Over-35 Waterski Championships took place in France. We had a team of five skiers Eileen, Mary Dianne, Graeme and Barry. Sadly due to date changes, Rodney and Jody could not join the Team this year.
For Eileen, Graeme and Mary, it was their first time performing at such a level, Barry and Dianne are seasoned competitors.
The team performance was excellent, and Ireland secured 12th position at the World Championships. A big shout out to Dianne, who was on the
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09.09.2022
Congratulations to Eamonn Prunty, who recently competed at the 2022 IWWF E&A Disabled Championship in Austria.
Eamonn scored the following:
Seated Division Men Slalom Results: 2nd place
Seated Division Men Tricks Results: 1st place
Pending European record 1710
Congratulations from all of us, Eamonn, excellent results! From the entire ski community, we want to acknowledge Eamonn's fantastic results. Eamon trained extensively this ye
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07.09.2022
08.08.2022
Dianne Kirby has recently competed at the 2022 IWWF E&A +35 Championship, flying the Irish flag and representing IrWWF and WIS
Within the entered age categories, Dianne scored the following:
Women Slalom results: 2nd place
Women Tricks results: 1st place
Women Jump results: 1st place
Women Overall results: 1st place
Congratulations from all of us Dianne, excellent results!
- IRWWF
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14.06.2022
Report by David Zebedee:
Location Newferry Waterski Club:
11thJune22WakeboardNationals Final Result.docx.pdf
Practice was held on the 10th June from 4pm till late in very challenging conditions choppy water wind and rain .
However this was an experience as it was never going to get worse on competition day and gave the competitors a chance to ride the awesome wake of the G23 supplied by Gary McClintock and piloted by Andy McQuiggan .
Competition Day:
Conditions were bet
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20.03.2022
IWWF
Here is the 2022 IrWWF Management Committee Line up:
President: Cornelia Krausz
Secretary Miriam Quinn
Treasurer Dave Foley
Waterski Officer Barry Galvin
Wakeboard Officer &nbs
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20.03.2022
IWWF
At the Federation AGM on the 12th of March Cornelia Krausz was elected as President of The Federation. Cornelia is a member od CPBWSC and taks over from Paul Carroll who stood down after five years in the role. Cornelia will brin new ideas and a fresh outlok to the role and is welcomed to the Committee.
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02.11.2021
IWWF
Exciting News for our own DBK, see the attached link, fingers crossed for DES.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/2696856/mutiny-dundee/
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02.11.2021
IWWF
Check out the new list of prohibited substances for 2022 on our Anti Doping page
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22.08.2021
IWWF
Hi Folks, Barry and the Crew at CPB&WSC are hosting a Childrens day and Ladies day, see below and follow them on Facebook for more details
Kid’s day is Wednesday the 25th from 12-3pm
Ladies day is Saturday the 28th from 3pm - finish.
Community Day September 7th class Dripsey National School..
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05.08.2021
Meteor waterski and Wakeboard Club are delighetd to announce their Open Days for 2021;
Please see below for the Dates.
Community Day Sunday 15th August 11.30am
Children's Day Tuesday 17th August 5.00pm
Ladies Day Tuesday 24th August 5.00pm
For more information e mail them on enqu[email protected]
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29.07.2021
IWWF
Sport Ireland
Media Release
July 2021
Be Alert to Water Safety
Sport Ireland and key stakeholders have come together to encourage everyone to be alert to water safety this summer.
Over the last few months there have been several successful campaigns and initiatives in regards to educating the public on water safety. While all stakeholders of this campaign have particular responsibilities and objectives, we all have the same o
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11.07.2021
IWWF
Bulletin #1 and the Intention to Enter Forms for the E&A Wakeboard Boat Championships
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17.06.2021
IWWF
Following Discussions with the Host Club, the Committee have come to the decision to Cancel the 2021 Waterski Nationals.
The decision was not taken lightly, however with the slow roll out of the Covid 19 Vaccine in ROI, especially for younger people, and the rise in Delta Variant Cases we are putting Public Health first.
We are really sorry we have had to come to this decision, but the Pandemic is dtill with us and we must keep our athletes, members and families safe.
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17.06.2021
IWWF
17.06.2021
IWWF
The EA Wakeboard Council have announced that the 2021 Wakeboard Boat Championships will be held at the Club Nautique de Toutainville, France,
from 13 until 18 September, 2021.
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14.05.2021
IWWF
2021 sees the induction into the IWWF Hall of Fame of our very own Des Burke-Kennedy aka DBK!
Des has dedicated his life to promoting and growing the Sport from the Early days in the Irish Federation to his more recent role in the World Federation. Des has been at the forefront of so many initiatives and events. The World Cup springs to mind where he was behind the Mic commentating and also behind the lens sharing so many fabulous Photographs.
It is a proud day for the Irish Federation
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01.05.2021
IWWF
30.03.2021
IWWF
06.03.2021
IWWF
28.02.2021
IWWF
Following the 2021 AGM which was held on 27th February via Zoom, this is he New Look Committee
President Paul Carroll
Secretary Miriam Quinn
Treasurer Carl Cautley
Waterski Officer &nb
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24.01.2021
IWWF
The 2021 AGM will be held on 27th February at 5pm, and, for the fist time ever, will held Virtually. Due to ongoing restrictins The Committee have decided to hold the AGM on the Zoom platform. Details have been sent to all Club Secretaries and any member of an Affialiated Club or Individual Member can request an Invitation from [email protected] stating the Club they are a member of in the requesting e mail.
Please see attached Agenda2021 Annual General Meeting Agenda.docx
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17.11.2020
IWWF
Folks, Some of you will have received an e mail from IWWFSport inviting you to join the new EMS ( Event Management System ). The new system comes into effect fully in January 2021. The system will control ALL future competitions and includes scoring systems and rankings etc. I would urge everyone who gets the mail to engage and reply as requested.
More Informtion will follow in course.
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29.09.2020
IWWF
See attached from the Cablewakeboard Council, the age categories are now more aligned with other disciplines.
Age Category Announcement.pdf
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07.08.2020
IWWF
Division 1 SCORES AFTER 1st ROUND.doc
Division 2 SCORES AFTER 1st ROUND.doc
Division 3 SCORES AFTER 1st ROUND.doc
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15.06.2020
IWWF
The IWWF Concussion Recognition Tool is now available here to download for your Club!!
IWWF-CONCUSSION-RECOGNITION-TOOL.pdf
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07.04.2020
IWWF
THE 2020 FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dnipro, Ukraine September 24 th - 27th, 2020
Bulletin 1 attached below.
Olease contact any Committee Member if you are interested:
FISU-WUC-2020-Bulletin-1.pdf
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01.03.2020
IWWF
Following the AGM on the 29th the Annual Awards Night was held at the Clayton Hotel,Dublin. The evening was kicked off with a Presentation by Stuart England on The History of the Federation, this labour of love which Stuart has assembeled over the past two years is exceptional and follows the evolution of Waterskiing and Wakeboarding in Ireland from 1958 to the present day. More on this to follow and all aspects will soon be available on this Website.
To mark this great presentation the Feder
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01.03.2020
IWWF
The 2020 AGM was held on 29th February 2020 aat The Clayton Hotel, Dublin. There was a large turnout with many Clubs represented and the others sent apologies.
Reports were given by President, Secretary, Treasurer, Ski, Boat and Cable Wakeboard, Child Safeguarding,& Anti Doping.
There was also a presentation from Cormac Collins on the Watersports Inclusion Games which were held in Kinsale in August, this was very well received at the meeting and attracted a lot of commendation.
Stua
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24.12.2019
IWWF
2019 Wakeboard Magazine eaders Poll has voted David O'Caoimh in at Number 1 Boat Wakeboarder as voted for by the Public.
David doing Irish Wakeboarding Proud, Congrats
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15.12.2019
IWWF
Issued 11/12/2019
IWWF World & E&A Titled Events 2020
2020 - MISCELLANEOUS
31/01 EC Admincom GRE &nbs
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24.11.2019
IWWF
So, Team Ireland arrived back into Dublin this morning, weary but elated at their success. All in all we had six riders, supported by a team of famil and, friends making the Irish Voice Twenty strong on the shore.
The team achieved way beyond our expectations securing three finalists, one Semifinalist and two in lcq's.
Our first, and youngest rider Julian Zebedee narrowly missed a place in U14 boys semi finals, only pipped to the post by 2 points in qualifiers , Julian performed brilli
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05.11.2019
IWWF
Any Historians among you. Old Committeee and AGM Minutes have been uploaded into our Minutes Tab, have a look, there is History there and those who made it all happen.
If anyone has any old minutes that can bridge the gaps, it would be great to get them on the Website, send them on.
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16.10.2019
IWWF
The First ever ANOC World Beach Games kicked off in Doha, Qataer on the 12th October, for the first time ever Beach/Water related sports were brought together under the ANOC Banner and the ANOC World Beach Games were born. From the Irish perspective we had only two athletes chosen, both were Wakeboarders, David O'Caoimh and Nicole Carroll. Both chosen by the IWWF having qualified through placings in both EA and World events. David and Nicole joined 11 other Athletes from all over the World,
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09.10.2019
IWWF
Cavan wakeboard pair David O’Caoimh and Nicole Carroll are all set for the inaugural ANOC World Beach Games in Doha, which run from the 12 – 16 October.
The ANOC World Beach Games is a multi-sport event featuring all non-Olympic events, with a goal of connecting National Olympic Committees and fans around the world and bringing a different range of sports to a wider audience.
Ireland’s leading wakeboarders David O’Caoimh and Nicole Carroll will be joining 1237 a
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09.10.2019
IWWF
Paul "PJ" Johnston, Irish Team rider takes the overall winners title in the 2019 EA Wakeboard Tour. The Tour had stops in Ireland, Spain and Portugal with PJ being overall winner in Open Men, Well done PJ from IrWWF
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Successful Slalom League Continues
The 6th round of the 2019 Slalom League is taking place on Sunday 15th September in Dripsey, Cork at Cork Powerboat & Waterski club!
You will get 3 rounds of slalom.
It is open to all levels from starters (newbies) to international competitors.
The practice is available on Saturday 14th September, please book in beforehand due to limited spaces available.
Entries are being taken now, please contact Barry to register!
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01.09.2019
IWWF
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2019 Boat Wakeboard Championships
Newferry Co. Antrim was the venue of choice for the 2019 Boat Wakeboard Championships. A Perfect Location on the River Bann with full facilities on site, it was indeed the ideal location with the perfect hosts, Newferry Waterski Club.
The boat of Choice, Mastercraft X-Stary, kindly donated for the event by Johnny Crawford & Paul Dillon, big thanks for such generous help.
Practice was held on Friday Night it what could on
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17.08.2019
Lets Go Hydro played host to the 2019 IrWWF Cable Nationals. Irelands first full cable was the perfect venue, with the perfect crew! Michael England was the Man in Charge and with Michael his team of Operators, Rescue Crew, Dock Marshalls and catering crew made the event one to remember. Chief Judge, Nicole Carroll, was ably assisted by her team of judges, Brian Kavanagh, Michael England, Nico Sweeney &Podge Buckley. Their skills were teated with some very close riding. In the end the sc
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04.08.2019
2019 Boat Wakeboard Nationals and 2019 EA Tour stop will be held in Christie Park Coleraine on the 31st August with practice on the evening of the 30th. We have a Mastercraft X Star as our Tow Boat, and support from Waterways Ireland and Edge Watersports. Full Bulletin to Follow.
Euro tour Coleraine Bulletin 2.pdf
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04.08.2019
Lets Go Hydro, Irelnds first evet full cable will host the 2019 Cable Nationals on the 16th & 17th August. There will be a Novice / Grassroots Competition for our newcomers and then Nationals for the more adventureous. Accomodation is available on site and Competition Licences ( Free to firts timers ) will also be available on site. Full Bulletin to follow, Practice Friday evening and Jam Session Sunday to blow off any cobwebs!!
See attached link for more info: https://www.facebook.
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28.07.2019
A Great day at Cork POwerboat and Waterski Clun where the sun shone down on all out Athletes. As ever Barry and the Galvin Clan put on a great show in near perfect conditions. See attached report and photos from Barry, your Waterski Officer and Voice on the Committee
Irish National Waterski Championships 2019 report.doc
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06.07.2019
IWWF
09.06.2019
IWWF
2019 Wakeboard Worlds announced,
Venue: Abu Dhabi
Dates:19th to 23rd November
See link below for further details. Bulletins will be posted when they issue.
http://iwwf.sport/2019-iwwf-world-wakeboard-championships-to-be-held-in-abu-dhabi/
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09.06.2019
IWWF
Last week saw IrWWF reach yet another milestone, following years of preparation and hard work Sport Ireland (Coaching)'s Mr Tony Wright signed off on our Level 1 Coaching Course and also signed off on Andy Mc Quiggan as a Coach Tutor. A course ran at The Edge Watersports and was successfully completed by 7 attendees. Now Andy joins our Coaching Panel and he was also most instrumental in achieving the Sign Off on the Course.
Andy, Barry and Eileen Galvin are Coach Tutors, s
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10.04.2019
IWWF
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What is Play True Day?
Tomorrow the 10th of April is Play True day, This a campaign that a few National Anti-doping Organisations along with WADA started a few years ago which has grown and Sport Ireland would like to support it.
Play True Day is dedicated to clean sport and is intended to raise awareness among athletes, the sporting public and others about the global fight against doping.
http://www.playtrueday.com
The inspiration for this initiative stems from a WADA-hosted Educa
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26.02.2019
IWWF
2019 Committee
President: Paul Carroll
Secretary: Linda Johnston
Treasurer: Carl Cautley
Waterski Officer: Barry Galvin
Cable Offi
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Wear your life jacket
David O Coaimh Wear your life jacket video makes major waves in the community
Recently Irish Wakeboarder David O Caoimh published a new vlog on his YouTube Channel. One in which he highlights the danger of wearing your lifejacket incorrectly and the dangers that this entails. We have all seen the footage and content of top-class wakeboarders riding without the proper equipment. David once again has been brave enough to stand up within the industry and use h
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08.02.2019
IWWF
Tel Aviv was the location for the 2019 EC Congress on the 2nd February. The Irish Federation was represented by President Paul Carroll and Secretary, Linda Johnston. The Congress convened promptly at 9am and many and varied discussions were held. Among the attendees was The IWWF President Jose Antonio Perez Priego, and the main talking point was our continued campaign to get our sports into the Olympics. Patrice Martin, French Federation President and EC Vice President, along with Jos
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24.01.2019
IWWF
The 2019 AGM will be held on Sunday 24th February 2019 at The Clayton Hotel, Dublin Airport,
Its that time of year again and as we look forward to longer nights, warmer weather and the new season - it’s time for us to gather for the Annual General Meeting of the Irish Waterski and Wakeboard Federation
on Sunday 24th February 2019
at 10.30am
at The Clayton Hotel, Dublin Airport
Please find the attached notice for the AGM.
The minutes of the 2018 AGM, the agenda and
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11.11.2018
IWWF
Thursday 8th November saw a first for the Irish Waterski and Wakeboard Federation with Dubln Institute of Technology ( DIT ) awarding one of our Team members an Elite Athlete Scholarship. Nicole Carroll, a member of Lough Muckno Waterski and Wakeboar Club and an Irish Wakeboard Team Member was awarded the Scholarship at a ceremony hosted at Kevin Street. Nicole, a student at Bolton Street studying Aviation Technology, was awarded the scholarship following an Interview process within the DIT grou
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09.09.2018
IWWF
David O'Caoimh, Irish Open Champion and all round decent guy has been voted as Favourite Wakeboarder in a public Poll, voted by the public worldide. David beat off Harley Clifford, Shaun Murray, Steel Lafferty, Nic Rappa to name but a few. Brilliant Achievement David, Doing the Irish Proud, as usual. Well Done
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04.09.2018
IWWF
The European U21’s Hosted by the Monaco Waterski Federation took place at Roquebrune-sur-Argens in the South of France in 28th of August to September 2nd 2018
Daniel Galvin represented Ireland in Slalom ,Tricks and Jump
Friday the 31st of August, Daniel Tricked in the Preliminaries, he did fantastic with a new Personal best of 5210 points just a shade away from the Irish open record, making the last 8 for Sunday’s finals
Saturday morning and ser
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10.08.2018
All Roads led to Cork last weekend for the 2018 National Boat Wakeboarding Championships. The event was hosted by Barry Galvin and his Team at Cork Powerboat and Waterski Club. Few sneaky practice slots were held on Friday evening and all kicked off on time on Saturday Morning at 9am sharp. The evnt boat was the ever reliable and solid Super Air Nautique 210, kindly donated for the competition by Graham Connolly, and the wake did not dissappoint.
As ever the organisation was excelle
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06.08.2018
IWWF
Lago del Salto, Rieti, Italy saw the perfect location for the 2018 E&A Boat Wakeboard Championships , the picturesque location could only be described as idyllic. With only Two Irish Riders Paul "PJ" Johnston and Nicole Carroll representing Team Ireland it was less hectic than other years. Although we only had two athletes we were still still well represented with Federation Secretary Linda Johnston
as Chief Judge. PJ was supported by his Fiancee Colleen a
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23.07.2018
What a weekend, the sun shone, the wind stayed away and Golden Falls hosted what can only be described as a resounding success at the 2018 Waterski Nationals. Big thanks to Walter, Carl and the Golden Falls crew. Massive thank you to Roy and Audrey Collins for their judging and calculating, Donal Connolly for Splash Eye. Results will be posted as soon as I have them.
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14.07.2018
IWWF
Two Weekens in a row, Last weekend in Portugal David O' Caoim took GOLD with Paul " PJ " Johnston taking Bronze ( only loosing out by .66 to silver ), tis weekend in France, PJ again on the Podium representing Ireland and taking Bronze again narrowlingly missing out on Silver. Paul is training hard for the EA Championships in Italy from 30th July to 4th August where he will be joined by Nicole Carrol in a ean mean Irih Team!!! The EA 2018 Boat wakeboard Championships also has
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09.07.2018
IWWF
2018 Irish Nationals - Invitation Entry Form (002).pdf
All Roads lead to Kildare, Reminder, Golden Falls hosting The 2018 Waterski Nationals, Competition all day Saturday and Sunday. The TEam at Golden Falls have been working tireessly over the past weeks and the Club is in exceptional condition, with good weather promised there is only one place to be this weekend. See you all there
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24.06.2018
The Sun shone on Knockbracken Reservoir today as Cable and Wake hosted the 2018 Cable Nationals. Riders from Ballyhass, Wakedock, Meteor, Long Island and Muckno were represented and under the watchful eye of Nico Sweeney, Chief Organiser, the event wen without a hitch.
Chief Judge Pierpaolo Iodice oversaw the Official End, He was ably assisted by Chief Calculator Paul Carroll and Judges Nicole Carroll , Padraig ( Podge ) Buckley, Shane Murphy and Sylvia Ryan.
With the sun shining ever
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22.04.2018
Cable and Wake are proud to host the All Ireland Cable Wakeboard Championships from 23rd-24th June 2018 at Knockbracken Reservoir, Carryduff.
The event will take part over 2 days. Competition on Saturday with free ride and Big Air comp on Sunday. Times and categories will be adjusted according to competitor numbers. The IWWF, E & A Rules will apply to the competition and the event is being hosted on behalf of the Irish Waterski and Wakeboard Federation.
It will likely begin around 1:30
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Hipnotics Wake Camp 2018
End the season with the whole Irish Wakeboarding Community
Hipnotics, Turkey, Antalya, November 18th - 25th 2018. Limited Places available.
Apply here
Awesome to see an event like this in the irish community. The guys at Ballyhass Wakepark are organizing a cable trip to Hipnoitics in Turkey this coming November. There is one week left to sign up. Join the rest of the community and get some late winter sun. Heres an exerpt from their
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26.03.2018
IWWF
Australia takes most gold home from IWWF Wakeboard World Championships in Puerto Escobar in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Full Press release on all the action from the worlds straight from the IWWF press release. Congratualtions to all the Irish riders you did our country proud.
Following six days of intense competition for the titles of World Champion by IWWF wakeboard riders from 26 countries, in the end, it was Australia which captured the two most coveted of all awards. With medals ava
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22.03.2018
IWWF
Full Press Release & Media details from Argentina
We received this from the IWWF with all the latest news from the wakeboard worlds in Argentina. The team was competing yesterday and David has advanced to the quarter finals. Make sure and follow the live feed and send your support through the IWWF facebook page. You will find there regular updates from Paul Carrol on how they are getting on in the sunnier climates!
Best of luck from everyone at the federation.
IWWF
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21.03.2018
IWWF
Check out all the action live from Argentina where we have three athletes competing this week. Share the feed and make sure we are givging them all the support they deserve.
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13.03.2018
IWWF
David and the Girls in Orlando, joined for the day by an eclectic mix from Europe, Carro, Charlotte and back from injury Giorgia. Training going well and everyone progressing and getting back to consistent riding. Training till Thursday and off to Buenos Aires then for the Competition and celebrate St Patricks Day in South America, new experiences. Good luck to all the crew, they will do us proud.
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Ballyhass Wakepark 2018
Delayed a week with the red alert weather but scheduled for next weekend.
"Unfortunately the bad news first. We are going to delay the opening by one week due to the red weather warning for Friday and Saturday. I know there would be alot who would volunteer to do the diving and get in the water, but we don’t want you to make unnecessary journeys!!"
"So the first day of the season is now scheduled for March 10th."
This was taking
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“A barefoot tournament combined to a charity to raise awarness and funds for ALS”.
A funding page is now live for this event. All the details are below and you can donate here
But on that very precise day Andy McDonald contacted me, there must have been some kind of bump in the space/time continuum… On that day, I got the news that a friend succumbed to cancer. And all there was left do, was mourn and honour his memory. Also on that very same day, I got an email from
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18.02.2018
IWWF
Following the AGM held on 18th February at The Clayton Hotel, the following appointments were ratified by the meeting:
President: Paul Carroll
Secretary: Linda Johnston
Treasurer: Cathal O'Caoimh
Waterski Officer: Cormac Collins
Wakeboard ( Boat ) Officer: Andy Mc Quiggan
Wakeboard ( Cable ) Officer: Shane Murphy
Non Committee Officials:
Anti Doping: Wilbur Mc Donald
Women in Sport: Elaine O'Riordan
Social Media: Eoghan Mc Carthy
Fu
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04.02.2018
IWWF
Great news on the double from The 2018 E%A ( Now EC ) Congress. Linda Johnston in recognition of her dedicated work on the Wakeboard Boat Council was elected as President of the Wakeboard boat Council for 2018. Great achivement personally for Linda who works tirelessly for the Sport.
A Second Great achievement was the announcement of David O'Caoimh as 2017 Wakeboard Boat Athlete of the year. Great riding by David in 2017 saw him take home his Third European Championship Gold in a row, Wel
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16.01.2018
IWWF
The 2018 AGM will be held at The Clayton, Dublin Airport Hotel on the 18th February 2018 at 10.30am. Refreshments will be served on arrival, everyone welcome.
Documents now attached for Meeting
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14.11.2017
IWWF
The IWWF have announced that the 2017 World Boat Wakeboard Championships will be held in Buenos Aires Argentina from 20th to 24th March 2018
Watch out for Bulletins and updates as they arrive.
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05.10.2017
IWWF
See Below prepared by Barry, a great job and brilliant to see the all the Skiers partivcipating. A massive well done to all.
After all the number crunching and working Barry and his Team finally have the Results . Rd2 and Rd3 in the wrong place but the points are correct..
IN TOTAL WE HAD 49 competitors during the season..
Division 1 are in listed in the picture below
The Division 2 section Results sincere thanks to all the competitors..
1st Cornelia Krausz
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05.10.2017
IWWF
Ballyhass Lakes are hosting the 2017 Cable Nationals on behalf of The Federation on the 21/22 October. Bulletin to issue , limited places, make sure to contact Eoghan, Elaine or Taran.
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07.09.2017
IWWF
Newly Elected IWWF President
Jose Antonio Perez Priego
From Mexico
Congratulations!
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04.09.2017
IWWF
September 17th
Competition day at Prunty's Lake in Arodstown, Summerhill, Co.Meath Practice will be available on Saturday the 16th of September Regulations and more details including the eircode and directions etc will follow in the coming weeks. If haven't skied for a long time or for people that have only just started skiing - are all welcome.
Looking good for the final round of the Irish Slalom League at Prunty's Lake near summerhill, the site has been meticu
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04.09.2017
IWWF
As August came to an end activity on the water was the busiest for the year. Golden Falls held a Slalom Tour Stop and Muckno hosted the Boat Wakeboard Nationals and a Kneeboard Comp. Saturday saw flat glassy water at Lough Muckno where the Club Mastercraft X1, expertly driven by Andy Mc Quiggan, towed the athletes in practice runs, fully ballasted it was not quite World Class Wake but definitely one worthy of the Competition. Five categories opened, U14 Boys, Open Ladies, Open Men, Masters Men a
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