CALL FOR OFFICIALS – 2025 WESTERN CANADIAN WATER SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Water Ski Canada and the Saskatoon Water Ski Club are looking for officials to support the 2025 Western Canadian Water Ski Championships. This event will take place on July 26-27, 2025, at the Saskatoon Water Ski Club in Saskatoon, SK.
If you are planning to attend Westerns and are available to volunteer your judging skills, your contribution would be greatly appreciated.
For more information or to volunteer as an official, please contact Michelle Clunie at mjclunie@gmail.com.
Thank you for supporting water skiing in Canada!
CALLING OFFICIALS FOR INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
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Interested in officiating on the international stage? Water Ski Canada is accepting nominations for drivers, scorers, and judges for several upcoming events in 2025.
Event Details
Open Worlds
- Location: Parco Nautico del Sesia, Recetto, Italy
- Dates: August 27 – 31, 2025
- Eligible Officials: Pan Am Three-Event Officials
U21 Worlds
- Location: Predator Bay, Calgary, Alberta
- Dates: July 26 – August 2, 2025
- Eligible Officials: Pan Am Three-Event Officials
35+ Pan Am Championships
- Location: Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
- Dates: October 1 – 5, 2025
- Eligible Officials: Three-Event Officials (IWWF Level 2/Canadian Level 3 or higher)
How to Apply
If you are interested in being considered, please forward your name to:
Taryn Grant
WSWC OFFICIALS COURSES AVAILABLE ONLINE
2024 Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada Online Officials Courses
This year, Water Ski Canada’s Officials Committee and the Wake Council through the International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF), offered a series of valuable courses designed to elevate the skills of officials across various disciplines. These courses help to ensure that events are run smoothly, fairly, and with the highest level of professionalism. Here’s a roundup of the courses held in 2024:
Water Ski Officials Courses
- Water Ski Boat Driving Course
This course provided valuable insights and training for boat drivers who play a vital role in water ski events.
Watch the course - Water Ski Scoring Course
This session covered the essential skills and knowledge for using the scoring program at water ski events.
Watch the course - Water Ski Slalom Judging Course
A detailed course on the techniques and best practices for judging slalom events.
Watch the course - Water Ski Trick Judging Course
Focused on the technical aspects of judging trick events.
Watch the course - Water Ski Jump Judging Course
This course explored the key components of judging jump events.
Watch the course
Wakeboard Boat Officials Course
The IWWF’s Wakeboard Boat Officials Course provides comprehensive training for boat officials to ensure safety and fairness in wakeboarding events. This year, the course was conducted in two days. Over the two days, the course highlighted the fundamentals and responsibilities of being an official.
- Wakeboard Boat Officials Course Day 1
Watch Day 1 - Wakeboard Boat Officials Course Day 2
Watch Day 2
These courses are part of Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada’s ongoing efforts to support officials and ensure the highest standards for our events. If you missed any of these courses, don’t worry! They are available for you to view online and catch up at your own pace.
Stay tuned for more training opportunities in 2025!
VIRTUAL OFFICIALS SEMINARS
Registration for all seminars will be through Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada’s registration system, Water Sports Connect. Registration is now open! Click the link below to log into your WSWC Membership account and register using WS Connect.
These seminars are a great opportunity for those who are new to officiating, want to advance their officiating level, need a refresher, or if you have been away from the sport and want to get back into officiating.
To register for these events, please log into your WSWC member account and select ‘Other Events’ to find the seminars. Please note that the registration platform works best with Google Chrome and Firefox browsers.
All seminars are FREE, make sure you use the discount code WSCOfficial2024 at the end of the registration process.
CLICK HERE to login or join WSWC
FREE VIRTUAL WATER SKI SCORING SOFTWARE SEMINAR
MAY 16 AT 8PM ET
Want a refresher of the waterski scoring program? Or maybe you want to learn to use the program.
This will be an introduction or review of the software that is used in Canada to record and submit results of competitions. How to enter skiers; make start lists; publish and print start lists and results; enter the scores for slalom, trick, and jump; and how to save and submit tournament results.
Join the virtual (Zoom) course being offered Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 8pm (ET).
If you have not already downloaded the program, it can be found by following this link. CLICK HERE.
Contact katie@wswc.ca for the login name and password.
CLICK HERE for the Scoring Seminar Event Page
FREE VIRTUAL JUMP JUDGES SEMINAR
MAY 22 AT 8PM ET
Experience the thrill of flight as you delve into the world of jump skiing as an observer. What are the rules surrounding the jump event? Re-rides? How do you determine the skier’s first contact with the water to measure distance?
Join this virtual (Zoom) course on Wednesday, May 22nd at 8pm (ET) to refresh and/or learn all about water ski jump judging. This course is open to anyone who is new to tournaments or would like a refresher on the roles of a jump judge.
CLICK HERE for the Jump Judges Seminar Event Page
FREE VIRTUAL BOAT DRIVING SEMINAR
MAY 29 AT 8PM ET
The driving seminar will focus on general tournament boat driving skills and considerations.
Half of the course will be devoted to a presentation on tournament boating and a discussion of some online sources of boating information. The remaining half of the course will be a question and answer session on the material covered and any other topics of interest to the participants.
Participants are encouraged to send any questions or topics they would like covered to gerry.whittaker@telus.net in advance.
Join this virtual (Zoom) course on Wednesday, May 29th at 8pm (ET).
CLICK HERE for the Boat Driving Seminar Event Page
FREE VIRTUAL TRICK JUDGES SEMINAR
MAY 30 AT 8PM ET
Delve into the artistry and precision of trick skiing as you learn to judge the event. This will be an introduction to the trick skiing and will cover some of the basics that are used to perform the more difficult tricks. What will be covered? Credit and no-credit; common sequences; how to record while calling tricks during the event; and a review of essential rules.
Join this virtual (Zoom) course on Thursday, May 30th at 8pm (ET) to refresh and/or learn all about water ski trick judging.
CLICK HERE for the Trick Judges Seminar Event Page
FREE VIRTUAL SLALOM JUDGES SEMINAR
JUNE 5 AT 8PM ET
Navigate the twists and turns of the slalom course with precision as you judge the athletes. This will be a review of the rules that guide the slalom event. How are skiers judged; how is the buoy count determined; when can skiers continue or have their run completed; and how are skiers eligible for re-rides?
A virtual (Zoom) course is being offered Wednesday, June 5th at 8pm (ET) This course is open to anyone who is new to tournaments or would like a refresher before the tournament season begins.
CLICK HERE for the Slalom Judges Seminar Event Page
WSC is the governing body of competitive water skiing and provides oversight into the conduct of tournaments. This includes educating and preparing officials to participate at all levels of competition.
To check your Officials Rating CLICK HERE
For WSC’s Officals Rating Criterias and Job Descriptions CLICK HERE
Should you have questions regarding the virtual seminars, please contact Taryn Grant at Taryn @wswc.ca
WSC ONLINE SEMINARS FOR OFFICIALS
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Get ready to elevate your skills and knowledge at our 2024 virtual scoring, jump, trick, slalom, and boat driving seminars! Save the dates and stay tuned for registration opening soon on Water Sports Connect. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to kickstart your season!
CALL FOR OFFICIALS – 2024 IWWF U17 WORLD WATER SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Are you interested in officiating at the 2024 IWWF U17 World Water Ski Championships? Now’s your time to officiate at a World Title event! The 2024 IWWF U17 World Water Ski Championships are taking place in Canada at Predator Bay in Calgary, AB. They will be taking place from July 27th – August 3rd, 2024.
Express your interest to Michele Grant by sending an email to info@wswc.ca.
Deadline to express interest is December 29, 2023.
OFFICIALS TO COMPLETE RESPECT IN SPORT COURSE
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We at Water Ski Canada (WSC) take great pride in fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and professionalism within our organization. As part of our commitment to upholding the highest standards in sportsmanship, we would like to remind all officials of an essential requirement to maintain your WSC Officials rating.
Complete the Respect in Sport Course
All officials are mandated to complete the Respect in Sport course before officiating at any WSC sanctioned event. This course plays a vital role in promoting a positive and inclusive sporting environment for all participants. By completing the course, officials gain valuable insights and knowledge on how to effectively handle various situations while upholding the principles of respect and fairness.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the officials who have already completed the Respect in Sport course. Your dedication to creating a respectful and safe environment is invaluable, and we commend your commitment to maintaining the integrity of our organization.
Free for WSC Officials
For those officials who have not yet completed the course, we want to assure you that it is available free of charge exclusively for WSC officials. We encourage all officials to take advantage of this opportunity and complete the course promptly. By doing so, you actively contribute to the development of a secure and inclusive space for athletes, coaches, and officials alike.
How to Access the Respect in Sport Course
To access and complete the Respect in Sport course, follow these simple steps:
- Visit our website at https://wswc-al.respectgroupinc.com/
- Click on the registration link and follow the on-screen instructions to create your own account.
- Enter the provided Registration Code: WSWC-AL-H7Q2W8N.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and begin the course..
- Ensure that you complete the course before officiating at any sanctioned tournament to avoid any disruptions to your participation.
Support and Assistance
We understand that you may have questions or require further assistance during the course. That’s why we have designated Kyle Hunter as our point of contact for the Respect in Sport course. Kyle can be reached via email at kyle@wswc.ca, and he will be more than happy to assist you and address any concerns you may have.
Together, Let’s Make a Difference
We firmly believe in the power of sports to inspire, unite, and positively impact lives. By completing the Respect in Sport course, you play a pivotal role in fostering an environment that reflects these values. Your commitment to professionalism and respect serves as an example for athletes, coaches, and fellow officials, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the sport to its fullest.
Thank you for your unwavering dedication and commitment to the Water Ski Canada community.
For more information about the Respect in Sport Course, CLICK HERE.
VIRTUAL CALCULATORS COURSE PT. 2
Learn to Use the Waterski Scoring Program
Water Ski Canada is now using the Waterski Scoring software created by E.Lion.
It is now a requirement that tournaments be scored and results be submitted using this program.
Join the virtual (Zoom) course being offered on Monday, June 5th at 8pm (ET). During this session you will be shown how to set up, score and submit results for a competition.
This course is open to anyone wanting to learn the basics of the scoring system or for those who would like a refresher before the season begins.
If you have not already downloaded the program, it can be found by following this link. CLICK HERE
Please contact katie@wswc.ca for the login name and password.
WSC is the governing body of competitive water skiing and provides oversight into the conduct of tournaments. This includes educating and preparing officials to participate at all levels of competition.
To check your rating CLICK HERE
For WSC’s Scorers Rating Criteria and Job Description CLICK HERE
Should you have questions regarding the virtual course, please contact Kyle Hunter at kyle@wswc.ca
CLICK HERE to join the ZOOM meeting
Meeting ID: 856 2305 7364
Passcode: 337293
Hosted by: Chantal Singer and Michele Grant
2020 WATER SKI & WAKEBOARD CANADA AWARDS – NOMINATE TODAY
Click HERE to nominate today!
For criteria click HERE
Although this year looked different, we still want to honour our athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers for all their hard work in 2020. That being said, it’s that time of year again to celebrate the people who make a difference in our sport, recognize outstanding achievements and celebrate the success of our members!
Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada believe in supporting excellence by recognizing exceptional performances of our athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers.
The objectives of these awards are:
· To honor the best representatives of our sport
· Stimulate our representatives in the pursuit of excellence
· To favour the visibility of excellence throughout the country
· To create a link of our excellence with our sponsors and the public
Nominations are open to WSWC members (individuals, clubs, schools, and provincial associations). All individual nominees must be WSWC members in good standing and Canadian citizens. Nominations for each award must be made by any two WSWC members in good standing.
The award categories are:
| Male Water Ski Athlete of the Year |
| Female Water Ski Athlete of the Year |
| Junior Water Ski Athlete of the year (female or male) |
| Top Barefoot Athlete of the Year (female or male) |
| Junior Barefoot Athlete of the Year (female or male) |
| Top Adaptive Athlete of the Year (female or male) |
| Top Show Ski Athlete of the Year (female or male) |
| Steve Bush Coach of the Year (amongst all disciplines) |
| Official of the Year (amongst all disciplines) |
| Volunteer of the Year (amongst all disciplines) |
Click HERE to nominate today!
For criteria click HERE
Please complete the nomination form in full. Should you have any questions, please contact:
EMAIL: Info@wswc.ca
PHONE: (888) 526-0685×110.
Deadline for Nominations: January 31, 2021
NOTE: Nominations are kept confidential and only reviewed by Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada and Selection Committee members.