This weekend will see athletes, officials and supporters arriving at Moscow's Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo airports for transfer to Dubna, on the picturesque Volga River. Dubna, Russia's capital when it comes to water sports, is steeped in water ski history. Local Russian athlete Natalia Rumyantseva set five World Tricks Records dating back to 1970s. The city has the unique distinction of having hosted six successful IWWF World Cup stops in recent years and will provide a spectacular stage for this event too.
With permanent seating for over 30,000 spectators at Dubna's Water Sports Arena, this will bring a special atmosphere to these World Championships. City Mayor Valery Prokh and his team have worked wonders in developing the local facilities in this region of Moscow, widely regarded as the best in Russia. MasterCraft will supply the competition boats and Chief Judge Nikki Lee, USA, will manage the 21 IWWF officials and technicians who travel from 14 countries to ensure success.
Throughout the 2011 World Waterski Championships, a special information channel will be available at http://www.iwsftournament.com/ChiefJudgeBB; plus an active Twitter feed at @ChiefJudgeDubna.
2001 IWWF World Water Ski Championships Program
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Sunday 17 July: Accreditation and Official Opening Ceremony |
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Monday 18: Preliminary Rounds - Slalom and Jump / Men & Women |
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Tuesday 19: Preliminary Rounds - Slalom Men and Tricks Women and Men |
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Wednesday 20: Preliminary Rounds - Slalom Women and Men, Women Jump and Men Tricks; International Hall of Fame Ceremony |
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Thursday 21: IWWF World Congress ; Preliminary Rounds - Men Jump |
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Friday 22: Completion of Preliminary Rounds |
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Saturday 23 Finals Women Slalom, Men Tricks, Women Jump; Medals Presentation |
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Sunday 24: Finals Men Slalom, Women Tricks and Men Jump; Medals Presentation |
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Sunday 24 July: Closing Ceremony; Banquet and Volga River Cruise |
