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IWWF Resolution

The IWWF has made the following resolution concerning the conflict in Ukraine.
3rd March 2022
The IWWF Bureau met today and, in light of the current circumstances, agreed on the following resolution:
a. IWWF will not invite or allow the participation of Russia and Belarus athletes and officials in all IWWF approved events.
b. IWWF will not approve any event in Russia or Belarus.
All IWWF Confederations and affiliated Federations are required to comply with this resolution.
This decision aligns with the International Olympic Committee’s recent recommendation.
The IWWF is appalled by the war in Ukraine and its impact on innocent athletes, and deeply regrets that they are caught in this situation. The IWWF is looking forward to a speedy resolution of the conflict after which these athletes and officials will be welcomed back.

Competition Calendar 2022

This is the published calendar so far for key World, E&A and British events. The British events are now on the IWWF Event Management System (EMS). Once the Organisers have opened the Registration skiers may use EMS to enter these events. But you do need an IWWF Competitors Licence to enter Ranking List Events. You can get this licence by firstly buying your British Competitors Licence thru the BWSW website. Once you have done this we will make you active in EMS so you can buy your IWWF Licence. If you have any problems with this process please email Kylie@bwsf.co.uk or gvnkelly@aol.com. Lets hope for a great season on the water.

2022
01/05 – 02/05 Malibu Spring Multi, Hazelwoods
04/06 – 05/06 South Lake Slalom Special
11/06 – 12/06 OWSC Multi, Oxford (Not yet approved on EMS)
• 24/06 – 26/06 Botaski Pro Am, Sesena
• 01/07 – 03/07 San Gervasio Pro-Am, Italy
02/07 – 03/07 Malibu Multi, Hazelwoods
• 08/07 – 10/07 Malibu Open Pro-Am, Lacanau, France
• 08/07 – 10/07 Kaiafas Battle ProAm, Greece
09/07 – JB Ski Open, Slalom, Thorpe
• 14/07 – 16/07 World Games : Birmingham, USA
• 15/07 – 17/07 Slastad ProAm, Norway
• 20/07 – 24/07 E&A 35+ : Ioaninna, Greece
23/07 – 24/07 The Duel, Pro-Tour , Cirencester
27/07 – 28/07 Malibu Team Jump, Hazelwoods
• 02/08 – 07/08 E&A Youth : Ioannina, Greece
10/08 – 14/08 Combined British Nationals – Oxford (tbc)
• 18/08 – 21/08 E&A Open, Ukraine (Under Review)
• 24/08 – 27/08 FISU University Champs: Minsk (Under Review)
• 31/08 – 03/09 E&A U21 : Fischlam, Austria
27/08 – 29/08 Malibu Multi, Hazelwoods
03/09 – Rowlands Memorial Trophy, Bluebird Deaf
• 12/09 – 18/09 World 35+ : Baurech, France
18/09 – JB Ski Open Slalom, Thorpe
24/09 – 25/09 Turps Trophy, Gosfield
• 01/10 – 02/10 Sesena, International Slalom
2023
• 25/01-31/01 – 2022 World U17 : Chile

The 200 Club Draw – January 2022

The 61st draw of “The 200 Club” has taken place and can be seen on the following link:

The 200 Club January 2022 Draw

The winners are:

1st Sylvia Philips No. 123 £516.75
2nd Charlie Emmett No. 146 £387.56
3rd Stuart Scott-Ely No. 10 £258.38
4th Glen Campbell No. 177 £129.19

Since the start of FoT a gross amount of over £207,000 has been raised and after prizes of £56,055 we have £151,000 to invest in our various activities. Of this £91,000 has been spent over the last five years and we have over £60,000 in reserves going forward. This is more than we had anticipated due to lesser activity with Covid, particularly in 2020. We have provisional spend budgets of £50,000 in 2022 and £55,000 in 2023, so lots to do.
This has only been possible by the generosity of all the supporters of FoT. Thank you.

“The 200 Club” December 2021 Draw

This is the 60th draw of the lottery. FoT has now raised over £203,000 and after lottery prize money this is almost £149,000 to support our athletes and other various development activities. Thank you to everyone who has supported FoT over the last five years.
This month’s winners are:
Jeremy Stephenson no.78 £526.50
Corinna Fletcher no.125 £394.88
Andy Fearn no. 102 £263.25
Suzie York-Davies no. 200 £131.63
You can see the video here:

The 200 Club December 2021 Draw

FoT 200 Club Draw – November 2021

The 59th prize draw of The 200 Club Lottery took place in Florida. Featuring Mark Beard, with the well travelled bag of balls, assisted by Sue and Colin Slater.
The gross amount raised by FoT will surpass £200,000 in January when the 60th draw (The December 2021 draw) takes place.
After prize money this means that over £145,000 has been available to support our activities. Of this £84,000 has been spent on skier travel grants to European and World Championships and Development initiatives such as Development Days.
This has only been possible with the participation of many generous people who have supported the lottery and other fund raising.
There were a record 163 balls in the bag for the November Draw with prize money totalling £1,324.38
And the winners were:
1st Charlie Newsome – No. 97 £529.75
2nd Jean-Paul – No. 145 £397.31
3rd Lesley Shanahan – No. 132 £264.88
4th Flo Hazelwood – No. 104 £132.44
Congratulations to our winners and a massive thank you to all who support FoT.

FoT 200 Club November Prize Draw

Provisional Calendar 2022

These are the provisional calendar dates for the World, E&A and European Pro Tour events for 2022.
The British Calendar will be developed early in 2022.

Waterski Calendar 2022
2022
• 24/06 – 26/06 Botaski Pro Am
• 02/07 – 03/07 San Gervasio Pro-Am, Italy
• 08/7 – 10/07 Malibu Open Pro-Am, Lacanau, France
• 09/07 – 10/07 Kaiafas Battle Pro-Am, Greece
• 13/07 – 16/07 World Games : Birmingham, USA
• 16/07 – 17/07 Slastad Pro-Am, Norway
• 20/07 – 24/07 E&A 35+ : Ioaninna, Greece
• 23/07 – 24/07 Pro Tour : The Duel, Cirencester, UK
• 02/08 – 07/08 E&A Youth : Ioannina, Greece
• 18/08 – 21/08 E&A Open Championships : Ukraine
• 24/08 – 27/08 FISU World University Champs: Minsk, Belarus
• 31/08 – 03/09 E&A U21 : Fischlam, Austria (bid)
• 12/09 – 18/09 World 35+ : Baurech, France
2023
• 25/01 – 31/01 2022 World U17 : Chile

FoT – The 200 Club Draw : October 2021

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The October draw of The 200 Club took place at the FoT 70th Anniversary Ball last Saturday Video starts a bit late.
There were a record 162 balls in the bag generating a prize fund of £1,316.25.
1st Prize of £526.50 went to no.142, Mark Beard.
2nd Prize of £394.88 went to no.199, Eddie Roberts.
3rd Prize of £263.25 went to no. 93, Peter James.
4th Prize of £131.63 went to no. 165, Chris Singleton.
A big thank you to all that came to the Ball and supported FoT’s fund raising efforts.
With the raffle and the auction a grand total of £9,652 was raised on the night.
Thank you to those who generously donated raffle prizes and auction lots and to Ian Campbell and his band, Junction 24, for providing the brilliant music.

The 200 Club October Draw