The 2023 IWWF Barefoot World Championships are underway today with teams warming up on the Mulwala Water Ski Club’s Max Kirwan Ski Park over the past week.
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A warmer, less windy forecast over the next five days is perfect for barefooting as the action heats up towards the weekend finals.
Team USA were out and about on Sunday afternoon and were impressed with the conditions of the lakes.
Some of the world’s best barefoot waterskiers participated in the familiarisation training days in readiness for their tilt at the IWWF Barefoot World Championships.
Mulwala Water Ski Club Ski Co-Ordinator and Event Chairman Pete O’Neill said the calibre of athletes is amazing with some of our local skiers a real medal chance.
“This week long event is going to bring some awesome barefooting in a new format, with new skiers and a renewed energy and Australia is in the pole position,” Pete said.
“We boast a healthy contingent of our own local skiers such as the Peebles family (Zali, Macy, Zeke and Ayden) from Bundalong, Abbey and Macey Hicks and Rhys Driscoll from Yarrawonga who will ski alongside barefoot royalty such as Aussie Ashleigh Kate Stebbings, who will be going for her fifth World Championship and making history in the process.
“Not to mention legends Keenan Derry and Connor Rodgers, who sit in the Mulwala Pro Shop boat coaching over summer, will be going all out for their own golds.
“If you’re a first-time footer or a seasoned professional you won’t want to miss this event.” Pete said.
“It’s going to be huge especially as the night jump hits on the Saturday. To see the best in the world soar under lights is something you won’t want to miss.”
For all the event start lists and up to date times go to;
http://www.iwwfed-ea.org/barefoot/23IWWF04/
Schedule
Max Kirwan Water Ski Park and Mulwala Water Ski Club
February 14-19
Tuesday, 14th
Opening ceremony. Welcome dinner with ski show and other formalities.
Wednesday, 15th
8:00 AM Under 23 Women Tricks Round 1 Lake West
8:10 AM Junior Boys Serie 2 Slalom Round 1 Lake East
9:00 AM Open Men Serie 2 Tricks Round 1 Lake West
9:25 AM Junior Boys Serie 1 Slalom Round 1 Lake East
10:06 AM Open Men Serie 1 Tricks Round 1 Lake West
10:40 AM Under 23 Men Slalom Round 1 Lake East
11:06 AM Open Ladies Tricks Round 1 Lake West
11:51 AM Junior Boys Serie 2 Jump Round 1 Lake East
12:24 PM Under 23 Men Tricks Round 1 Lake West
12:57 PM Junior Boys Serie 1 Jump Round 1 Lake East
2:04 PM Open Men Serie 2 Jump Round 1 Lake East
4:00 PM Open Men Serie 1 Jump Round 1 Lake East
Thursday, 16th
8:00 AM Under 23 Women Slalom Round 1 Lake East
8:55 AM Open Ladies Slalom Round 1 Lake East
9:00 AM Junior Boys Serie 2 Tricks Round 1 Lake West
10:10 AM Under 23 Men Jump Round 1 Lake East
10:24 AM Junior Boys Serie 1 Tricks Round 1 Lake West
11:35 AM Open Men Serie 3 Slalom Round 1 Lake West
11:36 AM Open Ladies Jump Round 1 Lake East
12:25 PM Open Men Serie 2 Slalom Round 1 Lake West
1:15 PM Open Men Serie 1 Slalom Round 1 Lake West
1:35 PM Junior Boys Jump Semi Finals Lake East
2:00 PM Under 23 Men Slalom Semi Finals Lake West
2:45 PM Under 23 Women Slalom Semi Finals Lake West
2:56 PM Open Ladies Tricks Semi Finals Lake East
3:30 PM Junior Girls Slalom Semi Finals Lake West
3:50 PM Open Men Tricks Semi Finals Lake East
4.15 PM Junior Boys Slalom Semi Finals Lake West
Friday, 17th
8:30 AM Under 23 Women Tricks Semi Finals Lake West
9:05 AM Open Men Slalom Semi Finals Lake East
9:12 AM Under 23 Men Tricks Semi Finals Lake West
10:10 AM Open Ladies Slalom Semi Finals Lake East
11:00 AM Under 23 Women Jump Semi Finals Lake East
11:40 AM Under 23 Men Jump Semi Finals Lake East
12:47 PM Junior Girls Jump Semi Finals Lake East
2:00 PM Open Men Jump Semi Finals Lake East
3:41 PM Open Ladies Jump Semi Finals
Saturday, 18th
11:36 AM Junior Girls Tricks Semi Finals Lake East
12:30 PM Junior Boys Tricks Semi Finals Lake East
1:42 PM Open Men Slalom Finals Lake East
2:18 PM Open Ladies Slalom Finals Lake East
2:36 PM Under 23 Men Slalom Finals Lake East
2:54 PM Junior Boys Slalom Finals Lake East
3:12 PM Under 23 Women Slalom Finals Lake East
3:30 PM Junior Girls Slalom Finals Lake East
4:06 PM Under 23 Women Tricks Finals Lake East
4:42 PM Under 23 Men Tricks Finals Lake East
5:20 PM Under 23 Women Jump Finals Lake East
6:00 PM Under 23 Men Jump Finals Lake East
6:51 PM Open Men Jump FinalsLake East
Sunday, 19th
9:00 AM Junior Girls Tricks Finals Lake East
9:42 AM Junior Boys Tricks Finals Lake East
10:18 AM Open Men Tricks Finals Lake East
10:54 AM Open Ladies Tricks Finals Lake East
11:32 AM Junior Girls Jump Finals Lake East
12:20 PM Junior Boys Jump Finals Lake East
1:10 PM Open Ladies Jump Finals Lake East
Sunday, 19th
Evening dinner and closing ceremony, hall of fame.
The teams
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Germany
Finland
Netherlands
New Zealand
United States
For competition start list and up tp date times click here
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