HELP FUND THE '23 WORLDS
The world's best water ski athletes with physical disabilities meet every other year to determine the best on the planet, individual and country. There is no funding from any country or organization to host this expensive competition. Worlds is funded by sponsorships and donations. We appreciate (and need) your help and support. Thanks!
honoring rhonda van dyk - former usA team manager, world mom
C.A.R.D.S. (Competitive and Recreational Disabled Skiers), endorsed by USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, and USA Adaptive Water Ski & Wake Sports, is thrilled to host the 15th IWWF World Disabled Water Ski Championships. Competition dates are September 14th to 17th.
Athletes with physical disabilities from an anticipated 11 countries will converge in California's Great Central Valley to compete in the traditional three events of slalom, tricks, and jumping.
There are 3 Divisions and multiple Categories within each division in adaptive/disabled water skiing.
1. Standing - 6 categories; arm disabilities, leg amputations, arm & leg impairment
2. Vison Impaired - 2 categories; some light perception, no light perception
3. Seated - 5 categories; Multiple plegics and those with double leg amputation
Standing and vision impaired divisions use able bodied equipment. Those with arm impairment may use a sling or other assistive device.
Shortline Lake Elk Grove, CA United States of America
- Shortline Lake has been host to hundreds of local tournaments
- Western Region Championships (’93 & ’96)
- Collegiate Regionals, Nationals and National All Stars
- Disabled Regionals (30 years), Disabled Nationals
- SacTown Pro Event
- 2015 IWWF Disabled Water Ski World Championships
- The California ProAm
- Many USA Water Ski/AWSA Towboat tests
- Shortline Lake has been recognized as one of the premier private water ski sites in the world
- It's a rare day when water conditions aren’t near perfect
Accepting sponsors
If you're as amazed and inspired as we are by water ski athletes with disabilities and want to support the 15th World Disabled Water Ski Championships with financial assistance or in-kind donations please contact us and be part of a team that loves making a difference in the world.
C.A.R.D.S. is a member of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, Inc., an IRS Tax Exempt Organization; our Tax ID is # 59-0841458
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