When is The IWWF World Waterski Championships in Chile?

The IWWF Executive Board has approved a bid from the Chilean Waterski & Wakeboard Federation, to host the 2022 IWWF World Under-17 Waterski Championships at Miranda’s Water Ski School, Lago los Morros, in Santiago, Chile in January 2023 (actual date TBC).

How many ski tracks are there in Chile?

Located at 1.650 mts. above sea level, Nevados de Chillán Ski Center has 28 tracks in 35 km. of snow, with a skiable area of 10.000 hectares. It has nine lifts (one triple chair, three… The Colorado is located only 50 kilometers from Santiago, in the middle of the cordillera de Los Andes.

Where are the best ski resorts in Chile?

Ski Resorts in Chile. There is a number of ski centers in Chile along the long and majestic Andes. Places like La Parva, Portillo, El Colorado-Farellones, Valle Nevado, and Termas de Chillán have world class infrastructure for practising sports like skiing and snowboarding, as well as hotels and lodges for resting and relaxing.

When did the WWSU change its name to The IWWF?

In 1989 the WWSU changed its name to the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) and in 2009 the IWSF changed its name to the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF). Please CLICK HERE to see a short video highlighting the concept of the IWWF License and why it has been created.

Who is the current IWWF junior slalom champion?

Federico, the current IWWF Junior Boys Slalom Champion from Colombia, set the record at Shortline Lakes, Santa Rosa Beach in Florida on 21st June 2020 while competing in the Nautique Record. He ran 4 buoys on the 10.75 line the day before.

Do you need a IWWF license to ski in the world?

IWWF Licence mandatory: According to World Waterski Rules 2021 V2, Article 1.10 “to compete in any IWWF L, R, CP or Titled event a skier must hold a valid IWWF license. A skier without a valid IWWF license cannot take part in those tournaments”. See all weekly rankings here