1st. US Cableski Open 27./28.09.97
After long efforts, we finally could organise the first cableski competition in the USA. This competition will be organized by Kai Fusser, the owner of Ski Rixen Smith Lake, in association with the American Water Ski Association and support of the World Cableski Commission.
Smith Lake is located in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, approximately 1 hour drive from Raleigh. The next airport is Fayetteville, from here it is only 10 minutes by car. For all websurfer, who are interessted to get informations about this cable: HTTP://www.cxcca.com/cableski/ As soon as possible we will also give additional information about the competition on this webpage.
The competition will be held according to the cableski rules of the Region EAME, but without the usual qualification requirements, that means that everybody who wants to, may participate. It is only necessary that each skier is a member of this national federation and he must also be entered by his federation to this competition. There is only an open class, with a Women and a Men Division.
The entry fee for one event is U$30, for 2 events U$35 and for all 3 events U$40. In addition to that there is a fee of U$20 for the AWSA insurance (only for non-AWSA members). Last entry day is the 15th September. Late entries a subject of a surcharge of U$25.
In addition to that 'classic' one, there will also be a wakeboard competition. The entry fee will be U$30 and the entry has to be done by the federation. Details will also follow as soon as possible.
Training offer (is not included in the entry fee):
Excellent practice conditions (boat pick-up) and a great way to have a different US-vacation (it doesn't need to be Florida...)
For further information contact Juergen Pitz of the World Cableski Commission (Phone +49-6227-80011 / Email: Juergen.Pitz@sap-ag.de) or Kai Fusser at Ski Rixen Smith Lake (Phone + Fax: 910-497-7760 / Email: Cableski@earthlink.net).