Greetings from Enniskillen in
Northern Ireland and also from the Irish Waterski Federation.
We are greatly looking forward to
seeing you here for the final Waterski Stop of the
2006 Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series on August 11/13th
2006.
INTRODUCTION
The Irish Waterski Federation, founded in 1959, is the
organizing body. There are 17 Waterski and Wakeboard Clubs in Ireland.
Following the success of the World Cup Stop in Enniskillen last year, we are
delighted to confirm that our sponsors have joined with us again to make this
Stop to remember. Without the full support of Northern Ireland Events Company,
Waterways Ireland, Fermanagh District Council and MasterCraft, this event could
not take place. We greatly thank them for their generous support.
SITE LOCATION
The World Cup site is located in the Town of Enniskillen in
the north west of the country. This is about 90 minutes drive west from either
of Belfast’s two Airports and about 2 hours drive north west of Dublin Airport.
The calm stretch on the River Erne is almost in the downtown area. There is
virtually no current at this time of the year and the entire area is well
protected from winds. Temperatures should be about 20C / 70Fh. The evenings
could be cooler.
PLEASE NOTE : ARRIVALS / AIRPORT COLLECTIONS
This year we encourage all to fly to Belfast International
Airport. PLEASE GIVE YOUR ARRIVAL &
DEPARTURE DETAILS IN ADVANCE AS USUAL TO BOB CORSON VIA OUR WORLD CUP PAGE ON
IWSF.COM All will be accommodated on Thursday night at the PARK PLAZA HOTEL at
Belfast International Airport. If you arrive at the other Airport in Belfast, a
coach service will be provided to bring you over to the Park Plaza Hotel – if
you have provided your travel Details as usual on iwsf.com. On Friday morning,
all will be transported directly from the Park Plaza Hotel to the ski site in
Enniskillen. COACHES WILL DEPART ON FRIDAY MORNING AT 07.30 AND AT 10.00. You
will be taken directly to the ski site for Practice on Friday morning.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Dinner will be provided for all at the Park Plaza Hotel on
Thursday evening. Breakfast will also be provided there for all on Friday
morning.
In Enniskillen, all will be accommodated in the Manor House
Hotel www.manor-house-hotel.com
This 19th century country manor overlooking Lough
Erne is located just seven miles from the ski site. The Hotel Fitness Centre
contains a Romanesque swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi and sauna. Beauty
treatments are also available. For a virtual tour check out www.manor-house-hotel.com/leisure.htm
ENNISKILLEN COSTS
Our Sponsors will cover the cost of all ground
transportation to and from the Belfast Airports and daily local site transfers
, the Hotel accommodation of all qualified Stop entrants from Thursday night
till Monday morning, Hotel breakfasts from Friday morning till Monday morning,
and all other meals from Friday till Monday morning. Lunch will also be provided
on site on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The evening meal will be provided on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please note that the local currency is £GBR. There
are Banks and ATM’s located close to the Ski site.
Please note that, as usual, all non- qualifying competitors / family members / friends will be
required to cover their own costs of food and accommodation for the duration at
the following costs :
Manor House Hotel : GBR£
Guests Banquet Tickets : GBR£40.00
Tickets for the Sunday Banquet will be made available on
site on Friday and Saturday.
The Saturday night Welcome Dinner will take place on site in
the VIP Marquee.
The Sunday night Banquet Room overlooking the River Erne
will be held at the Manor House Hotel. The Dress Code will be smart-casual.
ASSISTANCE
Our Enniskillen Representatives will be at the Belfast
Airports and will be glad to help in any way possible to make your stay with us
an enjoyable experience.
ON SITE FACILITIES
The stainless steel Slalom and Jump Courses have all been
built just for this Enniskillen World Cup Stop – and include a new Beaman Jump
Ramp. MasterCraft will provide the boats as usual. The SplashEye Jump
measurement system will transmit the scores directly to the electronic
scoreboard on the Island. A new Grand Stand will be installed for spectators
this year. The nearby Forum building has Broadband, a Gymnasium, storage space,
a small Restaurant, toilets and showers. There are shops, supermarkets,
restaurants and bars also within walking distance of the site.
OUR SPONSORS
The International Waterski Federation and the Irish Waterski
Federation work very closely with several important sponsors. Northern Ireland
Events Company, Waterways Ireland, MasterCraft, Fermanagh District Council and
MasterCraft, have all combined their resources to make this Stop possible.
Northern Ireland Events Company have a very busy 2006 calendar which includes
motor racing, motor bike racing, festivals and many other sports. They are
experts in the field of event management and promotion and we are delighted to
have them on board.
MEDIA COVERAGE
Our edited 26 minute TV Show will be available for global
distribution shortly after this Stop. A special TV News Edit will also be
distributed via the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) by Satellite on Sunday
evening shortly after the final results are known. Media Releases with photos
will be issued to approximately 17,000 contacts in 192 countries and also
throughout Ireland.
FURTHER INFORMATION
A further Bulletin update will be issued shortly to keep you
in touch with developments on site and our detailed programme. Please make sure
that your Flight details have been sent to Bob Corson so that our Airport crews
can get you safely to our site as quickly as possible.
Best Wishes from all our team here in Enniskillen,
Des
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Des Burke-Kennedy
President
IRISH WATERSKI FEDERATION
des@burke-kennedy.com