Abu Dhabi:The opening round of the UAE Water Ski Championship is set to take place in Abu Dhabi from November 13th to 15th, featuring wakeboard and wakesurf competitions. The event will see male and female participants competing in a variety of categories and skill levels, including heats, qualifying rounds, and finals.
According to Wam, the championship is organized by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club as part of an initiative to develop water sports, increase participation, and provide athletes with opportunities to improve their technical and competitive abilities. This event is also in line with Abu Dhabi's ongoing efforts to host marine sports championships and events.
The competition will commence on Friday, November 13th, at 1100 AM with wakesurf qualifying rounds. These rounds will include men's and women's amateur and open categories across the surf and skim disciplines, continuing until 515 PM. On Saturday, November 14th, wakeboard competitions will start at 800 AM with qualifying rounds for various categories, including men's and women's beginner, juniors, and men's intermediate, alongside men's and women's freeride categories. The second day will also offer last-chance qualifying rounds in several categories, concluding at 500 PM.
The finals are scheduled for Sunday, November 15th, starting at 800 AM with the men's amateur wakesurf category, followed by the women's and men's finals across the different surf and skim categories. Wakeboard finals will kick off at 115 PM, featuring the junior, beginner, intermediate, and freeride categories, with the competition wrapping up at 445 PM, followed by the winners' presentation and awards ceremony at 500 PM.
The opening round serves as a significant opportunity to enhance the local profile of wakeboarding and wakesurfing, encouraging participation across different age groups and skill levels. It aims to provide a competitive environment that aids in identifying emerging talent, developing athletes' skills, and supporting the growth of marine sports in the UAE.