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The 2nd annual World Cup series is a world-class invitational wakeboarding and waterskiing events sanctioned by the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF), with stops to be held in 4 major cities
around the world:
France – June (wakeboarding)
Russia – July (waterskiing)
Russia – September (wakeboarding)
Ireland – September (waterskiing)
Singapore – October (wakeboarding) |
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The concept of the World Cup is to bring together the worlds best athletes in a showcase event in prime locations.
The 2nd HSBC Wakeboard World Cup Singapore will be the final
stop of the
2005 World Cup series.
35 of the world’s top wakeboard athletes (25 men & 10 women) will be invited by the World Cup committee to
participate in this event that will offer a USD$50,000.00 cash purse.
| Cash Purse USD$ |
| Pro Men |
Pro Women |
| Head to Head Format |
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1st |
$15,000.00 |
1st |
$4,000.00 |
2nd |
$10,000.00 |
2nd |
$2,000.00 |
3rd |
$7,000.00 |
3rd |
$1,000.00 |
4th |
$4,000.00 |
4th |
$750.00 |
Joint 5th |
$1,562.50 |
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Joint 5th |
$1,562.50 |
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Joint 5th |
$1,562.50 |
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| Joint 5th |
$1,562.50 |
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Grand prix points will be award to athletes at each
wakeboard world cup stop and a USD$30,000.00 bonus cash purse will be made payable to the
Overall Series
Champions (male & female)
at the end of the series. |
A USD$30,000.00 bonus cash purse will awarded to the top male and female riders who have accumulated
the highest grand prix points after all 3 Wakeboard World Cup stops (France, Moscow & Singapore). This bonus cash purse will be distributed in Singapore:
| Overall Series Cash Purse (USD$) |
| Pro Men |
Pro Women |
1st |
$10,000.00 |
1st |
$5,000.00 |
2nd |
$5,000.00 |
2nd |
$2,500.00 |
3rd |
$3,500.00 |
3rd |
$1,500.00 |
4th |
$2,500.00 |
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Wakeboarding is a freestyle sport that has developed from surfing and waterskiing,
with influences from
skateboarding and snowboarding. Wakeboarding is the fastest growing watersport in the world with
competitors performing flips, tricks, spins and a variety of other gravity-defying aerial stunts, sometimes as
high as 20-feet in the air.
VENUE
The competition venue is Bedok Reservoir, considered the best venue of the World Cup Series by the International Federation and athletes.The venue is located within close proximity to a highly populated residential area, bringing an exciting event virtually to the public’s doorsteps.
To view the venue map, click here.
PARKING
| Location |
Lots Available |
| Tampines Mall * |
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| Century Square * |
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| Bedok Reservoir View Block 761A |
502 |
| Bedok Reservoir Road Block 722 - 275 |
249 |
| Bedok Reservoir Road Block 716, 717, 718, 721 |
400 |
| URA Multi-Storey Carpark - Sheng Siong Market |
230 |
*SHUTTLE BUS
(from Tampines Inter-Change)
Saturday: 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am to 6:30 pm |
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| Bus Service (Stop at Bus Stop B19A) |
| SBS 21 |
| SBS 22 |
| SBS 65 |
| SBS 228 |
| SBS Express 506 |
| URA Multi-Storey Carpark - Sheng Siong Market |
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CONTESTS & ACTIVITIES
Lucky Dip @ Redemption Booth (2 days) 11am - 5pm
HSBC Tissue packs will be distributed over the weekends before the event at different locations.
In the tissue pack, there is a sure-win lucky dip tear off. Those who fill in their particulars
and present it at our redemption booth will be entitled to a sure-win lucky dip.
Photography Contest @ Redemption Booth (2 days) 11am – 5.30pm
Snap the best shot of the wakeboarders in action
and stand a chance to win one out of five iPod Nanos!
Interested participants will sign up for this contest @ the Redemption Booth.
They have to submit their entries (3 photos 4R size) to Avivar for consolidation within a week of the event. Winner will be
notified thru phone.
Rules & Regulations of the contest will be found on the registration forms and contestants will have to abide to them strictly.
"Guess the Winner" Contest @ Redemption Booth
(2 days) 11am - 5pm on Sat & 11am - 3pm on Sun
A board with all the athletes’s names will be put up for the public to vote for who they think will win the HSBC Wakeboard World Cup 2005 – Singapore leg. The entry forms of the people that have voted correctly will then be thrown into a box and 2 winners will be picked out.
Prizes:
Win a CWB Wakeboard with bindings (worth S$1,400 each) for guessing the winner in the men's or women's category.
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TRAVEL & AIRPORT
Athletes should make travel arrangements to fly to Singapore’s Changi International Airport,
voted the No. 1 Airport in the world. There are two terminals at the airport.
Click here for more information.
VISA
The Singapore Immigration and Registration has implemented various measures to facilitate visa applications
for entry to Singapore. For updated information, you may refer to the
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
website to check if a visa is required for your respective countries.
OFFICIAL HOTEL
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| Single |
| American breakfast included & complimentary airport shuttle bus from 7:00 am to 2:00 am |
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| Double |
| American breakfast included & complimentary airport shuttle bus from 7:00 am to 2:00 am |
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| SGD$105.00 nett per night for optional accommodation (approximately USD$60.00 per night) |
Reservation at the official hotel can be arranged by contacting
the hotel directly and mentioning that the reservation is for the“
HSBC WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP” to enjoy the rate mentioned
above.
Rooms are subject to availability so please make reservations as early as possible to
avoid disappointment. |
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AIRPORT TRANSFER
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The airport is 14 km away from the Official Hotel
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Invited athletes are requested to inform the SWWF of their arrival date,
time and flight number, etc., at least one week before their arrival so there
will be someone to meet you at the airport.
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Meeting Point: A representative holding a placard with the “HSBC Wakeboard World
Cup Singapore 2005” logo will meet all invited representatives at the arrival gate,
and then provide escort to the shuttle bus provided by the Official Hotel.
Please do not leave the gate.
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A representative may not be available to meet you at the airport if insufficient time is
given for arrangements to be made.
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General: The Official Hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle bus from 7:00 am to 2:00 am
(every 30 minutes). Refer to the information counter or hotel reservation counter to locate the
shuttle if there is nobody there to meet you at the airport. |
WORLD SANCTIONING BODY
International Water Ski
Federation (IWSF)
ORGANISERS & PARTNERS
In Conjunction with Waterfest Singapore 2005
An initiative of the Singapore Sports Council. Fortnight-long campaign that encompasses a host of exciting
water and beach-side sports activities in water locales around Singapore. HSBC Wakeboard World Cup 2005
marks an end to WaterFest Singapore 2005.
NSA
Singapore Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (SWWF)
Statutory Boards
Singapore Sports Council (SSC)
PUB
National Parks Board (NParks)
EVENT SUMMARY
| Event |
HSBC Wakeboard World Cup Singapore 2005 |
| Venue |
Bedok Reservoir |
| Dates & Times |
Saturday, 22nd October 2005
Qualifying Rounds (10:00 am – 5:30 pm)
1080 Contest (5:30 pm – 7:00 pm)
Sunday, 23rd October 2005
Semi-Finals & Finals (10:00 am – 5:30 pm) |
| Admission |
Free |
| Events |
Pro Women – 10 riders
Pro Men – 25 riders |
| Competitors |
Total of 35 wakeboarding athletes from 18 countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China,
France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore,
South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand and USA. |
Event Highlight |
The world’s best wakeboarding competitors performing flips, spins and other acrobatic stunts in the air, sometimes as high as 20-feet in the air. |
| Organisers |
Singapore Waterski & Wakeboard Federation
10 Stadium Lane, Singapore 397774
Tel: 6348 9943 Fax: 63461780
E-mail: swwf@swwf.org.sg
Web Site: www.swwf.org.sg |
| Sanctioning Body |
International Water Ski Federation (IWSF)
Web Site: www.iwsf.com |
| Official Web Site |
www.swwf.org.sg |
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Sponsors |
Title Sponsor: HSBC
Official Tow Boat: Mastercraft Official
Apparel: Ripcurl
Official F&B Partner: Indochine
Official Medical Provider: Changi Sports
Medicine Centre
Official Hotel: Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel |
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PERIPHERAL / FRINGE ACTIVITIES
Range of fringe activities are planned:
01. Photography Contest
02. Free Boat Rides – begins at 10:00am on both days
04. 1080 Contest – Details to be announced
05. Food & Beverage Concession (soft drinks, beer, ice cream and food)
06. Sports Fair/Bazaar (apparel, sports equipment, service providers, etc)
EVENT SCHEDULE
| Saturday, 22 October 2005 |
| 10:00 am |
Pro Women Preliminaries / Boat Rides Begin |
| 11:00 am |
Pro Men Preliminaries |
| 1:30 pm |
Stars of Florida Waterski Show |
| 2:30 pm |
Pro Women Last Chance Qualifiers |
| 3:30 pm |
Pro Men Last Chance Qualifiers |
| 5:00 pm |
1080 Contest |
| 7:00 pm |
Stars of Florida Waterski Show |
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Sunday, 23 October 2005 |
| 10:00 am |
Pro Men's Semi-Finals (to qualify for head-to-head round) / Boat Rides Begin |
| 12:00 pm |
Stars of Florida Waterski Show |
| 1:00 pm |
Pro Women's Finals |
| 2:00 pm |
Pro Men's Head to Head Quarter-Finals |
| 3:00 pm |
Pro Men's Head to Head Semi-Finals |
| 3:30 pm |
Pro Men's 3rd & 4th Placing |
| 4:00 pm |
Pro Men's Finals |
| 4:30 pm |
Stars of Florida Waterski Show |
| 5:15 pm |
Prize Giving Ceremony |
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