"We are very pleased to work with Nautique and the World Wakeboard Association to provide this USOC Operation Gold funding opportunity to these incredibly talented water ski and wakeboard athletes," said Bob Crowley, executive director of USA Water Ski. "This is a testament to the quality of athletes that compete in the Masters each year and to the prestige of the event that Nautique produces. It is always an honor to work with the USOC on this program."
"We are extremely honored for the Masters to be selected by the USOC once again as the Operation Gold event," said Nautique's President/CEO Bill Yeargin. "The Masters is the world's most distinguished water ski and wakeboard tournament with only the top athletes in the world invited."
"The WWA is happy to assist in any way it can to provide additional funding to the riders," said WWA's President/CEO Shannon Starling. "The Masters is the highest quality event and has earned this recognition and funding from the USOC."
From now through May 15, advance tickets can be purchased at a discounted price at www.masterswaterski.com. Tickets for the awards banquet on Sunday evening honoring the Masters champions also are available for purchase. For more information on the 55th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament, please visit www.masterswaterski.com.
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