USAWS - Statement Regarding COVID-19 Virus #2

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Based on the recent recommendations from the CDC regarding events and large gatherings, and after consultation with our Executive Committee, USOPC leadership and insurance broker, USA Water Ski & Wake Sports has made the decision to suspend all sanctioned competition and activities until May 17, 2020.

 

With the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19) escalating daily, the need to suspend sanctioned activities is a complicated but necessary resolution to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our members and the public at large.

 

All events, including tournaments, basic skills clinics and practice/exhibitions, that have been sanctioned through May 17 will have those sanctions removed. Please be aware that without a USA Water Ski & Wake Sports sanction, there are no official tournament scores or insurance coverage for the LOC or participants.

 

We will continue to monitor the CDC as well as Federal, state and local government for guidance on the Novel COVID-19 Virus. We hope to resume normal operations as soon as it is safe to do so.

 

As a reminder, all members, volunteers and supporters are encouraged to stay home if they feel sick and should practice good hygiene habits as prescribed by the CDC. This includes refraining from touching your face, thoroughly washing your hands throughout the day, wiping down surfaces, not shaking hands, and practicing good cough and sneeze etiquette.

 

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports.

 

Nate Boudreaux

Executive Director

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Same happened in Australia

 

 

The current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is unfortunately affecting many aspects of daily life and the broader water ski and wakeboard community. Our number one priority – and responsibility – is the health and safety of everyone involved with WAWA, including our athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers. WAWA is working closely with relevant health authorities to ensure we are informed and we are doing everything we can to keep our people safe.

You are probably aware that several international and national water ski and wakeboard competitions have been cancelled and postponed in recent times. In light of the situation, it is with great regret, that all events WAWA has sanctioned from 17th March 2020 onwards, can no longer be sanctioned and WAWA are not in a position to sanction any future events until further notice.

By effectively withdrawing sanctioning for the remainder of our season, WAWA is playing its part in protecting our members in this unprecedented global health issue. If you have returned from overseas in the past 14 days and are experiencing signs of any infectious disease (including runny nose, sore throat, coughing or fever), please seek appropriate medical attention. We encourage you to seek relevant information regarding the virus from trustworthy sources such as health organisation and Government websites and please take all necessary precautions to stay healthy and safe.

This is an ever evolving situation and updates will be presented to Divisions, States, Clubs and Members as they become available.

Warm regards,

 

Grant Barnett Leeza Wray

President Executive Officer

Waterski and Wakeboard Australia