2018 Hong Kong Open Water Ski Championships
Including the Hong Kong Nationals
Part of the IWWF Asia Slalom Series 2018and the2018 Hong Kong Open Waterski & Wakeboard Championships
featuring Slalom & Tricks,

Chong Hing Water Sports Centre, Sai Kung
26-28 October 2018
Organized by HKWSA

Subvented by the HAB (ASDF) and LCSD

When

27-28 October , 2018 (Sat & Sun)
9:00am – 4:00 p.m. on both days
26 Oct Set up and Practice

WhereChong Hing Water Sports Centre, Sai Kung

Categories

2018 Hong Kong Open Water Ski Championships including Nationals (Entrydeadline:14th Oct 2018)
I will participate in:Novice Slalom
U17 Junior Boys Slalom+*U17Junior Girls Slalom*Intermediate MenIntermediate Women
Men’s Open Slalom
Women’s Open Slalom
 Master’s Slalom (45 +) mixed Born in 1972 or earlier
Shortboard [Tricks] –U17 mixed Shortboard [Tricks] –Open Mixed
Hotel accommodation required (provide flight details) overseas entry 70%
subsidy at HKWSA official hotel contact HKWSA for details. One double room
available for competitors for up to 4 nights for each of the first fiveinternational federations to register Accommodation intended for competitors
rather than officials.
(If there are less than 3 entries, the category may be cancelled or combined )NB. This is a non-ranking event using an aqua-float course
Boat Nautique 196 2007 model with zero-off
Registration &FeesThe entry fee is $500 for one discipline (includes both Nationals and Open).
$300 (*Juniors born in 2001 or later) for one discipline (includes both Nationals andOpen).
Only one category per discipline may be entered. Additional $100 is charged per
extra discipline entered.
Anyone is welcome to enter (See Rules below) All Hong Kong based riders must be
HKWSA members in order to join the competition, only holders of Hong Kong
Identity Cards will qualify for the Nationals.
All riders must enrol through our official website below
Online Application Form: https://form.jotform.me/82550814052451
Renewal of 2018 HKWSA Membership & Annual Membership Fee:https://form.jotform.me/81083985272464
For the age group events, Juniors anyone born in 2001 or later

Masters +45 anyone born in 1972 or earlier
PLEASE NOTE ONLY ONLINE ENROLMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Enrolments sent by other means ie WhatsApp, Line Tango etc will be automaticallydisregarded
We only accept Visa/Master Card/PayPal for online payments. Please keep a recordof your online payment for future reference.
In the event of cancellation of the event prior to the start of competition, due forexample to bad weather, entry fees will be refunded to the enrolled skiers throughthe online payment system.
Applications from skiers with outstanding payments from past events will not be
accepted unless the skier provides evidence of payment or settles the outstandingamount.
Deadlines : Enrolment Starts 14th September 2018 12:00 noon
Enrolment Closes 14th October 2018 12:00 midnight.
Depending on the number of entries late entries may be considered on payment of a lateentry fee at the discretion of the organisers.


Practice(To beConfirmed)

Familiarisation (practice) Friday 11:00am to 4:00pm (to be confirmed)
Booking procedures for practice will be advised later.
Each practice run is 4 passes of the slalom course or 3 falls, whichever comes first(subject to amendment at Organiser’s discretion depending on demand).
After completing 1 practice run, priority will be given to skiers arriving later, subject tothe Organiser’s discretion.

Run Down

Friday 11am – 4:00pm
Familiarisation
Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm
Slalom & Tricks (1st & 2nd Rounds)
Sunday 9am – 4:00pm
Slalom & Tricks (3rd Round & 4th Round)All skiers should be on-site 30 minutes before the start of each category.
(Time may be adjusted at the Organiser’s discretion depending on time and participant
numbers.)
Best result from 2 Rounds on Saturday will determine placement in National Championships.
Best result from Saturday will be carried forward and added to Sunday’s best score todetermine Open results. Numbers of entries and conditions will determine whether one or tworounds are held on each day.

Rules

IWWF Asia Slalom Series 2018 and Hong Kong Open & National Waterski Championships
Official Rules or otherwise IWWF 2018Tournament Rules will apply subject to the Chief
Judge’s ultimate discretion.
There is no team award.
Protest fees any Protest must be accompanied by payment of HK$500, refundable in theevent of a successful protest.

Getting to Sai
Kung Pak Tam
Chung CountryPark1) To Sai Kung Bus Terminus
By Bus 92 from Diamond Hill/Choi Hung MTR station; By Bus 299 from Shatin Central , By
Bus 792M from Tiu Keng Leng MTR Station; By Mini-bus 1A from Choi Hung MTR Stationnear Ngau Chi Wan Fire Station; By Bus 96R from Diamond Hill MTR via Sai Kung BusTerminus (stay on until Pak Tam Chung)2) To Pak Tam Chung
By Bus from Sai Kung Bus Terminus to Pak Tam Chung - Bus #94 (or #96R on Sunday)
By Car - From Ma On Shan - head for Sai Kung until you reach the roundabout withdirections to Pak Tam Chung; From Sai Kung - head for Ma On Shan until you reach theroundabout and follow road signs to Pak Tam Chung. Take the road to Pak Tam Chung until
you reach the barrier of Sai Kung Park. Park your car in the car park on the left.

Getting to theski site fromthe Park’s
entrance

A Shuttle bus will be arranged from the barrier.

Bad Weather
Arrangements

In case of bad weather, please refer to the following tables for various arrangements fordifferent types of weather condition.

Otherwise taxis are available from Pak Tam Chung which may enter the restricted area of
the Park. Vehicle access is restricted unless holding a permit. Please be warned that inpast years, the Police have ticketed drivers who enter the Park illegally.

Tropical Cyclone Warning
Weather Condition

TimeCategories yet to be held
All categories will be held
as scheduled.
HKWSA has discretion tocancel the activity forsafety's sake.

1.

IfStrong Monsoon
Signal / Thunderstorm
Warning Amber Rainstorm
Warning Signal /Red Rainstorm
Warning Signal / typhoon signal
No. 1 is issued

N/A

2.

IfThunderstorm Warning isissued AND Red flags hoisted
at Chong Hing Water SportsCentre9am to 4pm

Activities on lake at
Chong Hing Water Sports
Centre suspended
HKWSA has discretion tocancel the activity forsafety's sake.

4.

If:Black Rainstorm Warning
Signal /Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above
is hoisted

At 7 am

All activities on the water
will be cancelled
On land activities can becontinued.
All activities on the water
will be cancelledimmediately.
On land activities can becontinued.
All activities will becancelled immediately.

Between 7 am
to 4pm5.

At 7 am
If:
Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is Between 7 am
hoistedto 4pm6.

If Black Rainstorm WarningSignal /Typhoon Signal No. 3 / TropicalCyclone Warning Signal No. 8or above is lowered orcancelled beforen/aAll categories remainedcancelled

For weather information please kindly visit Hong Kong Observatory website
http://www.hko.gov.hk/

And What Everyone Should Know
 The Hong Kong Water Ski Association Ltd, Chong Hing Water Sports Centre and the Leisure andCultural Services Dept are not liable for any loss or damage to yourself or your belongings. It is yourresponsibility to safeguard the welfare of any child you bring to the tournament.
 All judges’ decision are final, event categories and run down may be adjusted at Organizer’s
discretion depending on time, weather conditions and participant numbers.
 The organizer and judges have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the category entered bycompetitors.
 If a participant is under 18, their parent / guardian must sign their entry form.
 Please keep the site clean at all times. Dogs or smoking are not permitted.
 There will be a member of the HKWSA on duty at all times, please ask if you have any queries.
 Please respect the instructions given by staff of Chong Hing Water Sports Centre and HKWSAorganisers. We do not wish to jeopardise future access to this excellent site.
 No one can enter the water (even sit in the water), except when it is your turn to compete.
 The pier at Chong Hing Water Sports Centre is for access only boats should not moor alongside.
 The Hong Kong National is open to Hong Kong residents who are holding a valid Hong Kong ID card.
 The Hong Kong Open is open to all competitors irrespective of nationality.

All judges’ decisions are final

IWWF Asia Slalom Series 2018 andHong Kong Open & National Waterski Championships
Official Rules
1. Introduction
The event is organised by Hong Kong Waterski a division of Hong Kong Waterski Association Ltd.
(HKWSA).
2. General Rules
With the exception of the following rules, International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF)
World Rules will be complied with:

http://www.iwsf.com/rules/2018/World rules 2018_V3.pdf
All skiers are expected to be familiar with these rules and the relevant IWWF Waterski rules for thedivisions that they are competing in. The decision of the judge(s) is final.
The Championships will comprise only slalom and shortboard (tricks)
subject to entries received.
A skier may only enter one category in a discipline.
There is no team event.
The competition is non ranking, non-record capable except for HKWSA records.
3. Cancellation of Events
Divisions with less than 3 skiers may be canceled or merged withother events at the discretion ofthe organisers. The organisers may also allow the event to continue but awards/prizes may not bepresented.
4. Scoring
Scoring, with the exception of the starting speeds / rope length, will be based on IWWF rules.
5. Format
Hong Kong Nationals
Two Round Event: The winner for each division will be the skier with the highest score recorded ineither the first or second round of competition on Saturday 27th October (unless affected byweather).
IWWF Asia Slalom and Hong Kong Open
Four Round Event: The winner for each division will be the skier with the highest score in either the firstor second round of competition on Saturday 27th October carried forward and combined with theirbest score in the third or fourth round on Sunday 28th October. Numbers of entries and conditions will
determine whether one or two rounds are held on each day at the discretion of the Chief Judgeand organisers.
Ties: In the event of a tie for first place, there shall be a run off. If a tie does exist for 2nd or 3rd place,placement shall be decided on the basis of the higher score in the previous round.
In case of time constraints in the event a tie, if one fall is permitted, the skier without a fall will be thewinner
6.

Divisions, Starting / Maximum Speeds
DivisionStarting Speed /Novice Men’s & Women’s,Boys and Girls

U17Junior Girls
Born in 2001 or later
U17 Junior Boys
Born in 2001 or later
Intermediate WomenIntermediate Men
Masters Men and Women(+45 years old & above)
Born in 1972 or earlier
Open WomenOpen Men

Maximum Speed
any starting speed /gates not required*maximum 4 passes
mini course option depending on
numbers
37 kph (22 mph)
maximum speed 55 kph (34 mph)
40 kph (24 mph)
maximum speed 58 kph (36 mph)
40 kph (24 mph)
maximum speed 55 kph (34 mph)
43 kph (26 mph)
maximum speed 58 kph (36 mph)
Women 43 kph (26mph)
Men 46 kph (28 mph)
maximum speed 55 kph (34 mph)
49 kph (30 mph)
maximum speed 55 kph (34 mph)
52 kph (32 mph)
maximum speed 58 kph (36 mph)

7. One Fall Rule

Each skier will be permitted one fall on his first pass only, subject to time. This rule will
be communicated to the skiers before the commencement of each round ofcompetition.
A fall is defined as:


Falling while skiing through the slalom course
Missing a Buoy
Missing an Entrance Gate
Missing an Exit Gate
Should a fall occur, the boat will pick up the skier to repeat the pass in the same
direction. The skier will not be picked up after a second fall. The skier’s score for thatpass will be protected and the skier may improve upon his score. The skier must ski
at the same boat speed, same rope length and in the same direction.
8. Tow Lines

The skier shall have the option of selecting the starting speed and rope length. If the rope length
selected is less than 18.25m and the speed is less than the maximum for the division then the skier willproceed at that rope length until the maximum speed is reached.
The skier will be credited with all buoys from each pass waived or skied up to and including his last
perfect pass plus the number of buoys scored on his last incomplete pass, if any.
When a skier starts with a rope length shorter than 18.25m, for all passes below maximum speed,
scoring will be as if the skier had used an 18.25m rope.
9. Gates
Entry gates are deemed to have been taken if the judge(s) agree that the skier attempted to passthrough the gates.
10. Insurance
All overseas riders must provide evidence of personal accident insurance covering competitionwaterskiing.
11. Obligations
Skiers must sign the HKWSA and LCSD form/letter of indemnity and agree to waive all rights to images
taken of them during the event.
12. Protests
In the event of a protest a HK$500 fee is payable on lodgement of a protest, refundable in the eventof a favourable ruling.