The British Federation and the British Disabled Water Ski Association look forward to welcoming teams to the World Disabled Championships in England in August 1999.

This first bulletin is being circulated to all IWSF Federations, but please note that subsequent bulletins will only be sent to Federations who return the Intention to Enter Form (attached) to the organisers at least three months before the event (by 23^rd May).

Tel +44 1784 483664 Fax +44 1784 482747

NEAREST AIRPORT

London Heathrow is approximately 10 miles from Heron Lake. The journey time from Heathrow to Heron Lake may take approx. 30 minutes

See attached map for location of Heron Lake.

The exclusive tow boats for the Championships will be1999 Correct Craft fuelled by LPG.

To obtain this preferential rate ALL BOOKINGS must be made through the organisers (and not directly with the hotel.)

A booking form will be sent out with the next bulletin.

Please direct any accommodation queries (e.g. accessibility issues) to:

Maggie Bozdan

Fax: +44 1295 712899

Tel. No. +44 1295 711970 (daytime)

There is limited camping available at Heron Lake, but there are NO cooking or washing facilities.

AUDIO SLALOM

The Mark 4b Bat Blaster (supplied by British Disabled Water Ski Association) will be used.

ENTRY FEES:

An entry fee of £25 per skier per event will be charged as agreed by the IWSF.

The entry fee must be paid on arrival in local currency. Note - if a skier's entry fee has not been paid by the start of the preliminary round they may not be allowed to participate.

As required by the IWSF Obligations lunches for all team members and officials will be provided on site each day of the Championships.

If you are intending to send a team to these Championships please complete the enclosed form and return it to British Water Ski immediately and in any case prior to 23^rd May 1999.

Will be included in Bulletin No. 2

Transportation will be provided by the organisers between the Airport and the Hotel. Teams are requested to notify their arrival time in advance in order that arrangements can be made.

A shuttle bus will be provided between the Hotel and the lake during the day.

Note that there is a car parking charge of £4.50 a night at the hotel and parking at the site is limited, so we do not recommend people to hire cars.

There is a good underground service from Heathrow to Central London.

All major car rental firms have desks at Heathrow Airport

Group A (sub-compact) cars will cost around £150 to hire for 8 days.

An 8 seater people carrier (Ford Galaxy) will cost around £600 for the same period.

BIBS:

Sponsors advertising bibs will be required to be worn by competitors.

Check with your local British Embassy to determine if visas are required to enter the UK.

Apart from limited evening skiing the competition site will not be available for training before familiarisation. There are, however, many water ski sites within 30 minutes drive of Heathrow. All of those listed below have slalom courses although, as indicated most do not have inner courses or fully adjustable jumps. The contact numbers provided are for the relevant club secretary, who can provide more details.

The contacts for the Championships are as follows:-

If you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours sincerely,

The _____________________________ Federation intends to enter a team to the 1999

World Disabled Championships.

We expect our team to consist of:-

________ Male skiers

________ Female skiers

________ Team Officials

________ Individual Entries

Our date and approximate time of arrival will be _________________________________

We anticipate we shall need the following hotel accommodation:-

________ Single rooms ________ Twin rooms (2 beds)

_________ Double Rooms (1 large bed)

This form to be returned to

390 City Road

London

EC1V 2QA

Fax. +44 171 837 5879