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Thursday, September 1st, 2011
YOU ARE INVITED TO THIS VERY SPECIAL EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 10/11
The annual Slalom & Jump Grand Prix has now been transformed into the RAY STOKES GRAND PRIX. All at Golden Falls are doing everything possible to make this a special experience in honour of our dear friend Ray Stokes who has been our regular visiting Australian Coach since 1990 – twenty one years ago ! On January 19th this year, Ray was diagnosed with Cancer and given 90 days to live. Eight months later, he still carries on the battle and today is having brain surgery to help ease the burden. To date, 19,875 people have visited his CaringBridge Website to leave get-well messages ! That is a measure of the level of enormous regard for Ray.
So, this year our RAY STOKES GRAND PRIX will have a twist. We are asking all the participants to support our plan to turn all the CASH PRIZE money on offer into a donation to Ray’s Fund. Golden Falls have agreed to add a further donation to ensure that the amount raised will be of help to Ray. All the details are on the Official Notice – see Link below. So, do come along and ski for Ray. Your efforts will make a real difference to the fun on the day.
We are also running a special RAY RAFFLE only for those who are present on Sunday, September 11th. The chances of winning something special must be high. Donated Prizes of any kind will be greatly accepted if you can help. Already Donal Connolly has presented a gleaming all new iPad ! Wow !
And now for the business details – and if you want to bring along Angelina Jolie and Freddy Krueger, we will have spare seats available !
As usual, this is a THREE ROUND Slalom and Jump PERSONAL BEST competition. It will kick off at 09.30 hrs on Saturday, September 10th. Entry Forms must be returned by Thursday night, September 8th – so that the RUNNING ORDER can be released on Friday. This really does help all concerned to enjoy the entire weekend. Click here for the details :
GFWSC RAY STOKES GP NOTICE 2011a
GFWSC RAY STOKES Entry Form 2011
PLEASE SEND YOUR ENTRY FORMS TODAY TO
des@burke-kennedy.com
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Monday, June 6th, 2011
TROY’S MARTIAL ARTS BACKGROUND MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
TROY MAKES QUICK PROGRESS
The Irish Sports Council (ISC) have worked closely with our Federation for years on a wide range of projects and their support has been greatly appreciated. Strategic Plan, Anti-Doping, Child Welfare, Inclusion, Governance, Coaching, etc., are all part of the programme. With so many other sports involved, the challenge of fully understanding each is a major one. Troy Reneker of the ISC, a successful Marshal Arts athlete by background, set about resolving this over the weekend with a visit to Golden Falls WSC.
Troy decided that the best way to learn about Waterskiing was to put on a wet suit and take a lesson with our own Daryl Higgins who has recently completed his Coaching Ireland Course at the University of Limerick. Troy’s Martial Arts background made quite a difference. Starting on the Teaching Boom, he quickly progressed to the short line and then on to the long line – all in just one lesson ! Hopefully this will not be his last Waterski experience and we hope that it also gave him a wider insight to the skills and technology involved. Well done Troy and we look forward to seeing you and your colleagues at the ISC back on the water again soon.
Tags: Ballymore Eustace, Clubhouse, Golden Falls, Golden Falls Waterski Club, Irish Sports Council, Troy Reneker, Water ski Ireland, Waterski Blessington, Waterski Boat Driver, Waterski Dublin, Waterski Jump, Waterski Lesson, Waterski Lessons, Women Waterskiers
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