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2008 National Junior Wakeboarding Programme |
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Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding Wakeboarding is a freestyle sport that has developed from surfing and waterskiing, with influences from skateboarding and snowboarding. It has become the fastest growing watersport in the world.
The Singapore Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (SWWF), registered in 1975, is the National Sporting Association (NSA) and National Governing Body for the sport of waterskiing and wakeboarding in Singapore as recognized by the Singapore Sports Council and National Olympic Council.
In Singapore, wakeboarding has been supported by the Singapore SportsCouncil (SSC) and provides funding for top wakeboarding athletes to train and compete in international competitions such as the AsianChampionships, WorldGames and World Championships.
The SWWF organizes local competitions annually that include the National
Inter-Varsity Polytechnic Wakeboarding Championships with teams participating from NUS, NTU, SMU, SIM, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic.
In 2004, 2005 and 2006 the SWWF organized the HSBC Wakeboard World Cup that were the first international wakeboarding events held in Singapore and very first held in a fresh water reservoir, Bedok Reservoir.
Programme Summary
Venue: Bedok Reservoir
Commencement Date: 16th February 2007
Organisers: Singapore Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (SWWF)
Mechanics:
Primary schools will be invited to select ten (10) students each to participate in the program. Mixed schools are required to select maximum six (6) boys & minimum four (4) girls.
Levels: There will be 3 levels of participation. Students are required to achieve all objectives from each level to advance to a higher level. Levels 2 & 3 are optional.
Course Fees: The program will be fully subsidized.
Course Completion Certificate: A certificate will be presented to each participant who successfully completes Level 1.
Appropriate Attire:
Board shorts for boys, and swimsuits with board shorts for girls.
The Singapore Waterski & Wakeboarding Federation and its panel of instructors together is not
responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Equipment:
All relevant equipment will be provided, ie. Life vests, wakeboards, gloves, etc.
Instructors
3 instructors appointed by the SWWF will be allocated for every 5 students. All instructors are trained and certified in First-Aid.
Attendance: Attendance is very important and should be taken very seriously as the staff from the Singapore Waterski & Wakeboard Federation are committed to the program and expect the same commitment given back to them. There will not be any make-up lessons scheduled.
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Junior Wakeboarding Program – Level 1
Duration: 2 weeks
Hours: 1 hour per week
Level: Primary 4 (10 years old)
Prerequisites: Must be able to swim and have good eyesight. Preferably with track & field experience.
Program Description
This program will serve as an introduction to the sport of wakeboarding and will be primarily geared towards beginners. In addition, a basic presentation of the sport of wakeboarding, equipment, terminology and etiquette will be discussed. The course is designed to provide students with basic information and skills needed to enjoy the sport of wakeboarding.
Program Objectives
1. To familiarize the student with wakeboarding terminology, safety and etiquette.
2. To teach students proper mechanics required for a deepwater start.
3. To introduce wakeboarding as an enjoyable sporting activity.
Knowledge Objectives
Given approximately 2 hours of instruction and practice, the beginning student will be able to:
1. Understand wakeboarding terminology and etiquette.
2. Understand and set-up wakeboarding equipment.
3. Explain wakeboarding safety codes.
Skill Objectives
Demonstrate a deepwater start.
Training Structure Outline (Level 1)
Syllabus
Week 1 & 2
• Environmental Care
• Safety Codes
• Stretching Exercises
• Equipment Orientation
• Wakeboarding Terminology |
• Coaching Hand Signals
• Rider Hand Signals
• Body Position
• Deepwater Start
• Evaluation |
Junior Wakeboarding Program – Level 2
Duration: 2 weeks
Hours: 1 hour per week
Level: Primary 4 (10 years old)
Format: Physical education activity class
Prerequisites: Level 1 objectives
Program Objectives
1. To familiarize the student with wakeboarding history.
2. To teach students proper mechanics required for surface rotational tricks and maneuvering within
boat wake.
Knowledge Objectives
Given approximately 2 hours of instruction and practice, students will be able to explain the history of wakeboarding.
Skill Objectives
1. Maneuver Board Within Boat Wakes.
2. Surface Rotational Tricks.
Training Structure Outline (Level 2)
Syllabus
Week 1 & 2
• Environmental Care Revision
• Safety Codes Revision
• Stretching Exercises Revision
• Surface Rotational Tricks
• Maneuvering Board Within Boat Wakes
• Evaluation
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Junior Wakeboarding Program – Level 3
Duration: 4 weeks
Hours: 1 hour per week
Level: Primary 4 (10 years old)
Format: Physical education activity class
Prerequisites: Level 2 objectives
Program Objectives
To teach students proper mechanics required for single wake jumps.
Knowledge Objectives
Given approximately 4 hours of instruction and practice, students will be able to explain the rules
of wakeboarding.
Skill Objectives
• Demonstrate wake crossing
• Demonstrate single wake jump
Training Structure Outline (Level 3)
Syllabus
• Environmental Care Revision
• Safety Codes Revision
• Stretching Exercises Revision
• Surface Rotational Tricks Revision
• Board Maneuvering Revision
• Evaluation
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• Wake Crossing
• Single Wake Jump
• Evaluation
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Junior Wakeboarding Program – Elite Development
Duration: 40 weeks
Hours: 1 hour per week
Level: Primary 4, 5 & 6 (10 - 13 years old)
Format: Physical education activity class
Prerequisites: By selection only
Program Objectives
To teach students proper mechanics required to be a competitive wakeboarder.
Knowledge Objectives
Given approximately 40 hours of instruction and practice, students will be able to explain the rules of competitive wakeboarding and strategy.
Skill Objectives
• Demonstrate double wake jumps
• Demonstrate double wake grab tricks
• Demonstrate rotational tricks using the wake
Training Structure Outline (Level 3)
Syllabus
| Week 1 & 10 |
Week 11 & 20 |
Week 21 & 40 |
• Environmental Care Revision
• Safety Codes Revision
• Stretching Exercises Revision
• Surface Rotational Tricks Revision
• Single Wake Jump Revision
• Double Wake Jumps
• Evaluation
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• Double Wake Jump Revision
• Grab Tricks
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• Double Wake Jump Revision
• Grab Tricks Revision
• Rotational Tricks |
Environmental Code Of Conduct
All litter, even those found on land, usually ends up in reservoirs because of drainage design.
The more we all do our part, the better our waterways will be for our enjoyment.
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Always dispose balance food and drink items into trash bins.
Always wrap up consumed food in plastic or paper before disposal.
Ensure that all drinks after consumption are empty before disposal.
Carry your litter back if trash bins are not available.
Try to pick up litter that you find on the water, whenever possible.
If the litter cannot be retrieved, report it to your coaches or relevant authorities.
Share this message with fellow athletes and users while enjoying your water sport.
More hands joining means a better environment for all. |
Wakeboard Safety Codes
• Always wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD);
• Ensure that the equipment used is in good condition
 prior to getting into the water;
• Indicate to the boat driver to accelerate, with the
signal "Hit It!" only when the
wakeboard line is tight
with no slack;
• Never wakeboard near docks, pilings, other boats,
other riders and swimmers;
• Never put any part of your body through the handle
or wrap the tow rope around your body while you
are wakeboarding;
• Never wakeboard in shallow water (or where you are
not aware of the depth), or in an area where
obstructions are above or could be underneath the
water's surface;
• Be familiar with the use of standard hand signals;
• If you fall in an area where there is other boat traffic, alert other boaters of your position by lifting
more than half your wakeboard out of the water;
• Never wakeboard directly in front or in the path of another boat or rider;
• Never wakeboard to the point of excessive fatigue;
• When two people are wakeboarding simultaneously behind the same boat, always use ropes of
equal lengths;
• Avoid fast landings into shore;
• Wakeboard only in daylight hours
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