2026 Malibu Australian Championships - Mulwala
64th Australian Barefoot Waterski Championships 0 Gunbower Creek
2026 IWWF Oceania Ultimate Championships - Mulwala
2027 IWWF World Open Waterski Championships - Mulwala

Waterski

Wakeboard

Show Ski

Barefoot

Disabled

States & Territories

Our Partners

WAWA is proud to be a member of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF), the world governing body for all towed water sports. The IWWF supports the growth of our sport globally through competitions, training, and technical guidance, helping us foster participation and high performance across Australia.

WAWA recognises the vital contributions of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) in supporting our programs, initiatives, and the broader waterski and wakeboard community. Their ongoing guidance and resources help us grow participation, enhance athlete development, and strengthen our divisions across the country. Learn more about ASC’s services at https://www.ausport.gov.au

WAWA is proud to recognise the Mulwala Water Ski Club as the home of waterskiing and wakeboarding in Australia. With world-class facilities and a rich history of hosting national and international events, Mulwala Water Ski Club continues to be a cornerstone of the Australian waterski and wakeboard community.

Latest News

VIEW THE 2026 HALL OF FAME PICTURES
SUPPORTING WOMEN IN SPORT
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS & VIDEOS

SOCIALS

Waterski and Wakeboard Australia
Waterski and Wakeboard Australia35 minutes ago
👋 MEET THE TEAM | Dr John Stekelenburg

This week, we’re introducing Dr John Stekelenburg, bringing a lifelong passion for waterskiing and extensive professional and governance experience to WAWA.

Over to John…

Hi, I’m John!

Waterskiing has been a lifelong passion of mine, and I’ve been fortunate to experience the sport at many levels — from grassroots involvement through to competing internationally.

Some of my proudest achievements in the sport include becoming a World Champion, earning multiple World Championship medals and being inducted into the Australian Waterski Hall of Fame.

Outside of waterskiing, I’m a Medical Practitioner and have extensive experience in governance, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Being able to bring that professional experience together with my understanding of the sport gives me the opportunity to contribute to WAWA from a number of different perspectives.

I’m passionate about growing participation, strengthening our clubs and supporting pathways for athletes at every level, while helping ensure waterskiing and wake sports have a strong and sustainable future in Australia.

#WaterskiWakeboardAustralia #MeetTheTeam #WAWA
Waterski and Wakeboard Australia
21
View on Facebook
Waterski and Wakeboard Australia
Waterski and Wakeboard Australia3 days ago
🌟 FEATURE FRIDAY | DAMIAN VERAZZI

Meet Damian Verazzi - Australian representative, passionate water ski coach and one of the senior coaches helping us redevelop our coaching course.

Growing up skiing in WA’s Great Southern, Damian moved to Perth at 18 and joined the show ski team, beginning a journey that would take him onto the world stage. 🌏

He has represented Western Australia at seven Australian Show Ski Nationals, from 2011 to 2026, and Australia at four World Show Ski Tournaments in 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2025.

With a background in teaching high school sport and outdoor education, alongside experience coaching AFL, water ski coaching was a natural progression. Through countless Come & Try days, Damian has helped newcomers build their skills and discover the thrill of being behind the boat.

For Damian, coaching is all about “passing the handle”, sharing the skills, the fun and the love of water skiing with the next generation. 💙

Now, he’s bringing that experience and enthusiasm to our coaching course redevelopment, helping support the coaches who will welcome more people onto the water.

Thanks for being part of it, Damian! 👏

#FeatureFriday #DamianVerazzi #ShowSkiing #Waterskiing #CoachDevelopment
Waterski and Wakeboard Australia
+3
202
View on Facebook
Skip to content