👋 MEET THE TEAM | Casey Wooderson – Funding & Sponsorship Director

This week, we’re introducing Casey Wooderson, WAWA’s Funding & Sponsorship Director, who brings a strong background in both competitive waterskiing and the legal profession to the WAWA Board.

Over to Casey…

Hi, I’m Casey!

Waterskiing has been a defining part of my life for more than 15 years. What began as a sport quickly became a passion and a community, providing opportunities to form lifelong friendships and represent Australia on the international stage.

As a two-time Australian Women's Open Overall National Champion, I continue to actively train and compete in tournament waterskiing while remaining committed to giving back to the sport that has shaped so much of my life.

Professionally, I am an Insurance Lawyer specialising in litigation, with a background in Law and Business. Through my legal career, I have developed expertise in strategic planning, negotiation, risk management and building strong stakeholder relationships.

In my role as WAWA's Funding & Sponsorship Director, I am proud to combine my professional skills with my passion for waterskiing. I am focused on securing partnerships and funding opportunities that strengthen our sport, support our athletes and clubs, and help ensure a sustainable future for waterskiing and wake sports across Australia.

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👋 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.

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