| 10th
October : World
Finals Champions |
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There's a
party happening right now in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
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Firstly may I apologize for
the late report but so much has happened over the last two days.
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As you can see the UK has
made a mark on the international Jetsport Community that won't fade
in a hurry.
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Talk at the race site centers
on the SIX WORLD TITLES that some of the youngest competitors ever
witnessed have taken as their own to bring back to you and put the
Great firmly back into Britain.
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How this was achieved will
be explained as soon as we get back on track, but for now the
picture should be enough for you to appreciate the hard work and
dedication shown by the representatives of the UK who have truly
excelled in our sport.
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Representing the UK at the
top of their class were :
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Jordan Fielder
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WORLD CHAMPION
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Expert Ski Limited
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Jordan Fielder
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WORLD CHAMPION
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Expert Ski Superstock
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Jordan Fielder
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4TH
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Pro-Am Ski Stock
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Lewis Goodchild
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WORLD CHAMPION
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14-15 Amateur Ski Stock
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Lewis Goodchild
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WORLD CHAMPION
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14-15 Amateur Ski Limited
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Mike Brookfield
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WORLD CHAMPION
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Amateur Freestyle
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Dan Ashcroft
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WORLD CHAMPION
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14-15 Amateur Freestyle
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Dan Ashcroft
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8TH
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Amateur Freestyle
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James Cornell
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3RD
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Expert Ski Limited
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Chris Cornell
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4TH
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14-15 Amateur Ski Limited
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On behalf of our best,
Thankyou those who came and witnessed and all you guys and gals who
I know were on the edge of your seats with the live streaming audio
to your desktops.
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But it's not over yet!
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Vicky Beale is out in
Pro-Am Women Ski Tomorrow and Sunday and needs to know you are
showing the same level of support our new champions have received.
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Jetman
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RESULTS
FROM IJSBA
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| 10th
October : Coming
Up Today At The World Finals |
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Today has
to be by far the biggest day for the UK here in Lake Havasu City,
Arizona. |
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No less than five Great
British riders step up to the challenge in seven classes. Jordan
Fielder has by far the busiest day with appearances in Pro-Am Ski
Stock, Pro-Am Runabout 1200 Limited and Expert Ski Superstock. But
lets not forget Lewis Goodchild with his first appearance of the
week in Amateur 14-15 Ski Stock and then again joined by Chris
Cornell in Amateur 14-15 Ski Limited. Mike Brookfield and Dan
Ashcroft get their two minute chance to leave their mark on the
world in Amateur and Amateur 14-15 Freestyle which promises to be a
spectacular show before we head into this weekends main event when
the pro classes take to the water.
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You can
catch all the action with *LIVE STREAMING AUDIO from the Tower of
Power brought to you by the IJSBA from approximately 4.30pm UK time
at the link on the right.
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*requires
having a player installed on your computer CLICK
HERE for further information or if the link fails to work.
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Check
back here for pictures and reports by Jetman and Craig.
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| 9th
October : World
Finals Today |
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The
temperature has reached scorching point here at Havasu today and the
tempo on the track has also risen steadily. Thursday was once again
‘The Jordan Fielder Show’. The 16 year old is simply setting the
championships alight and enthralling the British fans and the
American public alike. |
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Those
fans watching today and listening in on the live webcast were
treated to some thrilling action. In the eighth race of the day,
Expert Ski Superstock, the Nottingham lad trailed in third position
on the left hand holeshot. By the time the field exited the splitter
and joined together for the first corner Jordan was placed fifth.
With the top seven riders qualifying for the main event it appeared
all Jordan had to do was maintain position to qualify. However,
anyone who has watched Jordan race will know there is only one place
he is interested in being and that is at the front. |
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By
the 3rd lap he had cut through his competitors into
second place and was running down the leader with each buoy. The
lead was inevitable, once out front Fielder opened up a sixteen
second gap and romped over the line comfortably. |
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Three
races later Jordan was back on the line for the qualifying heat of
the Pro-Am Ski Stock. The midday sun burned down, but it was
Jordan’s start that left everyone sweating. He appeared to bump
his head on the start line pole and watched as the rest of the field
streaked away to the holeshot buoy. Showing courage and
determination he quickly passed five other riders on the first lap
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As
the race progressed the tension rose, could he get into the vital
top five, qualify and avoid the LCQs. Using race-craft and
experience Jordan selected the inside splitter section on the
penultimate lap. The clear water gave him the advantage he was
looking for and he gained a position into fourth. Not content with
that he continued to harass those ahead, as the riders stretched for
the finish line in a head to head, neck and neck battle Jordan
slipped into third. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, job done. |
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The
day was not over yet though! Just four races later he was back on
the line in the Pro-Am Runabout 1200 Stock. This was to be a
historic race as onto the start came a Honda Aquatrax ridden by
Takashi Nara. Having no great experience in runabout racing you
could be forgiven for thinking this was a bridge to far for the
young pilot. However as i said, today was the ‘Jordan Fielder
Show’ and with the tower going mad each time they mentioned his
name you knew it was to be a special day. |
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After
an average start and coming through the home straight in around
sixth place you hoped Jordan would simply hang on to qualify in the
top seven. However, the race report would read almost exactly the
same as above and suffice to say the pocket battleship was the
second across the line on the waving of the chequered flag! |
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Going
on elsewhere around the World Finals complex was the unveiling to
the public of the SeaDoo RXP. The new craft created quite a stir and
amongst the throng cameras whirred and flash bulbs popped. Not to be
outdone Polaris whipped the cover off the Matrix 200 concept craft.
Later today the Polaris gig kicks off with a live band and rider
appreciation party. Which reminds me... time to go and slug down a
cold one! – Craig Barnett JS&PW |
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| 8th
October : World
Finals Today |
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Ladies
and Gentlemen we have a WORLD CHAMPION! |
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a little late, but better than never, Craig Barnett has finally
arrived to contribute the words for our daily updates from Havasu. |
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Over
to you Craig. |
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yeah – I never come too early! Here at the World Finals Wednesday
is something of a watershed. Today the first World Titles go up for
grabs. The opportunity was there for a young gun to step up to the
plate and totally blow away the opposition. In a ballistic display
of ski racing young Jordan Fielder, aged 16, did just that. Leading
from wire to wire in both motos of the Expert Ski Limited class
Jordan showed no mercy, leading home an international field by
twenty second margins. |
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the domination didn’t stop there. In Expert class the competitors
have to negotiate the Slalom, which counts for 20 points toward
their final positions. Showing maturity beyond his years by electing
to take advantage of the flat water during the lunch interval Jordan
entered the course. The first couple of runs were blistering but
nobody could anticipate what was to follow. With a breathtaking
display of control and power Jordan took top honours with a WORLD
RECORD breaking run of 21.08 seconds! Here the Brits in the
bleachers are flying the flag whilst our riders fly out on the
course. |
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competing in Expert Ski Limited was Queenford rider James Cornell.
We are still awaiting the calculation of James’s final position
though there is some hope we could have two Brits on the podium.
Cornell has put himself in contention with two fantastic
performances. In the first moto our man from Leicester muscled his
way into a top five position on the holeshot. A see-saw battled
ensued with Cornell finally landing the fourth slot. In the second
moto all eyes were on Jordan but Cornell stuck to his task manfully,
riding a consistently strong race James cut his way through the
field to third position. Fingers are crossed as we await the
calculation of scores and Slalom results. |
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Beach was again busy this evening with both of our young Freestylers,
Brookfield and Ashcroft, out tuning their boats and throwing big
tricks. The Pro freestyle could well be worth tuning in for on
Sunday though. Down at Area Six yesterday and on video, Alessander
Lenzi and Fujisawa (respectively), have both been witnessed pulling
off amazing flat water tricks!!
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| 2nd
October : World
Finals UK Competitor Schedule |
| Wednesday
8th October |
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| Expert
Ski Ltd |
Lee Bertram
/ James Cornell/ Jordan
Fielder |
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Qualifying
(Heats, LCQs, semis) |
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PM |
Motos 1&2 |
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| Thursday
9th October |
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| Pro-Am
Ski Stock |
Jordan
Fielder |
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Qualifying
(Heats & LCQs) |
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| Expert
Ski Superstock |
Jordan
Fielder |
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Qualifying
(Heats & LCQs) |
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| Pro-Am
Runabout 1200 Stock |
Jordan
Fielder |
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Qualifying
(Heats & LCQs) |
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| Friday
10th October |
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| Amateur
14-15 Ski Stock |
Chris Cornell
/ Lewis Goodchild |
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AM |
Semi Finals,
Moto 1 |
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PM |
Moto 2 |
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| Amateur
14-15 Ski Limited |
Chris Cornell |
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AM |
Semi Finals,
Moto 1 |
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PM |
Moto 2 |
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| Pro-Am
Ski Stock |
Jordan
Fielder |
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AM |
Moto 1 |
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PM |
Moto 2 |
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| Expert
Ski Superstock |
Jordan
Fielder |
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AM |
Semi Finals,
Moto 1 |
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PM |
Moto 2 |
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| Pro-Am
Runabout 1200 Stock |
Jordan
Fielder |
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AM |
Moto 1 |
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PM |
Moto 2 |
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| Amateur
Freestyle |
Mike
Brookfield |
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Midday |
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| Amateur
14-15 Freestyle |
Dan Ashcroft |
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PM |
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| Saturday
11th October |
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| Pro-Am
Women Ski |
Vicky Beale |
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AM |
Qualifying
(Heats & LCQs) |
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| Sunday
12th October |
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| Pro-Am
Women Ski |
Vicky Beale |
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AM |
Moto 1 |
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PM |
Moto 2 |
