Following on from the regional water ski judging course conducted by the AA Technical Chairman Ron Fergusson in Chuncheon, Korea, during the Asian Australasian Championships in September 2008, a regional coaching course was held in Beijing 21-23 November 2008.
The course was conducted by IWSF Development Commission members John Wood, Jean Michel Cau and Larry Gisler.
Hosted by the Chinese Water Ski Association the seminar was held at the Beijing Sports University, with splendid facilities.
38 coaches attended the seminar.
“It was a pleasure to come to Beijing where the excellent facilities, assistance and hospitality of the Chinese Water Ski Association have been further enhanced by the enthusiasm of the coaches to learn and develop the sport in their countries.” commented John Wood.