Athletes from more than fifteen countries will compete for three days for the world title in three spectacular disciplines.
A world-class sporting event in the heart of Limburg
This year, the World Cable Ski Championships are coming to the Netherlands! Athletes from all over the world will travel to Weert to compete in this spectacular international event.
The championships feature three exciting disciplines: Slalom, Tricks, and Jump, showcasing the very best in skill, speed, and athleticism.
The event takes place at De IJzerman in Weert, where an entire weekend will be filled with world-class competition, thrilling performances, and a vibrant atmosphere. Expect excitement on the water and great vibes on shore as fans, athletes, and families come together to experience cable skiing at the highest level.
Program
Provisional time schedule (The time schedule can be altered by decision of the officials or judges.)
September 9
WED
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Unofficial Training
9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Registration
To announced
Judges Meeting
To announced
Team Captains Meeting
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Official training U-19 and Seniors
September 10
THU
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Official Training Open
12:45 pm – 4:00 pm
U-19, Sen -1 Slalom Preliminary
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Opening ceremony
September 11
FRI
7:00 am – 10:00 am
Sen-1,U-19,Open, Tricks Preliminary
11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Open, Slalom Preliminary
5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
U-19, Sen -1 Jump Preliminary
September 12
SAT
7:00 am – 9:15 am
U-19 Open, Tricks Final
7:00 am – 9:15 am
Sen-1, Slalom Final
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Open Jump preliminary
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Sen-1, Jump Final
5:30 pm
Price giving finals
September 13
SUN
9:10 am – 12:00 pm
U-19, Open Slalom Final
12:15 pm – 3:00 pm
U-19, Open Jump Final
3:30 pm
Price giving finals
7:00 pm
Banquet (De Sluis) Price giving
Overall and Country
The disciplines
Trick
In tricks, skiers have one round to showcase their skills. On the long side of the course, they may start performing tricks as soon as the rope is around the wheel. Each trick has a predetermined point value, and points are only awarded if the trick is correctly executed according to the judges. The skier with the highest total score wins.
Slalom
In slalom the goal is to ski around all six buoys, including the exit buoy just after the sixth one. After completing a full pass, the cable speed increases by 3 km/h in the next round. For men the maximum speed is 58 km/h and for women 55 km/h. Once this maximum speed is reached, the rope is shortened each round. The skier who achieves the highest speed with the shortest rope wins.
Jump
In jump, the ramp can be set at different heights, with a maximum of 1.65 m for women and 1.80 m for men. Skiers choose their own speed, up to a maximum of 54 km/h for women and 57 km/h for men. Each skier has three attempts to jump as far as possible. The longest jump determines the winner.
Atmosphere & activities
The side events and entertainment taking place during the event will be announced later.
Culture & environment
Welcome to Weert, your green home base
Historic living, Burgundian lifestyle, surrounded by nature
Welcome to Weert. A place where Limburg hospitality meets a lush green environment. A city that stays with you. Not just because of what you see, but because of how it makes you feel.
In the historic city centre, everything comes together. Characterful buildings, charming streets and lively squares give Weert its unique identity. On the inviting terraces, you can truly enjoy the good life. Here, you experience urban comfort with the warmth and ease of village life.
Weert is set in a unique green landscape, proudly awarded the title of ‘Greenest Region in the World’. Step outside and you are instantly in nature. Perfect for a walk, a bike ride or simply a moment to unwind.
The city breathes history. From the impressive St. Martin’s Church to its origins as ‘Wertha’. At the same time, you feel the energy of today. Tradition and innovation go hand in hand here.
And of course, you can taste Weert. As a true “vlaai city”, it is famous for its delicious local pies. A taste of hospitality with a story.
Weert is vibrant all year round. From major events to local traditions, there is always something happening. But above all, it’s the people who define the city. A strong community life and many sports clubs create connection and energy in every neighbourhood and village.
Weert invites you to join in. To get outside, meet new people and make the most of life.
Side events
To be announced
Entertainment/ Food & Drinks
While enjoying the athletic performances of international athletes, there’s also plenty of food and drink to enjoy. At the festival grounds, you can enjoy, among other things, french fries, a delicious artisanal hamburger, chicken skewers with satay sauce, a hot dog, or how about Dils’ famous curry sausage?
Of course, these treats go perfectly with a drink. We sell a variety of soft drinks, delicious draft beer, a good glass of wine, and for those who don’t drink alcohol but love the taste of beer, we also have non-alcoholic beer. In addition, for enthusiasts, we also offer GIG Hard Stelzer in various flavors.
We prepare some of our dishes on our cozy OFYR grill. This helps create a warm and welcoming atmosphere on our festival grounds.
On Friday and Saturday, the atmosphere will be further enhanced by two DJs who will keep the mood lively. They’ll start their set at 5:00 p.m. and continue until 9:30 p.m.
Bulletins
The bulletins below contain information for participating skiers about the competition and the Weert area.
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