The Heirisson Island Tournament Water Ski Club is situated on the Swan River, in the heart of Perth. Our headquarters are located opposite the Burswood Casino.
The club is part of the Australian Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (AWWF) and promotes Tournament water skiing in Western Australia. We welcome new members of all levels and abilities who want to improve their skills or learn the sport. No experience is necessary! As a club, we ski most Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday mornings throughout Summer. However, club members are able to use the excellent facilities at our Burswood site year round.
All members are encouraged to participate in our regular tournaments, in one or more of disciplines: slalom, trick or jump. We offer a number of benefits to new members including advanced coaching, excellent facilities, holiday ski schools and the best water ski location in Australia. We are home to beginners trying to improve their skills as well as State, Australian and World Champions.
HIT is a happy, social and active club that is growing and continues to see numerous successes. For further information regarding membership contact Dawson Miller (dawson@westnet.com.au) our Club President.
Club Boat & Skiing
The HIT club has a new Malibu TXi ski boat that was used in the 2023 Nationals, held at Bonney's Waterpark, WA. It will in the water on set days and times (weather depending) plus additional times organised by the skippers (see below). All usage will be visible to other members through an online or mobile app system called Spond, which is managed by our Club Boat Scheduler. The Club Secretary can connect you for more details.
Launching, Retrieving and Driving
Management of the club boat works under a ‘Skipper’ and ‘Driver’ system: Skippers are able to launch/retrieve and drive the boat (meeting the requirements below) after being shown the key steps, systems and processes by Alan Dagg. Drivers are able to drive the boat and needs a WA boat license (WA Skipper’s Ticket) and to have completed the WAWA level 1 driver course, which includes practical assessment.
Skiing
Getting onto the water works under a ticket system. Members wishing to ski behind the club boat are required to submit a ski ticket BEFORE they ski. Tickets are also available to buy in books of 20 or 40 which provides a discount to a single ticket.
Pricing:
1 Ski Ticket = $25
20 Ski tickets = $400 = $20 each
40 Ski Tickets = $700 = $17.50 each
Where to buy:
Single tickets are available from the boat at the time of skiing and books of tickets are available from either Dawson Miller or Alan Dagg, who will record ticket numbers. Payment is straight to the club bank account.
Tickets are non-transferable and for use with one individual or family membership. Prior to your run, you simply tear off a ticket for each ski session and place in the ticket bag on the dock.
Want to check us out?:
How about coming down to Burswood to see what it's all about? The Heirisson Island Tournament Water Ski Club is situated on the Swan River, in the heart of Perth. Our headquarters are located adjacent to the Burswood Casino. The club is part of the Australian Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (AWWF) and promotes Tournament water skiing in Western Australia. We welcome new members of all levels and abilities who want to improve their skills or learn the sport.
Alternatively contact Dawson Miller for further information via dawson@westnet.com.au
Click for a Membership Enquiry Form.
Forms and links can be found under the Documents tab.
Senior Committee Contacts:
President Dawson Miller - dawson@westnet.com.au
Secretary Ant Hartley - hit.secretarial@gmail.com
Treasurer Alan Dagg - alan.dagg@ozemail.com.au
2023/2024 Committee
President - Dawson Miller Vice President - Steve Barbuto Treasurer - Alan Dagg Secretary - Ant Hartley Tournament Director - Warren O'Neill Judging Director - Jake Hailand Slalom Officer - Committee + Members Jump Officer - Committee + Members Coaching Director - Glen Fretwell Rep to TD + WAWSA - Bec Benzie |
Equipment Officer - Phil Leschen Club Boat Scheduler - Steve Barbuto Boat Officer - Pete Davies Website & Facebook - Steve Barbuto Membership Liaison Officer - Dawson Miller Junior Representative - Vacant General Committee Members - Gary Weidman & Wayne Thair |