Medical Assessment
Please see below for the new 2025 process regarding medicals for the licence application process.
When a medical is needed, the D4 type is required unless otherwise stated
(Available from www.D4drivers.uk £58 and available around the country)
Skiers (adults only):
Up to 60 years old: self cert but if a medical condition has been declared a medical will be required. Valid for 5 years.
60 years or older: Medicals needed every 2 years
Under 18 years old: Skiers to do self-declaration (with parental authorisation) and something is disclosed, either a doctor note for the specific condition is cleared for sport, or a ‘fit to compete in sport’ certificate as per 2024 medical process.
F1 skiers are required to do a medical annually
Observers:
Up to 35 years old: self cert but if a medical condition has been declared a medical will be required. Valid for 5 years.
35-65 years old: All to have a medical regardless of medical declarations. Valid for 5 years.
65-70 years old: every 2 years
70 years old or above: annual medical required
F1 observers are required to do a medical annually
Drivers:
Up to 35 years old: initial medical required regardless of declarations on self-certification. After first initial medical submitted, self-certification is sufficient until 35 years old unless something is declared, then a further medical will be required every 5 years.
35-65 years old: All to have a medical regardless of medical declarations. Valid for 5 years.
65-70 years old: every 2 years
70 years old or above: annual medical required
F1 drivers are required to do a medical annually
After completing this, please sent a copy of your assessment certificate to ukwaterskiracing@gmail.com for approval. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter and look forward to welcoming you on the water.
**Please note that while we recommend specific providers for medical assessments, their acceptance of your specific medical condition is not guaranteed. Additionally, possessing a medical certificate does not automatically guarantee your participation in waterski racing events.
We reserve the right to revoke participation privileges at any time, and further investigation may be required to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.