Accreditation is the process by which commercial centres join BWSW to support the sport in the UK and be part of a wider network of voluntary clubs, cable and boat centres and partner organisations. It recognises and promotes centres that are operating at a high standard and provide a good quality of experience for the customer when particpating in water skiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing.

The BWSW Accreditation Scheme has been specifically designed for commercial water ski, wakeboard and wakesurf centres. The scheme is reviewed annually by BWSW and a number of accredited sites to ensure that this quality assurance programme is fit for purpose and adds value to their business.

Being an ‘Accredited Centre’ shows that a centre has met the minimum standard of operation recommended by BWSW. The scheme will look at the following areas of operation;

For more information about the criteria for becoming an Accredited Centre, see the Accreditation Criteria Document below.

Why become accredited?

• The scheme sets out industry standards and good practice for (Boat and Cable) commercial water ski, wakeboard and wakesurf centres
• It encourages ongoing development and improvement of the industry and the operators
• You become part of a network of ski and wake schools and cable parks in the UK
• It give you access to programmes, resources, support and funding through BWSW

Am I eligible?

The scheme is open to all commercial water ski, wakeboard and wakesurf centres in the UK and is applicable to boat and cable operations. 

What is involved?

To become an accredited centre, the following must be completed;

1. Accreditation Check Form
2. Staff listing with all staff meeting the required levels of qualification
3. Technical Inspection Report (Cable Sites Only)
4. Accreditation visit (biennial)
5. Invoice payment
6. Appoint a Welfare Officer 

What are the benefits?

There are a number of benefits of becoming a BWSW Accredited Centre including;

• Shared knowledge and practice
• Development support
• Access to programmes
• Access to grant funding to support EDI projects 
• Website listing and promotion
• Local contacts
• Reduced membership fees for staff members
• Resources and documents
• Event Calendar
• Support for the sport

Click here for more detail regarding the benefits of accrediting.

If you are interested in becoming a BWSW Accredited Site or would like more information about the scheme, please complete the 'New Club Form' or email accreditation@bwsf.co.uk