Skier Profile - Scott Wintle - MP2 Division

Scott became a paraplegic in April 1996 from a motorcycle accident in Switzerland whilst backpacking through Europe. Being a keen windsurfer before the accident, Scott kept his interest in water sports and became involved in water skiing through a Sporting Wheelies ‘Come & Try’ day.

Scott has competed at the 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2007 World Titles. Scott has been overall Australian Champion in his division MP2 since 2003. He has the current MP2 jump record of 20.9 metres and won the Trick event at the 2007 World Championships in Townsville. Scott competes in the Malibu Series with his able-bodied peers and has also represented Australia in Wheelchair Basketball in 2006.

He is a Graphic Designer by trade and has designed publicity material for the Division including the sponsorship proposal and this website.

Skier Profile: Scott Wintle

Birth Date: 1973

Birthplace: QLD, Australia

Current Residence: Wellington Point, QLD

Height: 190cm

Weight: 82kg

Occupation: Graphic Designer

Began Skiing: 1999

Began Competing: 2001 Nationals

Events: Tournament (Slalom, Trick and Jump)

Division: Men's MP2 (Multi-Plegic Level 2 - high level of injury) - uses a sit ski

Sponsors: UV Natural Sunscreen, BMF Water Ski's, Sporting Wheelies & Disabled Association

Hobbies: Basketball

Results:

Member of Australian Disabled Water Ski Team since 2001

2008 Overall Australian Champion
2008 National Trick Champion
2008 National Jump Champion

2007 Gold Medal - Tricks - World Championships - Townsville
2007 Silver Medal - Jump - World Championships - Townsville
2007 Silver Medal - Team - World Championships - Townsville

2007 Overall Australian Champion
2007 National Trick Champion
2007 National Jump Champion

2006 Overall Australian Champion
2006 National Trick Champion
2006 National Jump Champion

2005 Bronze Medal - Overall - World Championships - Belgium
2005 Silver Medal - Jump - World Championships - Belgium
2005 Silver Medal - Trick - World Championships - Belgium

2005 Overall Australian Champion
2005 National Slalom Champion
2005 National Jump Champion

2004 Overall Australian Champion
2004 National Slalom Champion
2004 National Jump Champion
2004 National Trick Champion

2003 Overall Australian Champion
2003 National Slalom Champion
2003 National Jump Champion
2003 National Trick Champion
2003 Bronze Medal - Jump - World Championships - Florida

2001 Nationals - Second - Slalom
2001 Nationals - Second - Jump

Current Records:

Australian Record Holder - Jump - 20.9m - 03/07 Stoney Park

Previous Records:

Australian Record Holder - Jump - 20.2m - 09/05 Stoney Park

Australian Record Holder - Slalom - 4/49/18.25 (i) - 03/05 - Stoney Park

Australian Record Holder - Tricks - 660 points- 06/05 - Belgium

Australian Record Holder - Tricks - 660 points- 09/05 - Belgium

Ski Club Affiliation:

Australian Water Ski & Wakeboard Federation & Water Ski Queensland