Last month in Florida, Richardson achieved his best performance in over five years when he made a pass and ran two (buoys) at 35-off in the slalom at the Ski Paradise qualifier in Sun Set Lakes.

But on the weekend he went one better when he made a pass and ran two-and-a-half at 35-off, which also qualified him for the US Nationals in West Palm Beach in Florida. However, Richardson's participation in the Nationals is in doubt because he is not a US citizen.

Richardson's PB placed him second out of 10 in that round. In the second round of competition for the Mother's Day tournament, the following day, he lost the handle when on 35-off, but his score was still good enough for a first-place finish.

"The goal I've been trying to work on for the last six years is to make a certain pass in tournaments,'' explained Richardson. "I've finally broken through the barrier, I've been doing it consistently in practice at 32-off and what I've been doing in practice I'm making in tournaments.'' Added Richardson: "I'm skiing really good and was trying to use this tournament to qualify for the Super Stars in Grovelan, Florida, on July 9 and 10.

"All the tournaments now are a build-up to the Group I Championships in Colombia in August. One other major stop is the Pan Am Games in Argentina, which is the closest step to the Olympic Games.'' Richardson said there is a good chance that water-skiing will be a part of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.

The International Olympic Committee is giving a grant to the International Water-Ski Federation in a bid to broaden the appeal of the sport. Richardson is taking part in the programme and will be involved in the Caribbean region, spending time coaching in different islands.

CRICKET CRI The following umpires have been appointed by the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Union to officiate at Camel Cup matches this weekend: Saturday Semifinals: Western Stars v Devonshire Rec. at Southampton Rangers Oval (M.Shabazz, L.Harnett); Bailey's Bay v St. George's at Devonshire Rec.

(O.Bain, F.DeSilva).

Sunday Final at St. David's (A.Virgil, M.Swan).

SOCCER SOC Dandy Town will hold a meeting today at 6.30 p.m. for all Bantam and Junior division players interested in representing the club next season. At 7.30 p.m., there will be a meeting for all Senior and Alliance division players concerning the club's pre-season tour.

GOLF GLF Due to conflicting events, this Sunday's Port Royal Jubilee tournament will not have a shot-gun start as originally scheduled. Tee times will be posted later this week.