The International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation ( IWWF ) is the world governing body for Towed Water Sports and is a non-governmental, international non-profit organisation. It is represented in all Continents by National Federations. It is registered in England and the Headquarters are located at the residence of the President - currently in Switzerland. Representing the interests of an estimated 30 million participants and 52,000 competitors in over 90 countries, the IWWF is recognised as the sole authority for Waterski and Wakeboard by the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ) and is affiliated to the General Association of International Sports Federations ( GAISF ), the Association of IOCRecognised International Federations ( ARISF ) and the World Games Association ( IWGA ).