Marathon Travel and Cruise Shops welcomes the 2006 World University Water Ski Championship to Central Wisconsin!

Marathon Travel is able to assist you in making your travel convenient and hassle free. They are experts in air and land travel and can offer the best deals and finest lodging accommodations in the Central Wisconsin area.

Marathon Travel and Cruise Shops is Central Wisconsin’s most respected chain of travel agencies and is uniquely qualified to provide its customers an unparalleled level of personal and responsive service. Marathon Travel offers the 24/7 Emergency Travel Assistance, Lowest Fare Guarantee, Concierge Services and booking is easy by dialing 800.552.0041 or 715.295.0041, or visiting us online at www.marathontravel.com 

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General Travel Information

CWA is located just 25 minutes from the Championship and is serviced by shuttles and taxi services (listed below). Central Wisconsin Airport is serviced also by these airlines: Mesaba Northwest, Skyway/Midwest, and United/Air Wisconsin.

Other airport options within driving distance to the 2006 World University Water Ski Championship include:

Chicago (ORD): O’Hare International Airport is approx. 240 miles

Minneapolis (MSP): The Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport is approx. 200 miles

Milwaukee (MKE) – General Mitchell International Airport is approx. 188 miles

Madison (MSN) – Dane County Regional Airport is approx. 108 miles

Appleton (ATW) – The Outagamie County Regional Airport is approx. 62 miles

Green Bay (ASI) – The Austin Straubel International Airport is approx. 130 miles

Transportation from the Airport to Hotel/Championship: There are a few convenient ways to get to your hotel or to the 2006 World University Water Ski Championship once you have arrived in Central Wisconsin. Marathon Travel will be glad to help you with your ground transportation needs. Contact Marathon Travel at 800.552.0041/ 715.295.0041 or contact these transportation providers directly. Below is a list of options for you to consider.

Round trip from airport to Stevens Point/Plover is $45.00 round trip and $25.00 one-way. $5.00 per additional person.

Yellow Cab - 715.843.5400

Round trip from airport to Stevens Point/Plover is $40.00 round trip and $25.00 one-way. Advance reservations are accepted, but not required.

Rapids Express - 715.423.1313

Round trip from airport to Stevens Point/Plover is $49.00 round trip and $25.00 one-way. Advance reservations are accepted, but not required.

Car Rental Companies: National, Avis, Hertz and Budget have service desks at the Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA), located 25 minutes from the Championship. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.

Avis offers the 2006 World University Water Ski Championship Savings on car rentals. Reserve your car by contacting Marathon Travel at 800.552.0041/715.295.0041 or Avis directly at 800.331.1600. Mention WUC or Marathon Travel to receive a 10% discount.

Enterprise has an office in Stevens Point. Reserve your car by contacting Marathon Travel at 800.552.0041/715.295.0041 or contact Enterprise directly at 800.325.8007. Mention WUC or Marathon Travel to receive a 10% discount.

Driving to Stevens Point/Plover: Stevens Point/Plover is located in Central Wisconsin at Interstate Highway 39 (State Highway 51) and State Highway 10, 244 miles north of Chicago, 195 miles east of Minneapolis, or 150 miles north of Milwaukee. There are two general routes to the 2006 World University Water Ski Championship. From the East, follow the “Chicago” directions and from the West, follow the “Minneapolis” instructions.

From Chicago (Milwaukee/Madison) take I-90 North to I-39 North at Portage, Wisconsin to Plover/Stevens Point. Take the Hwy 54 Exit, turn right and then follow the signs to the WUWSC.

From Minneapolis take I-94 East to Wisconsin State Highway 10 East at Osseo to Stevens Point/Plover. Follow Hwy 10 through Stevens Point to I-39, go south on –39 to exit Hwy B in Plover, turn left and follow the signs to the WUWSC.