Each year there are numerous tournaments throughout the state of Minnesota
and across the country. These tournaments are sponsored by individual ski clubs
and are sanctioned by USAWaterski, our national sanctioning body. Tournaments
involve competition at various skill levels in slalom, jump, trick, barefoot,
and kneeboard. By competing in a water ski tournament you will have the
opportunity to meet people from many different backgrounds and ability levels.
Some are just starting competitive skiing, while others have competed at the
Regional, and/or National level. Regardless of experience or skill levels, there
is great camaraderie and support that exists among the skiers. After all, if you
beat your personal best, it really doesn’t matter where you placed.
In addition to skiing, there are many ways to get involved in the behind the
scenes activities that take place at a water ski tournament. For example, you
can assist the judges during the competition and work towards becoming an
assistant Judge and eventually a Chief judge. This is an excellent way to get
involved if you are a non-skier and have a friend or family member who competes.
Whether you compete or get involved behind the scenes at the tournaments, it’s a
great way to meet a wide variety of people who share a common bond in their love
for the sport of water skiing.
Here's one of our members, Mandy Baldwin, competing at Nationals!!
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