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2 Table Of Contents Communications Department...3 Media Information...4 Major Events Calendar...5 Introduction to USA Water Ski...6 Profile of Water Skiing...7 International Competition Season Highlights...8 Sport Discipline Descriptions Age Divisions...13 Major Events in Water Ski World Rankings List...16 IWWF Water Ski World Records...17 Water Ski National Records (Males)...18 Water Ski National Records (Females)...19 Past Water Ski World Champions Past Barefoot World Champions...23 Pan American Games History National & World Barefoot Records Past Disabled World Champions...28 World Disabled Records...28 National Disabled Records...29 Past Wakeboard World Champions...30 Past Ski Racing World Champions...31 Past Collegiate National Champions...32 National Collegiate Water Ski Records...32 Past Show Ski National Champions Approved Towboats

3 USAWATERSKI.org twitter.com/usawaterski facebook.com/usawaterski instagram.com/usaws Communications Department Director Scott N. Atkinson (863) Scott N. Atkinson is the director of communications as well as publisher and editor of The Water Skier magazine, the official publication of USA Water Ski. Scott oversees all facets of USA Water Ski s Communications Department, including media relations; the content and development of USAWATERSKI.org; and the day-to-day operations of The Water Skier. A native of central New York, Scott earned his bachelor s degree in Journalism from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. He began his employment at USA Water Ski in 1998 after working as a sports journalist and copy editor for a handful of daily newspapers, including the Virginian Pilot, Citrus County (Fla.) Chronicle, Greensboro News & Record and Orlando Sentinel. Photography/Graphic Design Lynn Novakofski lnovakofski@usawaterski.org (863) Lynn Novakofski is the graphic designer for USA Water Ski. He designs pages for The Water Skier serves as the production manager of the Regional Tournament Guides and designs numerous other materials, including membership development brochures, media kits, media guides and logos. Lynn also is a contributing photographer for The Water Skier magazine. Lynn has been employed at USA Water Ski since He is a former show director at Cypress Gardens, where he was a skier from He also served as show director at Sea World of California from He was a member of the Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Club from and the Greater Miami Ski Club in During his time as show director at Cypress Gardens, the skiers developed the four-tier pyramid, strap doubles, 360 swivel, freestyle jumping and other innovations. He estimates that during his water skiing career he has been over the jump well more than 100,000 times. 3

4 Media Information During the 2017 season, USA Water Ski will host approximately 1,000 tournaments nationwide, including national championships in traditional three-event (slalom, tricks and jumping) water skiing, show skiing, collegiate water skiing, collegiate wakeboarding, barefooting, water ski racing, kneeboarding and disabled water skiing, in addition to the 17th Junior U.S. Open Water Ski Championships. This media guide is intended to assist you in your coverage of these events. For more information, please contact Director of Communications Scott N. Atkinson at Media Credentials: While media credentials are not required at most local and regional water ski tournaments, we encourage all members of the media to obtain credentials for USA Water Ski s National Championships Series of Events, enabling tournament safety officials to differentiate between media and spectators. Contact Scott N. Atkinson at satkinson@usawaterski.org. Competition Results: Results from all major USA Water Ski tournaments will be posted at USAWATERSKI.org. Post-event press releases are also available online. Athlete Information: USA Water Ski maintains up-to-date athlete biographies of most U.S. elite water ski athletes. Athlete biographies can be viewed at USAWATERSKI.org. Interview Requests: USA Water Ski may either provide media organizations with an athlete s contact information or arrange for the athlete to contact the media organization. Photos: USA Water Ski maintains photographs of most U.S. elite water ski athletes. Photos may be provided upon request. Resources: All USA Water Ski press releases, major event results and schedules are available at USAWATERSKI.org. 4

5 2017 Major Events Calendar Dates Event Location 4/1-2 NWSRA Diamond Classic 2 Lake Elsinore, Calif. 4/19-23 Chain of Records Winter Haven, Fla. 4/22-23 NWSRA Havasu Springs Resort Lake Havasu, Ariz. 4/ th Disabled Water Ski World Championships Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia 4/29 35th USA Water Ski Foundation Hall of Fame Inductions Orlando, Fla. 4/29-30 All-American Show Ski Tournament Winter Haven, Fla. 5/7 Swiss Pro Slalom Clermont, Fla. 5/13-14 Nautique Big Dawg World Tour Stop No. 1 Miami, Fla. 5/ th Collegiate All-Stars Water Ski Championships Scott, Ark. 5/26 25th Nautique Junior Masters Water Ski Tournament Pine Mountain, Ga. 5/ th Masters Water Ski Tournament Pine Mountain, Ga. 6/10-11 Nautique Big Dawg World Tour Stop No. 2 Rue Pierre Mendes, France 6/17 NSSA City of Lakes Show Ski Tournament Warsaw, Ind. 6/23-25 NSSA Southern Regional Show Ski Tournament Oldsmar, Fla. 6/24 NSSA Mercury Open Show Ski Tournament Janesville, Wis. 6/ th Junior U.S. Open Water Ski Championships Axis, Ala. 7/1-2 Nautique Big Dawg World Tour Stop No. 3 Toledo, Spain 7/7-9 San Gervasio Pro Am San Gervasio, Italy 7/8-9 NSSA Central Regional Show Ski Tournament Loves Park, Ill. 7/ th Under 21 Water Ski World Championships Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine 7/14-16 Andy Mapple Pro Am Thorpe, England 7/19-23 AWSA Southern Regional Water Ski Championships Duncanville, Ala. 7/ st Wisconsin State Show Ski Championships Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. 7/24-29 AWSA Western Regional Water Ski Championships Newberry Springs, Calif. 7/ th World Games Wroclaw, Poland 7/26 8/6 20th Water Ski Racing World Championships Seattle, Wash. 7/27-29 AWSA Eastern Regional Water Ski Championships Monroe, N.Y. 7/28-30 AWSA Midwest Regional Water Ski Championships Center City, Minn. 7/28-30 AWSA South Central Regional Water Ski Championships Elkins, Ark. 7/28-30 NSSA Midwest Regional Show Ski Tournament Aberdeen, S.D. 7/30 Vladimir Filin Memorial Moscow, Russia 7/29-30 ABC Southern Regional Barefoot Water Ski Championships Polk City, Fla. 7/29-30 NSSA Eastern Regional Show Ski Tournament Northampton, Mass. 8/1-5 40th Barefoot Water Ski National Championships Polk City, Fla. 8/5-6 Nautique Big Dawg World Tour Stop No. 4 Maiden, N.C. 8/5-6 17th Division 2 Show Ski National Championships Tomahawk, Wis. 8/ th GOODE Water Ski National Championships Martindale, Texas 8/ rd Division 1 Show Ski National Championships Loves Park, Ill. 8/18-19 Malibu Open Water Ski Championships Milwaukee, Wis. 8/23-24 Ray Stokes Pro Am Sponsored by John K. Phillips London, England 8/ th California Water Ski Pro Am Rio Linda, Calif. 8/ th Can Am Challenge Jerseyville, Ill. 9/ th Water Ski World Championships Paris, France 10/7-8 13th U.S. Open Water Ski Racing National Championships Parker, Ariz. 10/ th Connelly Skis Collegiate Water Ski National Championships Zachary, La. For an up-to-date listing, visit USAWATERSKI.org 5 5

6 Who We Are USA Water Ski is the national governing body for organized water skiing in the United States. USA Water Ski is a member of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (world governing body), the Pan American Sports Organization and the United States Olympic Committee. Affiliated with USA Water Ski as sport discipline organizations are the American Water Ski Association, American Barefoot Club, American Kneeboard Association, National Collegiate Water Ski Association, National Show Ski Association, National Water Ski Racing Association, United States Hydrofoil Association, USA Wakeboard and Water Skiers with Disabilities Association. From the beginning, USA Water Ski has had a dual mission of promoting the growth and development of recreational water skiing, and organizing and governing the sport of competitive water skiing. The largest and most active water ski federation in the world, USA Water Ski s nine-member staff serves approximately 15,000 members and 600 clubs in five regions nationwide. Nearly 60 percent of USA Water Ski s members are involved in tournament competition each year; the remaining members are recreational water skiers. USA Water Ski programs include: water ski instructor certification; learn-to-ski clinics; officials education; junior skiers development; legislative assistance; safety training and information dissemination; membership development, including affiliation of state federations and local water ski clubs; public communications; media information; industry relations; and local, national and international competition ranging from novice to world-level tournaments. Working in conjunction with USA Water Ski is the USA Water Ski Foundation. The USA Water Ski Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and educating the public on the rich history of water skiing. To carry out its mission, the foundation administers the Water Ski Museum and Hall of Fame in Polk City, Fla. The USA Water Ski Foundation also heads scholarship programs to further the education of deserving water skiers and provides an orderly means of financing other activities that are consistent with the foundation s objectives. Founded: 1939 Active Members: 15,000 Affiliated Clubs: 600 Sport Disciplines: 9 Estimated Events in 2017: 1,000 6

7 Profile Of Water Skiing In the Beginning Water skiing originated in the United States in 1922 when Minnesotan Ralph Samuelson built the first pair of skis and then tested his invention behind an outboard-powered boat. During the 1920s and early 1930s, Samuelson s creation became an exhibition sport on both sides of the Atlantic. It developed into an official competitive sport in 1939 with the creation of USA Water Ski. The inaugural Water Ski National Championships took place that same year at Jones Beach in Long Island, New York. The Competitive Edge Since Samuelson s experiment, water skiing has experienced continuous, sustained growth over the years. Surveys of sports participation show that there are roughly 11 million water skiers in the United States today, many of whom have turned to competition. USA Water Ski sanctions approximately 1,000 tournaments for water skiers of all ages and abilities each season. These range from small, local events targeting novice water skiers to national and world-level championships for polished competitors. National Championships Series of Events As the national governing body for water skiing, USA Water Ski sanctions several national-level tournaments each year in various sport disciplines, in addition to the Junior U.S. Open Water Ski Championships and U.S. Open Water Ski Championships. These tournaments comprise USA Water Ski s National Championships Series of Events. The series includes the: *Water Ski National Championships * Barefoot Water Ski National Championships * Division 1 Show Ski National Championships * Division 2 Show Ski National Championships * Kneeboard National Championships * Disabled Water Ski National Championships * Collegiate Water Ski National Championships * Collegiate Wakeboard National Championships * U.S. Open Water Ski Racing National Championships The largest three-event tournament in USA Water Ski s National Championships Series of Events is the Water Ski National Championships. With the exception of (during World War II), the Water Ski National Championships has been held every year since Today, nearly 600 athletes compete in 31 divisions at the four-day tournament. 7

8 International Competition As a member of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation, USA Water Ski and its sport disciplines select numerous U.S. s to represent the United States in various international-level competitions each year. The U.S. s compete in the following international events: * Pan American Games * Water Ski World Championships * World Games * Can Am Challenge * Pan American Water Ski Championships * Junior Water Ski World Championships * World 35+ Water Ski Championships * Under 21 Water Ski World Championships * Barefoot Water Ski World Championships * Junior Barefoot Water Ski World Championships * Senior Barefoot Water Ski World Championships * Wakeboard World Championships * Water Ski Racing World Championships * Disabled Water Ski World Championships * FISU World University Water Ski Championships * Cable Water Ski World Championships * Cable Wakeboard World Championships * World Show Ski Tournament 2016 Season Highlights * The U.S. Junior Barefoot Water Ski and U.S. Senior Barefoot Water Ski each won overall team gold medals, the U.S. Elite Barefoot Water Ski earned the overall team silver medal, and 13 U.S. athletes combined to earn 33 individual medals, including 11 gold medals, at the 2016 Barefoot Water Ski World Championships, presented by Bank First, Aug , at the Blue Moo in Alma Center, Wis. * The U.S. World University Water Ski won the gold medal and U.S. team members Dane Mechler (Loveland, Ohio) and Lauren Morgan (Odessa, Fla.) won individual gold medals in respective events at the 2016 FISU World University Water Ski Championships, Sept. 6-11, in Akita, Japan. The World University Championships (WUC) is a series of events organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). First launched in 1963, the 2016 WUC program includes 33 different sports, including water skiing, rowing, rugby sevens, sailing and others. * The USA Water Ski Show won the team title at the 3rd IWWF World Show Ski Tournament, Sept , at Red Sands Beach on Lake Wazeecha in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. The World Show Ski Tournament featured all-star show ski teams from the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada and China. The USA Water Ski Show scored a grand total 1, points in winning its third consecutive world team title. Australia finished runner-up with 1, points, followed by Canada (1, points), China (1, points) and Belgium (1, points). * The U.S. 35+ Water Ski won the overall team gold medal and 26 U.S. water ski athletes combined to earn 40 individual medals, including 14 gold medals, in respective events at the 4th 35+ Water Ski World Championships, Sept , at the Seseña Water Ski & Wakeboard Complex in Toledo, Spain. The United States tallied 12, points in winning the gold medal at the biennial event. France earned the silver medal with 10, points and Canada earned the bronze medal with 9, points. Athletes and teams from 28 countries competed in the five-day event as the world team title and world individual titles in slalom, tricks, jumping and overall were at stake. * Four U.S water ski teams Under 13, Under 21, Over 35 and Over 45 competing in the 2016 Pan American Water Ski Championships earned overall team gold medals at the biennial event, Nov , at Boca Laguna in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. The U.S. Elite earned the silver medal and the Under 17 earned the bronze medal. Athletes on the six U.S. teams combined to earn 55 individual medals, including 19 gold medals. In addition, in composite team scoring (among all teams/divisions), the United States had the top score with 43,723 points. Canada was runner-up with 39,390 points, and Mexico was third with 25,535 points. 8

9 Sport Disciplines USA Water Ski s sport disciplines are: three-event traditional water skiing (slalom, tricks and jumping), barefoot water skiing, kneeboarding, collegiate water skiing, hydrofoiling, show skiing, water ski racing, wakeboarding and disabled water skiing. Each sport discipline is managed by an association of volunteers under the umbrella of USA Water Ski. 3-Event (American Water Ski Association) Traditional water skiing is comprised of three events: slalom, tricks and jumping. These events form USA Water Ski s oldest and most original sport discipline. In the slalom event, athletes attempt to complete a six-buoy course on a single ski. While the boat maintains a straight path down the center of the slalom course, athletes must round each buoy in a zig-zag pattern. If an athlete falls or misses a buoy, his or her turn is over. If an athlete completes a successful pass, they may attempt the course again at a faster boat speed. When a slalom skier completes a pass at the maximum boat speed for his or her division, they may then attempt to complete the course at a shorter rope length. The rope, which can be up to 75 feet long, is shortened in pre-measured lengths after each successful pass. The winner of the slalom competition is the athlete who rounds the most buoys at the shortest line length. Tricks is the most technical event in traditional water ski competition. Beginner-level competitors perform tricks on two short, finless skis, while intermediate to elite-level athletes perform on one ski. The objective in tricks skiing is to perform as many tricks as possible during two 20-second passes. Each trick has an assigned point value, and athletes do not receive additional points for repeating a trick. The athlete who accumulates the most points wins the event. In the jumping event, athletes attempt to leap the farthest distance off of a five- to six-foot ramp on an elongated set of water skis. There are no style points in water ski jumping; only the distance of a successful jump matters. Each athlete has three attempts to post their farthest distance, and only the greatest distance achieved by each athlete is scored. Athletes must successfully land and ski away from a jump to receive credit for their distance. The winner is the skier who jumps the farthest distance. Depending on a skier s age division, ability and weight, boat speeds for the jumping event may range from 24 mph to 35 mph. In most divisions, the ramp height is set at 5 feet. However, elite women may jump at a ramp height of 5-1/2 feet, while elite men may jump at a ramp height of 6 feet. 9

10 Barefoot (American Barefoot Club) Similar to traditional skiing, barefoot tournaments also feature competition in slalom, tricks and jumping. The major difference is that participants ski upon their bare feet instead of water skis. Differences also arise in faster boat speeds, the lack of buoys in the slalom event and a shorter jump ramp height in barefoot water ski competition. In the wake slalom event, athletes earn points for crossing the boat wakes as many times as possible during a 15-second pass. Crossings can be made on one foot or both feet facing forward or backward. Point values are assigned according to the number of wake crossings achieved and the difficulty of the skier s method. In tricks, an athlete attempts to perform as many tricks as possible during two 15-second passes. Each trick has an assigned point value and an athlete may perform each trick only once. In the barefoot jumping event, the ramp height is 18 inches above the water line. Similar to traditional jumping, the objective in barefoot jumping is to post the farthest possible distance. Kneeboard (American Kneeboard Association) As a long-standing recreational water sport, kneeboarding has only recently developed into a competitive water ski discipline. Kneeboarding competition features events in slalom, tricks and freestyle. Athletes compete upon a wide cushioned board in a kneeling position. The kneeboard slalom event is executed similar to the traditional slalom event, except that buoys are positioned 10 feet inside the buoys of a traditional water ski course. In the tricks event, skiers perform as many maneuvers as possible in two 20-second passes, and scores are based upon a pre-determined point system. The kneeboard freestyle event features a variety of flips and aerial maneuvers, and each pass is subjectively scored for style points. Collegiate (National Collegiate Water Ski Association) At collegiate events, athletes compete on co-ed teams in traditional water ski and wakeboard disciplines. Athletes who are former national and world champions often compete side-by-side with beginners. Collegiate tournaments also are more relaxed, with as much action on the beach as there is on the water. More than 50 schools in four geographic regions field teams that seek the Holy Grail of collegiate water skiing, the annual national championship title. Collegiate water skiing is not governed by the NCAA and is considered a club sport at most schools. However, there is tremendous growth in this segment of athletics at colleges and universities, backed by the increase in water ski scholarships and paid coaching staff. 10

11 Disabled (Water Skiers With Disabilities Association) Disabled water skiing is an adapted form of traditional water skiing, allowing disabled athletes to participate and compete. Disabled water ski tournaments include slalom, tricks and jumping events and use nearly identical rules and scoring methods as traditional 3-event competition. Within each event, skiers who are partially (V2, V3) or totally blind (V1), paraplegics or quadriplegics (MP1, MP2, MP3), and arm or leg amputees (with or without prosthesis) will compete against athletes with the same disabilities. Paraplegic and quadriplegic athletes use sit-skis in disabled water ski competition. The sit-ski, which is a wide adapted version of a traditional slalom ski, allows disabled competitors to control their ski from a sitting position, using their upper-bodies. Blind athletes competing in slalom are able to detect their position on the course by a series of sound alarms. In the jumping event, blind athletes are accompanied by guides, who help the blind competitors determine their proximity to the jump ramp. Leg and arm amputees have the option to ski with or without prosthesis. These athletes use the same water ski equipment used by able-bodied athletes and follow the traditional rules of three-event water skiing. Show Skiing (National Show Ski Association) Show skiing has been called the most entertaining discipline in the sport of water skiing. It is fast-moving, exciting, graceful, and most of all, fun to watch. Virtually all aspects of the sport including barefooting, jumping, hydrofoiling, tricks, wakeboarding and kneeboarding are choreographed into one grand themed performance. In its simplest form, show skiing involves a group of skiers performing a variety of acts with the primary objective of providing entertainment. Even at professional shows put on by Tommy Bartlett s and LEGOLAND Florida, the basic format and entertainment concepts remain the same. Each club is required to perform a minimum of 14 acts within the one-hour time period. Clubs usually perform a wide variety of acts, both on and off the water. The announcer plays an important role as the spectators official host. The announcer establishes the environment and tempo of the show and will often play out a character as part of the show s overall theme. In addition, the announcer has the added responsibility of explaining the acts as they relate to the technical aspects of water skiing. 11

12 Ski Racing (National Water Ski Racing Association) Water ski athletes who feel the need for speed participate in water ski racing. Although most ski racing participants compete at speeds between 35 and 70 miles per hour, elite athletes compete at extreme speeds of up to 110 miles per hour. Ski racing athletes compete in two types of races. In marathon races, athletes travel from point A to point B in an all-out dash for the finish line. Circle races are timed events conducted in an oval-shaped course. Athletes, boat drivers and observers wear protective headgear and flotation devices during competition. Competitors also wear neck braces and other protective gear to soften the blow of the often tremendous falls taken at such high speeds. Wakeboarding (USA Wakeboard) The competition format for wakeboarding is a subjectively judged free-riding routine. Contestants may perform any maneuvers they choose in any order. Riders are encouraged to perform at least five tricks per pass and may not repeat any maneuvers. The goal is to perform a wide variety of moves and to take each move to its limit while maintaining fluidity throughout the entire routine. Riders are allotted two passes behind the boat. At the end of the second pass, riders are usually given a double-up in the direction of their choice. Riders are permitted one fall before the three-fourths-point of the second pass. Judging is based on difficulty, proficiency, intensity, creativity, fluidity and the variety of moves performed. A maximum of 100 points can be earned. Hydrofoiling (United States Hydrofoil Association) Hydrofoiling is best described as a tricks-based sport most similar to wakeboarding. At the most advanced level, athletes perform aerial maneuvers up to 20 feet in the air. What sends these athletes so high above the water are the strut, front and rear wings attached to the bottom of the board that work like an airplane wing under water. With little resistance against the water, riding one requires a lot of balance and less physical strength than many other water sports. Hydrofoilers compete in five events: free ride, tricks (a predetermined set of tricks in 2 passes), flip out (most flips in a defined distance), big air and dismount (best trick after the handle is released). 8 12

13 Age Divisions Athletes in each of USA Water Ski s sport disciplines compete within divisions based on age, sex and ability. These divisions vary slightly from one sport discipline to another. The following list contains the divisions of traditional three-event water skiing. The Open division is divided into men and women and has no age requirement. * Boys and Girls years and under * Boys and Girls years and under * Boys and Girls years and under * Men and Women years inclusive * Men and Women years inclusive * Men and Women years inclusive * Men and Women years inclusive * Men and Women years inclusive * Men and Women years inclusive * Men and Women years inclusive * Men and Women years inclusive * Men and Women years inclusive * Men and Women years inclusive * Men and Women years and older * Masters Men/ Women...35 years and older * Open Men and Women...any age 13

14 Major Events In th Collegiate All-Stars Water Ski Championships Dates: May Location: Scott, Ark. Tournament Site: Bullneck Lake Tournament Information: 58th Nautique Masters & 25th Junior Masters Water Ski Tournament Dates: May Location: Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Ga. Tournament Site: Robin Lake Tournament Information: 17th Malibu Junior U.S. Open Water Ski Championships Dates: June Location: Axis, Ala. Tournament Site: Ski Chaste Lake Tournament Information: 8th Under 21 Water Ski World Championships Dates: July Location: Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine Tournament Information: 10th World Games Dates: July Location: Wroclaw, Poland Tournament Information: 20th Water Ski Racing World Championships Dates: July 26 - Aug. 6 Location: Seattle, Wash. Tournament Site: Lake Washington/Point Ruston Tournament Information: www. wwsrc2017.com 40th Barefoot Water Ski National Championships Dates: Aug. 1-5 Location: Polk City, Fla. Tournament Site: Lake Grew Tournament Information: 17th Division 2 Show Ski National Championships Dates: Aug. 5-6 Location: Tomahawk, Wis. Tournament Site: Wisconsin River Tournament Information: 14

15 Major Events In th GOODE Water Ski National Championships Dates: Aug Location: Martindale, Texas Tournament Site: San Marcos River Ranch Tournament Information: 43rd Indmar Marine Engines Division 1 Show Ski National Championships Dates: Aug Location: Loves Park, Ill. Tournament Site: Shorewood Park Tournament Information: 9th Can Am Challenge Dates: Aug Location: Jerseyville, Ill. Tournament Site: Lake of Dreams, Inc. Tournament Information: 35th Water Ski World Championships Dates: Sept Tournament Site: Paris, France Tournament Information: 13th U.S. Open Water Ski Racing National Championships Dates: Oct. 7-8 Location: Havasu Springs Tournament Site: Parker, Ariz. Tournament Information: 39th Connelly Skis Collegiate Water Ski National Championships Dates: Oct Location: Zachary, La. Tournament Site: Bennett s Ski School Tournament Information: For the complete Major Events Calendar for 2017, visit

16 International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation Water Ski World Rankings List (top 10) 1. Regina Jaquess USA 2. Whitney McClintock CAN 3. Natallia Berdnikava BLR 4. Giannina Bonnemann GER 5. Alex Lauretano USA 6. Jacinta Carroll AUS 7. Clementine Lucine FRA 8. Kate Andriaensen BEL 9. Brooke Baldwin USA 10. Nancy Chardin FRA 1. Adam Sedlmajer CZE 2. Martin Kolman CZE 3. Thibaut Dailland FRA 4. Felipe Miranda CHI 5. Joshua Briant AUS 6. Jaret Llewellyn CAN 7. Dorien Llewellyn CAN 8. Aliaksandr Isayeu BEL 9. Martin Bartalsky SVK 10. Taylor Garcia USA 1. Regina Jaquess USA 2. Whitney McClintock CAN 3. Mannon Costard FRA 4. Brooke Baldwin USA 5. Ambre Franc FRA 5. Clementine Lucine FRA 7. Hanna Edeback SWE 8. Karen Truelove USA 9. Kate Andriaensen BEL 10. Breanne Dodd CAN 1. Nate Smith USA 2. Fred Winter GBR 3. Sacha Descuns FRA 4. Corey Vaughn USA 5. Thomas Degasperi ITA 6. Brian Detrick USA 7. William Asher GBR 8. Jason McClintock CAN 9. Stephen Neveu CAN 10. Jonathan Travers USA 1. Anna Gay USA 2. Neilly Ross CAN 3. Erika Lang USA 4. Natallia Berdnikava BLR 5. Whitney McClintock CAN 6. Clementine Lucine 7. Alex Lauretano FRA USA 8.Giannina Bonnemann GER 9. Natalia Cugllievan Wiese PER 10. Regina Jaquess USA 1. Aliaksei Zharnasek BLR 2. Joshua Briant AUS 3. Adam Pickos USA 4. Franck Desboyaux USA 5. Pierre Ballon FRA 6. Martin Kolman CZE 7. Adam Sedlmajer CZE 8. Russell Gay USA 9. Oliver Fortamps BEL 10. Alexandre Poteau FRA 1. Jacinta Carroll AUS 2. Natallia Berdnikava BLR 3. Nancy Chardin FRA 4. Jutta Menestrina FIN 5. M. Vympranietsova GRE 6. Regina Jaquess FRA 7. Natallia Berdnikava BLR 8. Lauren Morgan USA 9. Whitney McClintock CAN 10. Giannina Bonnemann GER 1. Freddy Krueger USA 2. Ryan Dodd CAN 3. Bojan Schipner GER 4.Taylor Garcia USA 5. Thomas Asher GBR 6. Zack Worden USA 7. Igor Morozov RUS 8. Damien Sharman GBR 9. Jack Critchley GBR 10. Scot Ellis USA 16

17 IWWF Water Ski World Records 43 off Nate Smith USA 09/07/ off Regina Jaquess USA 06/07/ ,570 points Aliaksei Zharnasek BLR 04/30/ ,610 points Anna Gay USA 05/11/ feet Freddy Krueger USA 04/30/ feet Jacinta Carroll AUS 05/17/2015 2, points Jaret Llewellyn CAN 09/29/2002 3, points Natallia Berdnikava BLR 05/19/2012 Nate Smith Regina Jaquess Aliaksei Zharnasek Anna Gay Freddy Krueger Jacinta Carroll Jaret Llewellyn Natallia Berdnikava 17

18 U.S. 3-Event National Records: Male Athletes Boys 1-9 years and under Slalom 38 off Cooper Tate 06/07/2014 Tricks 4,270 pts Ableson, Jake 10/01/2016 Boys years inclusive Slalom 39-1/2 off Griffin Stange 08/11/2015 Tricks 7,870 pts Adam Pickos 06/20/2004 Jumping feet Roberts, William 07/17/2016 Boys years inclusive Slalom 41 off K.C. Wilson 06/30/2012 Tricks 10,430 pts Adam Pickos 07/18/2009 Jumping 193 feet Taylor Garcia 05/17/2015 Open Men - any age Slalom 2.5@ 43 off Nate Smith 09/07/2013 Tricks 12,090 pts Jimmy Siemers 04/30/2011 Jumping 250 feet Freddy Krueger 04/30/2014 Ski Fly Jump 321 feet Freddy Krueger 08/07/2015 Men years inclusive Slalom 2.5@ 43 off Nate Smith 09/07/2013 Tricks 11,620 pts Adam Pickos 00/12/2016 Jumping 218 feet Zack Worden 10/05/2013 Men years inclusive Slalom 43 off Chris Parrish 06/13/2010 Tricks 12,090 pts Jimmy Siemers 04/30/2011 Jumping 216 feet Mark Lane 09/24/2004 Masters Men - 35 Years and over Slalom 43 off Jeff Rodgers 10/18/2014 Tricks 11,570 pts Russell Gay 05/08/2010 Jumping 215 feet Scot Ellis 04/09/2011 Men years inclusive Slalom 43 off Jeff Rodgers 09/16/2012 Tricks 12,070 Russell Gay 07/17/2005 Jumping 200 feet Scot Ellis 07/30/2016 Men years inclusive Slalom 41 off Greg Badal 08/26/ off Todd Ristorcelli 08/18/2012 Tricks 11,120 pts Russell Gay 05/17/2014 Jumping 182 feet Zeisler, Danny 09/24/2016 Men years inclusie Slalom 41 off Greg Badal 09/06/2015 Tricks 5490 pts Don Parsons 09/07/2008 Jumping 157 feet Mitch Grau 07/19/2014 Men years inclusive Slalom 41 off Kris LaPoint 10/12/2013 Tricks 4,830 pts Don Parsons 08/22/2014 Jumping 155 feet Frankie Dees 10/12/2014 Men years inclusive Slalom 39 off Steve Raphael 08/30/2014 Tricks 3,750 pts Jerry Hosner 08/24/2002 Jumping 122 feet Frankie Dees 08/20/2016 Men years inclusive Slalom 39 off, 49k Brad Conger 08/31/ off, 49k Jim Kinney 06/28/2015 Tricks 2,760 pts Stan Switzer 07/17/2014 Jumping 97 feet Brad Conger 08/31/2014 Men years inclusive Slalom 38 off Jerry Hosner 04/04/2014 Tricks 1,990 pts Carrol Piercy 08/10/2016 Jumping 98 feet Bruce Kunde 08/07/2014 Men years inclusive Slalom 32 off Jim Salmas 09/11/2005 Tricks 1,600 pts Harry Price 10/20/2007 Jumping 47 feet Elgin Faulkner 08/14/2010 Men and over Slalom 4 at 75 line Bill Wenner 11/05/2016 Tricks 1,050 pts Harry Price 10/29/2012 Jumping 22 feet Harry Price 10/29/

19 U.S. 3-Event National Records: Female Athletes Girls 1-9 years and under Slalom 35 off Neilly Ross 06/04/2011 Slalom 35 off Kristen Baldwin 07/08/2012 Tricks 5,340 pts Neilly Ross 07/24/2011 Girls years inclusive Slalom 39.5 off Brooke Baldwin 07/12/ off Kristen Baldwin 07/30/2016 Tricks 7,170 pts Brooke Baldwin 06/28/2014 Jump 120 feet Brittany Greenwood 06/22/2008 Girls years inclusive Slalom 41 off Brooke Baldwin 11/05/2016 Tricks 10,610pts Anna Gay 10/14/2016 Jump 154 feet Lauren Morgan 04/25/2010 Open Women - any age Slalom 41 off Regina Jaquess 11/05/2016 Tricks 10,610 pts Anna Gay 10/14/2016 Jump 188 feet Alex Lauretano 10/16/2016 Women years inclusive Slalom 41 off Regina Jaquess 06/17/2012 Tricks 10,180 pts Erika Lang 05/11/2013 Jump 165 feet Lauren Morgan 10/04/2015 Women years inclusive Slalom 41 off Regina Jaquess 11/05/2016 Tricks 8,990 pts Mandy Nightingale 06/11/2006 Jump 158 feet Brenda Baldwin 10/06/1996 Women years inclusive Slalom 41 off April Coble-Eller 08/30/2014 Tricks 6,450 pts Sally Montavon 08/14/2009 Jump 155 feet Brenda Baldwin 10/06/2007 Women years inclusive Slalom 38 off Jennifer Leachman-LaPoint 10/04/2009 Tricks 5,600 pts Barbara Cleveland 07/04/1988 Jump 134 feet Lori Krueger 10/12/2014 Women years inclusive 39 off Philippa Shedd 07/05/2014 Tricks 5,060 pts Kay Nichols 08/18/2007 5,060 pts Lydia Robsham 09/18/2016 Jump 116 feet Joy Kelly 10/09/2016 Women years inclusive Slalom 35 off Janie Fausold 10/09/2016 Tricks 3,780 pts Thelma Salmas 08/11/1998 Jumping 95 feet Leza Harrison 06/23/2012 Women years inclusive Slalom 35 off Leza Harrison 08/27/2016 Tricks 3,330 pts Thelma Salmas 08/14/2001 Jumping 85 feet Leza Harrison 08/20/2016 Women years inclusive Slalom 32 off, 49k Margaret Ann Woodard 06/14/2008 Tricks 2,270 pts Thelma Salmas 05/14/2006 Jumping 57 feet Thelma Salmas 07/09/2006 Women years inclusive Slalom 32 off Maria Walsh 10/26/2013 Tricks 1,670 pts Artis Price 10/20/2007 Jumping 45 feet Lucille Borgen 08/16/1990 Women years inclusive Slalom 22 off Frances Woofenden 09/15/2007 Tricks 1,220 pts Artis Price 10/11/2009 Women and over Slalom 43k Lucille Borgen 07/17/2005 Tricks 1,120 Pts Artis Price 08/19/

20 Past IWWF Water Ski World Champions 1949 Juan-les-Pins, FRA Christian Jourdan FRA Pierre Gouin FRA Guy DeClerq BEL Guy DeClerq BEL Willa Worthington USA Madeleine Boutellier FRA Willa Worthington Willa Worthington USA 1951 Cypress Gardens Dick Pope, Jr. USA Jack Andresson USA Guy DeClerq BEL Dick Pope, Jr. USA Evie Wolford USA Willa McGuire USA Johnette Kirkpatrick USA Willa McGuire USA 1955 Beirut, LEB Alfredo Mendoza MEX Scotty Scott USA Alfredo Mendoza MEX Alfredo Mendoza MEX Willa McGuire USA Marina Doria SUI Willa McGuire USA Willa McGuire USA 1957 Cypress Gardens Joe Cash USA Mickey Amsbury USA Joe Meuller USA Joe Cash USA Marina Doria SUI Marina Doria SUI Nancie Rideout USA Marina Doria SUI 1961 Long Beach, Calif. Jimmy Jackson USA Jean-Marie Muller FRA Larry Penacho USA Bruno Zaccardi ITA Janelle Kirtley USA Sylvie Hulsemann LUX Renate Hansluwka AUT Sylvie Hulsemann LUX 1963 Vichy, FRA Billy Spencer USA Billy Spencer USA Jimmy Jackson USA Billy Spencer USA Janet Brown USA Guyonne Dalle FRA Renate Hansluwka AUT Janet Brown USA 1967 Sherbrooke, CAN Tito Antunano MEX Alan Kempton USA Alan Kempton USA Mike Suyderhoud USA Liz Allan USA Dany Duflot-Privat FRA Jeannette Wood GBR Jeannette Wood GBR 1969 Copenhagen, DEN Victor Palomo ESP Bruce Cockburn AUS Wayne Grimditch USA Mike Suyderhoud USA Liz Allan USA Liz Allan USA Liz Allan USA Liz Allan USA 1953 Toronto, CAN Charles Blackwell CAN Warren Witherell USA Alfredo Mendoza MEX Alfredo Mendoza MEX Evie Wolford USA Leah Marie Rawls USA Sandra Swaney USA Leah Marie Rawls USA 1959 Milan, ITA Chuck Stearns USA Philippe Logut FRA Buster McCalla USA Chuck Stearns USA Vicki Van Hook USA Piera Castelvetri ITA Nancie Rideout USA Vicki Van Hook USA 1965 Surfers Paradise, AUS Roland Hillier USA Ken White USA Larry Penacho USA Roland Hillier USA Barbara Cooper-Clack USA Dany Duflot FRA Liz Allan USA Liz Allan USA 1971 Barcelona, ESP Mike Suyderhoud USA Ricky McCormick USA Mike Suyderhoud USA George Athans CAN Christie Freeman USA Willy Stahle HOL Christy Lynn Weir USA Christy Lynn Weir USA 20

21 Past IWWF Water Ski World Champions 1973 Bogotå, COL George Athans CAN Wayne Grimditch USA Ricky McCormick USA George Athans CAN Sylvia Maurial FRA Maria Carrasco VEN Liz Allan-Shetter USA Lisa St. John USA 1979 Toronto, CAN Bob LaPoint USA Patrice Martin FRA Mike Hazelwood GBR Joel McClintock CAN Pat Messner CAN Natalia Rumjantseva URS Cindy Todd USA Cindy Todd USA 1985 Toulouse, FRA Bob LaPoint USA Partice Martin FRA Geoff Carrington AUS Sammy Duvall USA Camille Duvall USA Judy McClintock USA Deena Brush USA Karen Neville AUS 1991 Villach, AUT Lucky Lowe USA Patrice Martin FRA Bruce Neville AUS Patrice Martin FRA Helena Kjellander SWE Tawn Larsen USA Sherri Slone USA Karen Neville AUS Canada 1975 London, GBR Rob Zucchi ITA Carlos Suarez VEN Wayne Grimditch USA Carlos Suarez VEN Liz Allan-Shetter USA Maria Carrasco VEN Liz Allan-Shetter USA Liz Allan-Shetter USA 1981 London, GBR Andy Mapple GBR Cory Pickos USA Mike Hazelwood GBR Sammy Duvall USA Cindy Todd USA Anna Carrasco VEN Deena Brush USA Karin Roberge USA 1987 London, GBR Bob LaPoint USA Patrice Martin FRA Sammy Duvall USA Sammy Duvall USA Kim Laskoff USA Natalia Rumjantseva URS Deena Brush USA Deena Brush USA 1993 Singapore Brett Thurley AUS Tory Baggiano USA Andrea Alessi ITA Patrice Martin FRA Helena Kjellander SWE Britt Larsen USA Kim DeMacedo CAN Natalia Rumjantseva RUS Canada 1977 Milan, ITA Bob LaPoint USA Carlos Suarez VEN Mike Suyderhoud USA Mike Hazelwood GBR Cindy Todd USA Maria Carrasco VEN Linda Giddens USA Cindy Todd USA 1983 Gøteborg, SWE Bob LaPoint USA Cory Pickos USA Sammy Duvall USA Sammy Duvall USA Cindy Todd USA Natalia Rumjantseva URS Cindy Todd USA Anna Carrasco VEN 1989 West Palm Beach Andy Mapple GBR Aymeric Benet FRA Geoff Carrington AUS Patrice Martin FRA Kim Laskoff USA Tawn Larsen USA Deena Brush USA Deena Brush USA 1995 Roquebrune, FRA Andy Mapple GBR Aymeric Benet FRA Bruce Neville AUS Patrice Martin FRA Helena Kjellander SWE Tawn Larsen USA Brenda Baldwin USA Judy Messer CAN France 21

22 Past IWWF Water Ski World Champions 1997 Medellin, COL Andy Mapple GBR Kyle Peterson USA Jaret Llewellyn CAN Patrice Martin FRA Helena Kjellander SWE Britt Larsen USA Elena Milakova RUS Elena Milakova RUS France 2003 Clermont, Fla. Jeff Rodgers USA Jimmy Siemers USA Freddy Krueger USA Jimmy Siemers USA Emma Sheers AUS Mandy Nightingale USA Emma Sheers AUS Regina Jaquess USA 2009 Calgary, CAN Will Asher GBR Aliaksei Zharnasek BLR Freddy Krueger USA Javier Julio ARG Whitney McClintock CAN Whitney McClintock CAN Angeliki Andriopoulou Whitney McClintock CAN Canada 2015 Chapala, MEX Nate Smith USA Adam Pickos USA Ryan Dodd CAN Adam Sedlmajer CZE Regina Jaquess USA Anna Gay USA Jacinta Carroll AUS Regina Jaquess USA Canada 1999 Milan, ITA Andy Mapple GBR Jaret Llewellyn CAN Jaret Llewellyn CAN Patrice Martin FRA Kristi Overton-Johnson USA Tawn Larsen-Hahn USA Emma Sheers AUS Elena Milakova RUS Canada 2005 Tianjin, CHN William Asher GBR Nicolas Le Forestier FRA Jaret Llewellyn CAN Jimmy Siemers USA Regina Jaquess USA Mandy Nightingale USA Angeliki Andriopoulo GRE Regina Jaquess USA 2011 Dubna, RUS Thomas Degasperi ITA Aliaksei Zharnasek BLR Freddy Krueger USA Adam Sedlmajer CZE Whitney McClintock CAN Natalia Berdnikava BLR Natalia Berdnikava BLR Natalia Berdnikava BLR Belarus 2017 To be held Sept Paris, France 2001 Recetto, ITA Andy Mapple GBR Nicholas LeForestier FRA Jaret Llewellyn CAN Jaret Llewellyn CAN Emma Sheers AUS Regina Jaquess USA Elena Milakova RUS Elena Milakova RUS 2007 Linz, AUT Thomas Degasperi ITA Nicolas Le Forestier FRA Freddy Krueger USA Jaret Llewellyn CAN Nicole Arthur GBR Clementine Lucine FRA Angeliki Andriopoulo GRE Clementine Lucine FRA 2013 Santiago, CHI Nate Smith USA Aliaksei Zharnasek BLR Freddy Krueger USA Felipe Miranda CHI Regina Jaquess USA Erika Lang USA Jacinta Carroll AUS Regina Jaquess USA 22

23 Past IWWF Barefoot Water Ski World Champions 1978 Canberra, Australia Brett Wing AUS Colleen Wilkinson AUS Australia 1980 San Francisco, Calif. Brett Wing AUS Kim Lampard AUS Australia 1982 Acapulco, Mexico Brett Win AUS Kim Lampard AUS Australia 1984 Canberra, Australia Mike Seipel USA Kim Lampard AUS Australia 1986 Kelheim, Geermany Mike Seipel USA Kim Lampard AUS United States 1988 Melbourne, Australia Rick Powell USA Lori Powell USA United States 1990 Jacksonville, Fla. Rick Powell USA Jennifer Calleri USA United States 1992 Lakeside, Great Britan Ron Scarpa USA Jennifer Calleri USA United States 1994 Syndey, Australia John Pennay AUS Jennifer Calleri USA United States 1996 Fergus Falls, Minn. Ron Scarpa USA Jennifer Calleri USA United States 1998 Sydney, Australia Ron Scarpa USA Sharon Dodson AUS United States 2000 Fergus Falls, Minn. Ron Scarpa USA Nadine De Villiers RSA United States 2002 Wallsee, Austria David Small GBR Nadine De Villiers RSA United States 2004 Mulwala, Australia David Small GBR Gizella Halasz AUS United States 2006 Adna, Wash. Keith St. Onge Rachel Normand United States USA USA 2008 Otaki, New Zealand Keith St. Onge USA Ashleigh Stebbings AUS United States 2010 Brandenbourg, Germany David Small GBR Elaine Heller USA United States 2012 Waco, Texas David Small Ashleigh Stebbeings Australia GBR AUS 2014 Mulwala, Australia David Small GBR Ashleigh Stebbeings AUS Australia 2016 Alma Center, Wis. David Small GBR Georgia Groen NZE Australia 23

24 Pan American Games History * Water skiing has been a part of the Pan American Games sports program since the 1995 Games in Mar Del Plato, Argentina * Men s wakeboarding was added to the water skiing program joining Men s and Women s slalom, tricks and jumping for the first time at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil * U.S. water ski athletes have won 44 of the 127 medals (35 percent) awarded in Pan American Games history * The United States has won the medal count at two Pan American Games (1999 and 2003); it tied with Canada for the high count in 1995; Canada won the high count in 2007, 2011 and 2015 * The United States has won at least three gold medals in five of its six Pan American Games appearances. The United States won three of nine gold medals awarded at the 2015 Pan American Games * U.S. athletes Erika Lang (women s tricks) and Adam Pickos (men s tricks ) set new Pan American Games records at the 2015 Pan American Games; U.S. athlete Nate Smith (men s slalom) tied the Pan American Games men s slalom record * The next Pan American Games will be held in 2019 in Lima, Peru 2015 Five U.S. Pan American Water Ski members combined to win eight medals, including three gold, in respective events at the XVII Pan American Games, July 20-23, at Ontario Place West Channel. The U.S. Pan American Water Ski finished with three gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze medals during the four-day competition. Members of the 2015 U.S. Pan American Water Ski were: Regina Jaquess (Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.), Erika Lang (Gilbert, Ariz.), Adam Pickos (Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.), Daniel Powers (Orlando, Fla.) and Nate Smith (McCordsville, Ind.). Lori Krueger-Covington (Martindale, Texas) and Jim Powers (Orlando, Fla.) were the coaches for water skiing and wakeboarding, respectively. Jim Grew (Winter Haven, Fla.) was the team leader and Dr. Brad Harman (Alvarado, Texas) was the team physician At the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, the U.S. Water Ski finished with a total of seven medals six gold medals and one bronze medal during the four-day competition. Canada finished with a team-high 10 medals. The 2011 U.S. Pan American Games Water Ski consisted of Andrew Adkison (Orlando, Fla.), Russell Gay (Winter Garden, Fla.), Regina Jaquess (Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.), Freddy Krueger (Winter Garden, Fla.) and Jon Travers (Groveland, Fla.). Mike Meek (Albany, Ohio) and Dave Briscoe (Winter Haven, Fla.) served as the water skiing and wakeboarding coaches, respectively. Frank Harrison (Rancho Mirage, Calif.) was the team leader. 24

25 Pan American Games History 2007 At the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the U.S. Water Ski finished with a total of seven medals one gold, three silver and three bronze medals during the four-day competition. Canada finished with a team-high nine medals. The 2007 U.S. Pan American Games Water Ski consisted of Austin Hair, Regina Jaquess, Mandy Nightingale, Cory Pickos and Jonathan Travers. Frank Harrison (Rancho Mirage, Calif.) and Mike Meek (Albany, Ohio) served as team leader and coach, respectively. Wakeboarding was part of the Pan American Games water ski program for the first time At the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the U.S. Water Ski won the overall medal count with eight medals, including three gold medals, four silver medals, and one bronze medal. The 2003 U.S. Pan American Games Water Ski consisted of Rhoni Barton, Regina Jaquess, Freddy Krueger, Chris Parrish and Karen Truelove. Jack Travers was the coach and Tony Baggiano was the team manager At the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the U.S. Water Ski won over all medal count, tallying seven medals, including four gold medals, two silver medals and a bronze medal. The 1999 U.S. Pan American Games Water Ski consisted of Rhoni Barton, Wade Cox, Russell Gay, Freddy Krueger and Kristi Overton-Johnson. Jack Travers was the coach and Tony Baggiano was the team manager At the 1995 Pan American Games in Mar Del Plata, Argentina, the U.S. Water Ski garnered seven medals (tied with Canada), including four gold medals, two silver medals and a bronze medal. The 1995 U.S. Pan American Games Water Ski consisted of Tory Baggiano, Sammy Duvall, Deena Mapple, Tawn Larsen, Carl Roberge and Sherri Slone. Jack Travers was the coach and Tony Baggiano was the team manager. 25

26 U.S. Barefoot Water Ski Records Open Pro Men Slalom 20.6 Keith St. Onge 2006 Tricks 11,250 pts Keith St. Onge 2009 Jump 85feet Keith St. Onge 2016 Jump 85 feet Cody Heller 2016 Open Men Slalom 16.3 Kevin Williamson 2006 Tricks 6,150 pts Cody Ebbert 2010 Jumping 76.4 feet Ryan Boyd 2005 Men years inclusive Slalom 15.8 Chip Alleger 2000 Tricks 4,160 pts Landen Ehlers 2015 Jumping 58.7 feet Paul Damuth 2001 Men years inclusive Slalom 16.2 Ron Schott 1996 Tricks 3,900 pts Jason Lee 2015 Jumping 58.7 feet Chad Strutzel 1998 Men years inclusive Slalom 15.8 Greg Meyers 1999 Tricks 3,590 pts Mile Salber 1999 Jumping 77.1 feet Mile Salber 1999 Men years inclusive Slalom 14.8 Gary Butler 1999 Tricks 2,960 pts Doug Jordan 2008 Jumping 49.9 feet Doug Jordan 2005 Men years inclusive Slalom 11.8 Richard Witsell 2013 Tricks 2,600 pts Mike Holt 2006 Jumping 44.9 feet Jack Henricks 1999 Men years inclusive Slalom 9.2 Don McFeters 1999 Tricks 2,720 pts Mike Holt 2006 Jumping 25.3 feet Pete Sylvester 2015 Men years inclusive Slalom 11.0 Don McFeters 2004 Tricks 1290 pts Don McFeters 2004 Men years inclusive Slalom 10.5 Don McFeters 2005 Tricks 1,090 Don McFeters 2005 Men years inclusive Slalom 7.2 Len Tramblay 2015 Tricks 350 Jim Boyette 2003 Men years inclusive Slalom.2 Jim Boyette 2009 Tricks 270 Jim Boyette 2009 Boys 1-9 years and under Slalom 8.7 Brody Benoist 2001 Tricks 1,750 pts Brody Benoist 2001 Boys 2-13 years and under Slalom 16.2 Wade Bramlitt 1994 Tricks 7,250 pts Jackson Gerard 2015 Jumping 32.5 feet Ryan Jameson 2007 Boys 3-17 years and under Slalom 17.4 Jason Lee 1997 Tricks 4,330 Seth Sternagel 2004 Jumping 83 feet Mike Caruso 2002 Open Women Slalom 16.1 Jennifer Calleri 1993 Tricks 3,100 Jennifer Calleri 1992 Jump 68.9 feet Elaine Heller 2010 Women years inclusive Slalom 10.9 Shannon Heller 2012 Tricks 1,920 pts Shannon Heller 2014 Jumping 30.8 feet Kamaryn Ehlers 2014 Women years inclusive Slalom 9.9 Jody Salverda 2005 Tricks 1,490 pts Andrea Eggert 2000 Jumping 31.5 feet Andrea Eggert 1998 Women years inclusive Slalom 11 Dawn Farrell 1999 Tricks 1,620 pts Andrea Eggert 2001 Jumping 34.8 feet Andrea Eggert 2000 Women years inclusive Slalom 10.6 Dawn Farrell 2006 Tricks 1,450 pts Lorraine Piskura 2010 Jumping 37.1 feet Lorraine Piskura 2010 Women years inclusive Slalom 7.5 Carol Jackson 2016 Tricks 1,650 pts Lorraine Piskura 2010 Women years inclusive Slalom 3.75 Claudia Landon 2013 Tricks 710 pts Sharon Carlson 2008 Women years inclusive Slalom 2.5 Sharon Carlson 2011 Tricks 705 pts Sharon Carlson 2011 Women years inclusive Slalom 2.38 Sharon Carlson 2015 Tricks 500 Sharon Carlson 2016 Girls 1-9 years and under Slalom 6.9 Malorie Bacon 2000 Tricks 1,520 pts Malorie Bacon 2000 Girls 2-13 years and under Slalom 9 Lizzie Rhea 2015 Tricks 1,600 pts Lizzie Rhea 2014 Jumping 23.3 feet Lizzie Rhea 2014 Girls 3-17 years and under Slalom 9 Katie Begall 1999 Tricks 2,140 pts Lisa Pressendo 2009 Jumping 41.3 feet Amy Morrison

27 World Barefoot Water Ski Records Men Slalom 20.6 Keith St. Onge USA 2006 Tricks 12,500 points David Small GBR 2016 Jumping 98.1 feet David Small GBR 2010 Women Slalom 17.2 Ashleigh Stebbeings AUS 2014 Tricks 10,100 points Ashleigh Stebbeings AUS 2017 Jumping feet Ashleigh Stebbeings AUS 2014 Junior Boys Slalom 19.2 Heinrich Sam DEU 2006 Tricks 10,550 points Jackson Gerard USA 2016 Jumping feet Jackson Gerard USA 2016 Junior girls Slalom 16.1 Nadine De Villiers ZAF 1997 Tricks 7,400 points Georgia Groen NEZ 2013 Jumping 62 feet Georgia Groen NEZ 2010 Open Senior Men Slalom 18.6 Ken Derry, Jr. AUS 2010 Tricks 11,150 points Keith St. Onge USA 2016 Jumping 87.3 feet Keith St. Onge USA 2014 Senior Women Slalom 14.0 Gizella Halasz AUS 2004 Tricks 4,200 points Gizella Halasz AUS 2004 Jumping 39.7 feet Kim Roswell USA 2010 AUS 27

28 Past IWWF Disabled Water Ski World Champions 1987 London England 1. Great Britain 2. United States 3. Australia 1989 Perth, Australia 1. Great Britain 2. United States 3. Australia 1991 Bridgeport, Mich. 1. Great Britain 2. United States 3. Australia 1993 Roquebrune, France 1. United States 2. Great Britain 3. Australia 1995 Mulwala, Australia 1. United States 2. Great Britain 3. Australia 1997 Okahumpka, Fla. 1. Great Britain 2. United States 3. Australia 1999 London, England 1. United States 2. Great Britain 3. Australia 2001 Melbourne, Australia 1. Great Britain 2. United States 3. Australia Men 2003 Altamonte Spgs., Fla. 1. United States 2. Great Britain 3. Italy 2005 Schoten, Belgium 1. Great Britain 2. United States 3. Australia 2007 Townsville, Australia 1. Great Britain 2. Australia 3. United States 2009 Vichy, France 1. United States 2. Italy 3. France World Disabled Water Ski Records 2011 West Chester, Ohio 1. United States 2. Italy 3. France 2013 Milan, Italy 1. United States 2. Italy 3. France 2015 Elk Grove, Calif. 1. United States 2. Australia 3. Italy Arm Amputee Slalom 1/58kph/16m outer Craig Timm USA 07/28/2005 Tricks 2,430 points Toon van der Ploeg NED 09/11/2004 Jumping 107 feet Geoff Burgess AUS 03/18/1989 Leg Amputee w/o Prosthesis Slalom 2.2.5/58kph/13.00 Leonardo Falsirole ARG 06/26/2004 Tricks 3,390 points Leonardo Falsirole ARG 08/02/2003 Jumping 93 feet Steve Simmonds AUS 08/22/1997 Leg Amputee with Prosthesis Slalom 3/58kph/13.00 Ron Williams USA 08/19/1995 Jumping 108 feet Ron Williams USA 08/20/1995 Arm & Leg Disabilities (A/L1) Jumping 57 feet Jamie McDonald AUS 08/25/2011 Arm & Leg Disabilities (A/L2) Slalom 4/46kph/18.25m outer Giancarlo Cosio ITA 05/20/2007 Multiplegic 1 Slalom 2/58kph/18.25m inner Bill Furbish USA 09/11/2005 Tricks 880 points Jorge Font MEX 08/31/2013 Jumping 53 feet Bill Furbish USA 08/08/2002 Multiplegic 2 Slalom 4.25/43kph/18.25m outer Pietro Di Maria ITA 09/14/2013 Jumping 71 feet Aric Fine USA 08/29/1999 Multiplegic 3 Slalom 4/52kph/18.25m outer Chad Guzman USA 07/28/2005 Tricks 1,460 points Matt Oberholtz USA 05/18/2007 Jumping 86 feet Darryl Hoyle USA 08/28/2011 V1 Audio Slalom 4/58kph/11.25m Mike Royal USA 06/22/2013 Tricks 1,780 points Daniele Cassioli ITA 08/03/2013 Jumping 69 feet Daniele Cassioli ITA 08/27/2011 V2/3 Tricks 2,440 points Sven Van De Velda BEL 09/16/2010 Jumping 73-1/2 feet Peter Brepoels BEL 09/01/

29 World Disabled Water Ski Records, Cont d. 29 Women Arm Amputee Slalom 4.00/49kph/18.25m outer Debbie Cummings GBR 03/23/2001 Tricks 1,420 points Debbie Cummings GBR 08/06/2005 Jumping 62 feet Debbie Cummings GBR 09/02/2000 Leg Amputee w/o prosthesis Slalom 2.00/52kph/18.25m Viv Orchard GBR 08/22/2008 Tricks 1,140 points Viv Orchard GBR 08/25/2006 Jumping 33 feet Viv Orchard GBR 08/07/2005 Arm & Leg Disabilities (A/L1) Tricks 160 points Janice Duvall USA 07/29/2005 Arm & Leg Disabilities (A/L2) Slalom 5/40kph/18.25m outer Claire Ellis GBR 10/13/2013 Tricks 1,690 points Claire Ellis GBR 09/14/2012 Jump 28 feet Claire Ellis GBR 09/01/2013 Multiplegic 1 Slalom 0.00/46kph/18.25m Denise Smith GBR 07/08/1993 Tricks 500 points Denise Smith GBR 07/08/1993 Jumping 37 feet Denise Smith GBR 09/02/1994 Multiplegic 2 Slalom 4/37kph/18.25m outer Jessica Radmilovic USA 08/28/2011 Tricks 785 points Jessica Radmilovic USA 08/25/2011 Jumping 50 feet Jacky Stimpson GBR 09/16/2007 Multiplegic 3 Slalom 3/46kph/18.25m outer Delphine Le Saussa FRA 09/13/2012 Tricks 1,350 points Delphine Le Saussa FRA 08/31/2013 Jumping 55 feet Adaline Fahey GBR 08/26/2006 V1 Audio Slalom 5.5/55/13m Katie Mawby USA 08/27/2010 Tricks 810 points Susanna Prada ITA 07/22/2007 Jumping 46 feet Janet Gray GBR 08/29/2003 V2/3 Tricks 1,050 points Catherine LaCour DEN 08/25/2006 Jumping 59 feet Katie Mawby USA 07/30/2005 U.S. Disabled Water Ski Records Men Arm Amputee Slalom Timm Craig 4.5/58/16.00 Center City, Minn.. 09/12/2009 Trick Timm Craig 1010 Townsville, Australia 05/15/2007 Jump Timm Craig 32.8M/108 Vichy, France 09/06/2009 Leg Amputee w/o Prothesis Slalom Williams Ron 3.25/58/13.00 Out Elk Grove, Calif. 08/25/2012 Trick Williams Ron 1120 Elk Grove, Calif. 08/19/1995 Jump Williams Ron 32.9M/108 Elk Grove, Calif. 08/20/1995 Leg Amputee w Prothesis Slalom Hancock Jeff 2/58/18.25 Talking Rock, Ga. 08/13/2014 Trick Baureis Lon 220 Brimingham, Ala. 08/07/1999 Jump Parke Gary 6.4M/21 Bridgewater, Mich. 07/19/1991 MP-1 Slalom Furbish William 2/58/18.25 In Schoten, Belgium 09/11/2005 Trick Furbish William 740 Schoten, Belgium 09/11/2005 Jump Furbish William 16.3M/52 Altamonte Springs, Fla. 08/10/2002 MP-2 Slalom Ray Joe 3/43/18.25 Out Polk City, Fla. 07/28/2005 Trick Ray Joe 960 Townsville, Australia 05/15/2007 Jump Fine Aric 21.7M/71 Heron Lake, England 08/29/1999

30 2000 Montpellier, France Open Men, Cobe Mikacich, USA Open Women, Mero Narita, JPN, Australia 2001 Sun City, South Africa Open Men, Wayne Mawer, AUS Open Women, Cathy Williams, USA, South Africa 2002 Rio de Janeiro - Brazil Open Men, Darin Shapiro, USA Open Women, Leslie Kent, USA, Australia 2003 Sydney, Australia Open Men, Chris Laske, USA Open Women, Amber Wing, AUS, Australia U.S. Disabled Water Ski Records MP-3 Slalom Guzman Chad 4/52/18.25 out Polk City, Fla. 08/24/2006 Trick Oberholtz Matt 1460 Townsville, Australia 05/15/2007 Jump Bowness Bill 24.0M/79 Altamonte Springs, Fla. 08/9/2003 V1 Slalom Royal Mike 4/58/11.25 Creedmore, Texas 06/22/2013 Trick Royal Mike 700 Polk City, Fla. 07/29/2005 Jump Hieftje Mark 17M/56 Monroe, N.Y. 07/31/1999 V2/3 Slalom Gotthardt Justin 4.5/55/18.25 Fergus Falls, Minn. 08/21/2004 Trick Kanter Joe 740 Altamonte Springs, Fla. 08/10/2002 Jump Millert Craig 14.4M/47 Birmingham, Ala. 08/07/1999 Past IWWF Wakeboard World Champions 2004 Seville, Spain Open Men, Phillip Soven, USA Open Women, Robi Rendo, ARG, United States 2005 Moscow, Russia Open Men, Jeff Weatherall, NZL Open Women, Andrea Fountain, NZL, United States 2007 Doha, Qatar Open Men, Andrew Adkison, USA Open Women, Dallas Friday, USA, Australia 2009 Chuncheon, South Korea Open Men, Adam Fields, USA Open Women, Raequel Hoffman, USA, Australia 30 Women Arm Amputee Slalom Allard Tammy 2.5/37/1825 Altamonte Springs, Fla. 08/11/2001 Trick Allard Tammy 570 Elk Grove, Calif. 08/25/2012 Arm & Leg Disabilites (A/L1) Slalom Duvall Janice 5/43/18.25 In Altamonte Springs, Fla. 08/10/2002 Trick Duvall Janice 160 Altamonte Springs, Fla. 08/10/2002 Leg Amputee Slalom Ogren Camie 3.00/49/18.25 Birmingham, Ala. 08/8/1998 Trick Ogren Camie 160 Heron Lake, England 08/29/1999 Jump Ogren Camie 3.6M/12 Heron Lake, England 08/29/1999 MP-2 Slalom Cotton Emily 6/43/16.00 In Birmingham, Ala. 08/10/1997 Slalom Radmilovic Jessica 4/37/18.25 out Danville, Ind. 08/28/2011 Trick Radmilovic Jessica 820 Vichy, France 09/06/2009 Jump Glassing Stephanie 15.1M/50 Altamonte Springs, Fla. 08/30/2003 MP-3 Slalom Jarvis Ray Ronda 1/40/18.25 out Polk City, Fla. 07/29/2005 Trick O Brine Lawanne 860 Birmingham, Ala. 08/08/1998 Jump Jarvis Ray Ronda 15.9M/52 Schoten, Belgium 09/11/2005 V2/3 Slalom Mawby Katie 2.00/55/11.25 Altamonte Springs, Fla. 08/09/2003 Trick Mawby Katie 890 Schoten, Belgium 09/11/2005 Jump Mawby Katie 18.1M/59 Polk City, Fla. 07/30/2005 V1 Slalom Mawby Katie 5/55/13 Danville, Ind. 08/28/2010 Trick Mawby Katie 710 Danville, Ind. 08/27/ Milan, Italy Open Men, Harley Clifford, AUS Open Women, Rami Merritt, USA, United States 2013 Busan, South Korea Open Men, Harley Clifford, AUS Open Women, Rami Merritt, USA, Australia 2015 Cancun, Mexico Open Men, Massimiliano Piffaretti, ITA Open Women, Meagan Ethell, USA, Italy

31 Past IWWF Water Ski Racing World Champions 1979 United Kingdom Wayne Ritchie GBR Bronwyn Wright AUS Australia 1981 Italy Danny Bertels BEL Liz Hobbs GBR 1983 Australia Danny Bertels BEL Liz Hobbs GBR 1985 Spain Mark Pickering AUS Debbie Nordblad USA 1987 Australia Steven Moore GBR Tanya Williams AUS Australia 1989 Italy Ian Dipple AUS Marsha Fitzgerald USA 1991 Australia Paul Robertson AUS Debbie Nordblad USA Australia 1993 France Kirk Book USA Leanne Brown AUS 1995 Belgium Stefano Gregorio ITA Leanne Brown AUS Australia 1997 Australia Wayne Mawer AUS Leanne Brown AUS Australia 1999 Spain Steve Robertson AUS Joanne Hamilton AUS 2001 United States Steve Robertson AUS Ann Procter AUS 2003 United States Martie Wells USA Ann Procter AUS 2005 United Kingdom Todd Haig USA Kim Lumley GBR 2007 New Zealand Jason Walmsley AUS Ann Procter AUS Australia 2009 Belgium Wayne Mawer AUS Kim Lumley GBR 2011 Australia Chris Stout AUS Katelin Wendt USA Australia 2013 Spain Wayne Mawer AUS Trudi Stout AUS Australia 2015 New Zealand Peter Procter AUS Leanne Campbell AUS Australia 31

32 Past Collegiate Nationals Champions 1979 San Diego State University 1980 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1981 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1982 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1983 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1984 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1985 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1986 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1987 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1988 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1989 Rollins College 1990 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1991 University of Central Florida 1992 University of Central Florida 1993 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1994 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1995 University of Louisiana - Lafayette 1996 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1997 University of Louisiana - Lafayette 1998 University of Louisiana - Monroe 1999 University of Louisiana - Monroe 2000 University of Louisiana - Monroe 2001 Arizona State University 2002 University of Louisiana - Monroe 2003 University of Louisiana - Lafayette 2004 University of Louisiana - Monroe 2005 University of Louisiana - Lafayette 2006 University of Louisiana - Monroe 2007 University of Louisiana - Monroe 2008 University of Louisiana - Monroe 2009 University of Louisiana - Monroe 2010 University of Louisiana - Lafayette 2011 University of Louisiana - Monroe 2012 University of Louisiana - Monroe 2013 University of Louisiana - Monroe 2014 University of Louisiana - Monroe 2015 University of Louisiana - Lafayette 2016 University of Louisiana - Monroe National Collegiate Water Ski Association Records Gender Skier Score Location/Date Slalom Men Will Asher 3-1/2 buoys at 41 feet off Nationals, Austin, Texas, 10/14/2003 Women Manon Costard 3 buoys at 39-1/2 feet off SC Regionals, Rosharon, Texas, 10/04/2014 Samantha Dumala 3 buoys at 39-1/2 feet off FSC-Rollins Fall 1, Groveland, Fla., 09/19/2015 Tricks Men Dylan Schaffer 7,050 points All-Stars, Palm Bay, Fla., 5/17/2014 Women Erika Lang 5,960 points Nationals, Cypress, Texas, 10/17/2015 Jumping Men Zack Worden 194 feet Nationals,Zachary, La., 10/15/2011 Women Lauren Morgan 157 feet Nationals, Zachary, La., 10/14/

33 Show Ski National Champions 1975 Capitol City, Madison Wis Capitol City, Madison Wis Capitol City, Madison Wis Capitol City, Madison Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Capitol City, Madison Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Aquanuts, Twin Lakes, Wis Aquanuts, Twin Lakes, Wis Aquanuts, Twin Lakes, Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Ski Broncs, Rockford, Ill Badgerland, Waukesha, Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Little Crow, New London, Minn Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Wonder Lake, Wonder Lake, Ill Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Little Crow, New London, Minn Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Wonder Lake, Wonder Lake, Ill Wonder Lake, Wonder Lake, Ill Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Mad-City Ski, Madison, Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Mad-City Ski, Madison, Wis Mad-City Ski, Madison, Wis Mad-City Ski, Madison, Wis Mad-City Ski, Madison, Wis Wonder Lake, Wonder Lake, Ill Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Rock Aqua Jays, Janesville, Wis Aquanuts, Twin Lakes, Wis Wonder Lake, Wonder Lake, Ill. Wonder Lake Pre-built Pyramid Getting Ready D2 Show Ski National Champions (The Division 2 National Championships was added to NSSA competitions in 2001) 2001 MS Blackhawks,Prairie du Chien, Wis Waterboard Warriors,Green Bay, Wis Waterhawks, Evansdale, Iowa 2004 Chippewa Lake Ski, Medina, Ohio 2005 Brown s Lake Aquaducks, Burlington, Wis Lake City Skiers, Warsaw, Ind Lake City Skiers, Warsaw, Ind Arch Rivals, Lake St. Louis, Mo Hartwick Husky, Delhi, Iowa 2010 Grand City Show Skiers, Allendale, Mich Hartwick Husky, Delhi, Iowa 2012 Arch Rivals, Lake St. Louis, Mo Chetek Hydroflites, Chetek, Wis Lake City Skiers, Warsaw, Ind Aqua Skiers, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis Lake City Skiers, Warsaw, Ind. 33

34 2017 Approved Towboats Four competition towboats from four manufacturers have been approved to pull athletes in American Water Ski Association-sanctioned tournaments in The American Water Ski Association (AWSA) is one of nine sport discipline organizations of USA Water Ski. Towboats approved for AWSA competitions in 2017 are: Centurion Carbon Pro, Malibu Response TXi, MasterCraft ProStar and Ski Nautique 200. Members of AWSA s Towboat Committee, technical experts, drivers and top water ski athletes conducted this year s evaluations for AWSA, which were held Oct , 2016, at Lake Grew in Polk City, Fla. In 1983 AWSA established its first set of comprehensive technical evaluations of inboard and outboard water ski towboats. These procedures have been updated every year since then to take advantage of the latest technology available. To have a boat evaluated, a manufacturer must be a USA Water Ski Gold Corporate Member, and a member of the USA Water Ski Foundation and Water Sports Industry Association. While successful completion of the towboat evaluations allows a manufacturer to pull tournaments, there also are several other advantages. Private-lake communities continue to be built all over the country. Most developments require any boat used on the lake to be on the AWSA-Approved towboat list. Many city and community-owned lakes also only allow AWSA-Approved towboats on their waterways. Public and private lake communities have the peace of mind knowing these boats have been put through the most rigorous testing in the industry. Approved towboats also carry more value to marine dealers in terms of marketability. Once a model successfully completes the evaluations, the manufacturer is encouraged to pull skiers at AWSA-sanctioned tournaments. By pulling a predetermined number of 34

35 2017 Approved Towboats sanctioned tournaments at various levels of competition, a manufacturer s towboat model becomes eligible to participate in AWSA s regional and national championships. Although the Towboat Committee compiles reams of test data for each towboat, it is important to note that this information is confidential and only released to the manufacturer. Currently, the purpose of the evaluations is to determine if a towboat has suitable characteristics for water ski competitions. Before a boat even hits the water, the test team runs through a detailed check-in procedure. All aspects of a boat are measured, including the overall length, width, fin placement and depth, prop pitch, and shaft angle. Engine and transmission serial numbers are recorded along with technical data from the power package. The boat s hull characteristics are noted, and pictures of the stern, side, cockpit and interior are taken. To be used in competition, three-event towboats must meet certain performance standards that are designed to give skiers and drivers optimum conditions during tournament competition. These standards are established by AWSA s Towboat Committee to achieve tournament-capability status. Each boat must pass a series of 11 tests and subtests: power and acceleration, handling and maneuverability, engineering, drivability, sound level, slalom course center-line deviation, slalom spray, jump course center-line deviation, and slalom, tricks and jump wake evaluations. 35

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