Officials
- Chief Judge: Erwin Heieck
- Chief Scorer: Gaile Heieck
- Chief Driver: Randy Hocking
- Chief Registrar: Deb Brodzinski
- On Site Registrar: Laurie Reinke
- Chief Announcer: Mike Parsons
- Safety Director: Ed Gill
- Technical Controller: Don Strategier
- Tournament Chairmen: Tom Brodzinski and Randy Hocking
- Communications: Tom Brodzinski
- Assistant Chief Judges: Elaine Bush, Mike Hays, Jim Kinney, Kim Schaefer
- Assistant Chief Driver: Doug Premer
- Assistant Chief Scorers: Deb Brodzinski, Barbara Canfield, Kathy Gibson
- Appointed Judges: Ed Cleveland, John Goodman, Jack Hanna, Kaye Nock, Andrea Plough (Alternate: Jim Kinney)
- Appointed Drivers: Will Bush, Wayne Canfield, Janice Garrett, Randy Hocking, Bob Hardeman, Jim McIntyre, Marty Mill, Bill Mahanna, Joe Nolan,
Jack Wilson (Alternates: Don Schmidt Jack Hanna, Tom Hansen
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Entry Requirements
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- Slalom
- Two (2) Masters in all divisions
OR
- One (1) Master in a record tournament
- Exceptions: One (1) Expert - Women 4,5,6,7; Men 5,6,7; Girls 1,2; Boys 1,2;
- Trick
- Jump
If qualified in two events, skier may ski in third event with an expert rating. All ratings must be obtained in a sanctioned tournament. Skiers must be an AWSA member, US Citizen and Western Region resident.
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Registration Requirements
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Entries must be received by July 16 and include all of the following:
- Official Entry Form
- Full entry fee (valid check)
- Proof of AWSA membership
All of the above must be received by July 16 or your entry will be considered late. The late fee is an additional $100. We recommend that you also
send proof of rating and signed/dated declared trick list (if applicable) so that you will not have to check in at the site. Send a self addressed postage paid postcard
for acknowledgement of receipt. No post dated checks.
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Entry Fee
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- $65 - 1 Event
- $70 - 2 Events
- $80 - 3 Events
- $165 - Family (does not include children 18 or older).
See Registration Requirements above. Non-qualifiers must MAIL a request
to receive a refund (less $5).
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Official Practice
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- Official practice will be held daily on site, beginning on Saturday
July 19.
- During the tournament, practice is on Lake 2 only, except during tricks when practice will be on Lake 1.
- Jump practice will be available on Lake 1 only.
- Preference for practice goes to officials.
- Cost is $10 per ride. 1 Ride = 4 passes slalom, 3 jumps or passes, 2 passes each way in tricks. A fall is equal to one pass
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Site Checkin
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Not necessary if you completed all Registration Requirements. The only documents that will be accepted
on site without the Late Fee are proof of rating and/or declared trick list; both of which must be taken care of 1/2 hour prior to the start of
your event. It is your responsibility to ensure that your entry is complete.
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Air Travel
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Convention group rate with United Airlines. Call Brian Bakke at 1-800-979-7979.
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Accommodations
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- Holiday Inn Express - 1265 Main Street, Windsor, (970) 686-5996. Mention 1997 Western Regionals for $75 flat room rate.
New facility (1996) and includes a continental breakfast.
- Best Western Coach House - I25 and Hwy 34 in Loveland, (970) 667-7810. Rates depend on number of guests. An older, recently
remodeled hotel with a pool.
See detailed Laku area map for an idea of where the hotels are.
Please make reservations early. Holiday Inn has only 40 rooms. There is also a scheduling conflict with Cheyenne Frontier Days which will cause competition for local
hotel rooms. We have blocked all Holiday Inn rooms for water skiers through June 30. Call Phil at 970-229-4544 for additional room options if these two hotels are full.
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Meetings and Social Events
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- Judges Meeting
- Sunday, July 20, 2:00 PM at Mid-lake Pavilion
- Drivers Meeting
- Sunday, July 20, 2:30 PM at Mid-lake Pavilion
- Safety Meeting
- Sunday, July 20, 3:30 PM at Mid-lake Pavilion
- Regional Council Meeting
- Sunday, July 20, 3:00 PM on site. BBQ dinner to follow
- General Membership Meeting
- Thursday, July 22, 1/2 hour after last skier at Mid-lake Pavilion
- Junior Water Ski Team Banquet
- Friday, July 25. Location to be announced. No charge to Junior Team members or appointed officials. All others $15. Reservations must be made by
July 23. Send to Gary Reinke, 2 Park Ave, Eaton, CO, 80615, or see on site registrar. All tournament participants are invited to attend.
- Officials Appreciation BBQ and Party
- Saturday, July 26, starting upon conclusion of tournament. Regional recognition awards as well as appointed officials medals to be presented. Pig roast and hamburger BBQ to follow. Everyone on site is encouraged to attend.
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Camping Information
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Reservations will be taken in advance for RV spots. $10 per night. No hookups available, on site mobile sanitary pickup. Tent camping first come first serve, limited areas only. No tent camping in spectator areas. For reservations, call Rhonda Bakke at 303-426-8183.
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Pets
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NO PETS ALLOWED ON SITE DURING TOURNAMENT! |
