Event Overview
Registration Fee: $485 CDN or $350 USD
- Dates: Three-day/Three-round World Record Capability competition with preliminary and final rounds.
- Sanctioned by: Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada.
- Rules: Governed by current International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) rules, with specific exceptions listed below.
- Tow Boats: Nautique Boats.
Divisions
| Division | Year of Birth Eligibility |
|---|---|
| MU17 | 2008 or later |
| WU17 | 2008 or later |
| MU21 | 2004 or later |
| WU21 | 2004 or later |
Preliminary Round Qualifications & Seeding
- Qualification: No minimum scores required.
- Score Submission: Each athlete must submit two scores per event, each from a separate WSWC Canadian Record Capable (CRC) or IWWF World Ranking List (WRL) sanctioned tournament between May 1, 2024 and May 30, 2025.
- Score Deadline for Seeding: Updated scores accepted until May 30, 2025.
- Proof of Performances: Email to [email protected].
Maximum Competitors per Event (Preliminary Round)
| Event | Boys | Girls | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slalom | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Tricks | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Jump | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Exceptions may apply if one division has fewer athletes to allow additional competitors in another.
Seeding Process
- Top Ranking: The #1, #2, and #3 ranked skiers on the April 2024 IWWF Junior and U21 World Ranking Lists will be selected first, with final placements based on the average of the two submitted scores.
- Remaining Spots: Filled based on the average of submitted scores up to a total of eight per event.
- Tie-breaking: For seeding or final spots, ties are broken by a Run Off.
Overall Competition
- Minimum Competitors: At least three overall competitors per division are required for the preliminary round.
- Additional Competitors: If needed, selected based on the highest overall scores from the IWWF Junior and U21 Weekly Rankings until the quota is met.
- Final Round Eligibility: Overall skiers must qualify to compete in the final round. Their highest scores across rounds will count toward overall standings.
Final Round
- Advancing Competitors:
- BoysU17/MU21 Slalom (4), Tricks (4), Jump (4)
- GirlsU17/WU21 Slalom (4), Tricks (4), Jump (4)
- Seeding: Based on preliminary results, with the best score skiing last. Tie-breaking for the final seeding follows the preliminary round seeding rules.
Registration
- Entry Deadline: 5:00 p.m. MST, Wednesday, May 25, 2025.
- Fee: $350 USD ($485 CAD), covering all events.
- Skier’s Meeting: Mandatory at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 17, at the ski site. Skier or designated representative attendance required.
- Contact: For representative notification, email Kristy Kraus at [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance.
Host Hotel
- TBD
- Address:
- Reservations:Â Mention Shalom Park Events or Jr. Canadian Open for special rates.
Additional Information
- Entry Fee Inclusions: Includes Thursday skiers meeting drinks and light meal, Friday Boxed Lunch, Saturday lunch and Banquet Dinner at the Hall, and Sunday lunch snacks and drinks
- Practice: Thursday practice available at $30 USD ($45 CAD) per set from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cash on site.
- Refund Policy:
- Processing Fee: $75 for all entrants who withdraw before event due to an injury. All other withdrawals after June 15, will be subject to 50% penalty in refund if the spot can not be filled.
- Requests: Must be submitted within 24 hours before the tournament ends. Refunds processed within 60 days.
- Awards: Based on final round results for each event and overall standings, with awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
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