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• B5/G5 Passes AWSA Board...takes effect now!

  362 views 5 comments 2 points Most recent by JeffSurdej 1:50AM
• 2020 GOODE Nationals Schedule

  389 views 0 comments 10 points Started by JeffSurdej January 23
• Proposed Rule Changes for 2020

  2.1K views 21 comments 1 point Most recent by JeffSurdej January 23
• Nate Smith article Washington Post

  40.3K views 128 comments -1 point Most recent by APB January 17
• Best Tournament Radios

  443 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by LeonL December 2019
• Public lake, slalom course permit language

  288 views 2 comments 2 points Most recent by MISkier November 2019
• How large is the possible zone of 1/4 ball depending on rope length?

  635 views 14 comments 1 point Most recent by klindy November 2019
• IWWF rule changes

  567 views 2 comments 3 points Most recent by dbutcher November 2019
• Nate Smith - Statement

  6.8K views 13 comments 59 points Most recent by jcamp September 2019
• Nate Smith - Authentic Safesport Executive Summary

  8.9K views 26 comments 2 points Most recent by E_T September 2019
• Deep State meet the deep water

  35.2K views 104 comments 1 point Most recent by LeonL September 2019
• Smith dropped from Team Nautique

  13.8K views 36 comments 30 points Most recent by Drago September 2019
• IWWF Notable Changes, A New Dawn Has Arrived

  774 views 5 comments 6 points Most recent by KRoundy September 2019
• Any Fluid Motion EVO Users?

  524 views 12 comments 0 points Most recent by BraceMaker September 2019
• In retrial, embattled ex-DEA agent Chad Scott quickly found guilty on 7 corruption counts

  Closed 6.6K views 38 comments 4 points Most recent by Horton August 2019
• what is this about?

  951 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by lpskier August 2019
• How would you interpretate these rules pretaining to elite overall skiers

  1.3K views 22 comments 0 points Most recent by sheskis7 August 2019
• 2018 Junior World Championships, Isles of Lake Hancock, Orlando Florida Bid

  3.5K views 34 comments 8 points Most recent by Horton August 2019
• Further review of Nate Smith gates at Worlds...

  4.6K views 36 comments 0 points Most recent by Horton August 2019
• Deep V handle Class C

  351 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by LoopSki August 2019
• Happy First week of August - Nationals

  752 views 14 comments 2 points Most recent by lpskier August 2019
• USAWS Online Registration - Question

  284 views 12 comments 0 points Most recent by Kelvin July 2019
• How can we grow the sport when....

  1.5K views 28 comments 1 point Most recent by MISkier July 2019
• San Gervasio ProAm Experimental Gate Rule

  883 views 6 comments 7 points Most recent by ski6jones July 2019
• Boat draw for Nationals?

  1.1K views 15 comments 0 points Most recent by UWSkier June 2019
• Drone usage in tournaments

  1.2K views 21 comments 0 points Most recent by MillerTime38 June 2019
• World Standings

  766 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by lpskier June 2019
• Am I still a judge?

  476 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by LeonL June 2019
• Lawsuit against Liquid Force and competition style vests

  1.9K views 24 comments 0 points Most recent by lpskier June 2019
• Nate Smith listed on “U.S. Center for SafeSport” database for Allegations of Misconduct

  64.6K views 171 comments 2 points Most recent by dbski June 2019
• A sad nod to the potential value of SafeSport training

  1.9K views 15 comments 2 points Most recent by jetpilotg4 May 2019
• 2019 Nationals Qualification

  483 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by Texas6 May 2019
• I guess International wakesurf is now a thing

  666 views 15 comments 0 points Most recent by ALPJr April 2019
• Ideas for new Ski League, as part of AWSA, what would you want to see, would you support it?

  1.3K views 45 comments 0 points Most recent by disland April 2019
• Do you support USAWaterski being part of the USOC ?

  Poll 1.3K views 39 comments 0 points Most recent by RichardDoane April 2019
• Another sanctioning organization for 3 event waterskiing. Would you consider joining?

  Poll 2.2K views 37 comments 0 points Most recent by sunperch April 2019
• Membership Alert: SafeSport Certification

  3.8K views 44 comments 7 points Most recent by Drago April 2019
• What have you done for you local boat dealer?

  705 views 7 comments 16 points Most recent by Kimbymon March 2019
• Is this rule being judged correctly?

  1.3K views 18 comments 5 points Most recent by Edbrazil March 2019
• When was the last time you read the Rule Book?

  Poll 305 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by disland March 2019
• The skier who will not be named is heading to 5 ball.

  Poll 3.5K views 54 comments 0 points Most recent by Horton March 2019
• SplashEye – AWSA Partnership for Low Cost CVJ Replacement

  151 views 0 comments 1 point Started by Horton March 2019
• Any update on the new USAWS membership pricing structure?

  501 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by JeffSurdej February 2019
• ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST!

  789 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by markn February 2019
• IWWF Continues Its Olympic Quest

  1.1K views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by LeonL February 2019
• AWSA Proposed rule changes

  2.7K views 38 comments 7 points Most recent by skiinxs December 2018
• cheap 196 and ski Brendella trailers needed

  402 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by dbutcher November 2018
• How should we compensate Promo Boat Owners?

  6.2K views 60 comments 1 point Most recent by Chad_Scott November 2018
• It's winter let's change the sport.

  1.4K views 37 comments 0 points Most recent by jcamp November 2018
• Interpretation of boat path rules

  463 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Drago November 2018
• Level 10 is mostly not a thing anymore

  762 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by JackQ September 2018
• Recommendation to consider when scheduling dates for Nationals

  1.8K views 47 comments 5 points Most recent by Edbrazil August 2018
• What did you like about this year Nationals?

  3.8K views 55 comments 25 points Most recent by Luv2Ski August 2018
• Driver drama at Nationals...

  14.8K views 98 comments 2 points Most recent by ski6jones August 2018
• Rule change approved pertaining to age division

  1.8K views 34 comments 0 points Most recent by sunvalleylaw August 2018
• Nate Boudreaux Hired As Executive Director Of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports

  616 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by Than_Bogan July 2018
• Dear AWSA,Regarding Rule Books:

  Poll 464 views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by disland July 2018
• link to the new rules regarding the new Nautique

  3.5K views 50 comments 0 points Most recent by skierjp July 2018
• Towboat draw for 2018 Nationals

  645 views 3 comments 2 points Most recent by MattP June 2018
• Video Stopwatch

  263 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by eleeski June 2018
• Is it time to change the ¼ buoy rule?

  2.9K views 66 comments 6 points Most recent by JackQ May 2018
• Keeping your regular judges rating

  631 views 21 comments 0 points Most recent by LeonL May 2018
• Congratulations...You've Qualified for the 2018 Goode Water Ski National Championships

  772 views 8 comments 5 points Most recent by lpskier April 2018
• USAWSWS Announces New Wake Disciplines and Divisions

  747 views 8 comments 2 points Most recent by dchristman April 2018
• Class C scoring

  1.8K views 36 comments 5 points Most recent by 6balls March 2018
• Don't plan your summer too far ahead in the Southern Region

  1.6K views 15 comments -1 point Most recent by ToddL February 2018
• The state of water skiing in the USA from the BallOfSpray perspective

  5.7K views 138 comments 8 points Most recent by Horton January 2018
• What boat rules have gone to far for class C tournaments?

  3.1K views 50 comments 4 points Most recent by LeonL December 2017
• Online judges clinic Schedules?

  262 views 4 comments 1 point Most recent by klindy December 2017
• AWSA Extends Model Year Boats For Events

  3.7K views 77 comments 8 points Most recent by dave2ball November 2017
• Chief Judge

  1.3K views 21 comments 0 points Most recent by disland November 2017
• 2018 AWSA Rules Committee Meeting Proposals Survey

  2.4K views 51 comments 1 point Most recent by MrJones November 2017
• Rule 1.13

  574 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Horton October 2017
• Why not have disabled and 3-event Nationals at the same time?

  543 views 10 comments 6 points Most recent by DUSkier October 2017
• European Age Divisions- 2 year youth groups?

  451 views 8 comments 11 points Most recent by Bill22 September 2017
• AWSA rule for handles

  422 views 5 comments 2 points Most recent by JeffSurdej September 2017
• 2018 Ski Year Rankings Are Active

  2.2K views 33 comments 3 points Most recent by JeffSurdej August 2017
• Level 10 Ratings for 2018

  1.2K views 21 comments 3 points Most recent by LeonL August 2017
• Level 10 / Open / Masters and Regionals and Nationals

  2.7K views 44 comments 9 points Most recent by eleeski August 2017
• Nationals qualification

  362 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by disland August 2017
• EP qualifications for Nationals

  1.5K views 23 comments 0 points Most recent by eleeski August 2017
• Amateur and Professional Status

  1.2K views 26 comments 1 point Most recent by klindy August 2017
• 2-ski Trick Back Flip at Nationals

  802 views 9 comments 8 points Most recent by theboardingschool August 2017
• The rules are the rules?

  2.2K views 40 comments 0 points Most recent by dave2ball August 2017
• What happens now when you change divisions?

  321 views 2 comments 1 point Most recent by LeonL August 2017
• Nationals Schedule

  395 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by eleeski August 2017
• US World Team

  381 views 2 comments 13 points Most recent by Edbrazil August 2017
• Results of no kill switch lanyard...and too many IPA's

  1.3K views 14 comments 0 points Most recent by auskier July 2017
• Nationals qualifications

  3.6K views 51 comments 0 points Most recent by Chef23 July 2017
• IWSF in North Korea?

  803 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by bigskieridaho June 2017
• The Muhlitner Scoring Incident

  1K views 13 comments 0 points Most recent by matthewbrown June 2017
• When you judge slalom at a USAWS event do you fill out the paperwork with the score for every skier?

  Poll Closed 1.4K views 42 comments 0 points Most recent by Horton June 2017
• AWSA Delays Full Level 10 Implementation

  203 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Bruce_Butterfield June 2017
• 70 year old M8 Bob Hardeman runs 5 @ 35 off / 34 MPH!

  1.2K views 12 comments 18 points Most recent by Ed_Johnson June 2017
• Access to promo boats for tournaments

  1.4K views 25 comments 1 point Most recent by dave2ball June 2017
• Level 10

  1.7K views 26 comments 0 points Most recent by Chet May 2017
• classes of slalom tourney question

  382 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Bruce_Butterfield April 2017
• What if they had a party and no one came

  1.1K views 10 comments 1 point Most recent by MISkier April 2017
• American Water Skiing Association Zero Based Scoring Rev-2? Really? Again?

  Closed 583 views 10 comments 2 points Most recent by Horton April 2017
• AWSA approves new slalom course layout

  1.3K views 10 comments 17 points Most recent by thager April 2017