Welcome to the official 2024 Liquid Edge Midwest Regional Championships! We really hope you can join us this year!
Class: All events will be class (E). Class (L) is optional for all skiers if indicated on entry. Open (R).
Location: Waters Edge, Wilmington, IL GPS 31049 Slalom Ln, Wilmington, IL 60481
Date: August 2-4, 2024
Volunteers
Regionals 2024 Volunteer Officials
Slalom Dock Starter
Jump Dock Starter
Trick Camera
Accommodations:
Holiday Inn & Suites Joliet Southwest (779) 206-2915 and mention group code MWR. Booking link
Hampton Inn. (815) 725-2424 and mention group code WSR. Booking link
RV Parking on site
Please use this form to request a reservation to park your RV/Motorhome/Camper on site during the Regionals. Request are due by July 15th, 2024. it is $35/night.
https://forms.gle/ECaHcAGCzRF3rdvs5
Qualification
Advancement to Regionals is based on the Ranking List. All skiers ranked Level 6 in any event or overall as of February 15, 2024 qualify for Regionals.
At the Cut Off Date the Ranking List Average of the last ranked skier in each division in slalom, tricks, jump and overall will be established as the Cut Off Average (COA) for that division.
Last Chance Qualification: After the Cut Off Date any skiers not qualified via the Ranking List may still qualify for Regionals through 3 last chance qualifying methods (LCQs):
1. Increases your average equal to or above the COA any time after the Cut Off Date.
2. Record a score equal to or above the COA at any tournament class (C) or above after the Cut Off Date.
3. Place in the top 3 at your State Tournament.
Registration
All skiers must check in on site. Online registration at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Water-Ski, Menu>Events>Event Search and Register. Must include payment prior to entry deadline. Please indicate on your entry if you will be attending the banquet. Skiers who have NOT met all entry requirements MUST complete their entry requirements no later than 30 min. prior to their first event. Bring your email receipt as back up documentation. (Registration Status information at bottom of this page)
Registration Hours:
8/1: 10:00 am – 6 pm
8/2: 6:30 am – 7 pm
8/3: 6:30 am – 6 pm
8/4: 6:30 am – end of tournament
Practice
Thursday after boat tests until 8pm. Friday after tournament until 8pm. No practice Saturday. Sign up starting July 1st at 3pm CST. Friday sign-up at docks.
Practice Sign Up:
Links go live July 1st at 3pm CST.
Slalom Practice Link
Trick/Jump Practice Link
Board/Officials Meetings
12pm Thursday at Roy’s house
Entry Fee and Deadlines
Remember entry fees are fully refundable for those who fail to qualify so we encourage you to register early.
| Class E, L, R | Registration received by July 30th, 2024 | Registration received by after July 30th, 2024 |
| 1 event | $150 | $150+$10/day |
| 2 events | $170 | $170+$10/day |
| 3 events | $190 | $190+$10/day |
| Family (3) Additional $90 | $345 | 325+$10/day |
Staff
Tournament Director: Waters Edge Ski Club
Chief Judge: Kelly Zoellner
Chief Scorer: Christy Kingsmill
Chief Driver: Roy Surdej
Chief Safety: Darr Leutz
Tech Control: Jeff Surdej
Chief Announcer: Troy Zoellner
Appointed Officials:
Appointed Scorer:
Appointed Drivers:
Awards
1-5 (Individual events) / 1-5 (overall). Presentation of awards will be announced following completion of event.
Banquet
Saturday, August 3rd, 7:30pm. No ticket necessary for skiers but attendance MUST BE INDICATED ON YOUR ENTRY. Additional tickets available for $25.
Location: Knights Of Columbus
Running Order
Towboats Selection: Towboat selection will follow the National Towboat Draw as closely as possible with minor variances as necessary (AWSA Midwest Region Policies and Procedures).
Checking your qualification
To see if you are qualified, head tohttps://usawaterski.org/rankings/view-standings_usa.asp?pvar=National
– Select your division
– Select an event
– Set the qualification filter to 2024 Midwest Regionals
Click Update Display and find your name in the list.
In the rightmost column, you will see a link describing your qualification.
Click on that link to see more details about your qualification.