Class: All events will be class (E). Class (L) is optional for all skiers if indicated on entry. Open (R).
Location:
Date:
Volunteers
Regionals 2026 Volunteer Officials
Accommodations:
- Host Hotel – Running Aces
Website: https://runaces.com/hotel/
Address: 15201 Running Aces Blvd Columbus, MN 55025
Reservations with National’s rates
- Hotel Reservation: (651) 925-4450
- General Inquiries: (651) 925-4600
Participants online Reservations – https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/trademark/columbus-minnesota/running-aces-hotel-trademark-collection/overview?checkInDate=08/08/2026&checkOutDate=08/16/2026&groupCode=080826MNW_001
Hotel Activities
Chariot Racing with betting
Casino
Trout fishing
Pool & Fitness Center
Restaurant
- Alternate Hotels:
- AmeriVu Inn & Suites – Chisago City
- 29579 Sportsman Dr Chisago City, MN 55013
- https://www.amerivuinn.com/chisagocity/
- AmericInn – by Wyndham – North Branch
- 38675 14th Avenue North Branch, MN, 55056
- https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/americinn/north-branch-minnesota/americinn-lodge-and-suites-north-branch/overview
- Holiday Inn Express – St. Croix Valley
- 2190 US 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
- https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/st-croix-falls/scfwi/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-US-_-SCFWI
- Country Inn and Suites
RV Parking on site
Qualification
Advancement to Regionals is based on the Ranking List. All skiers ranked Level 6 in any event or overall as of February 15, 2026 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:
Practice
Info will be posted here June 1st
Board/Officials Meetings
Location TBD
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 21st, 2025 | Registration received by after July 21st, 2025 |
| 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 |
Officials:
Tournament Director:
Chief Judge: Brent Overmire
Chief Scorer: Kate Knafla
Chief Driver:
Chief Safety: Jeff Van Tresse
Tech Control: John Anderson
Chief Announcer: TBD
Assistant Chiefs:
- Mike O’Connor (Scorer)
Appointed Judges:
- Ty Kosek
- Paul Vaitkevicius
- Eric Hatch
- Anna Deneut
- Ben Smogard
- Joseph Cramer
Appointed Drivers:
- George Lindy
- Chris Kosek
- Darren Janzig
- Brian Porter
- Jim McClure
- Pat Schull
- Tony Drake
- Kurt Rotman
Awards
1-5 (Individual events) / 1-5 (overall). Presentation of awards will be announced following completion of event.
Banquet
The Awards banquet/Midwest meeting will be held Saturday evening at Wild Mountain located approximately 7 miles from the site. Dinner will be provided for skiers and officials. Additional tickets can be purchased when entering the tournament.
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 to https://usawaterski.org/rankings/view-standings_usa.asp?pvar=National
– Select your division
– Select an event
– Set the qualification filter to 2025 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.