The Water-skiers:

The water-skiers compete in the three event tournaments that are held throughout the spring and fall.

Slalom:

Slalom is scored based on running a course.  A course consists of 2 gate buoys on one end of the lake which the skier must go through or touch.  They then must make it around six alternating buoys in the course and through the gate at the other end of the course.  To increase the difficulty the rope is shortened and the speed is increased up to 36 miles per hour.  If you have never heard of a course before or skied one do not worry because you are not alone.

Trick:

The trick event consists of one 20 second pass in which the skier is scored on what tricks they accomplish in the pass.  Scoring is done on a strictly trick bases so as long as the trick is executed properly you receive points.  The trick competition is designed for people to use one trick ski, but many people also use two trick skis or a wakeboard in which case they receive half the points as one trick ski.  In the trick competition there is no added ballast to the boat to make the wake larger or a pillion provided.  Many of the wakeboarders for our team compete in this competition.

Jump:

Slap on two 92 inch skis, take the boat up to 34 miles per hour, and hold on tight because you're going off a 6 foot ramp.  That's about all there is to the jump event.  In the tournaments distance is the key and a few cameras pinpoint exactly how far you go.  Jumping is very exciting and fun to watch which makes it one of the best events at the tournament.  Very few people on our team have had previous experience jumping but it is one of the most exciting events to learn and partake in.  Our team is looking for a jump to practice on so if there is anyone who would be able to help us out with this that would be great.