Water Ski Ontario 1996

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship Culture and Recreation

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Water skiing is one of Ontario's great summer traditions. A fixture on our lakes and rivers for sixty years, the words "water skiing", "summer" and "cottage" are inseparable for nearly a million Ontario residents. Some have gone on from this great tradition to create new traditions of their own: Ontario skiers are among the ranks of the many World Champions Canada has produced.

Since it was founded as the Ontario region of the Canadian Water Ski Association in the 1950's, the Ontario Water Ski Association has been helping Ontario's water skiers get the most from the sport. This handbook is one example of our work. Here, collected in one place, is everything about water skiing in Ontario - ski schools, clubs, summer camps, tournaments, resources, programs and services. It is the only guide of its kind for the Ontario water skier.

Whether you're just getting up on skis or trying to break a world record, whether you're a slalom star, barefooter, or wakeboarder, there's something in Ontario - and this handbook - just for you. Have a great summer!

The Ontario Water Ski Association is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization with an office in the Ontario Sports Centre in North York. We are affiliated with Water Ski Canada and recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation as the governing body for the sport of water skiing in Ontario. About 35% of OWSA revenues are derived from a grant from the Ontario government; the majority comes from membership and user fees, sponsorship and advertising, and sale of products and services.

OWSA members receive a wide range of benefits, and can access hard-to-find information on water skiing and water sports through our video and reprint libraries. Membership in the OWSA not only supports water skiing and the right to ski, but is a tremendous value.

Membership Benefits

Regular members receive:

Ontario Water Skier, our quarterly magazine keeping you up to date on water skiing in Ontario and around the world;

Ski Nautique News, the newsletter of Water Ski Canada, two times per year;

This handbook, Water Ski Ontario 1996;

The Water Ski Pro Guide, our guide to water ski safety and basic "how-to" information for beginner to intermediate skiers in 6 disciplines (new members);

Membership card, decal, and vote at the OWSA Annual Meeting;

Access to our video rental library, resource books, and other merchandise;

Access to courses, clinics, and other special events;

Discounts on subscription to WaterSki magazine, and other merchandise at OWSA-affiliated retailers.

Competitive members receive all the above, plus:

The right to enter sanctioned tournaments in Ontario;

Water Ski Canada Official Rulebook;

Cloth embroidered crest (new members).

If you're not already an OWSA member, why not join today?

OWSA Information Programs and Services

The OWSA offers programs for all water skiers, from barefooters to wakeboarders. Here are a few information/general interest programs: other OWSA programs are highlighted in the Recreation or Competition sections of this handbook.

Video Rental Library

Our video library contains over 30 titles, and includes both instructional and competition videos. Members can rent videos for a one-week period. For a small extra charge we'll send the videos across the province by courier.

Books and Articles

The OWSA has a wide selection of books, reprints and other resources. We can provide "how-to" books on all aspects of the sport at reduced prices, or information packages on how to install a slalom course, build a jump, or just about anything else to do with water skiing. Contact our office with your needs and we'll help.

Internet and BBS Services

Contact the OWSA office for a listing of electronic addresses, including Water Ski Canada and AWSA BBS, and water ski pages on Internet.

1996 WSC Liability Insurance

The Water Ski Canada (WSC) provides liability coverage to cover all affiliated clubs, ski schools, and competitive events sanctioned by the WSC or OWSA. The policy includes the following:

Participant Injury, 3rd Party Injury Included Limit $2 million, each occurrence Property damage, bodily injury, expense deductible: $1,000 each claim Executives, coaches, managers, members, employees, officials and volunteers included as insureds Municipalities, sponsors and governmental departments are added as insureds at no extra cost Social activities are not insured but can be added if required

The WSC Liability insurance policy does not cover individual members skiing, except during a WSC, OWSA or affiliated (and insured) water ski club event or organized activity. Clubs should contact WSC or OWSA to obtain an application form.

Clubs and Ski Schools are the hubs of local-level water ski activity. If you're looking for instruction or a chance to try an entry-level tournament, or just want to talk about skiing with skiers, contact a club or ski school.

Ontario Water Ski Clubs

Bond Lake Water Ski Club, (905) 773-2579 P.O. Box 2322 (905) 453-1470 Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A5

Collins Bay W.S. Club (613) 389-7747 941 Bath Rd. Kingston, ON K7M 4Y3

Davis Lake Ski Club (905) 668-8329 514 Harris Court Whitby, ON L1N 3C7

Gloucester Water Ski Association (613) 951-9864 207-6376 Bilberry Drive Orleans, ON K1C 4P6

Ont. Modified Water Ski Assoc. (519) 741-1756 25 Rothsay Ave. Kitchener, ON N2B 3A2

McClintock's Water Ski School/Club (519) 658-9661 RR 22 Cambridge, ON N3C 2V4

Kawartha Water Ski Club (705) 743-2181 524 Montcalm Dr., Peterborough, ON K9Y 6S7

Safari Lake Association/Club (905) 659-7862 771 Safari Rd., RR 1 Millgrove, ON L0R 1V0

Sunset Lakes Water Ski Club (613) 821-4629 2663 Innes Rd. Gloucester, ON K1B 3J7

Toronto Water Ski Club (416) 752-3859 96 Meighen Avenue Toronto, ON M4B 2H7

Welland Water Ski Club (905) 734-6219 #191-195 Denistoun Drive Welland, ON L3C 6P1

Ontario Water Ski Schools

Bush's Water Ski Center, Bala (705) 762-5722 P.O. Box 487 (905) 451-8585 Bala, ON P0C 1A0

Curtis Water Ski School (705) 657-3677 RR #1, Peterborough ON K9J 6X2

Davis Water Ski School (613) 338-3068 RR #1, Maple Leaf ON K0L 2R0

Gibbies Water Ski School (807) 623-8959 222 N. Edward Street Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4N9

Lake Dore Tent & Trailer Park (613) 628-2615 RR 6 Eganville, ON K0J 1T0

McClintock's Water Ski School (519) 658-9661 RR 22 Cambridge, ON N3C 2V4

Mesle Canada, Reg'd. (613) 521-3921 7 Rapidsview Street Gloucester, ON K1G 3N3

Placid Water Ski School (705) 789-0101 Box 1500 Huntsville, ON P0A 1K0

Rini Ski School (613) 376-3828 RR 1 Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0

Ski Barefoot Enterprises (705) 754-2450 Ft. Irwin Marina (705) 489-3305 Haliburton, ON

Splash Water Sport & Ski Centre (613) 933-2372 764 St Felix Cornwall, ON K6H 5C2

Thunder Water Ski Investments (807) 737-1990 Box 939, Lot 1, Moosehorn Rd. (807) 737-2SKI Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B3

Water Skiing Experiences (613) 748-9839 516 Rivershore Cres. (613) 748-7875 Ottawa, ON K1J 7Y7

Ontario Water Ski Shows

Ski shows have as long a tradition as any part of water skiing- after all, skiing got its start as a "daredevil" activity performed for the crowds. From Cypress Gardens to the CNE Aquarama, and in Ontario at resorts throughout cottage country, ski shows have provided millions a first glimpse of water skiing. If you would like to see top skiers performing perfect pyramids, show lines, clown acts or just some great skiing, or you're thinking of doing some show skiing yourself, check out the following. (Note: Many of the shows are looking for talented skiers- call if you're interested in working for a team.)

Curtis Ski Show Contact: John Curtis, (705) 657-3677 Schedule: Contact for more information.

Foot 'n Ski Sponsors: Gary's Custom Marine, Tripp Cycle Contact: Louise Beauchamp, (519) 651-1406; Steve Thompson,(416) 236-3226 Schedule: Contact for more information.

Team MasterCraft Sponsors: MasterCraft, O'Brien, Roy Foss Motors Contact: Doug Gray, (416) 492-3670 (W), (416) 756-1498 (FAX) Schedule: Travelling clinic and show. Public clinic every Wednesday pm at Sagamo Park, Gravenhurst.

Summer Water Sports/CNE Ski Show Contact: Phil Harding, (416) 492-2880. Jeff Knight, (905) 876-4090 (H), (905) 876-2953 (FAX) Schedule: Shows and instruction at resorts including Bayview-Wildwood, Fern, Cleveland's House; Canadian National Exhibition Ski Show; contact for other dates.

Mercury Marine Water Ski Team- Water Skis etc Contact: Dave Brandstetter, (905) 731-6082 (W) Schedule: Shows and instruction at Deerhurst Resort; contact for other dates.

Recreational and Summer Camp Programs

For most Ontarians, water skiing is fun, plain and simple. But water skiing is more fun when done safely and well, and that's why the OWSA has skill development programs and resources, like the Water Ski Pro Guide and Water Ski Pro Clinics to help everyone ski better.

Water skiing is also a big part of the fun at nearly 40 summer camps in Ontario. The Ontario Water Ski Association recognizes the importance of camp programs, and delivers several programs aimed primarily at camps: the Ontario Water Ski Instructors' Course and our Water Ski Skill Awards program.

Water Ski Pro Clinics

Introduced in 1994, this travelling ski school program brings a new 1996 Malibu Echelon LX with 290 hp Mercury inboard, a complete selection of O'Brien equipment, and two certified instructors out to lakes across Ontario. The instructors will get beginners up on skis for the first time, offer more advanced instruction, or just let participants try out the latest gear.

The Pro Clinic program will provide information on safe, fun water skiing to hundreds of Ontario residents this summer. Marinas, cottage associations, resorts, and individual cottagers host the program, which costs only $ 325 per weekday ($ 375 weekends). A Pro Clinic can handle up to 20 participants, which works out to an incredibly low $ 16 per participant! Contact the OWSA office to book your Pro Clinic.

Water Ski Pro Guide

In 1994, the OWSA completely revised our popular publication Tips on Water Skiing. Adding new text, sections on wake-and kneeboarding, and illustrations by artist Robert Van Nood, it became the Water Ski Pro Guide. The Pro Guide provides information on all aspects of water skiing, from beginner two-ski techniques through basics of trick, slalom, barefoot, kneeboard and skiboard. It is given to all Pro Clinic participants and distributed by various safe boating organizations. The Water Ski Pro Guide is available free to OWSA members, or for $2 plus tax, postage and handling ($3.50 total) to the public. Ontario Water Ski Instructors' Course

This program, now in its 31st year, has trained nearly a thousand instructors who have gone on to teach safe water ski skills at summer camps and ski schools across North America.

From June 15-20, sixty to eighty participants will learn the most up-to-date techniques in water ski instruction. All disciplines are covered, with an emphasis on teaching the beginner in a ski school or summer camp environment, and a special emphasis on boat driving safety.

It's a demanding week: instructors-in-training are up at dawn to get time in the boats, then attend lectures and practical training through to the evening. A high examiner-to-participant ratio and rigorous standards ensure that OWSIC graduates are ready to promote safe skill development. All graduates receive certification at Level 1 of the National Coaching Certification Program.

The 1996 Course fee is $440, which includes accommodation, meals, instruction, manuals, a one-year OWSA membership and GST. For more information on OWSIC, contact the OWSA office.

O'Brien Water Ski Skill Awards Program

This program was introduced in 1975 and immediately became a success at summer camps. Participants can obtain gold, silver or bronze crests for achieving standards in six disciplines: basic, slalom, trick, jump, barefoot, and kneeboard. Skiboard (wakeboard) standards are under development.

The sponsorship of O'Brien allowed the program to be revised and updated. All participants get a brochure listing all the standards, while hosts get a delivery kit with progress chart, delivery notes, etc. The program is designed around a skill progression which promotes development of solid basic skills before advancing to higher levels.

Nearly 4,000 awards are distributed across Ontario each summer. If you're interested in offering the Skill Awards Program, contact the OWSA office to receive a Delivery Kit.

Choosing a Summer Camp

Accreditation Choose a camp that's accredited by the Ontario Camping Association and affiliated with the OWSA. The water ski program should be taught by instructors certified through the Ontario Water Ski Instructors' Course. Program Some camps offer general programming, and others allow specialization in different sports such as water skiing. Balance what the camper wants out of the ski program as well as the camp program. Usually a more serious skier will want a specialized program that offers more ski and instruction time, allowing the skier to advance at a faster pace.

The camp should offer an award program (the Ontario Water Ski Association Skill Awards). This program identifies levels of achievement from beginner to advanced in various water ski disciplines, rewarding the skier's achievements and allowing him/her to set goals during their stay.

Equipment Ask about the camp's equipment, which should be up-to-date and safely maintained. Equipment should be available for different water ski disciplines (two ski, slalom, trick, kneeboarding etc.) and different skill levels. Ask whether the camp provides wet suits to give advanced skiers added warmth and protection; if not, and the skier brings his/her own equipment (wet suit, vest, skis etc.), is there a secure, dry place for storage? Some camps also provide extra teaching tools such as booms, trick and barefooting ropes, special beginner two-skis or a slalom course.

Boats are also important. For larger or more advanced skiers, the boat must have enough power to pull the skier out of the water with relative ease and be fast enough to pull him at the proper speed once he's up. For a smaller or beginner skier, a very big and powerful boat can be a hinderance. Some camps cope with this by having smaller boats with smaller engines as well.

Safety Ask about camp policy regarding use of PFD's and safety procedures. You have the right to be assured your child will get safe and qualified instruction in a program which meets the camper's needs. 1996 CAMP DIRECTORY

The following summer camps offering water ski instruction are affiliated with the OWSA and the Ontario Camping Association.

ARROWHEAD CAMP Contact: Pam Richardson RR 1, Dwight, Ontario P0A 1H0 (705) 635-1600

Winter - 115 Larkin Drive, Nepean, Ontario K2J 1C2 (613) 825-4426

CAMP ARROWHEAD Contact: Ric Guinton 684 6th Line, Inisfil, Ontario L0L 1W0 (705) 456-2938

1 Queen's Own Lane, King City, Ontario L7B 1K4 (905) 859-2506

CAMP B'NAI BRITH OF OTTAWA Contact: Cindy Resnick 2218 Circle Place, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3E3 (613) 247-0040

CAMP CAN-AQUA Contact: Louis Gyori Box 70, Cardiff, Ontario, K0L 1M0 (613) 339-2969

CANADIAN ADVENTURE CAMP Contact: F.B. Connett Adventure Island, Temagami, Ontario P0H 2H0 (705) 237-8906

Winter - 15 Idleswift Drive, Thornhill, Ontario L4J 1K9 (905) 886-1406

HOCKEY OPPORTUNITY CAMP Contact: Lance Barrs Box 448, Sundridge, Ontario P0A 1Z0 (705) 386-7702

CAMP IAWAH Contact: Ike Doornekamp RR 2, Godfrey, Ontario K0H 1T0 (613) 273-5621

CAMP KAHQUAH Contact: Bob Wahl RR 1, Magnetawan, Ontario P0A 1P0 (705) 387-3923

CAMP KATONIM Contact: Paul Newman Roches Point, Keswick, Ontario L0E 1P1 (905) 476-2121

Winter - 8 Honeywell Place, Willowdale, Ontario M2L 1Y3 (416) 441-6335

CAMP KODIAK Contact : David Stoch RR 2, Arden, Ontario, K0H 1B0 (613) 335-2909

Winter - 4069 Pheasant Run, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 2C2 (905) 569-7595

CAMP KANDALORE Contact: Michael Moore RR 2, Minden, Ontario, K0M 2K0 (705) 489-2419

Winter - #201 - 14 Bruce Park Ave, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2S3 (416) 322-9735

KILCOO CAMP Contact: David Latimer RR 1, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 (705) 286-1091

Winter - #204 - 150 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E8 (416) 486-5264

CAMP MAROMAC Contact: Joseph Marovitch 231 Chemin Lac Quenouille, Val des Lacs, Quebec J0T 2P0 (819) 326-4488 Winter - #325-4999 Ste. Catherine W., Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1T3 (514) 485-1135

NEW FRENDA YOUTH CAMP Contact: Milton Perkins RR 2, Port Carling, Ontario L0B 1J0 (705) 765-5597

Winter - Box 520, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 7M1 (905) 571-1022

CAMP NEW MOON Contact: J. Goodman Baysville, Ontario, P0B 1A0 (705) 767-3381

Winter - 57 Elm Ridge Drive, Toronto, Ontario M6B 1A2 (416) 787-4461

CAMP NORTHLAND-B'NAI BRITH Contact: Ellen Nash Haliburton, Ontario, K0M 1S0 (705) 754- 2374

Winter - #200-3995 Bathurst Street, North York, Ontario, M3H 5V3 (416) 630-1180

ONONDAGA CAMP Contact: Andy Rodford RR 3, Compartment 252, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 (705) 286-1030

Winter - #101-12 Bruce Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2S3 (416) 482-0782

CAMP PONACKA Contact: Anne Morawetz Highland Grove, Ontario K0L 2A0 (613) 332-4125

Winter - 1674 Killoran Road, RR 4, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6X5 (705) 748-9470

PLEASANT BAY CAMP Contact: Cam McArthur Box 59, Consecon, Ontario, K0K 1T0 (613) 399-5877

Winter - 3 Ashwood Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N3C 3H7 (519) 658-2090

PRIPSTEIN'S CAMP Contact: Ronnie Braverman St. Adolphe d'Howard, Quebec, J0T 2B0 (819) 327-2260

Winter - #202-5702 Cote St. Luc, Montreal, Quebec H3X 2E7 (514) 481-1875

CAMP RAMAH IN CANADA Contact: Dennis Maister RR 1, Utterson, Ontario P0B 1M0 (705) 769-3601 Winter - #400-491 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario M5M 1C7 (416) 789-2193

CAMP SHALOM Contact: Yacov Gabel P.O. Box 790, Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1V1 (705) 687-4244 Winter - 788 Marlee Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6B 3K1 (416) 783-6744

CAMP TAMARACK Contact: Howard Kates RR 2, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1W9 (705) 645-4881 Winter - #301-1352 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M5R 3H7 (416) 539-9229

CAMP WAHANOWIN Contact: Bruce Nashman P.O. Box 850, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 6K8 (705) 325-2285 Winter - 227 Eglinton Avenue E., Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1A9 (416) 482-2600

CAMP WALDEN Contact: Ted Cole RR 2, Palmer Rapids, Ontario, K0J 2E0 (613) 758-2365 Winter - #311-3768 Bathurst Street, North York, Ontario, M3H 3M7 (416) 635-0049

CAMP WINNEBAGOE Contact: Ben Lustig RR 1, Huntsville, Ontario P1H 2J2 (705) 789-5892 Winter - 4 Silverwood Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5P 1W4 (416) 486-1110

YMCA GENEVA PARK Contact: Jennifer Dundas RR 6, Orillia, Ontario L3V 6H6 (705) 325-2253

YOUTHDALE CAMP Contact: Stan Spicker 227 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1T8 (416) 368-4896

1996 Competition Guide

Understanding Competition Water Skiing

Canada has a proud reputation in international competition going back to the first World Championships in 1949. In the twenty-two World Championships held in alternate years since 1949, Canadians like Charlie Blackwell, George Athans, Joel and Judy McClintock, and Kim DeMacedo have brought home medals in individual events, and in 1991 and 1993 Canada won the World Team Championship. At the 1995 World Championship in France, where Canada's Judy McClintock Messer won the overall Women's World Championship, 148 athletes from 36 nations competed.

Events for Everyone

Traditional or three-event skiing consists of slalom, trick and jump events. In the last twenty years, however, other water ski disciplines have become popular, and World Championships are now held in barefoot, ski racing, and disabled events. Still more recently, kneeboard and skiboard competitions have developed. The OWSA is committed to the development of all competition disciplines.

Slalom

In slalom competition, skiers complete a course of six buoys. In early passes, speed is increased; if the skier can still complete the course at the top speed of 58 km/h (55 for some classes), the tow rope is progressively shortened until the skier misses a buoy. At "short line", incredible power, timing and coordination is needed to successfully complete the course.

Slalom scores are given as number of buoys completed at a given rope length. Internationally (and in Canada), a typical score might be "4 buoys at 11.25 metres", meaning the skier completed all six buoys at 49, 52, 55 and 58 km/h, and then continued to complete the course until the line was shortened to 11.25 metres (full length is 18.25 m) at which point only 4 buoys were completed. Another way to express the same score is "52 buoys"; the skier did 6 buoys in each of the first 8 passes, then 4 in the last pass for a total of 52.

In the United States, the equivalent score (4 @ 11.25) would be given as "4 at 22' off", meaning 4 buoys with 22 feet taken off the 75 foot tow rope.

The world record in men's slalom competition is Andy Mapple's 4 at 10.25 m. In women's slalom, Susi Graham of Kitchener Ontario co-holds the record at 3 at 10.75 m.

Trick

In trick competition, skiers have two passes of 20 seconds each to complete as many tricks as possible. Each trick completed wins a certain number of points, from the basic side slide (20 points) to the backward double flip (1000 points). Using a special trick ski, skiers combine tricks into a burst which is hard for the untrained eye to follow- the world record in men's trick competition is 11,420 points, or over 5600 points per pass! The women's record stands at 8,580 points.

Jump

If the artistry of trick skiing happens almost too fast for the eye to see, the drama in jump is obvious. Slamming into a 3 m (6') high ramp at 57 km/h, jumpers soar into the air, landing (if you're world record holder Bruce Neville) some 67.2 m (220') away. Each jumper gets three attempts at a jump.

Barefoot

Like traditional water skiing, barefoot competition is divided into slalom, trick and jump. Other than the lack of skis, the main difference is in the slalom event, where the barefooter zig-zags back and forth across the boat wake as many times as possible, rather than around buoys.

Kneeboard and Wakeboard

Competition boarding (either type) consists of trick and slalom events. In both cases, trick is the high-profile speciality, with competitors creating ever more complex series of flips and spins. As in traditional trick skiing, points are given for each trick, and the competitor with the most points wins.

OWSA Competition Programs The Ontario Water Ski Association develops competition water skiing with a variety of programs for athletes, coaches and officials. Here are the highlights of this year's Competition Programs:

Novice and Sanctioned Tournaments There are two classes of water ski tournament: novice and sanctioned.Novice tournaments are open to OWSA Regular members. Competitive members may participate at the discretion of the organizers. They are intended to give a first taste of competition in an informal setting. Events, programs and fees are set by the individual host clubs and vary from event to event.

Novice tournaments are run according to the spirit of the Water Ski Canada rulebook, but the rules are not applied as rigorously and a reduced number and level of officials is permitted. The intent is to make water ski competition accessible to a wide range of participants. Organizers interested in hosting novice tournaments should request a copy of the Novice Tournament Guidelines from the OWSA.

Sanctioned tournaments are open only to OWSA Competitive Members. There is no prerequisite for obtaining an OWSA Competitive Membership (ie it is not required to enter Novice Tournaments first, etc). Higher-level tournaments and Regional and National Championships require that the skier have a Water Ski Canada competition licence. To enter Regional (eg Eastern Canadian) and National Championships, it is also necessary to meet entry qualifications by obtaining a "rating" at a provincial-level Sanctioned Tournament.

There are several levels of Sanctioned Tournament. The lowest level is a Rating Tournament, followed by Canadian Record Capability Tournament, World Record Capability Tournament, and World Ranking List Record Capability Tournament. Each step requires the event be controlled by more experienced (higher level) officials using more accurate courses and equipment. As the names imply, progressively higher levels of record (Canadian, World) can be set at higher levels of tournament.

Ontario Team and Training/Support Programs

The OWSA selects an Ontario Team to represent Ontario at major competitions and Games (eg Canada Summer Games). The program is funded annually by the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture, and Recreation.

The Canada Summer Games Team (Development Team)

The next Canada Summer Games will be held in August 1997 in Brandon, Manitoba. The preliminary CSG Team will be selected in 1996, and will be a pool of promising athletes who will be the correct age for participation in the next Games. For example, to be eligible for the 1997 Canada Summer Games, athletes must be 17 or under at December 31, 1993 (born in 1976 or later).

Selection will be made based on performance in 1996 Ontario tournaments, especially the Ontario Summer Games. To the extent that the number of competitors in Juvenile Girls and Girls makes it possible, the CSG Team will consist of an equal number of males and females.

Members of the CSG Team will be eligible to take part in training camps and other training opportunities and to receive assistance including WSC travel assistance. In the case of WSC travel funding, CSG Team skiers will be pooled with Senior Team skiers using the system outlined below. The date selected for the 1996 camp is June 29- July 5; selected skiers will receive further information from the OWSA office.

Talent Identification

The OWSA is also trying to identify promising new skiers who may be interested in competition. Ontario summer camps are invited to send in the names of young skiers who can run the slalom course or have experience in trick or jump, and the Water Ski Pro Clinic instructors will also be identifying skiers for the program. Identified skiers will be invited to a one-day coaching clinic- the 1996 date is Wednesday, June 28- and top skiers from the clinic will be selected for support in entering competition. If you qualify and would like to attend, contact the OWSA office for details.

The Ontario Senior Team

Skiers older than Canada Summer Games age (ie those born in 1975 or earlier) are eligible for support within the Ontario Senior Team program. This includes eligibility for a Water Ski Canada travel grant, which is awarded to top-ranked, non-National Team skiers who participate in the National Championships.Selection to the Senior Team is based on the ranking system used by the OWSA for a number of years:

a) Based on identified skier ratings (from a chart utilized in the 1989 rule book), a point total system determines the best skiers, with E.P = 5 points, Masters = 4, Expert = 3, Level IV = 2 and Level II = 1. This system enables the OWSA to equitably compare the performances of skiers in different age and gender divisions. The highest rating will have to be achieved at least 2 times in order to be counted. Otherwise, the next highest rating will be used to calculate a skier's standing. This has been implemented to encourage skiers to attend more tournaments.

b) Three-event skiers have an advantage over 1 and 2 event skiers who have fewer events to total.

c) Skiers who do not qualify for the 'Ontario Team' are by no means excluded from participation in the Easterns or Nationals, as long as they otherwise qualify by their individual ratings for any given event or events.

d) In case of a tie for the last position in any program, the 1989 Canadian Overall Scoring Table (C.O.S.T.) score will be totalled for all of the skiers who have tied. By using this system, which involves a 5 digit numbers, such as 259.63, the chance of a tie (for all practical purposes) is eliminated.

f) IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL SKIERS WHO SKI AT OUT-OF-PROVINCE TOURNAMENTS TO FORWARD THESE RESULTS TO THE OWSA.

National Coaching Certification Program

Good coaching is essential to the development of good skiers. Canada is fortunate to have the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), a leading system of coach education.

NCCP consists of Theory, Technical and Practical components. Theory courses are available at community colleges and recreation departments. Technical courses are offered by the OWSA. Contact the OWSA office to register for a Technical course or find out more about NCCP.

Officials' Training

Recruitment and training of officials is a priority of the OWSA. There is a shortage of officials for both traditional and barefoot competitions which threatens the continued growth of competitive skiing in Ontario. If you're interested in supporting competitive water skiing, we urge you to get involved as an official.

At the entry level, getting involved is easy. There are always jobs to do at a tournament site, and Water Ski Canada has developed "Instant Expert" cards to brief new officials on the key points of each position. All that's needed to become certified as a Level 1 or 2 official is some hands-on experience and the recommendation of the provincial officials' coordinator. Start by contacting the rating-level tournament of your choice and volunteering to help as an official.

Officials wanting to progress to levels 4 and 5 should note the Level 4/5 Clinic scheduled for July 30-31 in Portage la Prarie, Manitoba. For more information contact Water Ski Manitoba at (204) 925-5700.

For barefooters, a similar process is followed. For more information contact the OWSA office (see Tournament Schedule section for details).

OWSA Competition Policies

Membership Fees

In order to enter Sanctioned Tournaments (traditional or barefoot), you must be an OWSA Competitive Member. For Traditional (3 event) and Barefoot skiers, the 1996 individual fee is $60; renewing Competitive Members pay an additional $5 if they renew after May 1st.

Families with one adult Competitive member and one or more children under 18 years who compete may join for $80, or $85 if renewing after May 1st. When the children become 18, they are required to join as Individual Competitive Members.

Water Ski Canada Competition Licence- $30

Traditional or Barefoot skiers who wish to enter RC, Eastern Canadian or National Championships or higher level events require a WSC licence, at a 1996 fee of $ 30. Existing WSC-licensed members have received a renewal application from WSC. New applicants should contact Water Ski Canada at 613-748-5683, or the OWSA office to obtain an application.

WSC Rulebooks

All OWSA traditional Competitive and Barefoot Competitive Members receive a Water Ski Canada Rulebook, or rule update for renewing members, as part of their membership.

Late Entry Penalty

The OWSA requires tournament organizers to charge a late entry fee from $5 to $25 to those who register after the announced deadline.

Last minute entries create significant problems for tournament organizers. There are a number of forms for organizers to complete and these should be prepared before the event. In some cases, the tournament forms are typed (to be legible) and contestants seeded (better skiers at the last); this is frustrated by late entries.

Pre-registration has other benefits. Tournament organizers can call pre-registered skiers to notify them of event cancellation; late entrants may drive to the site only to find the event cancelled. Help the tournament administrators and yourself by pre-registering for all tournaments.

Misconduct at Events

Use of alcoholic beverages or drugs is inappropriate at all water ski tournaments; there is an obvious safety risk, and the tournament insurance coverage is invalidated. Use of alcohol or drugs before or during practice or a tournament will result in the disqualification of a skier by the Chief of Competition.

The OWSA has also adopted a Harassment Policy to deal with any verbal or physical harassment which may occur at OWSA events. Contact the OWSA office for information about the Harassment Policy.

Typical Order of Events

The following order is typical for a single round Sanctioned tournament. Please contact the registrar or tournament chair directly for specific information to verify any variations.

Saturday		Sunday
Division	Event	Division	Event
Girls 1,2	Slalom	Mens 1,2	Slalom
Boys 1,2	Slalom	Open Womens	Slalom
Girls 3	Slalom	Open Mens	Slalom
Boys 3	Slalom	Mens 3	Slalom
Mens 1,2	Tricks	Women 1,2,3	Slalom
Open Mens	Tricks	Mens 4,5	Slalom
Girls 1,2	Tricks	Girls 3	Tricks
Boys 1,2	Tricks	Boys 3	Tricks
Women 1,2,3	Tricks	Women 1,2,3	Jump
Open Womens	Tricks	Open Womens	Jump
Mens 3	Tricks	Mens 4,5	Jump
Mens 4,5	Tricks	Mens 3	Jump
Girls 1,2	Jump	Mens 1,2	Jump
Boys 1,2	Jump	Open Mens	Jump
Girls 3	Jump
Boys 3	Jump

Tournament Schedule

HOST: Bond Lake Water Ski Club
REGISTRAR: Paul Roberts (905) 773-2579 (fax -9267)
Box 2322, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4E 1A5
ENTRY FEES: 1 Event 2 Events 3 Events
All Divisions $TBA $TBA $TBA
TOWBOATS: 1996 MasterCraft, Ski Nautique
ENTRY DEADLINE: June 9, 1996
POST ENTRY DEADLINE: 4:00 pm June 14
POST ENTRY PENALTY: $25.00 (firm)
STARTING TIME: 8 a.m. each day
PRACTICE: noon - dusk June 14/ $10 per run
ACCOMMODATIONS Oak Motel, Oak Ridges (800) 387-2597
Howard Johnson (800) 446-4656
Best Western (800) 528-1234
Chimo Hotel (800) 387-9779
Valhalla Inn (800) 268-2500
Sheraton (800) 668-0101
Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150

HOST: Safari Lake Association
REGISTRAR: Sandra Kovak (905) 659-7862
R.R. #1, Millgrove, Ontario L0R 1V0
ENTRY FEES 1 Event 2 Events 3 Events
All Divisions $80.00** $90.00** $100.00**
TOWBOATS: '96 Ski Nautique, '96 Mastercraft
* ENTRY DEADLINE: May 20
POST ENTRY DEADLINE: None
STARTING TIME: 7:30 a.m. June 22
PRACTICE: noon-dusk, Friday June 21/ $7 per run
ACCOMMODATIONS: Clappison Cor.Inn(905) 689-6615
Rambler Motel (905) 689-6121
Artesian Wells (905) 689-6674

* Open by invitation only to 40 skiers maximum** Entry fees include BBQ and dance. Extra tickets $15 ($10 under 12 years old).

HOST: Sunset Lakes Water Ski Club
REGISTRAR: Dan Anderson (613) 830-1112
2663 Innes Rd., Gloucester Ontario K1B 3J7
ENTRY FEES 1 Event
All Divisions $75
TOWBOATS: Mastercraft or Nautique
ENTRY DEADLINE: 5:00 pm June 14, 1996
POST ENTRY DEADLINE: 5:00 pm June 28, 1996
POST ENTRY PENALTY: $10.00
STARTING TIME: 8:00 a.m. June 29, 1996
PRACTICE: Friday June 28
ACCOMMODATIONS: Southway Inn (613) 737-0811
Poplar Grove Campgrnd (613) 821-2973
Patterson Place B&B (613) 822-0280
Adams Airport Inn (613) 738-3838

HOST: McClintock Ski School
REGISTRAR: Sherron McClintock (519) 658-9661
R.R.# 22, Cambridge, Ontario N3C 2V4
ENTRY FEES: 1 Event 2 Events 3 Events
All Divisions $45.00 $50.00 $55.00
TOWBOATS: '93 MasterCraft & '95 Malibu Response
ENTRY DEADLINE: July 10, 1996
POST ENTRY DEADLINE: July 13
POST ENTRY PENALTY: $10.00 (firm)
STARTING TIME: 7:00 a.m. each day
PRACTICE: 4 p.m. till dusk July 12/ $7 per run
ACCOMMODATIONS Camping on site
McClintock's Ski School - $10.00 per night reservations required (519) 658-9661)
Holiday Inn 1-800-268-7353
Days Inn (519) 622-1070
Desert Inn (519) 622-1156 Airport Inn (613) 738-3838

Note: the location has changed from Welland to Safari Lake. Fees below are the ones quoted for Welland and may change, as may boats, practise times etc... please check with the hosts.
HOST: Safari Lake Association
REGISTRAR: Sandra Kovak (905) 659-7862
R.R. #1, Millgrove, Ontario L0R 1V0
ENTRY FEES: 1 Event 2 Events 3 Events
Juvenile $60.00 $70.00 $80.00
All Others $80.00 $90.00 $100.00
TOWBOATS: 1996 MasterCraft & Nautique
* ENTRY DEADLINE: 5:00 pm, July 17, 1996
POST ENTRY DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m., July 28, 1996
POST ENTRY PENALTY: $20.00
STARTING TIME: 8:00 a.m.
PRACTICE: noon- dusk, July 26/ $10 per run
ACCOMMODATIONS: Clappison Cor.Inn(905) 689-6615
Rambler Motel (905) 689-6121
Artesian Wells (905) 689-6674

* entry and fees must be received at OWSA office prior to deadline to avoid penalty. Extra BBQ tickets available at $15 each.

HOST: Ecole Provincial de Ski Nautique
REGISTRAR: Benoit Allard (514) 945-7794 (H)
(514) 464-5103 (W)
Water Ski Canada (613) 748-5683
ENTRY FEES: 1 Event 2 Events 3 Events
All Divisions $ 60 $ 70 $ 80
SOCIAL: Banquet Saturday
FORMAT: 1 round
ENTRY DEADLINE: 1:00 pm July 29, 1996
STARTING TIME: 8:00 a.m.
PRACTICE: 9 am- noon, Aug 2- $ 30/hour
Notes:
All entries must be received by Water Ski Canada by the entry deadline.
Skiers electing 2 rnds of slalom only pay the 2 event fee ($ 65)

HOST: McClintock's Ski School (519) 658-9661
REGISTRAR: Ont. Summer Games Committee/ OWSA
ENTRY FEES: $ 40.00 (flat for 1,2 or 3 events)
Divisions Boys/Girls 1,2,3; Mens/Womens 1
FORMAT: 1 round
TOWBOATS: Malibu Response
REGISTRATION: Form/fees to OWSA office by July 15, 1996.
Sign-in at Games HQ Friday, Aug 16.
STARTING TIME: 7:00 am
PRACTICE: noon- dusk Fri Aug 16
ACCOMODATIONS: At Games (University of Western Ontario)
Included for Friday and Saturday. Meals
also included Friday pm through Sunday pm.
Notes: Fee includes tournament, meal program and accomodation. No entry at site- pre-registration only.

HOST: Fraser Valley Water Ski Club
(604) 852-4677
REGISTRAR: Water Ski Canada, (613) 748-5683
ENTRY FEES: 1 Event 2 Events 3 Events
All Divisions $ 60.00 $ 70.00 $ 80.00
FORMAT: 1 round; placement based on 1 round only
Open Division Sunday Aug. 25
TOWBOATS: 1996 Ski Nautique and MasterCraft REGISTRATION: Aug. 21, 1996 on site
STARTING TIME: 8:00 a.m.
PRACTICE: Aug. 21/ $30 per hour
ACCOMMODATIONS: Contact Shamin Devraj, Best Western, 1-800-528-1234 for reservations.
RV parking/camping: Heritage Valley Resort,
(604) 864-8888.
Notes:
Equipment storage available on site.
Seeding is in the order of the skiers best sanctioned tournament result in the past 12 months. Results must be received by the qualifying deadline of the Monday prior to the tournament. Skiers must have a valid WSC competition licence.

HOST: Bond Lake Water Ski Club
REGISTRAR: Paul Roberts (905) 773-2579 Fax-9267
Box 2322, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4E 1A5
ENTRY FEES: 1 Event 2 Events 3 Events
All Divisions $50 $65 $75
TOWBOATS: 1996 MasterCraft, Ski Nautique
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sept 1, 1996
POST ENTRY DEADLINE: 4:00 pm Sept 6
POST ENTRY PENALTY: $25.00 (firm)
STARTING TIME: 8 a.m. each day
PRACTICE: noon - dusk Sept 6/ $10 per run
ACCOMMODATIONS Oak Motel, Oak Ridges (800) 387-2597
Howard Johnson (800) 446-4656
Best Western (800) 528-1234
Chimo Hotel (800) 387-9779
Valhalla Inn (800) 268-2500
Sheraton (800) 668-0101
Comfort Inn (800) 228-5150

BAREFOOT TOURNAMENTS

Barefooting continues to be a popular and growing part of the Ontario water ski scene. The addition of the Canadian Barefoot Championships to the Ontario calendar for 1996 should further boost barefooting in the province.

The Ontario and Canadian Championships (Cambridge) and Eastern Canadian Championships (Quebec) are open to all Ontario skiers. Regular ($15) OWSA members may enter the Ontarios, however to be eligible to set a record at Ontario Championships, or to enter the Eastern or Canadian Championships, skiers must be OWSA Competitive Members. Skiers in National events (Eastern or Canadian Championships) also require WSC Competition Licences.

The 1996 World Championships are to be held in Fergus Falls, Minnesota August 20-25. This will allow an affordable trip to the Worlds for many Ontario Ffooters!

In addition to the sanctioned competitons, the Ontario Barefoot Committee is organizing several training clinics for skiers 16 and under. These will be held July 1-3 and July 8-10 in Haliburton. Contact Brock Cromwell for details (see below). Ontario Barefoot Contacts

To find out more about Ontario barefooting, contact:

V.P. Barefoot:, Brock Cromwell (416) 787-9779 or (705) 489-3305 Steve Thompson (416) 236-3226 Brent MacDonald (705) 687-3749 Mike Terry (519) 539-1742

BAREFOOT TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

HOST: Louis Simard, (705) 687-3749
SITE: Olympic Basin
ENTRY FEES:
All Divisions $ 80
SOCIAL: BBQ Saturday
FORMAT: 1 round Record Capability
TOWBOATS: two '95 Malibu Flightcraft
STARTING TIME: 8:00 a.m.
PRACTICE TIME: noon - 7 pm, July 5
PRACTICE FEE: TBA
ACCOMMODATIONS To be sent with tournament package

HOST: Steve Thompson (416) 236-3226
Brock Cromwell (705) 489-3305
SITE: Cambridge
REGISTRAR: Mike Spence, 2 Wenderley Dr., Aurora ON L4G 1V3 (905) 727-6838
ENTRY FEES: Ontarios Canadians Challenge
All Divisions $40.00* $80.00* $40.00*
TOWBOATS: Malibu Flightcraft
ENTRY DEADLINE: 6:00 pm, June 1, 1996
POST ENTRY DEADLINE: 6:00 p.m., July 5
POST ENTRY PENALTY: Add $ 20 each, $ 30 for Canadians
STARTING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
PRACTICE TIME: 7:00 am/pm, Fri July 12 (before/after event)
TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN: Steve Thompson, Brock Cromwell

.Notes: * A combined fee for Easterns, Ontarios, Canadians and Challenge of $ 150 is available until June 1, 1996. After June 1 fees are: Easterns, $110; Ontarios, $60; Canadians, $110; Challenge, $60.

WAKEBOARD & KNEEBOARD TOURNAMENTS

For 1996 the OWSA will again be organizing Ontario's wakeboard-kneeboard series, consisting of 6 tournaments. All are open to OWSA Regular ($15) members. For all events except the Ontario and Canadian Championships, a morning clinic run by expert 'boarders will be followed by an afternoon novice tournament and evening social; the Championships will feature a full day of competition, with no clinic. Contact the OWSA office for copies of Kneeboard or Wakeboard Tournament Guidelines and more information.

Participants may enter the clinic or tournaments separately, or may pay for the package at a reduced price. Tentative fees at press time were Clinic $ 25, Tournament $ 35, and BBQ $ 15, or $ 65 for an all-inclusive entry. Boards will be available for use at the events for participants who don't own their own equipment, or who wish to try new products.

Event hosts will be providing prizes for competitors. There will be Novice, Intermediate and Expert categories for men and women.

The 1996 OWSA Wakeboard/Kneeboard Series is excitement and fun for 'boarders of all skill levels. Come on out and see for yourself!

1996 Wakeboard/Kneeboard Schedule

July 13 Collins Bay Open, Kingston (613) 389-7747

July 21 Kawartha-Advantage Marine Open, Peterborough (705) 743-2181

Aug 3 Summer Water Sports Open, Cleveland's House (416) 492-2880

Aug 11 Schreiner's Open, Huntsville (705) 789-6771

Aug 17 Ontario Wakeboard Championship, Bond Lake (905) 773-2579

Aug 31 Canadian Wakeboard Championships, TBA (416) 426-7092
Click here for more info

Or contact the OWSA office, (416) 426-7092 for more information.

TAKE THE SLALOM CHALLENGE!

Slalom Challenge is the OWSA's new program for slalom skiers of all ages and skill levels. It's a chance for skiers who donAt compete to learn to run the slalom course, get coaching, and develop their slalom skills- then put them into practice at a fun, recreational tournament called the Slalom Challenge Championship.

To take part in the Slalom Challenge, just register at a participating site. For $ 10 (plus OWSA membership if required) you'll receive a Slalom Challenge Card which will be used to record your scores as you improve. With the Card, you'll be able to ski at any of the participating sites and you'll be eligible to enter the Slalom Challenge Championship on August 23-24.

Now hit the water and learn the course. Each site will charge their own standard fee for practice and coaching time. At the end of your run, if you've improved on your previous best, enter the score on the Card and have it initialled by the instructor. Then mail or fax your Card to the OWSA by August 20. We'll register you for the Slalom Challenge Championship (if you wish), list your name and best score in the Fall issue of Ontario Water Skier magazine, send you a rating card recognizing your best score, and enter you to win great slalom skis from Connelly, Duvall, and O'Brien!

Where to Participate (times and prices vary- call for information)

Bond Lake Water Ski Club, Richmond Hill 	(905) 773-2579
Bush's Water Ski Centre, Bala 			(705) 762-5722
Curtis Water Ski School, Peterborough		(705) 657-3677
Dave HuesonAs, Honey Harbour			(705) 756-8384 
Gibbies Water Ski School, Thunder Bay		(807) 623-8959
Kawartha W.S. Club, Peterborough		(705) 743-2181
McClintock's Water Ski School, Cambridge 	(519) 658-9661
Rini's Ski School, Kingston			(613) 376-3828
Safari Lake, Millgrove (N. Of Hamilton)		(905) 659-7862
Water Ski Experiences, Ottawa 			(613) 748-9839
Welland Water Ski Club, Welland 		(905) 735-1623

Program Sponsors

MORE CLINICS

Women's Competition Clinic- Thursday, July 13, 1996

In an effort to make competition water skiing more accessible to women, the OWSA will be hosting its second Women's Competition Clinic this summer. Basic-to-expert level skiers are welcome to come out and get instruction in slalom, trick or jump from World Champion and Canadian Team member Judy Messer. OWSA membership is required (participants may sign up at the site), but previous competition experience is not necessary. Learn from one of the best women skiiers in the world!

The Clinic will be held at McClintock's Ski School, Cambridge (Puslinch Lake), and will run 4 pm to dusk. A maximum of 20 women will be accepted: contact the OWSA office to reserve your space. The registration fee is $ 35.

Disabled Skier Clinics

A number of clinics for disabled skiers will also be offered in 1996. These are led by Jeff Penner of Kitchener, who organized similar clinics in 1995. A total of 12 clinics are currently planned for McClintock's Ski School, Cambridge, and additional clinics may be held at other sites.

These clinics are designed for novice skiers who progress from the boom to a seat-ski. Jeff and his staff have extensive experience with disabled athletes and can assess individual needs quickly.

Clinics at McClintocks cost $ 35 per 20 minute lesson: clinics are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday evenings. Some dates are reserved for specific groups- contact Jeff Penner at (519) 741-1756 or Sherron McClintock at (519) 658-9661 for more information. Jeff Penner also arranged clinics at other venues- call for information.

For information on additional clinics not listed here, contact the OWSA office.