World standings for Old Guys

[Horton]

The current World Standings list comes with a big surprise for me – Senior divisions! Personally I have wished for a world standings list for 55K slalom for a long time. The IWSF list does not break it out this way but it would not be hard to re-aggregate to reflect all the 55K guys world wide.

The bummer is that you had to ski in Regionals, Nationals, or a BigDawg to get a score. You actually need 2 scores. I can see this is a reason for me to look for better then Class C events. Or I could do what I have done for years . . . look at the scores and see where I would place if had gone and skied my average.

[disland]

Does anyone know if Regionals or Nationals scores are submitted to IWSF for adult 35+ skiers. I dont seem to see those scores reflected. If I remember only B3/G3 are skied as class L

[RichardDoane]

disland - I'm pretty sure my Regionals score is how I got on that list.

[Horton]

Two things:

This is the first time I have seen a IWSF list like this so it may be a work in progress

The BOS55k is totally un-official. I would like claim that it is correct but it is only as good as the data I have.

[Dirt]

I like to see what Horton got and add 1/4 buoy just to annoy him....whether I can beat him or not.

[adam]

It looks like IWWF is using any class E or above scores.  I have scores under my name for our class E Ken Mead memorial tournament in addition to my Regionals and Nationals scores.  If they are accepting class E's, then I'm not sure what the need is for class L anymore.  My division (M3) was skied under class E at the Regionals and Nationals I'm pretty sure.  Even though I'm still 44, they have me listed as a 45+ skier (a tougher division).  For AWSA, I still ski M3 until after the Nationals this year.  I think IWWF must be using the age of the skier at Nationals unlike AWSA who uses the skiers age on Jan 1.  The titles 35+, 45+, and 55+ are misleading.  It is really 35-44, 45-54, and 55+.  It would be nice if they also listed all the 34 MPH skiers as one grouping too.  The toughest division is the M4 group now. 

Adam

[TomD]

I just posted a COMBINED list for 35+ 45+ and 55+ skiers, using the ISWF's data.  You can sort by male/female and view slalom, trick, jump and overall.  Go to http://www.tournamentwaterski.com/skierRank-senior.asp?wevent=s&wdate=2009-10-1&wdiv=m

This is at TournamentWaterSki.com

[disland]

Another problem with the IWSF jump rankings is there is no consistency in boat speed and ramp height.

 In the USA M4 and above have to go at 5' 31.7, internationaly I think they can go up to 35mph and 5.5 ft.

Also due to the age cut off discrepancy a skier can be in 45+ and still have scores from M3 included.

But heck its progress, and better than nothing, however if we are going to screw around with class L and IWSF shouldnt we standardize on the rules?

[disland]

Oops IWWF, I forgot we spend most of our time coming up with new names. Glad to know my class L sanction money is going to a good cause

[adam]

Thanks TomD.  I like it.  How come you limited it to the first 100?  Just testing it out?  At least my name made it, but others may feel left out.

 Adam

[TomD]

Adam

All skiers in the IWSF list are included.  If there are over 100, you need to click NEXT at the bottom of the page.