Baller WBLskier Posted July 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2014 My just 8 year old is begging me to ski a tournament so I am going to try to get her signed up for the MN state tourney in a week and a half. I may be too late to get her into this one, but I don't recall what all I need to do...sign up as an AWSA member first then sign up for the tourney? What is the format for novice skiers? I seem to recall a post on here about some tournaments giving new skiers 2 sets, but I don't really remember. I haven't skied a tournament for 13 years but I can't very well let her do it alone. I turned 35 in April, so does that make me Mens 2 still...mostly concerned that I still have to ski 36 which I rarely do anymore. Do you know when running orders are released? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skier2788 Posted July 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2014 @WBLskier yup become a member and sign up for the tourny. The way I follow the rules it is your date as of January 1. So you wouldn't go to men's 3 and drop to 34 until after nationals. Sorry still skiing with the big dawgs. In some tournaments you can ski grass roots and then you get a do over or mulligans. Doubt state will be that way. Have to sign up as premier for that one. So no mulligans. Have been to a few tournaments where a new skier messed up and somehow the boat didn't time and they got a reride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted July 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted July 16, 2014 An 8 year old in her first tourney will likely get the red carpet treatment. Possible "driver error" if any deep water starts are missed will surely happen. Cheering from the boat crew is expected. You may have to follow the rules a bit more closely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatRe Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 @WBLski In line with @MrJones thoughts, make sure the Chief Judge and other officials (including he boat crews) know it is her first tournament. They will help keep it fun for her. BTW, I've seen those "driver errors" happen in the course as well - even to the best of drivers. Have fun and bring a camera to document and cherish those memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Onside135 Posted July 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2014 I don't have kids, but if i did, I'd love for them to be "begging" to go tournament skiing! Congrats.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted July 17, 2014 Baller Share Posted July 17, 2014 Have fun. I got into tournament skiing when my son who was 9 asked after a trip to Coble's. That was 6 years ago and we have had a blast doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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