Baller EricKelley Posted June 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2015 These cash prize tournaments will be held at the tail end of the Southern Regionals and will benefit In His Wakes Ministries. The 34 mph division will feature men and women 34 mph skiers competing against each other in 2 rounds of record qualifications and then a nighttime head to head final. Last year Regina took the top prize and she is coming back to defend her title this year. There will be a 36 mph cash prize tournament as well. We need all participants whether you think you have a chance to win or not. We want to support In His Wakes with as big a donation as we can make. There will be practice under the lights on Friday night for anyone who wants to give night time skiing a try. Last year we pulled skiers until 1 a.m. Any vendors wanting to donate prizes to give out, these will be very welcome as well. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted June 23, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 23, 2015 There will be an included banquet on the lake shore Saturday after the 34 qualifications for all the skiers competing in the tournament. We will have Tshirts and "door" prizes as well. Auctions to benefit IHS will be held. One of the great features of the tournament will be that the competitors and spectators will never have to leave the lakeshore. All the food restroom facilities, vendors, and starting docks will all be on the same side of the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted June 23, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 23, 2015 See kentuckywaterski.org for details. Tournament drivers will be pulling practice on Friday and Most of Friday night. The north lake is a very cool place to watch slalom at night. There is a point for an electrical transmission tower that is only several feet away from the boat path near the entrance gates. It looks like the boat is flying at night and the skiers can really hear the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller drewski32 Posted June 24, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2015 For the 36 mph head to head what are the qualifications? I definitely fall in the category of not going to win anything, but it sounds fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted June 24, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 24, 2015 No certain qualifications to enter. You will ski 2 rounds of record qualification. The top 16 skiers in qualifications will go to the head to head portion. The fun part of this format is that you never know what is going to happen. I have seen 1 seeds get there gates called and number 16 advance. No skier is ever "safe." It is a great format to watch and learn and meet some great people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller drewski32 Posted June 25, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2015 @Eric Kelley that sounds good. So to clarify... ALL skiers ski the record qualifying and then sweet 16 finals broken up into 34 and 36 divisions with 34 being at night and 36 during the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller schafer Posted June 25, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2015 What are the dates? Open to Canadians? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted June 25, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 25, 2015 @drewski, you got it. The 36 qualifications will go off Saturday afternoon. We figured the younger guys would do better a little later in the day. If you have any questions about travel etc.. give me a shout. Glad your coming. @Schafer, Yes Canadians are very welcome, come on down. July 25, 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller firkinguy Posted June 25, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2015 How cool would it be if the Firkin Guy made special Finfirkins for the top 16 skiers? He could hand them out left handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted June 25, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 25, 2015 For those who don't know the Firkin guy, Bruce, blew out his bicep training to redeem himself from his defeat in the first round of the tournament last year against Regina. He was training extra hard for this year and his season came to an end. Regina, I heard, breathed a sigh of relief to know Bruce wasn't going to be lurking in her bracket. Thanks to fin firkin for their generous donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller firkinguy Posted June 25, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2015 I have had two ball cleaned and sterilized so I can return it for use this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted June 25, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2015 Look familiar? Tim sent this to me yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted June 25, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 25, 2015 Heres Firkin guy right before Regina took him down. It was the highlight of my summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller firkinguy Posted June 25, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2015 That arm does look familiar. The lovely color is gone and replaced with a 90 degree brace that is on 24/7. I'd rather have the color back........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiboat38 Posted June 25, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2015 The fall of the Firkin guy may have been intentional.....(could be a faked injury, I was there) I'm thinking Regina was tired of his trash talking and he knew what she might do with that 2 ball. The Firkin guy has agreed to having his boat there to pull the tournament and provide a special FIRKIN's to the top 16 but I doubt he will show! I will be looking for my signed edition Firkin as he stated when my bouy count exceeded his he would produce it and his spiral has begun!! I'm looking forward to a fun tournament!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller firkinguy Posted June 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2015 This is exactly what I expected. All of us on this topic were having a nice conversation and then you know who chimes in. I feel I am always having to right his wrongs. I am bringing my boat all the way from North of Cincinnati to Paducah for this great event and numb nuts starts saying I won't show. If he had a brain he would have it outside playing with it. And I will have 16 one of a kind customized Finfirkins for the top 16 skiers with me. And yes my buoy count has started its erosion due to the fact I have one arm that I would sell right now for loose change. By seasons end Timmy will only need to get up on one ski to surpass me. Who wouldn't be proud of that pinnacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiboat38 Posted June 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2015 What an ugly thing to say! I know your boat will be there.......I'm just wondering about you after you said you had a score to settle with Regina...as far as the one ski thing, I refuse to say it can't get much worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller drewski32 Posted June 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2015 Only 16 firkins? But there will be 32 finalists with the 2 divisions! I'm also curious as to why the cash prize is SIGNIFICANTLY larger for the 34 skiers, as well as why only they get the night finals... seems a bit biased. Or is it simply that a larger turnout is expected for 34? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted June 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2015 Based on last year, the field of 34 skiers is much larger and the entry fee is more. Remember the title of the event. It is after all, primarily a 34 mph event with 36 added in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller firkinguy Posted June 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2015 Drewsk32, I will match your donation penny to penny. At this point I am over $300. Plus I am dragging a Nautique 200 the 600 miles round trip so there is another 6.0 litre there. Can we count on YOU for a donation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted June 26, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 26, 2015 @drewski The entry fee for 36 is $100 to try to be more in line with the budget of the typical collegiate/younger skier and the purse is less. We would like it to be more! Hopefully if we can get some more sponsors we can do this. The purse is higher for the 34 intentionally as we are having pro women compete who need this money to make a living. We are working on sponsors donating money specifically to podium finishing women. We want to see them making good money skiing. Unfortunately there are not a large number of events for the women these days. As far as the night thing, I would like to have it at night as well but it is not possible without doing the final Friday night which is not possible with the Regionals schedule. It is on the agenda of things to do. You can come practice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiboat38 Posted June 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2015 Drewsk32, the lower entry helps the younger guys thus the purse is lower. There is not another head to head for the younger guys. I drove them last year and can assure you they had a blast! They were all very thankful of the tourney and I heard many times from them that they hoped it was held again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted June 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2015 @"Eric Kelley" can the 36mph guys still ski the night practice? Also I have not seen a regionals schedule online yet do you know what days M1 skis? I would like to hang around and ski the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2015 @MattP Finding a regionals schedule is extremely difficult.....every year. I know it's out there somewhere. It should be easy to find but never is. Let me know if you find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted June 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2015 Found it. You have to dig through the regional guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted June 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2015 @webbdawg99 you were right about that... but found it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiboat38 Posted June 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2015 MattP....anyone can ski during the night practice, we pulled skiers until 1 am last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller drewski32 Posted June 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2015 I didn't see the entry fees and didn't know they were different. Makes sense now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted July 5, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 5, 2015 We are taking 40 skiers in the 34. If you want to ski, you better get your entry in soon. Slots are filling up. We have some good skiers coming and it will be a fun event. Banquet tickets for friends, spouses, etc.. will be available at registration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller evolski Posted July 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 12, 2015 Anyone know how many skiers has signed up? Just heard about this, this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiboat38 Posted July 13, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 13, 2015 I didn't ask the total but saw a pile of entries this weekend.....I know there are spots left....email Bob....rbtharris@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller webbdawg99 Posted July 14, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2015 I'll be sticking my entry in the mail this week for the 36 mph division! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted July 14, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 14, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted July 14, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 14, 2015 Get your entries in especially you 36'ers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted July 14, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 14, 2015 I just sent an email to get on the 36 list! Should be fun im looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted July 14, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 14, 2015 $100 dollars is killer for at least 2 rds of record slalom with a chance to win some money. Anyone skiing the regionals ought to ski this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted July 14, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 14, 2015 Thanks Matt,Webbdawg and others we are going to have a large time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller EricKelley Posted July 17, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 17, 2015 Looks like we will have the number one woman and man at our tournament. Regina and Nate will both be skiing. Nate will be skiing the 36 handicapped. Kentucky 811 has donated Visa gift cards to be awarded to skiers for best rounds. Practice will be available most nights starting Wednesday after the conclusion of Southern Regional events. Friday morning, the 34 drivers, Tim Mckune and Lyman Hardy will pull practice on the 34 lake. Practice will continue under lights Friday night. Practice will be available first to skiers registered for the head to head, then will be extended to anyone wanting to ski at night. I encourage everyone to take a stab at this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted July 17, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 17, 2015 Practice on the 36 lake(south lake) will be available Friday night by the 36 drivers, Ham Wallace and Greg Webb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller EricKelley Posted July 20, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted July 20, 2015 Its almost here, sponsor banners and flags going up. Site is skiing great. Water temp was a balmy 96 on Saturday and Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted July 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 20, 2015 96 degree water?!?! Holy crap! If I'm gonna ski multiple rounds Saturday, I better pack some ice water and sand paper! I bet many callouses get ripped this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted July 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 21, 2015 @webbdawg99 better turn the heater on at home to get acclimated cause that's warmer than bath water!! I'll pack the duct tape and super glue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skiboat38 Posted July 25, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 25, 2015 Biggest score of the day so far....Regina 1/2 @41 off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted July 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 26, 2015 The lights are warming up and the sun is setting. Should be some great skiing going down tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller webbdawg99 Posted July 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 26, 2015 Regina v Jones. Regina 2.5@39. Jones advances w 3@39 Don A. v Eric Kelly. Don 2@38. Eric advances w 2.5@38 Huston v KLP. Huston 3@39. KLP 1.5@39. Huston advances. Todd K v Mike R. Todd 3@38. Mike 3@38. Todd advances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted July 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted July 26, 2015 Jones v Huston. Jones 3@38. Huston advances w 6@38. Eric v Todd. Eric runs 32. Todd 1.5@32. Eric advances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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