Baller BRY Posted October 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2015 Just saw an official looking e-mail stating that the 2016 AWSA Nationals will be held August 8-13 at Broadside Harbor in Caldwell, Idaho. Congrats and thanks to Broadside Harbor for their winning bid. http://broadsideharbor.com/wp/ https://www.facebook.com/Broadside-Harbor-Water-Ski-Club-232957753533/ 21600 Look Ln Caldwell, ID 83607 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted October 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2015 Might see higher attendance just from a slightly more central location, at least more attendance from midwest & west coast skiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted October 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2015 I have friends in the West that will love to see this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Finally me and my daughter get to ski a nationals if we qualify!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Edbrazil Posted October 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2015 2 lakes about 2300' long X 260' wide. Photo is from Google Earth, back on April 29th. East is "up" in the view. Note a jump ramp at the North end of the lake. Altitude is 2350', so probably not a boat power problem. Would be a first-ever Nationals in Idaho, or anywhere near. Seattle, site of the 1972 Nationals, is about 380 miles away. Boise airport is about 30 miles away, with service via several major airlines, and fullsize jets, not prop jobs or similar. Weather in the mid-August time: highs in the high 80's, even 90+ or 100. For August 2015, see: http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KEUL/2015/8/10/MonthlyHistory.html?req_city=Caldwell&req_state=ID&req_statename=Idaho&reqdb.zip=83605&reqdb.magic=1&reqdb.wmo=99999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted October 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2015 So, western regionals and nats there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller unksskis Posted October 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2015 This is very exciting. I expect more skiers to fly into this location compared to other Nationals, it would be nice of AWSA to work with the airlines and Boise airport in regards to equipment. For example, work with Southwest Airlines as far as education, awareness, and hopefully protection of the skiers equipment, as they could be seeing a lot at once. This comes from my experience leaving Ft Lauderdale after the end of this past Nationals, and them having to look up waterskis, stating they hadn't seen anything like it before, which is hard to believe. Preservation of equipment is my number 1 concern on traveling to Nationals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted October 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2015 I can see going, but might let the kids ski then skip out for some rafting, kayaking, and hiking! Have always wanted to see Idaho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted October 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2015 Can't wait to ski out west again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller John Brooks Posted October 20, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 20, 2015 Looks like a great location, beautiful country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 20, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 20, 2015 I think it is good for the sport to get out of Florida. For anyone who does not already live in Florida going to the east cost year after year is a bummer. I suspect attendance will not be great in Idaho but if we could embrace moving the event around it would be a good thing. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BRY Posted October 20, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted October 20, 2015 Boise is actually a neat little city. State Capitol and college town with Boise State University (22K students), solid tech presence with HP and Micron driving that. Metro area 600K+ population so stuff going on. Interstate goes right through it and has a real airport with major airlines. Early August in the North West is awesome, right in the middle of the two great months that make up for the other 10 months of crap. So no good reason not to go due to geography. I figure if I'm getting on a plane an hour or two +- on the flight really doesn't matter. Just don't like to land and then have to drive 2+ hours, aka Padukah. The site in Boise is 30 minutes from the airport, nice! That said, I lived in Seattle until 2 years ago when I moved to FL. WTF! I get to FL and they move Nat's back to near where I was, total BS. Don't the Powers the Be know there is no skiing outside Florida? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted October 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 21, 2015 I'm surprised there is not more negative feedback. A deep, cold, rolly two lake site. I like Broadside and am very thankful they bid regionals and nats. I just thought the south would be unhappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted October 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 21, 2015 Brahaaahaaahaaa!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I5boi Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I travel to Boise frequently for work. We were there just yesterday. @BRY is correct. It is a neat little city. Very clean and more progressive then one would think. The Hyde neigborhood Was recently named one of the best on the country to raise a family. they have all 4 seasons. 30 min to bogus basin and great cycling and mountain biking. I just hope slalom finals are on a Saturday or Sunday so we can come watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TallSkinnyGuy Posted October 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 21, 2015 That looks like the site in this Terry Winter video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHRxa9BUF68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I5boi Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Why doesn't Warman Lake host nationals? PDX has lots of decent flight and it is a nice site. Maybe the jump landing into the hot tub is too short but that could be adjusted.... Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 21, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted October 21, 2015 Broadside Harbor is a good site, with a great club. They have stepped up to hold the Western Regionals and Nationals, and will do a great job hosting both. I'm looking forward to skiing there, since it's only a 7 hour motorhome ride from Seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller John Brooks Posted October 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 21, 2015 My only real question is whether their lake is blue like the grass in Boise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted October 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 21, 2015 Still no word on a Regionals site for the South. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller chris_logan Posted October 21, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 21, 2015 @MattP The voting for southern regionals will close at 5:00pm tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted October 22, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 22, 2015 Can't wait. My family will ski regionals then vacation a bit and ski nationals. Way to go B. Young, Sam L. and Terry W plus lots of others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbutcher Posted October 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2015 It's on USA Water Ski's website this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 26, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 26, 2015 @dbutcher www.ballofspray.com Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LLUSA Posted October 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2015 Southern Regional dates will most likely be Wednesday July 20- Sunday July 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted October 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2015 Your place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Rpc29 Posted October 26, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 26, 2015 @scotchipman Broadside doesn't have rollers, although I may be biased because of where I ski. I travel to Boise for work periodically and the people at both Broadside and Gilbert have gone out of their way to pull me. If I qualify I am going to go this year, but I haven't qualified since 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LLUSA Posted October 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2015 @Zman, the 2016 and 2017 Southern Regionals will be in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at LLUSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markchilcutt Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I have skied Broadside Harbor on 2 different weekends and all i can say is wow!!! What a great ski site and the people there are awesome. Big big thanks to everyone stepping up to make it happen there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BCM Posted October 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2015 Nationals a 7hr drive from home. I can't complain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller usaski1 Posted October 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2015 Any info on where the SCR regionals will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted October 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hey Lyman, what are the dates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LLUSA Posted October 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2015 July 20-24, 2016 Host: Hotel Capstone Jr Banquet: Friday Night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted October 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2015 Capstone is a awesome hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted October 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2015 Looking at the shoreline in the video in the above TW video. i would think there would be some rollers.. That being said, i look forward to going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Broussard Posted October 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2015 @usaski1 Zachary, Louisiana at Tri-Lakes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted October 27, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted October 27, 2015 Who is the operations side of the Southern Regionals? Was an operating company unaffiliated with the site established to run the event at Lyman's lake? I heard there was some discussion about this idea this summer and it has been discussed as a possibility in the East. One site in the East has offered to be the host if the Region steps in as the operator and agrees to indemnify the site for any losses. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted October 27, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted October 27, 2015 Before this thread segued off topic I meant to say that I have heard nothing but good things about Broadside Harbor and I am looking forward to heading out there for Nationals. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted October 27, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2015 My experience with Broadside at the 2010 Regionals was perfectly flat water for my practice ride, but during my regional ride, the water was really busy like @scotchipman describes. They weren't rollers per se, just a lot of undulation. I think the difference was that the non-stop boat traffic during my regionals ride got the water moving, whereas the lake wasn't as active when I did my practice ride. I was talking to a skier who skied a lot there and he told me that the shape of the bottom of the lake is what gets the water moving. He said me there was a deep trench down the middle of the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Is swimming allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ilivetoski Posted October 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2015 Cant wait to get back to Lymanland! Skied one tournament there and it was my first (and only) regional podium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted October 28, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted October 28, 2015 in 2010 I met @marco at Broadside, looking forward to seeing him again next summer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted October 28, 2015 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2015 Looking forward to it @richarddoane! I'll bring some barley pop to help keep your cooler stocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleye Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hmmm another no swimming site I suppose. Guess I will let my kids entertain themselves country style so don't come crying or yelling at my kids when we are just trying to have a good time without swimming. @Joemac Luke is really looking forward to playing with Joseph.....hope they have a trampoline, heard about that, I know you had to laugh, I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LLUSA Posted November 1, 2015 Baller Share Posted November 1, 2015 @lpskier the operations side of my lake is me and my club members, there has never been any talk of a group running an event at my lake. Our EVP proposed the concept of a tournament organizing group running events at sites that could not put together a task force to pull off the event. The Regionals are here for two more years and I have tremendous economic support from the City of Tuscaloosa, which makes this event a reality, I would not attempt without the TTSC. Future dates are under consideration, this will make four of the past five years the Regionals have been at LLUSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted November 2, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted November 2, 2015 Good work, @LLUSA. I was asking because we have stes in the Eastern Region that have said they would be interested in hosting but not operating. I heard the South was talking about a similar bifurcation at one point and was curious if the model had been adopted. If it had, it would have given us northerners something to perhaps use as a model. You have a wonderful site, and your a Region is lucky you are so generous with it. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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