Qualifying for Nationals Question

[TDL]

So, if a skier earned a score in a September 2019 Class C tournament above the currently posted cut-off average and gets a score greater than zero at their 2020 Regionals, then they will qualify for the 2020 Nationals, right?

 

Relevant quotes from the online rule book:

 

"For those qualified by placement in an event without a Level 8 ranking, scores from the current Regionals or immediate past Nationals must be above zero in the event."

 

"... or by attaining a score equal to or greater than the Level 8 Cut Off Average for his respective event and

division at the Regional Tournament or at any class C or above event between the Cut Off Date and the first day of Nationals."

 

"...the Cutoff Date, which is 3:00a.m. Eastern Time on the first Thursday after the preceding National Tournament."

[Kelvin]

In your case, all you need is the score above the cut-off average. The score above zero is only for situations where the Nationals qualification is by placement in top 5 at Regionals where the skiers scores are below the cut-off average.

[MillerTime38]

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[Kelvin]

@MillerTime38 the rules were changed a couple of years ago. The cut-off for 2020 has already been established. The cut-off date is the Thursday after the 2019 Nationals.

[MISkier]

You need to achieve skiing position at Regionals. Other than that, a zero score is sufficient at that event in order for you to attend Nationals.

 

You should be able to see your qualification status on USA Water Ski. Select "Last 12 Months" as the timeframe and the Goode 2020 Nationals as the qualification filter.

 

You will see "QFY-RPR", which means you are qualified for Nationals and need to participate at Regionals to be able to attend Nationals. It will have your status now.