There are many schools and camps around the country to help those interested in water skiing and wake boarding learn the sport. Check out a listing of schools here. There are also Affiliated Clubs that allow skiers to participate in tournaments.

The American Water Ski Association's Junior Development program is for all skiers under the age of 17. The AWSA provides clinics for the beginner skier who wants to move into competitive skiing as well as clinics to help perfect the skills of more advanced skiers. The AWSA has different teams for many levels of skiing and each of the five regions in the U.S. supports a team.

The Junior Development Program has an All-Star Team, chosen each year for competition at the Water Ski National Championships. They also have a National Junior Development Team and a National Team which is chosen each year by the International Activities Committee.

Joining U.S. Water Skiing
You can find membership applications for athletes, officials and clubs on the USA Water Skiing Membership Web site. As a USWS member, you are eligible for tournaments and clinics, accident and liability insurance and free instructional assistance. Fill out an application here.

Major Events

• Tige U.S. Open Wakeboard Championships, Kauai, Hawaii, Nov. 13-14, 2004
• U.S. Open Water Ski Championships (World Cup), Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Nov. 19-21, 2004
• IWSF Water Ski and Wakeboard World Cup event, Doha, Qatar, Dec. 10-12, 2004

How to become an Olympian

Qualifications vary from sport to sport. Please contact USA Skiing for specific information.

Contact Information
web: USA Water Skiing
email: usawaterski@usawaterski.org
phone: 863-324-4341