News Bulletins & Highlights

NEW 2/1/10 Updated (eased) tournament towboat requirements

1/4/10 Bid document from Hidden Pass removed from web

Please contact Dean Rudy if you would like a copy for review.

12/15/09 Clubs, please start sanctioning your tournaments on the new sanction system

12/03/09 Bid Document from Hidden Pass, 2010 Eastern Regional Tournament

The planned dates for this event are Thursday, July 29, 2010 through Sunday, August 1, 2010. The National Tournament begins the following Sunday, August 8, 2010. Please review this document. We will discuss it at our Regional Meeting on January 9, 2010. If you have any questions or concerns, please share them now with our entire council or me. Pat Byrne

12/03/09 Officials who are interested in working Regionals and Nationals in 2010, contact Pat Byrne

12/03/09 Notice of Eastern Region Winter Meeting

11/17/09 Prep for Region Winter Meeting

Marie Baker is meeting with the hotels in Pennsylvania this week to make the arrangements for our Winter Meeting. Marie will check on January 9th (1st choice) and January 16th (2nd choice). 1) Please let Pat Byrne know this week by November 20th if you will be attending the meeting. 2) The Region will pay for lunch and Pat needs a head count for the number of people who will attend. 3) Also, let Pat know if you are interested in attending any clinics at the Winter Meeting and what clinic you need. 4) Lastly, let Pat know if you are interested in working in an official capacity at Regionals and/or Nationals in 2010 and what position you are interested in working. Please send response(s) to Pat Byrne.

10/24/09 Do not do 2010 sanctions yet

USA WaterSki is requesting that we wait until at least mid-November to do sanctions for next year's tournaments. They are implementing a new database system. We will be notified when complete. Check back here later.

10/24/09 Eastern Region received check of $750 from Massachusetts

The Eastern Region of USA Waterski has the honor once again this year having received a check of well over $750 for shirts sold at this years' Massachusetts state tournament. The entire amount was donated to our Junior Dev. program. Many thanks to Steve Karras at Kaleidoscope Imprints of Cape Cod and his crew for a job well done. (They also did the shirts for the Jr. Dev. at the Regionals at Hidden Pass) The shirts were a big hit this year, especially being long sleeved. Thanks again for all your support. Sincerely, Paul Tee and family

9/22/09 Rules Clarification passed along by EVP and Scott Snape, chair of AWSA Rules Committee

Some tournament sponsors have allowed skiers to ski more than one classification of tournament at a time, which is violation of Rule 1.02 Rule 1.02: "...A skier may not ski in more than one class in the same event in the same round at one tournament and may not ski more than three rounds in an event at a tournament..."

Examples include but are not limited to: 1) Skiing a round class C, in slalom until they miss and then letting them continue that round under class F. 2) Skiing a round class C, and if the skier does not like their score, then switching the classification for that round to class F.

It is the intention that a skier declares which class he is skiing for that round before he takes the water. Changes after the fact will not be allowed.

9/11/09 Nationals and other photos posted

9/2/09 A bunch more scores posted

8/23/09 Regionals photos posted

7/30/09 Regionals Scores posted

7/30/09 Recent tournament photos posted

7/13/09 CourseWork available by Ed Brazil

Installations, checking, fixing: Slalom, Jump, Trick, & Special Applications. Technical Controller for nearly all original Pro Tour events. Developed the methods for certifying courses. Some 500 courses in 36+ states and 5 foreign countries over the years. Contact: Ed Brazil, PO Box 6475, Laconia, NH  03247. Phone: (603) 524-5756. (Also posted on Classifieds)

NEW 7/13/09 Reminder: Three Junior clinics offered, update on Hidden Pass

NEW 7/9/09 Boys 1 and Girls 2 Slalom Skiers Swap Starting Times at Nationals

There has been a change in the starting times for Boys 1 and Girls 2 slalom at the AWSA National Tournament. Both groups are scheduled to ski on the Turnpike Slalom Lake on Wednesday morning, 12 August 09 in West Palm Beach, FL. The Girls 2 group will now be the first off the dock at 8:00 a.m. followed by the Boys 1 group. It had been scheduled in reverse. There is the possibility that some of the Boy 1 slalom skiers may be jumping in Boys 2 which is scheduled early the same morning. This change will resolve any possible conflicts. Please spread the word to any who might be affected by this change. See revised schedule.

7/7/09 Congratulations are in order for Alex Lauretano

On the strength of her performance last weekend at the United States Team Trials for Water Skiing, she will represent our country as a member of the Elite Team at the World Championships of Water Skiing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With this achievement, Alex has attained the highest level of the water skiing sport. The Elite Team is a six-member team that represents our Country in the World Championship competition. After spending nearly a week analyzing the results of the competition that was held last week, the folks who choose the team members made this announcement late yesterday. The World Championship event will be held during July.

Interestingly, with her appointment to the Elite Team, Alex has also achieved a very unique position. Like the game of basketball, where people like Shaq are known by one name, the Elite Skiers in the world are typically known by single names. The Team is made up of people who don't need any last name. They are Regina, April, Rhoni, Freddy, Jimmy, and now, Alex. (Forwarded by Pat Byrne.)

7/7/09 Announcing the pilot release of WSTIMS For Windows

7/7/09 2009 Eastern Regionals Banquet August 1st on site at Hiddenpass

If you will be at the Eastern Regionals Saturday night Aug 1st, you won't want to miss the on-site banquet. If you forgot to request tickets when you registered, they are now available on the website at: http://www.skihiddenpass.com/RegionalFiles/2009eastern.htm. Adults $12, Children under 10 free.

7/6/09 Read Summary of 3 Clinics

Two below, adult day added at Oakham, also 3-lake clinic in Sparta, VA

6/25/09 JD clinic being held July 15,16 at Hiddenpass

On-line registration is now available for the Junior Development Clinic being held at Hiddenpass. Todd Ristorcelli, Editor Waterski Magazine, Pro Tour Competitor and co-producer of the Edge In Water Videos, is coming to Hiddenpass on July 15 and 16 to coach Eastern Region Juniors. This is a great opportunity if you will be attending the Pre-Regionals Tournament to come out a day or two early and get some coaching. For more information go to www.skihiddenpass.com/jdclinic/jdclinic.htm

6/17/09 2009 Water Ski Nationals

6/15/09 Junior's clinic scheduled in Oakham, MA on July 15th - 17th

Mike Kusiak will provide coaching. Please contact Chris Goodhue with your interest and to learn of details.

6/15/09 John O'Neill, 54, of Livonia, NY died 6/7 in a skiing accident

Blog Posting News Story Obituary and Guest Book

6/15/09 Bids requested for 2010 AWSA Eastern Regional Tournament

We would like to have bids to consider at the Eastern Regional Meeting this Summer from clubs / sites that are interested in hosting the 2010 AWSA Eastern Regional Tournament. Now is the time to get in touch with John Davis to express your interest in hosting the tournament next year. You can reach John at 724-443-0587. Please share this message with others who might have an interest in hosting the tournament. Pat Byrne.

6/15/09 Junior U.S. Open Results

6/4/09 Bill Fosbenner requests tournament directors to...

check to see if everything is ok for their sanction. Many are missing HQ safety forms

5/22/09 Four Eastern Skiers Among Junior U.S. Open Field of Competitors

Michaela Cooper, Randolph Cooper, Caroline Cooper, Annie Reynolds

5/6/09 Junior U.S. Open Water Ski Championships Announcement

The 2009 Junior U.S. Open Water Ski Championships will be a two-day/two-round, world-record capability competition with a preliminary and final round. The event is sanctioned by the American Water Ski Association, a sport discipline of USA Water Ski. Please see Fact Sheet and Entry Form.

5/6/09 ACT NOW & GET A FREE REGIONALS T-SHIRT!!

Hidden Pass Ski Club is giving away a free t-shirt to the first fifty who register for regionals. It is all done online now and it is really pretty easy!! If you know you are coming, and many of you do!!, why not get one of these free T-shirts!! Go to: http://usawaterski.org/rankings/Registration.asp?sTourID=09E060 or http://skihiddenpass.com/RegionalFiles/2009eastern.htm.

4/30/09 Regionals Update

With the Eastern Regionals only 90 days away, it may be a good time to start thinking about your plans. On-Line Registration is now available for the Pre-Regionals Tournament and for the 2009 Eastern Regional Championships. To make it easy to access the USAWS OLR system a link has been added to http://www.skihiddenpass.com/RegionalFiles/2009eastern.htm. Additionally Hiddenpass is now taking reservations for regionals site familiarization sets. Stop by the web site to reserve your slot on-line today. The Crew at Hiddenpass is looking forward to seeing you this summer!

4/7/09 Wayne Canfield Treatment and Bracelets

Son, Jon Canfield, reports: I imagine that all of you have heard the news about my dad having brain cancer by now. Along with the CaringBridge website that was setup for people to get updates and leave messages (www.caringbridge.org/visit/waynecanfield), my wife and I have setup a new website, www.waynecanfield.com, with information about the diagnosis and the treatment plan. We have also had awareness bracelets made with dad’s name and the initials WHSWTD, which stands for "we have some work to do," the first thing dad said after hearing the diagnosis following surgery. If you know dad, you’ll immediately recognize his attitude in this simple comment. We're selling the bracelets for $5.00 each with all proceeds going to brain cancer research in dad's name. I’m hoping that you will help us get the word out in your regions however you can. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to email me, or call at (509) 765-1424.

3/24/09 Loretta Morris' mother passed away

Alma Virginia Haupt of Edgewater, Maryland passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2009. She was born on June 7, 1909, in Skelton, VA, and would have been 100 on June 7, 2009. She had her own business for nine years. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph H. Haupt. Beloved mother of Loretta A. Morris and Ronald R. Haupt. She is survived by two sisters and a brother, Lucille Charles, L. Mae Bradley and Kneland Hale. five grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and thirteen great great grandchildren. Family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, March 27th from 9:30 to 10:30 at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home. Services will immediately follow at the Fort Lincoln Chapel. Internment immediately after at Fort Lincoln Cemetary.

3/10/09 AWSA Seeks Bids For 2010 Nationals from 2-lake sites

3/1/09 2009 Online guidebook posted

2/20/09 Ed Burns passed away Feb. 19

With tremendous sadness, Toni Berns and her family inform that Ed passed away from a massive heart attack during the night of Feb. 18th/19th. He was such a wonderful husband and father and will be truly missed by all. Today would be his 59th birthday. Ed was the father of Wynn Berns (Mens 1), now at Florida Southern, and Taylor Berns (Girls 3). If you would like to send messages to the family, their address is Mrs. Toni Berns and Family, PO Box 234, Georges Mills, NH 03751. A memorial serivice will be held on Monday Feb. 23 at 11:00 am at the First Baptist church at 461 Main Street in New London, NH.

2/7/09 Debra K. Wagner passed away Feb. 3

She had been a member of Lake Holly club until returning to Indiana in 2004. Read the celebration obituary and the details of her Memorial Service to be held Feb. 14. Her husband John can be contacted by email. See photo.

1/19/09 Hidden Pass, site of the 2009 Regionals, Announces Website

By February there will be full information on the Regionals and hopefully by spring will have full registration and sign up on the site, and paying for practice. Contact Dean Rudy for additional info.

1/19/09 Photos posted from 2008 Regionals, Dave's Pond

1/6/09 2009 Tournaments being finalized

Please contact Bill Fosbenner with info and updates.

1/5/09 Notice of upcoming WSTIMS revision

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