SAFETY NOTES
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. It is “Rule
One”. It is an attitude in which everyone
assumes responsibility for their own
equipment, safety and well being and looks
out for the safety and well being of others as
well.
USA Water Ski Manual 2007
In An Emergency
When an injury occurs we need to keep the
best interest of the injured skier in mind.
Here are a few safety guidelines if we have to
deal with an emergency.
IF YOU FALL please give us the ok wave.
Not to be confused with the come and get me
wave. If there is no wave and lack of
movement in the water we will consider that
you may be hurt.
IF YOU ARE RIDING IN THE TOWBOAT and
the skier is injured, do not try to grab him/her
and place on the platform. Keep the skier in
the water in case of a serious injury where the
spine board may be needed.
IF YOU ARE SWIMMING OUT to a skier, you
must wear a vest. Be aware of precautions
moving a skier. There are certain water
rescue techniques to prevent further injury.
WHEN A SKIER IS INJURED please allow
space around the skier. Keep the area calm.
Injured skiers can go into shock. Do not
poke, wrap, twist or touch the skier. Safety is
responsible to give direction if this happens.
Do not remove the skiers bindings.
IF AN INJURY IS SERIOUS or life
threatening, one person will be directed to
call EMS. Our main concern is not to
diagnose, but to get medical attention
immediately.
DO NOT OFFER MEDS to the skier. If they
are making a trip to the hospital it could
interfere with the doctors treatment.
ALLOW THE SAFETY DIRECTOR to
communicate with the injured skier. We are
looking for possible other injuries and
surveying the area. We appreciate all the
help. The safety director may ask for
assistance with ice or getting the backboard.
KNOW YOUR AREA if you are traveling in
unfamiliar towns. The safety director will have
maps of local hospitals and convenient care.
Safety will not have names of specific doctors
or make referrals.
DID YOU DRINK WATER TODAY?
For top performance, consider how much
water you drink when training. A good rule to
remember is half your body weight in ounces
per day. So if you weigh 200 pounds you
want to drink 100 ounces of water.
It is very important, especially in Florida, to
drink before and after you ski. You may want
to consider alternating with a sport drink to
replace potassium, magnesium and salt that
is important for muscle function.
Remember, there is such a thing as water
toxicity, so you can drink too much. But, on
the average, most people don't drink enough
water to keep healthy and hydrated.
Good Luck
Laurie Lindsey Kotarsky
Safety Director
Finals
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. It is “Rule
One”. It is an attitude in which everyone
assumes responsibility for their own
equipment, safety and well being and looks
out for the safety and well being of others as
well.
USA Water Ski Manual 2007
In An Emergency
When an injury occurs we need to keep the
best interest of the injured skier in mind.
Here are a few safety guidelines if we have to
deal with an emergency.
IF YOU FALL please give us the ok wave.
Not to be confused with the come and get me
wave. If there is no wave and lack of
movement in the water we will consider that
you may be hurt.
IF YOU ARE RIDING IN THE TOWBOAT and
the skier is injured, do not try to grab him/her
and place on the platform. Keep the skier in
the water in case of a serious injury where the
spine board may be needed.
IF YOU ARE SWIMMING OUT to a skier, you
must wear a vest. Be aware of precautions
moving a skier. There are certain water
rescue techniques to prevent further injury.
WHEN A SKIER IS INJURED please allow
space around the skier. Keep the area calm.
Injured skiers can go into shock. Do not
poke, wrap, twist or touch the skier. Safety is
responsible to give direction if this happens.
Do not remove the skiers bindings.
IF AN INJURY IS SERIOUS or life
threatening, one person will be directed to
call EMS. Our main concern is not to
diagnose, but to get medical attention
immediately.
DO NOT OFFER MEDS to the skier. If they
are making a trip to the hospital it could
interfere with the doctors treatment.
ALLOW THE SAFETY DIRECTOR to
communicate with the injured skier. We are
looking for possible other injuries and
surveying the area. We appreciate all the
help. The safety director may ask for
assistance with ice or getting the backboard.
KNOW YOUR AREA if you are traveling in
unfamiliar towns. The safety director will have
maps of local hospitals and convenient care.
Safety will not have names of specific doctors
or make referrals.
DID YOU DRINK WATER TODAY?
For top performance, consider how much
water you drink when training. A good rule to
remember is half your body weight in ounces
per day. So if you weigh 200 pounds you
want to drink 100 ounces of water.
It is very important, especially in Florida, to
drink before and after you ski. You may want
to consider alternating with a sport drink to
replace potassium, magnesium and salt that
is important for muscle function.
Remember, there is such a thing as water
toxicity, so you can drink too much. But, on
the average, most people don't drink enough
water to keep healthy and hydrated.
Good Luck
Laurie Lindsey Kotarsky
Safety Director
Finals
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January 21, 2010
General:
All events will be USA Water Ski Sanctioned and will follow USA Water Ski regulations and
protocol. All Qualifiers and event finals will adhere to the rules as outlined by USA Water Ski and
this document. See Regional Guide for more specifics
Who is eligible / Entry information:
Skiers 35 and older who have not placed in the top 10 in a Pro Slalom Tournament in the past 3
years or any skier over the age of 50. All skiers meeting the eligibility criteria above, and submit
to the tournament registrar an (a) entry form, (b) proof of membership in USA Water Ski and (c)
advertised entry fee. Entries are limited to 50, and will be accepted on a first come, first-serve
basis. Although Skiers will be competing against other Mens Divisions in this format, participation
in the Big Dawg does not constitute MM qualifications.
How to qualify for Finals:
The sweet 16 from any SNBD Qualifier are automatically invited to the Finals. The balance of
skiers will be invited based on placement at SNBD Qualifier’s (Maximum of 50 skiers at Finals).
Any ties will be broken by backup score from another SNBDQ.
Preliminary Rounds (Qualifiers & Finals):
Head to Head Competition Rules and Pairings:
Head to Head running Order:
See attached chart
Schedule & Skier Clock, Elite 8, final 4, and Championship:
Injury Protocol
During the head to head competition, if one of the skiers cannot continue due to injury, the next
highest scoring non-winner in that bracket will move into the next bracket to take his place.
Example: if seed #3 wins his pairing in the Elite 8, but is hurt in the process and cannot continue
the next non-winning skier with the highest score in the Elite 8, will take the injured skiers place
and move into the next bracket (Final 4).
Contingency Plans (Finals) Associated with Tournament Delays:
General:
All events will be USA Water Ski Sanctioned and will follow USA Water Ski regulations and
protocol. All Qualifiers and event finals will adhere to the rules as outlined by USA Water Ski and
this document. See Regional Guide for more specifics
Who is eligible / Entry information:
Skiers 35 and older who have not placed in the top 10 in a Pro Slalom Tournament in the past 3
years or any skier over the age of 50. All skiers meeting the eligibility criteria above, and submit
to the tournament registrar an (a) entry form, (b) proof of membership in USA Water Ski and (c)
advertised entry fee. Entries are limited to 50, and will be accepted on a first come, first-serve
basis. Although Skiers will be competing against other Mens Divisions in this format, participation
in the Big Dawg does not constitute MM qualifications.
How to qualify for Finals:
The sweet 16 from any SNBD Qualifier are automatically invited to the Finals. The balance of
skiers will be invited based on placement at SNBD Qualifier’s (Maximum of 50 skiers at Finals).
Any ties will be broken by backup score from another SNBDQ.
Preliminary Rounds (Qualifiers & Finals):
- • Tournament Delays: If for some reason, (weather, Tech, or other), it is not possible to
complete the second preliminary round on Sat. the Sweet 16 will be based upon the best
single score from the first Preliminary round.
• Qualification Round 1 Seeding (Saturday): If less than 30 skiers, all skiers will ski in two
groups. Running order will be determined by USA Water Ski Ranking list. If more than 30
skiers, skiers will be divided into three groups, running order in each group will be
seeded based upon USA Water Ski Ranking list. International ranking list will be used to
accommodate foreign skiers.
• Qualification Round 2 Seeding: Round 2 will be same running order as round 1.
• Minimum Starting Rope Length for Qualifiers and Finals Preliminary Rounds. (Sat):
Minimum Starting rope length will be 14.25 m (28 off). In the case of delays, (weather or
other), the minimum starting rope length for round 2 may be changed to 13 m (32 off) at
the discretion of the tournament officials.
Head to Head Competition Rules and Pairings:
- • Skier seeds 1 - 8 will be based upon best single score from one of the qualifying rounds.
Any ties will be broken using back-up-score from the qualifying rounds. If ties still exist,
ties will be broken based upon USA Water Ski ranking list.
• Seeds 9-16 will be based upon cumulative score of both qualifying rounds. In the case of
a tie on cumulative score, ties will be broken using the skier’s best score from the
qualifying rounds. If ties still exist, ties will be broken based on USA Water Ski ranking
list.
• Officials & Boat Order: Officiating crews will be split into two boats (Boat 1 & Boat 2).
Designation of boat 1 and boat 2 will be based upon a coin flip by the drivers at the start
of the Head to Head, and will not change during the event (i.e. same two drivers will pull
the Head to Head). The boats will rotate which crew takes the first skier off the dock in
the Head to head pairing in accordance with the following:
- • Skier pairings and selection of ski order: Higher seed in each pairing selects which skier
in pairing will ski first. The second skier’s score must beat the first skier’s score to
advance.
• Starting Rope Lengths
Sweet 16: 13.0m (32’ off)
Elite 8: 13.0m (32’ off)
Final 4 / Championship: 12.0m (35’ off)
• In the Sweet 16 Head to Head; opting up is not an option.
• A skier may, with notification to the boat judge; continue to ski in an effort to break a
record.
• The 3rd and 4th place will be determined by the best score (of the two loosing skiers) in
the Final 4.
• The 5th through 8th place will be determined by best single score on Sunday.
• Any tie, will be broken using back-up score from qualifying rounds.
• All skiers’ attendance at banquets is highly recommended.
Head to Head running Order:
See attached chart
Schedule & Skier Clock, Elite 8, final 4, and Championship:
- • Immediately upon completion of the Sweet 16 (upon completion of the 8th pairing in the
sweet 16), both skiers associated with ski order 1 of the Elite 8, should be prepared and
ready for boat deployment.
• The Elite 8 pairings will ski as per schedule below. After the fourth and final pairing of the
Elite 8 and once both boats have returned to the dock, a 3-minute clock will start. At the
end of the 3 minutes, the skiers associated with the ski order 1 of the Final 4 must be
ready and in the water for immediate start to the Final 4. Skiers not in the water at the
end of the 3-minute clock will be disqualified.
• The Final 4 will ski as per the schedule below. After the second and final pairing, (of the
final 4), and once both boats have returned to the dock, a 3 minute clock will start. At the
end of the 3 minutes, the two skiers competing for the Championship must be ready and
in the water for an immediate start. A skier, not in the water, at the end of the clock will be
disqualified.
Injury Protocol
During the head to head competition, if one of the skiers cannot continue due to injury, the next
highest scoring non-winner in that bracket will move into the next bracket to take his place.
Example: if seed #3 wins his pairing in the Elite 8, but is hurt in the process and cannot continue
the next non-winning skier with the highest score in the Elite 8, will take the injured skiers place
and move into the next bracket (Final 4).
Contingency Plans (Finals) Associated with Tournament Delays:
- • 1 Hour Delay = Minimum rope length will be shortened to 35 off/12 m
• 2-Hour Delay =
Top 16 skiers will ski in seeded order (not head-2-head)
Top 4 scores will advance to head-2-head finals
If a tie exists in places 4-16, refer to best score in qualifying rounds
If a tie still exists in cash payout positions, skiers will share the payout
• 3-Hour Delay =
Top 8 skiers will ski in seeded order (not head-2-head)
Top 4 scores will advance to head-2-head finals
If a tie exists in places 4-16, refer to qualifying round best score
If a tie still exists in cash payout positions, skiers will share the payout
IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINGENCY PLANS WILL BE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF
THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND CHIEF JUDGE.
Note: These rules pertain to 2010 only. A skier who is 35 years old, and is eligible to ski in the
2010 Big Dawg however is not officially in a 34 MPH USA Water Ski Division, until after the last
Day of the Nationals. If this skier would set a 34 mph National Record, that record would not
stand.
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