IWSF Elite Tournaments

IWSF Elite Tournament Details

Tournament Name:	Nautique U.S. Open of Water Skiing
Location:	Lake Ivanhoe, Orlando, Florida, USA
Dates Requested:	Start date: 2014-10-23 - End Date: 2014-10-25
Contact Name:	Bob Crowley
contact email:	bcrowley@usawaterski.org
contact phone:	863-508-2095
web site:	www.usopenski.com

Events Held:

Event	Total Cash Prize	1st Prize	2nd Prize	3rd Prize	4th Prize	5th Prize
Men Slalom	10,000	4000	2500	2000	1000	500
Women Slalom	10,000	4000	25000	2000	1000	500
Men Tricks	5,000	2000	1500	750	500	250
Women Tricks	5,000	2000	1500	750	500	250
Men Jump	10,000	4000	2500	2000	1000	500
Women Jump	10,000	4000	2500	2000	1000	500

Tournament Details

Format Description:
Oct 23 & 24 - Lake Grew, Polk City FL. Preliminary rounds for all events. Oct 25 - Lake Ivanhoe, Orlando FL. Final rounds for all events. Best scores in preliminary rounds qualify for final rounds: Top 8 Men Trick, Jump, Slalom & Top 6 Women Trick, Jump and Slalom. Final seeding order based on preliminary round placements and will be in reverse order of preliminary round placement. Men and Women Slalom will have head to head final for top two places.

Entry Fee: $200
Entry Type: Open-Selected
Entry deadline: Oct 11, 2014
Selection Criteria:
Skiers must have Open Rating.

Practice available: Yes
Practice dates: Oct 22 & 23
Boat Mfg(s): Nautique
Speed Control System(s): Zero Off

Organizer Comments or Additional Information:

Prize money may increase if additional sponsors are obtained. Pro tournament will be major attraction with Orlando festival at Lake Ivanhoe. Live music and entertainment. Nautique is title sponsor. CBS Orlando is presenting sponsor. Webcast and potential broadcast for cable television.