Ability Series
2009 MWSA Slalom Ability Based Series
Our MWSA slalom ability series will continue again this year. Last year there was much
excitement in the different ability groups chasing down the top honors that weren't decided
until the last stop. This year skiers again will have a chance to ski and compete on the waters
of Michigan's pristine ski locations. This year there will be multiple tournaments to win
medals and accumulate points awarded in the 16 different ability groups. The more tournaments
you ski in, the more points you acheive and the better your chances for a top 5 finish in one of the 3
groups. Plus, this year, our skiers will have a chance to be ranked in the USA Water Ski Grassroots
slalom program appearing on their online site.
Scoring: Placement in one of the 16 ability level groups will be based on USA Water Ski buoy average, last years performances, or the first tournament of participation.
All skiers will receive 1 point for being in a tournament no matter what their performance, and up to 3 more for where
they place in their division. The better of the first two rounds will be used to score. Points will accumulate through out the season and be recorded
on MWSA website for observation. A bonus point will be awarded for skiing at all of the sites and another one for a skier who skis in half or more of the total
tournaments. Skiers final placing in the top five in each of the 3 Groups will be presented one of the 15 very distinguished trophies.
Groups: The following represents the 3 Groups and 16 Divisions all skiers will be placed in.
Skiers will move up in divisions when they perform at the next level but a sub-par performance does not move
them down unless it is over the entire season.
Here are the divisions for this series:
Note: These divisions have been updated as of April 28, 2008
Maximum Speed Group:
A1 Entry Level - 4 passes total buoy count at any speed
A2 .25 @ 26 MPH (43 kph) to 6 @ 28 MPH (46 kph)
A3 .25 @ 30 MPH (49 kph) to 6 @ 30 MPH
A4 .25 @ 32 MPH (52 kph) to 6 @ 32 MPH
A5 .25 @ 34 MPH (55 kph) to 1 @ -22 34 MPH
A6 .25 @ 36 MPH (55 kph) to 1 @ -22 36 MPH (B3, M1, M2)
Shortline Group
B11.25 @ -22 max speed t0 6 @ -22
B2.25 @ -28 max speed to 3 @ -28
B3 3.25 @ -28 max speed to 6 @ -28
B4 .25 @ -32 max speed to 3 @ -32
B5 3.25 @ -32 max speed to 6 @ -32
B6 .25 @ -35 max speed to 3 @ -35
Super Shortline Group
C1 3.25 @ -35 max speed to 5 @ -35
C2 5.25 @ -35 max speed to 2 @ -38
C3 2.25 @ -38 max speed to 5 @ -38
C4 5.25 @ -38 max speed to shorter
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Thanks again!
Dale