First and Second Place Get Ready…You are Invited to the 2008 INT US Championships at Ski West Village in Bakersfield, California!
October 1-4, 2008
If you finish in first or second place in your division in your local INT tour, you will be invited to attend and compete at the 2008 INT US Championships. Each year this event gets better and better, you won’t want to miss it. Registration forms will be handed out at your state finals by your state coordinator. Registration forms need to be returned to your coordinator by the due date, however you will be able to pay online. For more information about event registration please speak with your state coordinator.
Entry fees will include: two rounds* of competition, Event Bib, and dinner at the California Dreamin’ Award Banquet. *Subject to change due to weather conditions. The running order will be posted Tueday at the pool party.
Registration Deadline: Each inited competitior will have up to, two weeks after your states’s last event to return your registration form to your state coordinator. This will be strictly enforced. Registration Form, waiver, and bio sheet are due back to your State Coordinator by the dates listed in your packet. If you have an invitation to the INT Championships and cannot attend, please notify your coordinator as soon as possible. If your registration is late you will be placed on the waiting list for your state.
You can assist us and assure adequate time to plan the last minute details of this event by returning to your coordinator your registration form, bio sheet, and waiver as quickly as possible. Thank – you.
Host Hotel
The host hotel is the Double Tree Hotel, located about 30 minutes from Ski West Village. We encourage you to make your reservations for the stay at the Double Tree Hotel. They are located at 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield. Their room’s feature modem hook-up, hair dryer, coffee maker, and an iron and ironing board. The Double Tree Hotel also offers an outdoor pool, whirlpool, and a fitness center. There is a complementary shuttle to and from Airport. Tempt your palate with seasonally fresh cuisine at the California Grill. Or sit back and relax in a more casual restaurant within walking distance. And when the sun sets, Club Odyssey extends an open invitation with live music, dancing, and your favorite cocktail. You can contact the Double Tree Hotel at: 661-323-7111 or 1-800-222-8733 you must mention INT League when you place your reservation. Accommodations at the Double Tree are limited, additional hotel rooms will be available in the area.
Make your hotel reservations TODAY!
Double Tree Hotel, Bakersfield, CA
3100 Camino Del Rio Court
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 323-7111
Camping – A limited amount of RV campsites are available from 9/29-10/4 for $75. There will be no “hook-ups” of any kind. No golf carts, scooters, or other motorized vehicles are allowed on site during the event. Dog must be on a leash.
Directions to Ski West
From the North, take Hwy 99 to Bear Mountain Rd (state Hwy 223) east to Wheeler Ridge Rd. Make a right turn to Millux Rd. Proceed on Millux to Ski West Village.
From the South, take I-5 North to Laval Rd East. Follow the signs to Lake Isabella , Lamont. That will put you on Wheeler Ridge Rd. Dive north to Millux and make a left turn to Ski West Village.
Check-in Welcome Party
Check-in will be done at the Double Tree Hotel from 5-7pm near the hotel pool.
Check–in on site
On site check-in will begin at 6:30 am Wednesday morning under the hospitality tent at the site. To expedite the check-in process, we ask only competitors who are competing in the first 2 slalom and first 2 wakeboard divisions who have not checked in prior, do so between 6:30 & 7:15 Wednesday morning. There will be a competitors meeting at 7:15, no check-in will be done during that meeting. Check-in will continue after the participants meeting and the Opening Ceremony. Your State Coordinator may have other plans to help expedite your check-in, please confirm with them prior to arriving.
Participants meeting – These meeting are mandatory and will begin at 7:15am Wednesday – Friday out at the lake. The rules, judging, and safety measures will be addressed, in addition any questions you may have will be answered at this time.
Volunteering – Without volunteers we would not be able to host this event. If you do volunteer, we would like to thank you in advance for your help. If you or family members are available to help, please fill out the volunteer form with your registration form. We would appreciate anyone who is willing to help tear down, and pack up the site after the completion of the event on Saturday. Volunteer help will expedite the tear down process and ensure everyone can arrive at the Awards Banquet in a timely manner.
Awards Banquet- California Dreamin’
The Awards Banquet will be a Poolside buffet style dinner, sponsored and hosted by the Double Tree. The Awards Ceremony will be held in the Ballroom after dinner. Attire for the evening will be cocktail attire. Sitting will be pre-arranged by state and will be counted by banquet meals sold or by RSVP.
Running Order – Will be posted at the host hotel, Tuesday. The running order will be in alphabetical order for both rounds; however the second round will be reversed. Competitors need to be on time for their event and must wear their competitor bib and wristband. Round one will begin on Wednesday and Thursday. Round two will begin Thursday afternoon and will finish up on Saturday. We will not know the running order until Tuesday, so please plan on being at the event all four days.
Slalom & kneeboard divisions will compete on Lake One; Wakeboard divisions will compete on Lake Two. We will be running two (2) divisions simultaneously on each lake. The running order will vary to allow for the maximum number of competitors to run each day.
If you are competing in more than one division, your wakeboard or kneeboard division will take priority over a slalom division. This is due to judging. We will arrange for your slalom pass to be run immediately before or after your wakeboard/kneeboard division. It is your responsibility to notify both dock starters of what other divisions you will be competing in.
Scores –
Will be posted throughout the day at scheduled times, see your USC Event Guide for scheduled times. Scores will be posted by your INT Member number not by your name or division. By using your INT number rather than your name we have eliminated protests of other competitors scores. (See protests for more details in your Rulebook.) There will be bumping. However, competitors will compete in the same division both rounds.
Slalom Scoring – Most slalom divisions are allowed a maximum of 4 passes, so plan your passes with that in mind. All regular divisions will be given a mulligan (one fall or miss on their opening pass) during the first and second round of competition. Pro will not receive a mulligan. Please see your INT League Rulebook for minimum and maximum speeds.
Wakeboard Scoring and Attack Sheets – We will be using the same attack sheets as we have throughout the year. You must however use tricks that are listed in the current INT Rulebook. If a trick is not listed, please check with the Chief Judge. Entro and mini outlaw wakeboarders will pick up, complete, and turn in their attack sheet at check-in on Tuesday. Entro riders will need to fill in their wildcard trick.
Equipment – It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure their equipment is ready to use. All participants must wear a floatation device with state bib over the top. Wakeboard’s & kneeboarders must wear helmets and use a low-stretch line. The safety director may ban any dangerous equipment.
Boat Rotation – The INT League uses the best boats the industry has to offer. Therefore, competitors must compete behind the boat drawn. Any request for a particular boat will be denied. Any complaints may result in disqualification without refund. Remember these lakes are only five to six feet deep and the boat weight is restricted, INT will stay within the manufactures Coast Guard Guidelines.
Judging – Any misconduct towards a judge(s) will result in disqualification without refund. All protests must be written by the competitor and must be given to the Judging Committee within 15 minutes after the results are posted. Protest forms will be available at the registration/information table. Abusive confrontations involving a participant, parents, or friends will result in the disqualification of the participant. No video replay will be accepted. The Chief Judge’s decision is final. Results are not final until one hour after event is complete.
Sportsmanship – Sportsman like conduct is expected at all events from competitors, family, and spectators. The INT League is hosting events for families; it is important to provide a professional atmosphere suitable for all ages. Un-sportsman like conduct and abusive language will result in disqualification without refund and removal from the event site. Anyone who has been drinking alcoholic beverages prior to their run will not be allowed to compete in the event. No drugs will be permitted at any event site.
Missing School? – We promise you will have time to do your home work and we even encourage you to volunteer to write an essay about what you will learn about yourself, others, sportsmanship, or the history of California. We guarantee there is plenty to learn. California full of exciting history and cultural differences!
Awards – Individual awards will be given to first, second and third place in each division. Overall awards will be based on the state with the highest scores. The State Coordinators and announcers will vote on the Spirit Award.
Refunds – August 4 – August 31, 90% of your entry fee will be refunded. September 1-14, 50% of your registration fees will be refunded. September 15 – October 1 no funds. No refunds due to weather.
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2008 US Championships
Ski West Village, Bakersfield, CA
October 1-4, 2008
The INT League will be hosting its US Championships tournament at Ski West Village Bakersfield, California October 1 – 4. Waterski, wakeboard, kneeboard and wake skate competitors will compete over the course of four days to win the US Champion title.
Four hundred and fifty participants will travel from over 25 states to compete in this prestigious tournament and over 1000 spectators are expected.
The INT League considers a variety of factors when choosing the site for this celebrated event. The event requires two lakes side by side for optimum spectator viewing, and the lakes must be deep enough to host wakeboard boats. INT also looks for a location that has warm weather in October, a small risk of storms and natural disasters. They also chose lakes that are near a major airport, in a city with affordable hotels to host participants and sponsors, as well as necessary banquet accommodations.
INT League CEO Rick Stocks says, “After looking at a few other sites, we have decided to return to Ski West Village. The lake owners are very welcoming and accommodating. The town of Bakersfield is very excited to have us back and can meet our specific needs to host a fantastic event for our competitors and sponsors.”
Few lakes are able to meet the strict criteria INT sets forth when choosing a site. First and foremost INT wants all of their participants to have prime skiing and wakeboarding conditions so they can perform to their potential. Ski West Village offers great water and weather conditions to meet this goal.
“We encourage water sports enthusiasts to compete in their local INT League and work towards qualifying for the US Championships. It is a fun event, with daytime competition and evening entertainment. Special thanks to all of our sponsors for helping us host this amazing convergence of talented skiers and riders,” says Stocks.
About the INT US Championships:
The INT US Championships is the largest water sports event of its kind in the US. INT participants can qualify for the US Championships by competing in an INT tour and accumulating points throughout the season. At the end of the season, the division winners in each state are invited to the US Championships. There, INT division winners compete against other state champions for the US Championships title. Sponsors, professional athletes, friends and family from around the country join together to compete and cheer one another on. It is a fun filled week of parties, guest speakers, and competition. An honorary banquet is held to award the Champions at the conclusion of the event. Don’t miss this exciting experience!