Combined Nationals Officials Panel 2018

Congratulations to the following Officials who have been appointed to the Panel for the Combined National Championships taking place from 25th – 29th July at Gosfield Lake.

Chief Judge Gavin Kelly
Judge Jill Howard
Judge Clair Hoile
Judge Claire Ellis
Judge David Stevenson
Judge Stuart Hills
Judge Val Parkin
Judge Charlotte Wharton
Scorer Gill Heath
Asst. Scorer Sanchia Outram
Homologator Nigel Talamo
Driver Tony Song
Driver Ian Campbell
Technical Officer Vince Turp

BACKYARD/LADDER RECREATIONAL AND FUN SLALOM COMPETITIONS

Toutech have developed the following guidelines for running what have become known as Backyard competitions. It is hoped that if common guidelines can be followed this will become a step on the development ladder for new competitive skiers. A key aspect is the opportunity for clubs to have a free homologation check of their slalom course.

BACKYARD/LADDER RECREATIONAL AND FUN SLALOM COMPETITIONS

Guidance for Clubs organising Fun Events for all standards of skiers but particularly for newcomers and novices. Please note this is guidance only

It is hoped that these events will benefit by providing an accurate Slalom Course for members , thereby encouraging participation.

COMPETITION FORMAT
Informal, Fun, turn up and ski. First on site can be the first to ski. Skiers arriving after the start of the second round should be allowed to ski in that round and all subsequent rounds
No Licence required.
Non Ski League and Calendar
Individual and/or Team.
BWSW Members only (For insurance reasons)
2 Rounds (at Least). No limit on the number of Rounds, this will depend on time available and the number of skiers competing. All Skiers should have the opportunity to ski in each round.
If a skier fails to run first pass, he receives a second pass from the opposite end of the lake.
Clubs are encouraged to use the “Novice Division Rules” where appropriate for Novice Skiers.

OFFICIALS
One BWSW Judge only (Any Category), who will be both Boat and Chief Judge.
Scorer (Competent Club Official or BWSW)
Boat Driver (Recommended BWSW or Experienced Club Diver)
Jetty Marshall
Homologator (Not needed on the day, Site Check required prior to the event, expenses paid by TC).

SAFETY
First Aid cover should be provided by qualified Club Members.

EQUIPMENT
Any Tournament Boat fitted with Zero Off or Perfect Pass (Second boat on standby if possible)
Three Radios
6 buoy or 4 buoy Slalom Course

RECOMMENDED TEAM SCORING.
Includes skiers of all standards. Maximum 4 skiers per Team. Each skier starts at 4 passes back from their PB score e.g. a PB of 4@55kph will start at 46kph. A skier with a score of 24 will start at a higher speed in the next round. All 4 scores are added together to form the Team Score.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The emphasis of the event should be on fun and having a good day out. Perhaps enjoying another Club and Lake. It is expected that these Guidance Notes will be followed in principal but “nothing is cast in stone”. Clubs should try to give the skiers the best and equal conditions possible. Where Clubs wish, they may add their own rules provided everything is equal and fair for all skiers.

NOTE
The Course Homologation standard expected will be IWSF Normal Homologation, this is double the tolerances to those shown in the IWSF Rule Book. The Homologator will check the course and tell the club which buoy or buoys (if any) need to be corrected. He is not responsible for altering the course which must be carried out by Club officials. The course will then be checked again until the required standard is met.
For the purpose of these events only, the use of pre-gates are optional and may be omitted but their use is recommended.