Date: June12,2018TO: WSDAMembersFROM:TheKYLakeSkiNuts TwinOaksLakeOwnersAssociations

TournamentDirector–BobHarrisCC: AppointedOfficials

WaterSkierswithDisabilitiesAssociationBODUSAWaterSkiCompetition&EventsCoordinatorJasmineNorthcott,WaterSki&WakeboardCanada

Subject:25th USDisabledNationalChampionship/TeamTrials/USAvsWorldTournamentTheKYLakeSkiNutsarepleasedtowelcometheWaterSkierswithDisabilitiesAssociation(WSDA)toTwinOaksLakesinPaducah,KYforthe25th USDisabledNationalChampionship/TeamTrials/USAvsWorldTournament.ThehomeoftheKYLakeSkiNutsisTwinOaksLakes.We’relocatedat2345OaksRoad,Paducah,KY.ThisaddresswillworkinyourGPSandislocatedrightontheskisite.We’relocatedadjacenttoInterstate24andeasytofind.ThetitlesponsorforthiseventistheBarbaraBolding/JimGrewFund.ManythankstoJim,forhisgenerosityinsupportingthisevent.InadditiontoplacementsintheNationalTournament,theresultsfromthiseventwillbeusedtoselectthemembersoftheUSDisabledWaterSkiTeamthatwillcompeteinthe2019WorldDisabledWaterSkiChampionships.Enclosedpleasefindthefollowing:1TournamentInformationSheet2WSDAEntryForm(attached)3USA-WSWSWaiverForms(attached)4SkierBiographyForm(attached)5ProvisionalScheduleofEvents6ListofOfficials7WSDAU.S.TeamSelectionProcedures8USAvsWorldProceduresPleaseusethisinformationtocompleteyourentryformandplanyourtriptoKentucky.BeawareoftheSeptember2nddeadlineforentry.OnbehalfoftheLOC,officials,andvolunteers,weverymuchlookforwardtohostingthiseventandwishyougoodluckinthecompetition.Bob Harris-fortheKYLakeSkiNutsandTwinOaksLakesOwnersAssociation.

TournamentInformationSheetEventName–25thUSDisabledNationalChampionship/TeamTrials/USAvsWorldTournamentDate–September5-8,2018Location–TwinOaksLakes,Paducah,KY.TwinOaksLakesisaprivatewaterskisite,whichhashostednumerousSouthernRegionalChampionships,aCollegiateNationals,andmanyothertournaments.TheaddresstouseinaGPSis2345OaksRoad,Paducah,KY.

Lodging–WeareusingtheLaQuintaastheHQhotel.Itisanearlynewfacility,withsixaccessiblerooms,soyouwillneedtobookearlyifyouwanttogetreservedatthatfacility.And,ithasalargemeeting/banquethallintegrated(largestinPaducah)whichwillbeusedastheAwardsBanquetlocationonSaturdayevening.

OthermotelsveryclosetoLaQuintaareCandlewoodSuites,FairfieldInn&Suites,HamptonInn,Homewood,andResidenceInn.Theseareallpackedwithinroughly200yardsoftheLaQuinta,andareinterconnectedon“motelloop”bypavedwalksandthedrivefrontingthem.

LaQuintaInn&Suitesal3960ColemanCrossingCirclePaducah,KY42001(270)443-4800http://www.laquintapaducah.com/en/home.htmlCandlewoodSuites3940ColemanCrossingCirclePaducah,KY42001(270)442-3969https://www.ihg.com/candlewood/hotels/us/en/paducah/pahcw/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-CW-_-US-_-PAHCWFairfieldInn&Suites3950ColemanCrossingCirclePaducah,KY42001(270)442-1700https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pahfi-fairfield-inn-and-suites-paducah/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2HamptonInn3901ColemanCrossingCirclePaducah,KY42001(270)442-0200http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/kentucky/hampton-inn-and-suites-paducah-PAHCLHX/index.html?WT.mc_id=zDA01MB2OLG34YX

HomewoodSuites3925ColemanCrossingCirclePaducah,KY42001(270)443-0009http://homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/kentucky/homewood-suites-by-hilton-paducah-PAHCOHW/index.html?WT.mc_id=zDA01MB2OLG34YXResidenceInn3900ColemanCrossingCirclePaducah,KY42001(270)444-3966https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pahri-residence-inn-paducah/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2

AirTravel–ThenearestcommercialairportisBarkleyRegionalAirportinPaducah.BarkleyisservicedbyUnited,twoflightsperdayinandout,connectingthroughChicago,sothereareexcellentoptionsfromallpartsofthecountry.Rentalscarsareavailable(handcontrolsifneeded–48hours’notice)throughHertz,atnoadditionalchargeforspecialequipment.ThenearestinternationalairportisNashvilleInternational(TN),approximately2hoursfromPaducah.Hertzatthatlocationalsoprovidesdisabilityequippedrentalcarsatnoadditionalcharge.EventRegistration/CheckIn–PleasecompleteandsubmittheEntryForm,Waiver,SkierBiography,MembershipIDCard,ProofofPerformance,andentryfeetotheregistrationchairperson,CathyBurkhead.Heraddressis2345OaksRd,Paducah,KY42003.Onsiteregistrationandcheck-inwilltakeplaceatTwinOaksLakesonTuesdayandWednesday,September4-5.Banquet–TheawardsbanquetwillbeheldSaturdayeveningfollowingthetournamentattheLaQuintaInnandSuites.Eachentryfeeincludesonebanquetticket.Additionalbanquetticketscanbepurchasedwhileatthetournament.ThecutoffforbuyingadditionalticketswillbeThursdaypriortothebanquetsothatthecaterercanprepareappropriately.SiteFamiliarization(SF)–SiteFamiliarizationwilltakeplaceonWednesday,September5between8amand4pm.PreferenceintherunningorderwillbegiventoWSDABODmemberswhomustbepresentintheBODmeeting.TheSForderofeventswillbeSlalom(lessVisionImpaired),TrickandJumpand,finally,VisionImpairedSlalom.SkierswillregisterinpersonforSFattheskisiteonWednesdaymorning,payingtheirSFfeeatthetimethattheirnamesareaddedtotherunningorder.Thefeepersetis$15.Pleasenote,wehavelimitedtimeforSF.Skierswillbeallottedoneslotandaskedtosignupandskiinonly

oneeventduringSF.Skiersmustpicktheironeeventwhenregistering.Ifthereisextratimeaftereverysignedupskierhashadoneset,skierswillbeallowedasecondset,oneperskier,until4PM,followingtheorderoftheiroriginalsignuptime,inotherwords,firstcome,firstserved.Skierswouldbeaskedtopayforthissecondsetafterhavingskiedthesecondtime.Asetconsistsof4slalompasses,4trickpasses,2jumps,oramaxof10minutes.Ifskiersarenotreadytoskiwhentheirnamesarecalled,theywillbebypassed.OncetherearenoSFskiersinlineandreadytoskiinaparticularevent,SFinthenextscheduledeventwillbeginwithnobacktrackingforthosewhomissedtheirSFopportunity.TheLOCwillprovidenoticeofSFskiers’runningorderandtheimpendingcloseofSFinanyeventbeforemovingtothenextskierorevent.SLALOMSKIERSMUSTBEAWARETHATTHEYAREFIRSTOFFTHEDOCKANDPLANACCORDINGLY!Classification–ThetournamentwillidentifyskiersinthedisabilitycategoriesrecognizedbytheInternationalWaterSki&WakeboardFederation(IWWF).Thesecategoriesare:A1/2 ArmDisabilityL LegAmputeeLP LegAmputeewithProsthesisA/L1 ArmandLegDisabilityA/L2 ArmandLegDisabilityMP1 MultiplePlegicsMP2 MultiplePlegicsMP3 MultiplePlegicsMP4 MultiplePlegicsMP5 MultiplePlegicsMP6MultiplePlegicsV1 TotallyBlindV2/3 PartiallySightedTesting–Testingforclassificationwillbebyappointmentonly.MPandA/LTestingwilltakeplaceonWednesday.Ifyouneedtobeclassified,pleasemakeanappointmentwithJenniferwhowillconductclassificationWednesdaymorningattheskilake.ReviewProvisionalSchedulebelow.VISkiersmustalsocometotheMedicalTentatthedateandtimelistedabovetopresentstatementsfromanophthalmologistastotheirvisualacuityandfieldcutsperthe2018IWWFWaterSkifortheDisabledCompetitionHandbook.Allskiersshouldrefertothe2018TechnicalRulesforWaterSkifortheDisabledtodeterminetheneedforclassificationandthenecessaryinformationtobeprovidedtotheclassificationteam.Therulescanbefoundat:http://www.usawaterski.org/pages/divisions/WSDA/IWWFDisabledHandbook.pdfAnyquestionsregardingclassification,scheduledtestingtimes,and/orrequirementsshouldbesent,inadvance,tojennifer.moore@carolinas.org

Entry–Tosubmitanentryforthe25thUSDisabledNationalChampionship/TeamTrials/USAvsWorldTournament,itisimportanttoreturnallofthefollowingitemstotheeventregistrar:1.ProofofUSAWaterSkiMembership2.CompletedOfficialTournamentEntryForm(Attached)3.EntryFee4.SignedEventWaiverForm(Attached)5.ProofofPerformance6.CompletedSkierBiography(Attached)AllparticipantsmustbeactivemembersofUSAWaterSki.&WakeSports.YoucanjoinUSA-WSWSorupdateamembershipathttps://www.usawaterski.org/join.PleaseenteryourUSAWaterSki&WakeSportsmembershipnumberinthespaceprovidedontheofficialtournamententryform.SkiersfromoutsidetheUSAwhoareactivemembersofaforeignfederationmayjoinUSA-WSWSforeventpurposes.ThiscoversthecostofinsurancewhileparticipatinginaUSA-WSWSsanctionedevent.Foreignfederationmembersmustprovideproofoftheiractivefederationmembership.MinimumQualificationStandards:ThefollowingperformancemustbeverifiedinwritingbyanIWWForUSAWaterSki&WakeSportsofficial,coachorindividualandsubmittedw/entryformforregistrationtobecomplete.SkiersmayqualifythroughSeptember5,2018andshowproofofqualificationatEventRegistration&CheckIn.Thismeansthataskier(includingjumpers)mayqualifyuptoandduringSiteFamiliarizationheldonSeptember5,2018.Theperformancestandardsforeacheventareasfollows:

•Jump:Successfuljumponanyrampheight.Pleasenotethattherampcanonlybesetto4’7”and5’.Wewillattempttoimprovethelowerheight,butarelimitedbytheliftmechanism.•Tricks:Skis:Minimumof100points;Board:Minimumof25points.•Slalom:Completedpassattheminimumallowablespeed.

Askierqualifiedinoneeventmaycompeteinasecondevent(unqualified)withvaliddocumentationshowingthathehasmettheabovelistedcriteriainthatoneevent.AskierMUSTqualifyinjump,asnofirsttimejumpersareallowedtocompete.Askierqualifiedintwoeventsmaycompeteinathirdevent(unqualified)withvaliddocumentationshowinghehasmettheabovelistedcriteriaintwoevents.AskierMUSTqualifyinjumpasnofirsttimejumpersareallowedtocompete.JumprampheightscanbedifferentbetweensitefamliarizationandNationalscompetition,butskiersareencouragedtoqualifyandcompeteatthesamerampheight.ProofofPerformance–AWaterSkiAthletePerformanceRecordCard(availablefromUSAWaterSki&WakeSportsatnocharge)oracopyoftheofficialscorebookwillserveasproofofrating.Proofofratingshouldbesubmittedwiththeofficialtournamententryform;however,a

skiermayqualifyuptoSeptember5,2018atSiteFamiliarizationandpresentproofofqualificationatthetournamentEventRegistration&CheckIntent.EntryFee–Theapplicableentryfee(includes1banquetticket)mustaccompanytheentryformtobeaccepted.Forthosewhofailtoqualify,theentryfeeminusa$20administrationandprocessingfeewillbereturned.Thefeeforparticipantsisasfollows:1Event=$90,2Events=$100,3Events$110EntryDeadline–5:00p.m.EST,September2nd,2018.AllentriesmustbeontheOfficialTournamentEntryForm.LateEntries–TheofficialtournamententryformwillbeacceptedaftertheSeptember2nddeadlineprovidedthecontestantpaysalatefeeof$10.00payablewithyourentryform.ThedeadlineforlateentriesisSeptember4th,5:00pm.ABSOLUTELYNOENTRIESWILLBEACCEPTEDAFTERTHISDATEANDTIME.

PROVISIONALSCHEDULEOFEVENTS25thUSDisabledNationalChampionship/TeamTrials/USAVsWorldTournament,September5-8TwinOaksLakes2345OaksRoadPaducah,KYSeptember5,201808:00amto04:00pmSiteFamiliarization-TwinOaksLakes8:00amto02:00pmEventRegistration/Check-In-TwinOaksLakes08:00amto01:00pmMedicalClassificationMedicalTent,TwinOaksLakes12:00pmto04:00pmScorerSetup+RunningOrder-OfficialsPavilion,TwinOaksLakes02:00pmto05:00pmWSDABODMeetingatTwinOaksLakes.5:30pmto6:30pmOfficialsMeeting-OfficialsPavilion,TwinOaksLakes6:30pmto8:00pmSkiersMeeting,TwinOaksLakesThursday,September6–TwinOaksLakes/SouthLake08:00amtocloseRound1Slalom,Round1TrickFriday,September7–TwinOaksLakes/SouthLake8:00amtocloseRound2Slalom,Round1JumpSaturday,September8-–TwinOaksLakes/SouthLake08:00amtocloseRound2Trick,Round2JumpAwardsBanquetatLaQuinta-6pmoronehouraftercompletionoftournament.*Thisisaprovisionalscheduleofeventsforplanningpurposesonly.Dates,times,andlocationsaresubjecttochange.ThefinalversionschedulewillbeavailableattheeventregistrationonWednesday,September5,2018.

25thUSDisabledNationalChampionship/TeamTrials/USAvsWorldTournamentSeptember5-8,2018TwinOaksLakes,Paducah,KYLISTOFOFFICIALSChiefJudge

• BillBownessJudges

• JoeBurkhead• LarryDownes• JimGrew• CarlMarquess• JazmineMosley• RicStallings• DanVanDyk

ChiefScorer

• TerryRoer• AppointedScorer-RhondaVanDyk

ChiefDriver

• MikeMosley• AppointedDriver-JohnnyThomas

TechController

• BobHarrisSafetyDirector

• TinaHillClassification

• JenniferMooreAnnouncer

• JohnFowler

WATERSKIERSWITHDISABILITIESASSOCIATION

UNITEDSTATESTEAMSELECTIONPROCESS2019WorldChampionships

StatementofPrinciple:Ateamofamaximumof14skierswillbeselectedtorepresenttheUnitedStatesatthe2019WorldDisabledChampionships.ThegoaloftheU.S.DisabledWaterSkiTeamistowintheteamtitle.Toachievethatgoal,ateamwillbechosenthatcanscorethehighestpossibleoveralleventscoresinSlalom,Tricks,andJumping,withaminimumofsixscoresperevent.Procedures:1.Theteamwillconsistofamaximumof14skierswithnomorethanfourpercategorypergender(CategoryreferstoMP1,MP2,etc.andnotthenewlyestablisheddivisionsofseated,standingandvisionimpaired).2.ThebestresultofeachcontestantineacheventattheTrialswillbescoredaccordingtoD.5.01:

Skier'sScorex1000MinimumScoreforSettingorEqualingWorldRecord

ExamplesintrickswithWorldRecordof2000points:

3000ptsx1000=1200overall* 1000ptsx1000=500 1000pts 2000pts

3.Theskierswiththefivebestscoresineacheventwillbechosenregardlessofgenderorcategory.Therecouldbemorethanonepersonfromonecategory.WinninganeventinacategorymaynotplacetheskierinthetopsixwhenscoredagainsttheWorldRecord.4.Preferencewillbegiveninordertothosewithoneofthesixhighestscores(1)inallthreeevents,(2)intwoevents,(3)inoneevent.Evenifaskierhasthehighestscoreinoneevent,thatskiermaynotbechosenifotherskiershavetopsixscoresineachofthethreeeventsorevenintwoevents.5.Ifthereisatieforthelastposition,femaleswillbegivenpreferenceovermales.6.Ifthereisstillatie,preferencewillbegiventotheathletewiththemostnationalandinternationalexperience.7.Atanytime,inthebestinterestsoftheteam,exceptionsmaybemadetotheserules.Also,priorperformanceatbothnationalsandworldsandpriorexperienceatthoseeventsmaybetakenintoaccount.8.Alternatesmaybechosen.

*Anindividual'soverallpointtotalpereventmaynotexceed1200points(Rule5.03).NOTE:Whilescoringforthe2018NationalChampionshipsandtheU.S.vstheWorldchallengewillstaywiththecurrentfiveMPcategories(MP1-5),theselectionforthe2019U.S.teamwillbebasedonsixMPcategories(MP1-6),achangethatwillbeinplaceforthe2019WorldChampionships.SkierscurrentlyintheMP1categoryshouldcheckwithclassificationatNationalstodeterminewhether,in2019,theywillbeinthenewMP1orthenewMP2category.NotethatthecurrentMP2-5willchangeinnameonlytoMP3-6whiletheworldrecord,standards,factorsandclassificationparametersremainthesame.ThecurrentMP1willbedividedintotwocategoriesfor2019,MP1&MP2,withbothhavingthesamestandardsasthecurrentMP1atyear'send.

WATERSKIERSWITHDISABILITIESASSOCIATION

USAvs.theWorld-DisabledWaterSkiChallenge

StatementofPrinciple:Thisinternationalteamcompetitionwillbeconductedatthe25thU.S.DisabledWaterSkiNationalChampionshipsheldSeptember5-8,2018atTwinOaksLakes,PaducahKY.Internationalskiersarewelcometoskiinthisevent.Procedures:1.AllInternationalskiersmustbemembersofUSAWaterSki&WakeSports.YoucanjoinUSA-WSWSorupdateanexistingmembershipathttps://www.usawaterski.org/join.AninternationalskierwhoisanactivememberofaforeignfederationmayjoinUSA-WSWSatareducedrate($50).ThiscoversthecostofinsurancewhileparticipatinginaUSA-WSWSsanctionedevent.InternationalskiersmustincludeproofofmembershipinUSA-WSWSandtheforeignfederationwiththeofficialtournamententryform.IfaninternationalskierisnotamemberofaforeignfederationthenhemustjoinUSA-WSWSasanactivemember($80).2.Allinternationalskiersmustusetheofficialtournamententryformandprocessforthe25thU.S.DisabledWaterSkiNationalChampionships.3.Internationalskiersarenoteligibletomedalinanyeventatthe25thU.S.DisabledWaterSkiNationalChampionship,norcantheyestablishaUSANationalRecord.4.Internationalskierscanestablishaworldrecord.5.NospecialregistrationwillberequiredtocompeteintheUSAvs.theWorld-DisabledWaterSkiTournament.OurteamofscorerswillautomaticallygroupallinternationalskierswhohavecompletedtheofficialentryprocessfortheUSDisabledNationalsontotheWorldteamandallUSAskiersontotheUSAteam.Thiswillhappenautomaticallywithnoseparateactionrequiredbyacoachorskiers.6.WewilluseRuleD.5–MEDALS,EVENTSCORING,OVERALL,TEAMCOMPETITIONfromtheIWWF2018TechnicalRulesforWaterSkifortheDisabledforthiscompetitionandmodifyasneeded.Themodifiedrulesarelistedbelow.7.ThewinningteamwillbedecidedaccordingtoD.5.05-TeamOverall,onlywewillusethetop4scoresnottop5.8.Wewillnotpresentawardsforindividualperformancesbyevent,category,gender,oroverall.However,wewillrecognizeallscoringmembersofeachteam.

Water Skiers with Disabilities Association Entry Fee Enclosed

Official Entry Form USAWSWS

Membership Card Enclosed

Tournament___________________________________________ Date(s)_________________

USA-WSWS Membership #_______________________________ Expiration Date___________

Contestant Name ______________________________________ Date of Birth_____________

Address _____________________________________________

City_____________________________ State _____________________ Zip Code_________

Telephone # _____________________ E-mail_________________________________________

Check (X) Events and Divisions You Intend to Enter

Classification SLALOM TRICK Jump A1/2 ArmDisability L LegAmputee LP LegAmputeewithProsthesis A/L1 ArmandLegDisability A/L2 ArmandLegDisability MP1 MultiplePlegics MP2 MultiplePlegics MP3 MultiplePlegics MP4 MultiplePlegics MP5 MultiplePlegics MP6MultiplePlegics V1 TotallyBlind V2/3 PartiallySighted

PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Specific Event Waiver Form for ADULTS (Age 18 or older)

Event Name: _______________________________________________________ Event Date(s): ______________________________________

Event Location: _____________________________________________________ Sanction #: ______________________________________

In consideration of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, Inc.(“USA-WSWS”) allowing me, the undersigned, to participate in the USA-WSWS sanctioned tournament, clinic, show, exhibition, race, competition, practice or other event described above (the “Event” or “Events”); I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby represent, contract and agree to the terms of this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”); 1. I represent that (i) I am at least eighteen (18) years of age or older; (ii) I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the Event; and

(iii) I am not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair my ability to safely participate in the Event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the Event, that I am responsible for my own safety and well-being at all times and under all circumstances while at the Event site.

2. I understand, acknowledge and assume the risks and dangers associated with participation in the sport of water skiing, wake sports and related water sport

disciplines and activities, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, sickness and disease, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life; loss of or damage to equipment/property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; contact with other participants, spectators, boats, animals or other natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect ski course conditions; water and surface hazards; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations unknown to or beyond the immediate control of the Event Organizers; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”). I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event(s), or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses which I incur as a result of my participation in the Event.

3. I agree to be familiar with and to abide by the Rules, Regulations and Policies established for the Event, including but not limited to the Competitive Rules

adopted by USA-WSWS and any safety regulations established for the benefit of all participants. I accept sole responsibility for my own conduct and actions while participating in the Event, and the condition and adequacy of my equipment. I understand that the Event Organizers have the right to control or prohibit advertising material used, worn, or displayed by a participant at the site during the Event(s), and that they have also reserved the right to disqualify anyone or deny participation in the Event for any reason they deem just and proper in their sole discretion.

4. I grant to USA-WSWS, its member clubs and affiliates, the Event Organizers and any sponsors of the Event(s), unrestricted permission to use my name,

likeness, or image in connection with the Event(s) or to promote USA-WSWS and its member clubs. 5. I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue the following parties: USA-WSWS, its members, clubs, associations, sport disciplines and divisions,

including but not limited to USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation, American Water Ski Association (AWSA), American Barefoot Club (ABC), American Kneeboard Association (AKA), National Collegiate Water Ski Association (NCWSA), National Show Ski Association (NSSA), National Water Ski Racing Association (NWSRA), United States Hydrofoil Association (USHA), USA Wakeboard (USW) and Water Skiers with Disabilities Association (WSDA); International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF); United States Olympic Committee (USOC); the Event Organizers and Promoters, Sponsors, Advertisers, Coaches and Officials; Lake, Venue and Property Owners or Operators upon which the Event takes place; Boat Owners and Operators; Law Enforcement Agencies and other Public Entities providing support for the Event; and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers (Individually and Collectively, the “Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in the Event, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties and Event Organizers from any such claims, demands, liabilities, losses, expenses or damages which any may be incurred as the result of such claim.

I hereby warrant that I am of legal age and competent to enter into this Agreement, that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal rights by signing it (including the rights of my spouse, children, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have signed this Agreement without any inducement, assurance or guarantee, and intend for my signature (including any electronic signature or consent to this Agreement) to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. Print Name: ________________________________________________ Age: ______ Date of Birth: _______/_______/________ Male Female

Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Home Tel.: (_____) _________________

X _____________________________________________________ _______/_______/____________

Signature of Participant Date Signed Revised 5/17/2018

PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Specific Event Waiver Form for MINORS (Under Age 18)

Event Name: _______________________________________________________ Event Date(s): ______________________________________

Event Location: _____________________________________________________ Sanction #: ______________________________________

In consideration of USA-WSWS & Wake Sports, Inc. (“USA-WSWS”) allowing the minor identified below (“Minor”) to participate in the USA-WSWS sanctioned tournament, clinic, show, exhibition, race, competition, practice or other event described above (the “Event” or “Events”); I, for myself, and on behalf of Minor, and the Minor’s parents/legal guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby represent, contract and agree to the terms of this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”); 1. I represent that (i) I am the parent or legal guardian of the Minor; (ii) the Minor is in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the

Event(s); and (iii) the Minor is not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair the Minor’s ability to safely participate in the Event(s), and that I am responsible for the Minor’s safety and well-being at all times and under all circumstances while at each Event site.

2. I understand, acknowledge and assume the risks and dangers associated with the Minor’s participation in the sport of water skiing, wake sports and

related water sport disciplines and activities, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, sickness and disease, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life; loss of or damage to equipment/property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; contact with other participants, spectators, boats, animals or other natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect ski course conditions; water and surface hazards; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations unknown to or beyond the immediate control of the Event Organizers; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”). I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by the Minor’s own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event(s), or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and on behalf of the Minor, I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses which I incur as a result of the Minor’s participation in any Event(s).

3. I understand that the Minor is required to be familiar with and to abide by the Rules, Regulations and Policies established for the Event(s), including but

not limited to the Competitive Rules adopted by USA-WSWS and any safety regulations established for the benefit of all participants. I accept sole responsibility for the conduct and actions of the Minor while he or she is participating in the Event(s), and the condition and adequacy of the Minor’s equipment. I understand that the Event Organizers have the right to control or prohibit advertising material used, worn, or displayed by a participant at the site during the Event(s), and that they have also reserved the right to disqualify anyone or deny participation in the Event for any reason they deem just and proper in their sole discretion.

4. On behalf of the Minor, I grant to USA-WSWS, its member clubs and affiliates, the Event Organizers and any sponsors of the Event(s), unrestricted

permission to use the Minor’s name, likeness, or image in connection with the Event(s) or to promote USA-WSWS and its member clubs. 5. On behalf of the Minor, I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue the following parties: USA-WSWS, its members, clubs, associations, sport

disciplines and divisions, including but not limited to USA-WSWS & Wake Sports Foundation, American Water Ski Association (AWSA), American Barefoot Club (ABC), American Kneeboard Association (AKA), National Collegiate Water Ski Association (NCWSA), National Show Ski Association (NSSA), National Water Ski Racing Association (NWSRA), United States Hydrofoil Association (USHA), USA Wakeboard (USW) and Water Skiers with Disabilities Association (WSDA); International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF); United States Olympic Committee (USOC); the Event Organizers and Promoters, Sponsors, Advertisers, Coaches and Officials; Lake, Venue and Property Owners or Operators upon which the Event takes place; Boat Owners and Operators; Law Enforcement Agencies and other Public Entities providing support for the Event; and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers (Individually and Collectively, the “Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to the Minor’s participation in the Event, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, the Minor, or anyone on the Minor’s behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties and Event Organizers from any such claims, demands, liabilities, losses, expenses or damages which any may be incurred as the result of such claim.

I hereby warrant that I am of legal age and authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Minor, that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal rights by signing it (including the rights of the Minor, the Minor’s parents/legal guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have signed this Agreement without any inducement, assurance or guarantee, and intend for my signature (including any electronic signature or consent to this Agreement) to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. MINOR: Print Name: _________________________________________ Age: ______ Date of Birth: ______/______/_______ Male Female

X _____________________________________________________ _______/_______/____________ Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian for Minor Date Signed Revised 5/17/2018

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Events : Slalom Tricks Jumping Wakeboard Freestyle Circle Marathon

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