REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR 2026
2026 SKIER REGISTRATION
Strap your ski on and compete in the 24th year of the Longest running Professional slalom water ski event on the West Coast. The tournament will feature top skiers in both men's and women's professional and amateur divisions competing for cash.
Nautique Water Ski World Series
The Nautique Water Ski World Series is a five stop, three-event water ski series that awards points for placement at each individual tournament and serves as the primary qualifying series for invitation to the sport’s most illustrious event: The Nautique Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament, presented by GM Marine. Developed to showcase the world’s most elite Professional and Senior competitors while fostering the next generation through Junior development, the Series puts athletes at the center of every decision - celebrating the passion and performance that define the sport’s legacy.
Additional Info:
Nautique Water Ski World Series
JUNIOR
CRITERIA 26/27
Nautique Water Ski World Series
PRO CRITERIA 26/27
QUALIFYING SCORES
SLALOM PRO MEN & WOMEN
Entries for Slalom are open to anyone with minimum score of:
MEN> 4@10.75meters
WOMEN> 3@11.25meters
TRICKS PRO MEN & WOMEN
Entries for Tricks are open to anyone with a minimum score of:
MEN> 8,000 points
WOMEN> 6,000 points
JUMP PRO MEN & WOMEN
Entries for Jump are open to anyone with a minimum score of:
MEN> 58.0 meters
WOMEN> 37.0 meters
SLALOM JUNIOR UNDER 21 MEN & WOMEN
Entries for Slalom are open to anyone with a minimum score of:
MEN> 4@11.25m
WOMEN> 1@12.00m
TRICKS JUNIOR UNDER 21 MEN & WOMEN
Entries for Tricks are open to anyone with a minimum score of:
MEN> 6,800 points
WOMEN> 4,200 points
JUMP JUNIOR UNDER 21 MEN & WOMEN
Entries for Jump are open to anyone with a minimum score of:
MEN> 45.0 meters
WOMEN> 30.5 meters
NEW FOR 2026-2027
Nautique Water Ski World Series and the 2027 Junior Masters Waterski & Wakeboard Tournament,
the Junior Event will now be defined as Under 21. Skiers must be 21 years or younger on December 31, 2026, to compete in the 2027 Junior Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament.
The 2026 Junior Under 21 California Pro AM Champions
will receive an invitation to compete in the
2027 Junior Under 21 Masters Water Ski tournament.
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RULES
PRO
All “PRO” Disciplines will have 2 preliminary qualifying rounds, followed by 8-skier Finals in all men and women slalom, trick and jump events. The single highest eight (8) scores produced from either preliminary round will qualify for the Finals.Each final round will be comprised of 8 competitors and all 8 competitors are paid with the new pay-out structure.
JUNIOR
All Junior Divisions will have 2 rounds total for all junior skiers.After round 1, ALL junior skiers will be re-seeded, and ALL will compete in round 2 for the final placements.
SENIOR
Both Senior Slalom Divisions will have 2 rounds total.After round 1, ALL senior skiers will be re-seeded, and ALL will compete in round 2 for the final placements.SENIOR MEN WILL SLALOM AT 55K AND SENIOR WOMEN WILL SLALOM AT 52K.Points are awarded to all competing athletes at each event in the series as per the Nautique Water Ski World Series Ranking List.
PRIZE GIVING
FOR PRO MEN AND WOMENS SLALOM / TRICKS & JUMP(1st) 6,000 USD(2nd) 4,000 USD(3rd) 2,200 USD(4th) 1,000 USD(5th) 650 USD(6th) 500 USD(7th) 400 USD(8th) 250 USD
REGISTRATION
OPEN / U21
CALIFORNIA PRO AM - 3RD STOP ON THE NAUTIQUE WATER SKI WORLD SERIES
Pro Registration (Ranking List Skiers)
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Priority (Ranking List) deadline: July 7, 2026
Absolute deadline for all skiers: July 31, 2026
REGISTRATION PROCESS
All athletes must register through the Link Below:
If you are having issues with registration, please contact:
Debbie Badal
Tel +1 (925) 997-1299
heskisishop@gmail.com
WHO CAN REGISTER AND PAY NOW?
Only athletes on the current IWWF Pro Ranking List (as outlined below) may:
Register AND Pay
Guarantee and reserve their spot (if completed by July 7, 2026)
PRO QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
To be eligible for the CA PRO AM, athletes must meet minimum performance standards:
Men
Slalom: 4 @ 10.75m
Trick: 8,000 points
Jump: 58.0m
Women
Slalom: 3 @ 11.25m
Trick: 6,000 points
Jump: 37.0m
PRO RANKING LIST (Priority Entry)
Spots are initially reserved for athletes ranked on the current IWWF Ranking List:
Men
Slalom: Top 20
Trick: Top 15
Jump: Top 15
Women
Slalom: Top 15
Trick: Top 15
Jump: Top 10
If You Meet Criteria but Are NOT on the Pro Ranking List
You are still eligible to register, and if spots are available, you will be invited to pay.
Register now—but DO NOT pay yet
After July 7, 2026:
Any unclaimed spots will be offered to eligible athletes
Invitations will be sent based on:
Qualification criteria
These selected athletes will be contacted to confirm and complete payment
Key Rule
Top-ranked skiers: Register + Pay now → spot guaranteed (by July 7th)
All other qualified skiers: Register now → wait for invitation to pay (After July 7th)
JUNIORS (U21 - includes U17)
California Pro Am
Nautique Water Ski World Series – Junior (U21) Registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Priority (Ranking List) deadline: July 7, 2026
Absolute deadline for all skiers: July 31, 2026
REGISTRATION PROCESS
All athletes must register through the Link Below:
If you are having issues with registration, please contact:
Debbie Badal
Tel +1 (925) 997-1299
heskisishop@gmail.com
WHO CAN REGISTER AND PAY NOW?
U21 (Junior) skiers — including U17 athletes — who meet the qualifying scores and are Top 12 on the U21 Ranking List
Register AND Pay
Guarantee and reserve their spot (if completed by July 7, 2026)
Entries will be accepted until the discipline is full
Junior U21 Qualification Criteria
Junior Men
Slalom: 4 @ 11.25 meters
Trick: 6,800 points
Jump: 45.0 meters
Junior Women
Slalom: 1 @ 12.00 meters
Trick: 4,200 points
Jump: 30.5 meters
Junior Ranking List (Priority Entry)
A maximum of 12 skiers per discipline will be accepted for men and women:
Slalom: 12
Trick: 12
Jump: 12
If You Meet Criteria but Are NOT on the Top 12 (U21) Ranking List
You are still eligible to register and if spots become available, you will be invited to pay.
Register now — but DO NOT pay yet
After July 7, 2026:
Any unclaimed spots will be offered to eligible athletes
Invitations will be sent based on:
Qualification criteria
These selected athletes will be contacted to confirm and complete payment
Key Rule
Top 12 skiers: Register + Pay now → spot guaranteed (by July 7th)
All other qualified skiers: Register now → wait for invitation to pay (After July 7th)
An U21 Skier who Qualifies in the Pro / Open Division can compete in both divisions
2026 California Pro Am Champions (Pro and U21) will receive an invitation to compete in the 2027 Masters Water Ski Tournament.
SENIOR
Open to 55km Men (Divisions 35+ 45+ 55+ ) Open to 52km Women (Divisions 45+and 55+)
Invite Only
MAX NUMBERS in each Discipline
Men Slalom: 12
Women Slalom: 8
More Details on Senior Division Registration to Follow
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The tournament will NOT wait for the posted times if running ahead of schedule.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Day 1 | 7:30 am Start
Start 7:30
Senior A Rd 1
Senior B Rd 1
Approx. start 9:45
U21 Women Slalom Rd 1
U21 Men Slalom Rd 1
Course Change
Approx. start 12:15
U21 Women Jump Rd 1
U21 Men Jump Rd 1
U21 Women Jump Rd 2
U21 Men Jump Rd 2
Course Change
Approx. start 4:20
U21 Women Trick Rd 1
U21 Men Trick Rd 1
U21 Women Trick Rd 2
U 21 Men Trick Rd 2
Friday, August 28, 2026
Day 2 | 7:30 am Start
Start 7:30
Senior A Rd 2
Approx. start 8:30
U21 Women Slalom Rd 2
U21 Men Slalom Rd 2
Approx. start 11:00
Open Women Slalom Rd 1
Open Men Slalom Rd 1
Course Change
Approx. start 3:20
Open Women Woman Rd 1
Open Men Jump Rd 1
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Day 3 | 7:30 am Start
Start 7:30
Open Women Slalom Rd 2
Open Men Slalom Rd 2
Course Change
Approx. start 11:40
Open Women Jump Rd 2
Open Men Jump Rd 2
Course Change
Approx. start 2:30
Open Women Trick Rd 1
Open Men Trick Rd 1
Open Women Trick Rd 2
Open Men Trick Rd 2
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Day 4 | 7:30 am Start
Start 7:30
Senior Group B Rd 2
Approx. start 9 am
Open Women Slalom Finals
Open Men Slalom Finals
Course Change
Approx. start 11 am
Open Women Jump Finals
Open Men Jump Finals
Course Change
Approx. start 1:15
Open Women Trick Finals
Open Men Trick Finals
RUNNING ORDER
OFFICIALS/SENIORS
Group A
Denise Goldman
Mish Chadwick
Gary Wallace
Scott Anger
Rich Storelee
Darrell Smith
George Canepa
Steve Grubbs
Greg Badal
Group B
Judy Stanford
Rita Duke
Richelle Muhlitner
Janie Fausold
Tim Duke
Jerry Jackson
Will Bush
Kevin Lee
Eric Yamasaki
Eric Francois
Ryan Nason
U21 WOMEN SLALOM
1. Reese Townsend
2. Emma Davis
3. Tia Byrne
4. Daniela Kretschmer
5. Hannah Stopnicki
6. Carly Bonham
7. Camryn Waters
8. Alexia Abelson
9. Cristhiana De Osma
U21 WOMEN TRICK
1. Reese Townsend
2. Cameron Davis
3. Emma Davis
4. Carly Bonham
5. Ella Gay
6. Cristhiana De Osma
7. Hannah Stopnicki
8. Alexia Abelson
U21 WOMEN JUMP
1. Emma Davis
2. Carly Bonham
3. Alexia Abelson
4. Camryn Waters
OPEN WOMEN SLALOM
1. Giannina Mechler
2. Daniela Kretschmer
3. Annewmarie Wrobleski
4. Karen Truelove
5. Triniad Espinal
6. Erika Lang
7. Sascha Danisheuskaya
8. Alexia Abelson
9. Neilly Ross
10. Elizabeth Montavon
11. Cristhiana De Osma
12. Kennedy Hansen
13. Allie Garcia
14. Allie Nicholson
15. Regina Jaquess
OPEN WOMEN TRICK
1. Giannina Mechler
2. Alexia Abelson
3. Sasha Danisheuskaya
4. Hannah Stopnicki
5. Kennedy Hansen
6. Erika Lang
7. Anna Hunter
8. Neilly Ross
OPEN WOWEN JUMP
1. Giannina Mechler
2. Agustina Varas
3. Kennedy Hansen
4. Regina Jaquess
5. Sasha Danisheuskaya
U21 MEN SLALOM
1. Martin Labra
2. Dash Krueger
3. Freddy Davis
4. Landon Stisher
5. Nicholas Nelson
6. Hayden Bickerton
7. Bret Ellis
8. Adrian Elias
9. Giovanni Bloyer
10. Tim Wild
11. Jaeden Eade
12. Jake Abelson11.
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U21 MEN TRICK
1. Martin Labra
2. Benjamin Davis
3. Freddy Davis
4. Ricky Davis
5. Bret Ellis
6. Giovanni Bloyer
7. Dash Krueger
8. Tim Wild
9. Ridge Krueger
10. Adrian Elias
11. Matias Gonzalez
12. Jake Abelson
U21 MEN JUMP
1. Benjamin Davis
2. Freddy Davis
3. Ricky Davis
4. Ridge Krueger
5. Giovanni Bloyer
6. Hayden Bickerton
7. Jaeden Eade
8. Adrian Elias
9. Dash Krueger
10. Tim Wild
11. Bret Ellis
12. Jake Abelson
OPEN MEN SLALOM
1. Ben Leutz
2. Brian Detrick
3. Nicolas Nelson
4. Ryan Canepa
5. Nick Adams
6. Stephen Neveu
7. Thomas Degasperi
8. Tim Tornquest
9. Dane Mechler
10. Tobias Giorgis
11. Edoardo Marenzi
12. Stevie Island
13. Jadean Eade
14. Thibaut Dilland
15. Freddie Winter
16. Jon Travers
17. Will Asher
18. Joel Poland
19. Charlie Ross
OPEN MEN TRICK
1. Dorien Llewellyn
2. Tobias Giorgis
3. Tim Wild
4. Adrian Elias
5. Edoardo Marenzi
6. Martin Labra
7. Dominic Kuhn
8. Joel Poland
9. Pato Font
10. Matias Gonzalez
11. Jake Abelson
OPEN MEN JUMP
1. Samson Clunie
2. Tim Wild
3. Jake Ableson
4. Ben Leutz
5. Freddy Krueger
6. Emile Ritter
7. Dorien Llewellyn
8. Tobias Giorgis
9. Igor Morozov
10. Martin Labra
11. Edoardo Marenzi
12. Will Roberts
13. Joel Poland