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.
FOR RULES & FAQ'S
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: June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2026:
Any unclaimed spots will be offered to eligible athletes
Invitations will be sent based on:
Registration date and Qualification criteria
These selected athletes will be contacted to confirm and complete payment
Key Rule
Top-ranked skiers: Register + Pay now → spot guaranteed (by June 30th)
All other qualified skiers: Register now → wait for invitation to pay (After June 30th)
JUNIORS (U21 - includes U17)
California Pro Am
Nautique Water Ski World Series – Junior (U21) Registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Priority (Ranking List) deadline: June 30, 2026
Absolute deadline for all skiers: August 1, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2026:
Any unclaimed spots will be offered to eligible athletes
Invitations will be sent based on:
Registration date and Qualification criteria
These selected athletes will be contacted to confirm and complete payment
Key Rule
Top 12 skiers: Register + Pay now → spot guaranteed (by June 30th)
All other qualified skiers: Register now → wait for invitation to pay (After June 30th)
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 #'S in each Discipline
Men Slalom: 12
Women Slalom: 8
More Details on Senior Division Registration to Follow
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tentative Schedule
Thursday
U21 - Slalom/Trick/Jump & Officials
Friday & Saturday
Open Women & Men - Slalom/Trick/Jump
Sunday - Finals
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Day 1 | 8:00 am Start
Friday, August 28, 2026
Day 2 | 8:00 am Start
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Day 3 | 8:00 am Start
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Day 4 | 8:00 am Start
CONFIRMED SKIERS
OFFICIALS
U21 Junior Girls Slalom:
U21 Junior Girls Trick:
U21 Junior Girls Jump:
OPEN WOMEN SLALOM
OPEN WOMEN TRICK
OPEN WOWEN JUMP
U21 Junior Boys Slalom:
U21 Junior Boys Trick:
U21 Junior Boys Jump:
OPEN MEN SLALOM
OPEN MEN TRICK
OPEN MEN JUMP