Hosted by the Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers, the championship is the largest ski show tournament in the world, with 28 teams being judged to find the best of the best. Between 20,000 and 30,000 fans will be dazzled by the athleticism of the skiers. Barefoot skiers will tumble and jump. Swivel skiers can do 1,080-degree turns. Ballet lines up to 30 skiers will show their incredible artistry and prec
ision. Pyramids, which require incredible teamwork and coordination with the driver, will soar five tiers high. With its combination of speed and grace, show skiing is the most entertaining discipline in the sport. Virtually all aspects, including bare-footing, jumping, slalom, tricks and wakeboarding, are choreographed into one grand performance lasting up to 60 minutes.
3 divisions of competitors are judged on execution, difficulty, spectator appeal, showmanship, flow, music, costuming, theme, boat driving, announcing, safety and overall performance.
