Tournament

The tournament is just over a week away! I know that there are a lot of questions. There will be more details next week, but here’s some information on what you can expect:

When and Where is the tournament?

The tournament will be on Sat, Aug 28th at the waterski dock in Ruggles. The tournament starts at 7:00 am. The first event will be waterskiing, followed by wakeboarding, followed by surfing. After these events are completed, there will be a BBQ and awards ceremony on the waterski dock.

How can I participate?

To participate in the any of the water events, you must purchase a full family or full single membership to the club and sign the waiver. Waivers can be completed and emailed to info@slsbc.ca or dropped off with any of the exec, or brought to the tournament. If you have purchased a membership, have completed a waiver, and want to participate in any of the water events, just show up at the waterski dock! Waterskiing starts at 7 am, wakeboarding starts at around 9 am, and surfing starts at around 10 am. Wakeboarding and surfing times are approximate and will be determined by how long the event before it takes. Show up for the time that fits the event you want to do. All ages and abilities are welcome!

If I’ve already purchased a social membership instead of a full membership, can I still compete?

Of course! We can help you with how to upgrade your membership. Send us an email at info@slsbc.ca and we can walk you through it.

Can I participate in multiple events?

You sure can!

Can I come to the tournament if I am not competing?

Yes! The BBQ and awards ceremony are super fun and a great way to meet others on the lake. If you don’t want to participate in the water event but want to attend the BBQ and awards ceremony, purchase a social membership and show up at around 1 pm. You are also welcome to come out earlier and watch the competitors!

Do I have to pre-register if I am attending?

There is no need to pre-register. Just make sure you have purchased your membership and show up on the day of the tournament. We would like to try and get a sense of how many people are planning to attend, as the tournament is later than usual this year and it is has been a weird year and a half! If you think you want to attend, it would be helpful if you could send us an email to info@slsbc.ca letting us know that you plan to be there and also in what capacity (e.g. which events if any you will be participating in and/or if you will be at the BBQ). But if you haven’t sent us an email and want to participate, please still come out on the tournament day.

Can I volunteer?

Yes please! We need a lot of volunteers to help out with this event! If you are interested, please send us an email at info@slsbc.ca and let us know what times you are available on the tournament day, Also, if you have a boat that could be used for surfing or wakeboarding that you are willing to offer up for the tournament, please send us an email.

What about Covid-19?

We are aware that Covid-19 is still a concern. This is an outdoor event which makes it safer than an indoor event. Still, for the safety of our Sakinaw Lake community, we request that you do not attend the tournament if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms, have been asked to quarantine, or have not been vaccinated. Children under 12 and others not eligible for vaccination are welcome as long as they are not experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to Covid-19 in the 14 days prior to the tournament.

Do I need to bring my own boat if I am competing?

The boats and ropes will be provided.

How are the events judged?

WATERSKI: Waterskiing is judged based on the number of balls you get around on the course – either the full or mini course – along with speed and rope length. If you make all six balls, you do the course again at a 2 mph faster speed until you hit a maximum speed. If you hit the maximum speed, the rope starts to shorten. You’re out after your second fall or if you don’t make all six balls, you’re out. You will tell the driver what speed you want to start at.

WAKEBOARDING AND SURFING: Wakeboarding and surfing are judged on style, execution, and intensity of ability and tricks. For wakeboarding, a pass is two lengths of the ski course (there and back) along the side of the course between the green buoys. For surfing, a pass is one length of the course. For both wakeboarding and surfing, you are allowed one pass and you are out after your second fall. Wakeboarders can request a double up.

What if it is raining?

If it is raining on tournament day, we will move the tournament to Sunday, August 29th.

This should be a great event and we hope that everyone is looking forward to it! If you have any questions please send us an email.

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There’s going to be a REAL TOURNAMENT this summer! We have decided to hold the annual ski/wakeboard/surf tournament on Saturday, August 28th. We are so excited that we can hold this event this summer. More details will follow, but mark your calendars and start practicing!

Need help getting ready for the tournament? Tessa Campbell will be holding her second clinic of the summer on Aug 14/15. Tessa can take your skiing or wakeboarding to the next level and based on the feedback from the last clinic, is a fantastic instructor. Spaces are filling up. so don’t wait too long to sign up. Anyone wanting to participate in the clinics or the tournament must sign up for a full membership.

We need volunteers to make the tournament happen. We are looking for drivers and boats to do dock starting and pick up of competitors from courses. If you are available and interested, send an email to info@slsbc.ca. Thanks!

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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Hi everyone,

We are excited to remind you that this Saturday, August 18th, is our annual Sakinaw Lake Ski & Board Club tournament!

We welcome participants of all ages, regardless of abilities, including those who have never skied the course! Come out and have some fun and laughs. First time in a ski competition? Don’t worry, we have categories for both adults and kids who have never made it through the course!

If you prefer being in a boat, rather than behind one, come cheer on the “excellent display of water skiing talent cruising the lake” – Sunshine Coast Tourism.

7AM Waterskiing
10AM Wakeboarding
11AM Wakesurfing

All events first come first served.

Join us on the dock at 1:30PM after the competitions for hot dogs and hamburgers, with some sensational awards at 2PM from Lulu Lemon, The Boardroom, The Blackfish, Columbia Fuels, Petro-Can, Swish, Zokolo, Madeira Pharmacy, IGA Madeira Park, GBS, and more!

If we end up behind schedule (not unheard of!) we’ll send out updates throughout the day.

Also we have some great draw prices, including paragliding off Mt. Hallowell (tandem with instructor), Cocktail Cruises with lake celebrities, and Fishing Adventures! All club members and competitors eligible for the draws.

The forecast looks great, but in the event of rain, we will postpone the tournament until Sunday August 19th.

We are still looking for pickup boats for Wakeboarding. If you’re available, let us know.

Hope to see everyone there,

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

As a reminder, only full club members can participate in the tournament. Renewal is quick and easy, Click Here to renew your membership if you haven’t already.

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Hello SLSBC Members,

The annual ski/board/surf tournament is approaching quickly, the tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 20th. Get out on the water now to practice your skills, tricks, and moves!

If you have never been in the tournament before, the event is all about participation, we all want to do well, but we want to have fun and get as many people involved as we can. If you don’t know what category you are in, don’t worry we will set you up, just come out and have some fun!

All members are welcome!

The schedule of events are as follows:

Please show up on the ski dock and the dock starter will put your name down and let know when you will be going.

7:00 am – Skiing – all ages and abilities

9:30 am – Wakeboarding – all ages and abilities

10:30 am – Surfing – all ages and abilities

12:30 pm – Barbeque – hamburgers and hot dogs, bring your favorite beverage

1:00 pm – Awards ceremony

If there is rain on Saturday we will run the event on Sunday, same times.

If you have not paid your club dues for this year, please bring cash or cheque as only club members can participate in the tournament. Also, if any members have not paid yet for the clinics, please bring what you owe.

We have lots of great prizes from many different sponsors this year! We will also be doing the annual beer raffle, so please bring money to the barbeque!

Any questions about the tournament, please contact us here

See you on the dock on August 20th!

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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Hi everyone,

Our club tournament is quickly approaching on Saturday August 20th, and we’re looking for members to volunteer as pick-up boats.

If you would be available as a pick-up boat for either waterskiing, wakeboarding, or wakesurfing, please contact us and let us know.

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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Hello SLSBC Members,

Due to the rain today, we will postpone the tournament until Sunday, August 16th. The event will start at 7:00 am with skiing followed by wakeboarding at 9:00 and surfing at 11:00. The barbeque will start at 12:30 followed by the awards.

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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Hello SLSBC Members,

It is that time once again for everyone to come out and participate in the annual ski/board/surf tournament. We use the word “tournament” but really it is about participating and getting everyone out on the water.

As a member you are already registered. The tournament starts Saturday, August 15th at 7:00 am for skiing, followed by wakeboarding at 9:00 am and surfing at 11:00 am. We will then have the barbeque at 1:00 pm followed by the awards at 2:00 pm. Please come out everyone is welcome. If it is raining we will postpone until Sunday. To keep up to date at the lake sign up on twitter as well.

All the Sakinaw Swag including sweat shirts, sweatpants, t-shirts, cooler bags etc. will all be available to purchase at the awards ceremony after the waterski tournament on Aug 15. Also we will have 2 draws to win a Sakinaw Ski and Board Club rolling cooler full of beer! So bring your cash or cheques. See you there!

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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Hello everyone,

We can’t quite believe it ourselves, but it’s already August and the annual tournament is only a week away!

This year the tournament will be Saturday, August 16th* We’ll begin at 7AM with waterskiing, followed by wake boarding at 9:30AM, and wake surfing at 11AM. All skill levels are welcome. This is a great opportunity to show off your skills to your siblings and parents (or kids!).

For the first time, we’re also including a talent show component! Showcase your skills in anything you think you’re particularly talented at. Good examples include Trick Skiing, Pyramids, Air Chairing, and Paddle Skiing. Tubing does NOT qualify!

Entry is completely free, and participants will receive a free SLSBC t-shirt. We’re also looking for volunteers to help out. If you’re interested, email info@slsbc.ca and let us know.

We’ll follow up with an awards ceremony at 2:30PM on the ski club dock.

*Let’s hope for better weather than last year, but as always we’ll postpone it until Sunday if needed.

We hope to see everyone there!

Sincerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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The annual competition and barbeque turned out to be a great day!  The colour this year was Orange, I continue to see the orange around the lake and our community.  Great colour choice Trina!  Don’t forget to check out the lake gear, the new stuff with the logo looks amazing.

 

A great big THANK YOU to the SLSBC executive for arranging the day and to all the volunteers who helped run this event!  The amount of support we had was fantastic, thank you!

We also want to acknowledge the fantastic sponsors that made this event a huge success!  We have updated the “Friends of SLSBC” tab on the web site to show all our great sponsors.  Please visit their establishments and let them know how much we appreciate their generosity!

The results from the tournament are as follows:

Skiing

Boys Open                 1^st place          Callum Dye

Girls Open                  1^st place          Ashley Johnston

2^nd place        Stephanie Johnson

3^rd place         Tessa Johnston

Women’s Open         1^st place          Tracy Michael

2^nd place        Tessa Campbell

Men’s Open               1^st place          Dan Russell

2^nd place        Andrew Ames

3^rd place        Ken Johnston

Wakeboarding

Girls Junior                 1^st place          Tessa Johnston

2^nd place        Jesse Newell

Girls Senior                1^st place          Ali Bell

2^nd place        TessaCampbell

3^rd place         Coral Newell

Men’s Intermediate   1^st place          Ryan Foxall

2^nd place        Pat Bell

Men’s Advanced       1^st place          Kevin Keresztes

2^nd place        Mark Keresztes

Wake Surf

Girls Open                  1^st place          Tessa Campbell

2^nd place        Ali Bell/Ashley Johnston

3^rd place         Nicole Dye

Open Advanced        1^st place          Mitch Newell

2^nd place        Coral Newell

3^rd place         Kevin Keresztes

Men’s Old                   1^st place          Pete Newell

2^nd place        Mark Aplas

3^rd place        Ken Johnston

The winner of the draw prize for the Rockstar fridge was Jane Keresztes!

The winner of the grand prize for the go Pro camera was the Ames Family!

Congratulations to everyone who participated!

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