The 46th Barefoot Water Ski National Championships will be held Thursday through Sunday at Water Ski Mania in Helena, Montana. More than 50 barefoot water ski athletes are expected to compete in respective divisions for titles in wake slalom, tricks, jump and overall during the four-day event. A live webcast and live scoring will be available throughout the tournament.
The wake slalom event consists of athletes crossing the boat wake as many times as possible in two 15-second passes (one pass in the forward position and one pass in the backward position). Tricks competitors perform as many tricks as possible in two 15-second passes. Jumpers, who are each allowed three attempts, go for distance while leaping off an 18-inch ramp.