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HOW TO HOST A BASIC SKILLS EVENT

Before the event

  • Obtain a USA Water Ski & Wake Sports club affiliation (you can affiliate here.)
  • Create Clinic listing
  • Secure the following officials: trained driver, safety coordinator, level 1+ instructor/coach (or level 1+ Adaptive instructor for Adaptive Clinics)
  • Complete the sanction application and pay your sanction fee of $40​​​
Sanction Application

during the event

You’ve done the prep work and have your team and equipment all ready to go. Be sure to confirm all of your participants have registered online through your event's registration page!

after the event

  • Return completed clinic registration and payments to HQ
  • The Chief Safety Director must complete the post event form
  • *all post-tournament documentation must be completed and returned to headquarters within 10 days of the end of the event to avoid penalty
Post Event Form

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​SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS

Thank you for continually supporting life on the water from the ground up. Your investment in the Basic Skills program gives people the opportunity to to learn to water ski and wakeboard for the first time in a fun environment!
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​We appreciate all that you do to grow and sustain the sport we love!

Call us at (863)-324-4341 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Our headquarters office is located in Auburndale, Fla., and includes a staff of eight. We can help you find whatever you need. ​

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M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Telephone

863-324-4341

Email

[email protected]
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  • Home
  • 2025 Awards
    • Accommodations
    • Award Winners
  • Get On The Water
    • Grassroots
    • Host An Event
    • Basic Skills Events >
      • Basic Skills Clinics >
        • Application
        • Basic Skills Calendar
      • Get On The Water >
        • Application
        • Find An Event
      • Adaptive Learn to Water Ski Clinics
      • Post-Event Reporting
    • How To Sanction A Clinic >
      • Managing Your Sanctioned Events >
        • Edit Event Details
        • Edit Registration Page
        • Manage Participant Registrations
  • Shop
    • Store
  • About
    • USA Water Ski & Wake Sports
    • Membership Info
    • Are You New Here?
  • Affiliation
  • Contact