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Officials

Officials are necessary to host an event.

If you’re considering becoming an official, the first thing you need to know is what kind of official you want to become. There are four types of officials: Judges, Scorers, Drivers, or Safety.

Judge:

Each competition event (Slalom, Trick, or Jump) requires a certain number of event judges.
  • S​lalom judges​ are in charge of determining if the skier officially navigated the course.
  • T​rick judges​ determine which tricks a skier did and if they did them properly.
  • Jump judges​  verify boat times, boat path, and measure the distance of each jump.

Scorer:

  • S​lalom scorers r​ecord the scores the judges report and also confirm boat times.
  • Trick scorers consolidate the judges' calls and record the tricks in the computer.
  • J​ump scorers r​ecord the boat times and distance of the jump.

Driver:

Drivers are responsible for giving each skier a consistent ride through the competition path. 

Safety:

Safety officials help maintain the safety requirements and recommendations for the operation of tournaments and other events sanctioned by USA Water Ski.

How to become a safety coordinator

Become an official

Now that you know the differences between the types of officials, you can start working towards your rating. Each type of official (scorer, judge, driver) has multiple rating levels:
  • Assistant Official:​ Entry Level 
    • ​Driver Application
    • Scorer Application
    • Judge Application
  • Regular Official:​ Intermediate Level
  • Senior Official: ​Expert Level
Learn what you need to advance through each rating.

When you first begin working toward your rating, you will work alongside a current, rated official so there is no need to feel intimidated. They will help you every step of the way!

Clinics
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Clinics are required to maintain your officials' rating. Some clinics are available online.
Judges
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Contact Jeanette Van Akelijen, the OWSA Official Development Committee Chair for more information about becoming an official in Ohio!

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