Members EricKelley Posted February 15, 2014 Members Share Posted February 15, 2014 We plan to hold the 1st. Annual "In His Wakes Head To Head" cash prize tournament July 17, 18, 19 at Twin Oaks Lakes in Paducah, Kentucky. Our main goal is to use the head to head format to involve women and 36 mph skiers. We want the weekend to be fun and have something for all skiers who want to come. We have some of the best drivers committed Chris Eller, Ham Wallace, Gordon West and Tim McKune. The tournament will be ran as an "L" except for the night final and the class "C" on Sunday. One of the innovating ideas is that Pro Women will be invited to compete in the 34 head to head along side of the best 34 non pro men. Schedule: Friday Practice 36 mph skiers South Lake(with drivers who will pull event) Practice 34 mph skiers North Lake(with drivers who will pull event) Night practice under lights North Lake(priority to 34 skiers) Saturday Qualifying Rounds(2) 36 mph South Lake Qualifying Rounds(2) 34 mph North Lake Head to Head 34 Finals Under Lights Banquet Live band and party Sunday Head to Head finals 36 mph South Lake Class C slalom for anyone North Lake 2 rounds We plan to pay 3000/1500/500 for first second and third in 34. 500/300/200 in 36 division. Entry will be $200 for 34 and $100 for 36. Class C entry not priced yet. More details will be provided later. Please plan to come out and help out In His Wakes. We are seeking sponsors. Eric Kelley 270-991-3139, Bob Harris 270-210-7552 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jmvana1 Posted February 15, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 15, 2014 Looks cool Eric and Bob! I'm checking my schedule...will be in France the week prior for work but I may be able to make it back in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_MS Posted February 15, 2014 Members Share Posted February 15, 2014 Am I reading this right, pro women will pay 200 to enter but pro men only 100? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 15, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 15, 2014 @MS the way I read it the 36mph skiers are non pro/open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted February 15, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 15, 2014 I interpreted that as old guys "bet" more -- more to enter, more to win. Kinda makes sense cause old guys usually have a little more spare cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricKelley Posted February 15, 2014 Author Members Share Posted February 15, 2014 34 skiers will pay 200 for a chance at a higher purse. 36 less cost, less purse. Trying to get some young people involved with less entry fee. Banquet included. We are going to also offer some kind of prize for the highest single buoy count during the qualifying rounds. Probably some consolation prize for the worst combined score of qualifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 15, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 15, 2014 @Webbdawg99 Road trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted February 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 16, 2014 34 MPH heads up, gender not a consideration. Sounds great, Regina et al hopefully. $3000 is a pretty good drawing card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webbdawg99 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 @MattP It IS an available weekend. I could be easily persuaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_MS Posted February 17, 2014 Members Share Posted February 17, 2014 Sounds like a great event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted February 20, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2014 Dang, not enough weekends... I was planning to go to BroHo... Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 20, 2014 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2014 @webdawg99 let's keep it in the front of our minds and talk soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricKelley Posted February 26, 2014 Author Members Share Posted February 26, 2014 Looks like it is going to be big. Thanks to Eagle for being a big sponsor. Chad Scott is partnering with us to help. Looks like the final will likely be live streaming. Thanks to the Ski Nuts and everyone who has stepped up to get involved. We already have some great skiers committed as well as good skiers who want to throw their hat in the ring and have a great time. We need to get some 36 guys to come out and get involved. We will get a web page set up within the next couple of weeks when we get all details worked out. If anyone wants to sponsor, please let me know. All profits to In His Wakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricKelley Posted February 26, 2014 Author Members Share Posted February 26, 2014 Check out Chuck and Chad's logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricKelley Posted February 26, 2014 Author Members Share Posted February 26, 2014 Profit meaning once expenses are paid what is left goes to In His Wakes not to a club or individual. We are getting good deals on a lot of things. Hopefully a lot of money can be donated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricKelley Posted February 26, 2014 Author Members Share Posted February 26, 2014 We think that we have a few local businesses that are going to donate. We know most of the ski related companies are stretched. We are going to focus outside of this industry. I know what your saying though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricKelley Posted March 3, 2014 Author Members Share Posted March 3, 2014 More Details, more will be added later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiboat38 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Things are coming together! Looking forward to a good time and great event! http://www.kentuckywaterski.org/InHisWakesHeadToHead.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted March 4, 2014 @Skiboat38 im in. Looks like a great format! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricKelley Posted March 6, 2014 Author Members Share Posted March 6, 2014 Looks like we have 2 boat sponsors Malibu and Ski Centurion. Thanks to both of them. Competitors will be able to pick between these boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricKelley Posted March 15, 2014 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2014 We will start accepting entries today. We are making great progress. Thanks to the judges and scorers that have stepped up to help. Thanks to the sponsors. Please get your entries in early as we will fill up quickly. We want to get more people involved, so if you have ever wanted to participate in a head to head event please come...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiboat38 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Spent last week at the site things are looking great. The lakes are skiing awesome and should be some big scores......I'm cheering on Regina........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skidawg Posted June 16, 2014 Members Share Posted June 16, 2014 Would love to be there, but kidos and Jr. Dev come first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted June 16, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 16, 2014 I would like to attend. I need to find some guys to road trip up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricKelley Posted June 17, 2014 Author Members Share Posted June 17, 2014 Matt, Georgia's not that far. We've got a bunch coming from Florida, maybe someone can pick you up. We were at the Lake last weekend making preparations. Water is slow around the buoys, but easy to get across the course. We still need skiers, get your entries in soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricKelley Posted June 26, 2014 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2014 For those wanting to see Average Joes vs Bikini Pros on the web live streaming, see www.kentuckywaterski.org. There will be a link there for it. All information on the tournament will be there as well. Should be interesting to see how some of the best 35 and older ballers do against Regina Jaquess, April Coble, and Emma Sheers. Chris Eller is going to be facing his wife. Could be a long ride home....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiboat38 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'm betting one or more of the women will be standing on the podium!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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