If you got 1st place at Regionals this year at Warman Lake, please send your photo to Stacy Holbert (sjholbert35@gmail.com) for the Regional Guide ASAP!
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AWSA President Jeff Surdej, has sent out a survey to all Boys 1-3, Girls 1-3 and Men 1, Women 1 skiers regarding participation in the AWSA Nationals. Please take a moment to fill it out if you or your junior skiers received the survey. If you have multiple junior skiers and they have the same address please send an additional email address so that surveys can be counted for each junior skier.
Yes, there is a prize for the Region who has the greatest percentage return on surveys. So lets go West Region, return your surveys. As of Sept 15th the West is in last place, we can do better than that.
Gail Heinrich was presented with the Award of Merit. This is presented to a member or an official who epitomized friendship, dedication and integrity. The first award was presented at the US National tournament and is now one of the Western Region’s most prestigious honors. This award was established and is maintained for a deserving person who might otherwise go unnoticed.
Sam Lee was presented the Outstanding Official Award. This honor is presented at the Western Regional Water Ski Championships each year to an official who has shown to be extremely hard working and dedicated. Other officials volunteering at the tournament make the selection.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Jack Hanna at the waterski age of 78. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and ski partners throughout the Nation.
Please take a moment to put a nomination in for the Western Region Merit Award. This award page is in the Regional Guide, page 99, and it also lists the past recipients.
Every year since 1975 the Western Region has recognized a member or official who epitomized friendship, dedication and integrity. The first award was presented at the US National tournament and is now one of the Western Region’s most prestigious honors. This award was established and is maintained for a deserving person who might otherwise go unnoticed. All Western Region members are welcome & encouraged to submit nominations for this award to their local councilperson or Richelle Matli prior to the Regional tournament.