TRICK SKI
SHOWDOWN
This single-elimination trick ski face-off is all about difficulty, creativity, and variety—with a heavy emphasis on showmanship.
(Translation: if the skier isn’t hamming it up, they’re doing it wrong.)
Format
Semi-finals consist of three heats of up to six skiers. The top two skiers from each heat will advance to a 6-person super final.
Seeding will be loosely based on prior results and then randomly selected. Heats will be published prior to the event.
Unlike traditional trick ski contests, there will be no objective scoring system -- each athlete will be subjectively judged based on the judging criteria.
Rules
Skiers MUST recognize or salute the crowd off the dock.
Each skier is allowed two passes and one trick back to shore. Creative dock starts will earn extra points. A fall on a creative start will count as a fall, but can benefit scores when it comes to risk and difficulty.
Judging begins at a specified start buoy (first pass) or the main dock (second pass).
Tricks can be completed on any apparatus or discipline (e.g., trick ski, wake skate, disc, etc.) and in any order.
Two falls are allowed with only one pickup. Skier must swim into shore after their second fall.
No points will be given for attempted tricks that result in a fall
Skiers will be pulled behind an event sponsored boat.
Skiers can use the boat tower or low pylon.
Skiers must wear some form of floatation in order to compete.
Judging Criteria
CREATIVITY - The judges will be looking for innovative tricks that captivate the audience and set them apart from other competitors.
FLOW - Sequencing your passes in a way that is both visually appealing and showcases skill and control will earn you more points.
DIFFICULTY - The more challenging the trick or sequence executed, the higher the score.
AUTHENTICITY & STOKE - We hope you’re having fun out there! Judges will score this category subjectively based on the execution of tricks with precision and personal style, as well as energy and crowd engagement.
Awards
First place will receive an exclusive TL CornFest Champions jacket.
All Top 3 rankings will receive a medal + a Lake Lovers Club prize pack.