What Member Resources Does USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Offer?

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports (USA-AWS) provides members with a set of resources organized around four main areas: a major events calendar, event sanctioning, SafeSport training and safety resources, and athlete resources such as qualification procedures. These are listed under the "Member Resources" section of the organization's website, alongside additional content like real estate listings for water sports enthusiasts. The resources are aimed at athletes, event hosts, and members who need to track competitions, meet safety requirements, or follow selection procedures.

Major Events Calendar

The Major Events Calendar covers national and international events relevant to USA Water Ski & Wake Sports' sport discipline organizations. This is the entry point for members who want to know what competitions are coming up rather than searching individual discipline pages.

Use it when you need to:

• Plan around national or international competition dates
• Check which events fall under each sport discipline organization
• Coordinate travel or qualifying attempts with the broader event schedule

Event Sanctioning

Event sanctioning is handled as a separate resource because the process varies depending on the type of event being hosted. The site states that the sanctioning process differs by event type, so hosts should identify their event category before starting.

If you are hosting an event, the practical sequence is:

1. Determine the type of event you are hosting.
2. Locate the sanctioning process that matches that event type.
3. Follow the requirements specific to that category.

Because the steps differ by event type, there is no single universal checklist — the correct process depends on what you are running.

SafeSport Training & Safety Resources

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports states that it "strives to provide a safe environment for its members," and SafeSport training and resources are grouped under Member Resources. This is the safety-training component members are expected to use.

Members who need to complete or reference safety training should go through this section rather than looking for it elsewhere on the site. It is listed as a standing member resource, not a one-time event.

Athlete Resources and Qualification Procedures

Athlete-facing resources include qualification and selection procedures. The site's news and updates show these documents being revised over time — for example, an updated 2027 U21 Worlds Q&P was posted under the "Athletes Resources" page, and 2027 Pan American Games Athlete Selection Procedures appear in the news feed.

This means:

• Qualification and selection documents are living documents that get updated.
• The "Athletes Resources" page is the place to find the current version.
• Members tracking selection should check back rather than relying on an earlier copy.

Other Member-Facing Content

Beyond the four core resource areas, the site also lists:

How to Decide Which Resource You Need

• You want to compete or qualify → Start with Athlete Resources for the current qualification and selection procedures.
• You are hosting an event → Start with Event Sanctioning and identify your event type first.
• You need safety training → Go to SafeSport Training & Resources.
• You want to know what's coming up → Use the Major Events Calendar.
• You want news, instruction, or the magazine → Use Featured Content, The Water Skier, and Instructional Articles.

One practical caution: because qualification procedures and event details are updated periodically, always confirm you are reading the latest version posted on the site rather than an older copy circulated elsewhere.