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Field Of Competitors Announced For 24th Junior U.S. Open

by Scott N. Atkinson

The field of competitors has been announced for the 24th Junior U.S. Open Water Ski Championships, which will be held June 28-30 at the San Marcos River Ranch in Martindale, Texas.

For the first time in the tournament's history, the Junior U.S. Open Water Ski Championships will be a three-day/three-round world record capability competition with two preliminary rounds and a final round. The event will feature Junior Men/Junior Women (ages 17 to 21) and Boys/Girls (ages 16 and under) divisions. Some of the world's top junior water ski athletes will compete for titles in slalom, tricks, jumping and overall.