2026 AWSA Southern Regionals

2026 Southern Regional Championships

Dates: July 223-27, 2026

Sponsor: LymanLand USA and Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission Location: LymanLand USA-15865 Waterski Ln, Duncanville, AL 35456 Class of Tournament: Record Classification - E, L, R, 3-Event, 1-Round

Registration Chairman:   Sandy Cates:                  205-969-5828                 sheepgreens@yahoo.com Please use On-Line registration only.

All Entries to: On-Line Registration only      www.usawaterski.org

Entry Fees: Adults $180-Three Event    $160- Two Event  $135-One Event

                                  Juniors  $140-Three Event    $125-Two Event   $115-One Event

Deadline: 4:00 PM Central Time, July 18, 2026. All received entries posted in www.awsasouth.org

Late Fee: $25.00 per day after the deadline (July 18, 2026).

Absolute Deadline: 5:00 PM Central Time, July 22,2026 - Use On-Line Registration Only..

• SkiermustusethestandardAWSAEntryFormandWaiver.
• AllSkiersmustsubmitacompletedSkiersBiographyFormtobeentered.
• All Skiers must present proof of current AWSA membership and proof of qualification before (or at) time of registration tobeentered.
• PleaseuseOnlineRegistrationOnlyviawww.usawaterski.org
• Includecurrentemailandphonenumbersoyoumaybecontactedregardingquestionsonyourentry.
• AllSkiersmustcheckinatregistrationuponarrival,evenifallinformationisproperlysubmittedinadvance.
• All Junior Skiers must have MAAP policy acknowledgement completed.

• Entry requirements will be based on the AWSA Ranking List 21 days prior to the entry deadline for the SouthernRegionalTournament (June 30, 2026)
• All entries for the AWSA Southern Regional Tournament shall have a minimum of a Level 6 Ranking, except Boys/Girls1&2and Men/Women5,6,7,8,9,10,11 whomayenter withaLevel5Ranking.
• AllskierslistedintheAWSARankingListintheOpenMen/WomenandMasterMen/WomenDivisions,shallbeAutomaticallyqualifiedtoenterthoserespectiveskiingdivisions/events,regardlessoftheirRankingLevel.
• The first place, event winning skiers, without regard to their Ranking Level and who scored in their events at theirrespectivecurrentyearstatetournament,shallbeallowedtoskithateventattheSouthernRegionalTournament.
• OverallthreeeventskierswithaLevel5Rankingineachevent(whoskiedandscoredthreeeventsattheirrespectivestatetournament)shallbeallowedtoskiallthreeeventsattheSouthernRegionalChampionships.
• Skiers scores from tournaments, class C and above, between the cut-off date (COD - June 30, 2026) and the absolute final dayfor entry (late entry date July 22,2026) to the Southern Regional Tournament, that meets or exceeds the locked in basenumber required for their events/division, in either the Ranking List by “Rank” or by raw score, shall be qualified to entertheSouthernRegionTournament.

Proof of Qualification: Qualification will be established by the Registrar at registration check-in. No Paper work needs to be submitted with Online Registration.

Directions to Site: From Birmingham, Alabama take I-59/20 south/west to Tuscaloosa, exit on US 82/McFarland Blvd exit, go east on US 82 14 miles to 67 mile marker turn right on Waterski Ln.

From Montgomery, Alabama take US 82 East to Tuscaloosa, turn left ¾ of one mile past 66 mile marker onto Waterski Lane.

Airports: Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, 7601 Robert Cardinal Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (18 miles). Birmingham International Airport 5900 Messer Highway, Birmingham, AL 35212 (62 miles).

• Headquarters:AC Marriott 
• Address: 2585 Gary Fitts St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Phone: +1 205-374-8080
• Location Note: Some listings may reference 2585 6th St, which is
• Adjacent to the Gary Fitts Street Address

Concessions: Food truck available on site limited time each da.

Check in advance for food truck availability

Practice: May or may not be available if time permits. Subject to course changes and TC set up requirements. Tickets will be available at registration. You must have a ticket to ski. One ticket equals 4 slalom passes, 2 jumps, 2 trick passes. Cost of ticket is $25.

Refunds: Refunds are made on a case by case decision. Excuses are validated by the EVP. All refunds are less the PayPal fee and service charge.

Camping: Limited Number of Spaces with Electrical Hook-ups. $50.00 per night - must reserve space in advance. No shower facilities available. Email: lymanland@att.net for confirmation.

Awards: 1st - 5th, all events: Overall 1st - 5th for Boys/Girls 1,2,3, and 1st - 3rd all other divisions

Officials Meeting: Tuesday July 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Central Time) at  AC Marriott 2585 Gary Fitts St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401: 205-752-3200

Regional Council Meeting and General Membership Meeting: Thursday Jul 24, 2026 7:00 PM (Central Time) or one hour after completion of the last event (whichever is later) at AC Marriott 2585 Gary Fitts St Tuscaloosa AL 35401: 205-752- 3200

Junior Development and Awards Banquet: Friday, July 225, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Central Time) or one hour after the completion of the last event (whichever is later). The Banquet will be held at River Market Landing on Jack Warner Parkway. Please refer to the Southern Region website for details. Banquet is free to all participating junior skiers and appointed officials. You must have a ticket to enter, skiers get tickets at registration.

Dual Towboats: In the event of a major weather delay, it will be at the option of the Chief Judge to determine if the situation necessitates the use of dual towboats.

Notice to All Skiers: All Regional Excuses need to be submitted prior to the absolute deadline via email to the Executive Vice President – Robert Harris (EVP@AWSASouth.org). Consult current edition of the Rule 4 (AWSA Rule Book) concerning excuses and out of region skier rules.

Site Information: For the safety of all persons, all dogs and pets must absolutely be kept on leash. Owners not adhering to the mandate will be asked to remove their pets from the site.

Operation of all modes of transport (on site) are subject to the regulations of LymanLand USA, and LymanLand USA reserves the right to confiscate keys of any vehicle not operated in a safe manner.  Park per signs.

Registration and Check in: Registration will be open from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Tuesday, July 22, 2026. Wednesday through Saturday- 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. All times Are Central Daylight Time

Tournament schedule: 26 Southern Regional Schedule