Press Release January 24, 2009 -
Received from American Barefoot Club
2009 US Nationals Site and Date is being relocated
New Site: Wichita,
Kansas
New Date: Aug 11-15
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Barefooters,
Due to the draught we currently experiencing in Central Texas and the
lack of water to make the site ski-able, this year's Barefoot Nationals
is being moved to Mystic Lakes in Wichita, Kansas. To accommodate
the LOC and Homeowners association, the dates are also being moved to
August 11-15. The date move will also resolve the conflict we had
with Show Ski Nationals, which is good since most of our World Junior
Team are also show skiers.
This is relatively short notice for an LOC to get ramped up. However, we
are confident, with the commitments we have for support, both physical
and financial, the LOC will pull together a first class event. Mystic
Lakes is a two lake site built in what was formerly a sand pit just
outside Wichita in Maize, KS. It was built into a water ski community
with houses surrounding the lake. Mystic Lakes recently hosted 3 event
regionals with over 300 skiers. So they are no strangers to the
logistics of putting together a large tournament. Wichita is centrally
located in the US and is serviced by an international airport.
There are sidewalks around the lake, it has very high banks for wind
protection, a center strand between the two lakes for perfect spectator
viewing. We will be able to jump on the second lake and run slalom and
tricks on the other. They have hosted our Regional Barefoot
Championships on multiple occasions as well as regular local
tournaments.
While this is certainly a change from the previously announced Waco
site, I am confident it will be a great tournament and one you will not
want to miss. Waco is lining up to host next years Nationals, so we will
get to experience that great site as well. We wanted to get the word out
so everyone has as much notice as possible to make plans. See you in
Wichita!
Dan Cummings
President, American Barefoot Club |
