Thread: Ijsba Rule Book

Many guys have been asking questions on what is and isn't allowed on there race ski's
Her's a link to the current IJSBA rule book.
You can down load the PDF file and save to your computer.. If it ain't in the rule book it's not allowed..

Cheers happy reading.

http://www.ijsba.com/ijsba/index.cfm...t=rulebook.cfm

2008 changes just announced see changes here

http://www.ijsba.com/ijsba/index.cfm.../misc/0003.htm

i made the mistake of printing the rule book with out checking pages

rider classifications and our next years class's have been topical
Section 5 class of PWC & the attached is where we get our class's from roughly i presumea'
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personally i don't like the jump from Novice to Expert,,, may just be a play on words,
but other race disciplines have a Clubmen or Intermediate grades before Pro's
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Go the Grey Beard Masters

Rider Classifications
10.1 RIDER CLASSIFICATIONS
10.1.1 The International Jet Sports Boating Association does not test the skill of
individual participants in IJSBA-sanctioned events, nor does the Association
judge each competitor’s competence. Participants are solely responsible for
their safety.
10.1.2 As a general policy, the IJSBA requires that riders be 16 years old or older
for all competition classes except Junior 10-12 year old Ski Stock and Junior
13-15 year old Ski Stock and Limited. Boating laws in some countries require
higher age minimums or allow lower age limits. Refer to Section 23 and/or
contact the local IJSBA International Affiliate for information about specific
age requirements in each country. A birth certificate and/or passport shall
be presented to substantiate age.
10.1.3 The IJSBA and most IJSBA International Affiliates require that waiver of
liability be signed by a parent or legal guardian if the competitor is under 18
years old. A birth certificate and/or drivers license may be required to
substantiate age.
A Rider will represent his/her country of citizenship at the World Finals. In
case of multiple citizenships, the country of residence will apply.
10.1.4 Riders may have different skill classifications for Runabout/Sport and Ski
divisions (i.e., an Expert Runabout racer may also be a Novice Ski racer).
10.2 BEGINNER
10.2.1 The Beginner class is provided as an entry-level class for new riders who
wish to experience the fun of racing. It is open to all Novice competitors (see
Section 10.3) who have competed in three or fewer races. In the case of a
series, riders may compete in the entire series prior to moving to the Novice
class. Otherwise, in a rider’s fourth race, he/she must compete in the Novice
class.
Beginner-class competitors may race Stock or Limited watercraft.
10.3 NOVICE
10.3.1 Novice competitors are those with minimal racing experience. First-time
competitors must participate in the Novice or Beginner class.
10.3.2 Novice-class riders may reclassify themselves as Expert at their own
discretion. Novice-class riders may also be reclassified as Expert-class riders
at the discretion of the IJSBA or IJSBA International Affiliate.
RIDER CLASSIFICATIONS
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10.4 EXPERT
10.4.1 Expert-class riders are those who demonstrate a skill level that has exceeded
beyond that of a Novice-class rider.
10.4.2 An Expert competitor may request to be reclassified as a Pro by submitting
a Change of Classification Form to the IJSBA or IJSBA International Affiliate.
The IJSBA and IJSBA International Affiliates have the authority to move an
Expert competitor to Pro if he/she displays skills that are superior to others
in that class.
10.4.3 An Expert competitor may request to be reclassified as an Novice by submit
ting a Change of Classification to the IJSBA or IJSBA International Affiliate.
10.4.4 An Expert competitor may be moved back to Novice if it is determined by
the IJSBA or IJSBA International Affiliate that his/her riding skill is not Expertclass
level.
10.5 AMATEUR
10.5.1 The Amateur class is comprised of Novice- and Expert-level riders.
10.6 PRO
10.6.1 Pro riders are those who have substantial racing experience and have
advanced competition skills.
10.6.2 A Pro competitor may request to be reclassified as an Expert by submitting
a Change of Classification Form to the IJSBA or IJSBA International Affiliate.
10.6.3 A Pro rider may be moved back to Expert if it is determined by the IJSBA or
IJSBA International Affiliate that his/her riding skill is not Pro-class level.
10.7 PRO-AM
10.7.1 The Pro-Am class is comprised of Expert- and Pro-level riders.
10.8 VETERANS
10.8.1 The Veterans Ski class is open to a riders who are 30 years of age or older.
The Veterans Sport and Runabout classes are open to riders 35 years of
age or older.
10.8.2 Closed-course Veterans-class competitors may race Stock, Limited or
Superstock watercraft.
10.9 MASTERS
10.9.1 The Masters Ski class is open to riders who are 40 years of age or older.
The Masters Sport and Runabout classes are open to riders 45 years of
age or older.
10.9.2 Closed-course Masters-class competitors may race Stock, Limited or
Superstock watercraft.
Rider Classifications

Where is the fat bastard class? I need to know where to sign up.

Yes Captain i agree

lets have a fat bastards class next year.... most of us will be in it Come to think of it we could have upto to 6-8 riders in this class! Could be competitive. Maybe a bit slow to watch from a spectator point? There would be bombie's in the water when we fall off!!!! Cannonballlllllllll splash!!!

WA club round classes will be decided upon by the race committe towards the end of this season... Current rider skill levels and ski type and numbers within each catorgry will determin next years classes....