Heads up Carolina, It’s Time for All-Stars

Day 1

The All-Stars weekend began on Friday, May 20^th as the top skiers from each region traveled from near and far to compete at Skyview Lakes in Harmony, North Carolina. Friday was a travel day, as well as a practice day for any competitors that wanted to get in some practice on the lake before the official tournament began. 

All-Stars is a great change of pace for the collegiate skiers as they are able to compete with their region, instead of against. Four regions, the South-Central Region, the Midwest, the Western Region, and the SAC Region, were able to get a team together to compete in the 2022 All-Stars tournament. 

Day 2

Men’s Slalom

Skiers woke up bright and early in the village of tents on Saturday morning, ready to tackle a full day of skiing. Men’s slalom was first off the dock, breaking the glass on Skyview Lake. This event was filled with many personal bests as the skiers gave it their all to represent their region. Taking fifth place was Brett Stackpole from the SAC with a score of 3 buoys at 35 off, 36mh. Right above him was Arron Davies from the SCR taking fourth place with a score of 2 buoys at 38 off, 36mph. Snagging third place was Luke Outram from the SCR with a score of 2.5 buoys at 38 off, 36mph. The second place spot was awarded to Cade Stockstill from the SAC with a score of 4 buoys at 38 off, 36mph. Finally, the champion, Garrett Reese from the SAC, skied his way into first with a score of 4.25 buoys at 38 off, 36mph. 

Women’s Slalom

Women’s slalom was next off the dock. The energy on the start dock was very encouraging as all the competitors cheered on one another, regardless of region. Women’s slalom was also filled with many personal bests, which prompted even more cheering from the shoreline. Fifth place was a tie between two SCR skiers, Violeta Mociulsky and Brittany Panneton, both with a score of 4.5 buoys at 28 off, 34mph. Coming in fourth was Lily Meade from the SCR with a score of 1 buoy at 32 off, 34 mph. Taking third place was Kate White from the SAC, skiing a score of 3 buoys at 32 off, 34 mph. Coming in second place was Charlsey Newman from the SAC with a score of 4 buoys at 32 off, 34mph. Skiing into first place was Annemarie Wroblewski from the SCR with a grand score of 1.5 buoys at 35 off, 34mph. 

Shoreline Fun

All the skiers lined the shore of the lake to cheer on their region. To further represent their region, the Midwest region spray painted their hair pink, and the SCR spray painted their hair blue. When the teams weren’t busy skiing, you could find them playing foursquare or cornhole and getting to know all the skiers from the other regions. 

Men’s Trick

Right after women’s slalom, it was time for men’s trick to begin. Men’s trick was very competitive as the skiers fit as many tricks as they could into 20 seconds. The announcer was quickly naming all the tricks as fast as he could and was anticipating who would be the first skier to throw some flips in their trick run. Coming in fifth place was Carter Hooten from the SCR with a trick score of 2190 points. In fourth place was Dan Greene from the SAC with 2610 points. Tricking into third place was Garrett Reese with a score of 3570 points. Taking second place was Garrett Stallings from the SCR with a trick score of 3650 points. Finally, from the SCR, Luke Outrum took first place with a score of 5420 points. 

Women’s Trick

While the weather in Harmony was great throughout the day, a small storm decided to roll through right has women’s trick was ready to begin. Regardless of the storm, all the women were able to complete their trick run and give it their all to represent their region. In fifth place was Amanda Luttschwager Rose from the Midwest with a trick score of 1440 points. Coming in fourth place was Charlsey Newman from the SAC region with a score of 1500 points. Taking third place was Violeta Mociulsky from the SCR scoring 1620 points. Earning second place was Lily Meade from the SCR with a score of 1830 points. Taking first place, from the SAC Region, was Bailey Grathwohl with a trick score of 2740 points. 

Western Night

After a great day full of skiing, it was time for the “3 Bs” as the announcer would say throughout the day; “BBQ, bull, and band.” Skiers got dressed in their Western attire and headed over to the mechanical bull. Everyone had a good time cheering on their teammates riding the bull instead of on the water. BBQ was then served under a Western-themed tent, while the band played some country music. As the night progressed, awards were awarded to each skier who made it to the podium for slalom and trick. The teams cheered as loud as they could for each member who took a podium spot from their region. 

Day 3

Jump

Although Sunday was the final day of the tournament, it was still filled with a lot of skiing and cheering. Men and women jump alternated – filled with many personal bests, as well as many hard crashes. Cheers followed each jump as the distances were displayed on the Splash Eye. Leaping into fifth place in women’s jump was Amanda Rose Luttschwager from the Midwest with a jump of 60 feet. Taking fourth place was Anna Prior from the Midwest with a score of 63 feet. In third place was Annemarie Wroblewski from the SCR jumping 87 feet. Taking second place was Charlsey Newman from the SAC region with a score of 115 feet. The women’s jump champion from the SCR, Lily Meade with a jump of 125 feet. Taking fifth place in men’s jump was Garrett Stallings from the SCR with a score of 138 feet. In fourth place was Arron Davies from the SCR scoring a 145-foot jump. Coming in third place was Garrett Reese from the SAC region with a score of 148 feet. Taking second place was Brett Stackpole from the SAC region scoring a jump of 149 feet. Jumping into first place from the SCR, Luke Outrum with a 167-foot jump. 

In the end, the Midwest region came out on top followed by the SAC Region, the South-Central Region, and then the Western Region. Overall, the 2022 All-Stars tournament was filled with great skiing and great memories.

Final Team Standings & Scorebook

Placement	Team	Slalom	Trick	Jump	Total
1	Midwest Region	3,215	3,475	3,010	9,700
2	SAC Region	3,215	3,130	2,195	8,540
3	South Central Region	3,060	2,865	2,365	8,290
4	Western Region	140	160	80	380

Photos by Simply Captured Moments – Emily Sampson

Men’s Slalom | Women’s Slalom | Men’s Trick | Women’s Trick | Jump