Host the Next NCWSA Nationals
More than 50 schools in four geographic regions field teams that seek the Holy Grail of collegiate water skiing, the annual national championship title. Will you be the next to host?
This event is a 24-team, 3-day, 2-lake webcasted event with a ~500 person banquet marking the end of adrenaline filled competition. Nationals is hosted mid to late October each year to close out our Fall Season. Teams are comprised of 5 females and 5 males in each of the three events. Over the past 5 years, there have been an average of 350 skier entries.
Further details on the event structure and standards can be viewed here: NCWSA Nationals Standards (pdf). Put your name in the hat to host the top schools from each region battling it out to be named the next NCWSA National Champion!
Host the Next NCWSA All-Stars
Each region send their top skiers to compete on behalf of their region (MW, SAC, SCR, W). This is the only tournament each where skiers show how much they bleed pink (MW) and support each other from a variety of schools.
This event is a 4-team, 2-day, 1-lake webcasted event. An additional day may be added to host Team Trials to select Team USA for the next NCWSA World University Championships. All-Stars is hosted in May to close out the Spring season. Teams are comprised of 10 females and 10 males in each of the three events. Over the past 5 years, there have been an average of 90 skier entries.
Further details on the event structure and standards can be viewed here: NCWSA All-Stars Standards (pdf). Want to get your feet wet hosting an NCWSA Title event? Let’s get that application submitted to host the next NCWSA All-Stars!
Applications
NCWSA Nationals – Application to Host (pdf)
NCWSA All-Stars – Application to Host (pdf)
Whenever possible, we appreciate digital completion of all application materials. You may even use digital signatures where applicable. Submission as a PDF, while not required, is encouraged.
Bids (Applications) are due December 31st to be considered at the Annual Meeting in January of the year preceding the event date. For example, to host All-Stars in May of 2027 or Nationals in October of 2027, bids are due December 31st, 2025 to be considered at the January 2026 Annual Meeting.
Applications should be submitted to the NCWSA Chair or bids@thencwsa.org