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Ski show operations clinics are specifically geared towards the operational end of your show. From costume design to the show directors roundtable, these clinics and seminars will help your team organize the production and performance of your show.
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Designing Costumes
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Saturday
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8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
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Laguna Vista
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| When it comes to sewing there is always something new to learn. Some of the topics we’ll cover in this clinic include: organizing ideas, costume design, construction techniques, fabrics and trims, and how to train the skiers to care for their costumes during the summer season. Come and share your questions, concerns, and comments. |
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Show Production
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Saturday
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8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
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River View South
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| Don't be afraid to direct and lead your team. National champion show directors will help you identify your roles and responsibilities as a show director. They will help you establish a timeline to use as a guide for your show production. Why reinvent the wheel when you can learn form their experiences and mistakes. |
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Ski Repair & Maintenance
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Saturday
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Grand Ballroom
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| Skis and bindings are essential pieces of equipment, though don’t always get the best care and take a beating through normal use. Stripped out binding screws, delaminations, wood splits, rot spots, and torn bindings are a few of the resultant damages. Learn and share your own techniques to maintain and repair your ski equipment. Let’s face it, equipment is expensive – maintaining and repairing what you have will save money and extend the life of your equipment. |
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Fitness & Nutrition for Show Ski Excellence
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Saturday
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Sierra Vista
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| The infamous "smile and wave" goes a long way; however, adopting a safe and effective fitness and nutrition lifestyle will propel show ski athletes to a new level of optimal performance. This session will cover in detail: 1) the how and why of fitness and nutrition, 2) physical activity guidelines, 3) fitness and nutrition myths, and 4) show ski specific exercises designed to enhance overall performance. Participants will leave the session with information on how to design a safe and effective personal exercise program, how to make meaningful nutritional choices, and how all this will contribute to making 2012 your best show ski season yet. |
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Comedy in Shows
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Saturday
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12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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River View North
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| What’s funny? More importantly, what’s not? Representatives of top-rated clubs as well as judges will answer questions regarding what they find comical and enjoyable within water ski shows today. They will offer suggestions on how to get more smiles, laughs, and applause from your audience. |
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Show Safety & Pick-Up Boats
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Saturday
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12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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Upper Dells Ballroom
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| The focus of this clinic will be the show safety rules and a pre-season review. This is a great refresher course for all team personnel who are responsible for safety. |
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Show Riding & Pin Pulling
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Saturday
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1:30 PM - 3:20 PM
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Upper Dells Ballroom
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| Being a show ski boat rider is one of the most important duties in our sport. Not only are you responsible for the safety of the skiers behind your boat, but you also must be a good partner and communicator for the driver. This clinic not only covers what you need to look for when pulling pin, but also how to be an effective and trusted member of the boat driving team. |
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You and Your Jump
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Saturday
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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Upper Dells Ballroom
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| Your relationship with your jump is a "Love/Hate" deal. You love the jump act, but hate the time, money, and physical effort, put into keeping your jump in safe tip-top shape. This seminar will lay out a program of maintenance thats easy to follow, and if followed properly, keep repair costs to a minimum. You will also learn what to do in cases of catastrophic weather damage to your jump. You could be one severe storm away, find out how to get your jumpers back on the ramp. |
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Show Make-up/Airbrush Techniques
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Saturday
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
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Upper Dells Ballroom
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| Applying Show Make-up is like going to the dentist. You know it's good for you (or your show) but can't we just skip it this once? Airbrush techniques are used in this clinic to turn a mundane task into something new, quick, easy, and exciting. Skiers, and ski mom's will love this seminar! |
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Rope Making
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Saturday
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
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Conference Center I
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| Need a twink? How about an extra jump handle? Maybe a ballet leader? You can learn various techniques for making jump braids, pyramid ropes, swivel and trick handles, ballet ropes, etc. Come prepared - bring plenty of rope and other rope-making materials and tools. |
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Building a Culture of Safety in Your Club
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Sunday
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
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Aztec
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| Being creatures of habit, show teams operate as they have in the past. The purpose of this seminar is to encourage you to step back and take a look at your operation from a different perspective. NSSA Safety Chair Jim Martin is going to discuss ways to keep your membership safe as they strive to accomplish new things. He will help you develop a list of "best practices" or "standard operating procedures" to help keep your membership and fans safe. |
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