Think Tank 2026 Schedule
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Schedule last updated February 9, 2026. Subject to change without notice.
8:00am - 12:00pm
NSSA BOD Meeting - Conference Center I
1:00pm - 5:00pm
NSSA Officials Clinic - Sierra Vista
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Expo Vendor Move-In - Conference Centers A-H
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration - Grand Ballroom Lobby
7:00pm - 10:30pm
The Ski Show Awards - Grand Ballroom
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
6:00am - 8:00am
Expo Vendor Move-In - Conference Centers A-H
7:00am - 11:30am
Registration - Grand Ballroom Lobby
8:00am - 6:00pm
Expo - Conference Centers A-H
8:30am - 10:00am
Show Critique - Sierra Vista
Observing, Riding, & Pin Pulling - Laguna Vista
Team Challenges & Solutions - Aztec Room
2026 DI Nationals Site Info and Q&A with Waterhawks - Santa Fe 3010
3-Event Trick - Santa Fe 3020
Ballet Lines - Upper Dells Ballroom
Trios & Conventional Doubles - Grand Ballroom
Beginning Swivel - Riverview Ballroom
10:15am - 11:45am
Division I & II (NSSA) Judges Q&A - Sierra Vista
Show Productions - Laguna Vista
Show Comedy - Aztec Room
Barefooting - Santa Fe 3010
Docks, Jumps, Site Install/Maint. - Santa Fe 3016
3-Event Jump - Santa Fe 3020
Show Choreography - Upper Dells Ballroom
Beginning Strap Doubles - Grand Ballroom
Intermediate & Advanced Swivel - Riverview Ballroom
Women's Freestyle Jump - Conference Center I
12:00pm - 1:30pm
WWSF Annual Meeting - Grand Ballroom
State Show Ski TEAM Seeding - Grand Ballroom
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Registration - Grand Ballroom Lobby
1:45pm - 3:15pm
Secretaries & Judges 101 - Sierra Vista
Show Directing 101 - Laguna Vista
Sound & Audio Production - Aztec Room
Incidents, Issues, and Compliance - Santa Fe 3010
Show Safety & Pickup Boats - Santa Fe 3016
3-Event Slalom - Santa Fe 3020
Show Boat Driving - Upper Dells Ballroom
Intermed./Advanced Strap Doubles - Grand Ballroom
Beginning Swivel - Riverview Ballroom
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Understanding the Difficulty Charts - Sierra Vista
Show Announcing - Laguna Vista
Show Scoring, Box Scores, Forms - Aztec Room
Fundraising & Sponsorships - Santa Fe 3016
Rope Making - Santa Fe 3020
Show Coordinating and Calling - Upper Dells Ballroom
Understand & Improve Artistic Scores (Swivel & Doubles) - Riverview Ballroom
Trick Skiing - Conference Center I
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cocktail Reception - Grand Ballroom
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Annual Recognition Dinner - Grand Ballroom
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
8:30am - 10:00am
Registration - Grand Ballroom Lobby
8:30am - 11:30am
NSSA Safety Clinic (separate event) - Upper Dells Ballroom
9:00am - 10:30am
Expo - Conference Centers A-H
How to Dissect Your Scores - Sierra Vista
Shoe Skiing, Kneeboarding, & Wake Sports - Conference Center I
9:00am - 11:00am
Pyramid Building for Teams - Grand Ballroom
(by application only - teams are pre-selected
for participation)
10:30am - 12:00pm
Expo Vendor Move-Out - Conference Centers A-H
See you next year!
Think Tank 2026 Schedule-At-A-Glance
Below is the schedule for Think Tank 2026 as of February 9. Schedule is subject to change. Please check closer to the event dates for final schedule.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
8:00am - 12:00pm | NSSA Board of Directors Meeting | Conference Center I | |
1:00 - 5:00pm | NSSA Officials Clinic (open to all who are interested) | Sierra Vista | |
2:00 - 10:00pm | Expo Vendor Move-In | Conference Centers A-H | |
4:00 - 8:00pm | Registration | Grand Ballroom Lobby | |
7:00 - 10:30pm | The Ski Show Awards (separate paid event) | Grand Ballroom | |
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
6:00 - 8:00am | Expo Vendor Move-In | Conference Centers A-H | |
7:00 - 11:30am | Registration | Grand Ballroom Lobby | |
8:00am - 6:00pm | Expo Hall Open | Conference Centers A-H | |
8:30 - 10:00am | Show Critique | Show Tournament Preparation | Sierra Vista |
Observing, Riding, and Pin Pulling | Show Production & Operations | Laguna Vista | |
2026 Div I Nationals Site Info and Q&A with Waterhawks | Show Tournament Preparation | Santa Fe 3010 | |
3-Event Trick | 3-Event/Traditional | Santa Fe 3020 | |
Ballet Lines | Show Ski | Upper Dells Ballroom | |
Team Challenges & Solutions | Team Management | Aztec Room | |
Trios & Conventional Doubles | Show Ski | Grand Ballroom | |
Beginning Swivel | Show Ski | Riverview Ballroom | |
Women's Freestyle Jump | Other Clinics | Conference Center I | |
10:15 - 11:45am | Division I & II (NSSA) Judges Q&A | Show Ski Officials | Sierra Vista |
Show Production | Show Production & Operations | Laguna Vista | |
Show Comedy | Show Production & Operations | Aztec Room | |
Barefooting | Barefoot | Santa Fe 3010 | |
Docks, Jumps, and Site Install/Maintenance | Show Production & Operations | Santa Fe 3016 | |
3-Event Jump | Traditional/3-Event | Santa Fe 3020 | |
Show Boat Driving | Show Production & Operations | Upper Dells Ballroom | |
Beginning Strap Doubles (Difficulty Levels 1-6 only) | Show Ski | Grand Ballroom | |
Intermediate & Advanced Swivel | Show Ski | Riverview Ballroom | |
11:45am | LUNCH BREAK | ||
12:00 - 1:30pm | Annual Meeting of the WWSF General Membership | Grand Ballroom | |
Seeding Meeting for 2026 State Water Ski Show Championships TEAM Competition | Grand Ballroom | ||
1:30 - 3:00pm | Registration | Grand Ballroom Lobby | |
1:45 - 3:15pm | Secretaries & Judges 101 | Show Ski Officials | Sierra Vista |
Show Directing 101 | Show Production & Operations | Laguna Vista | |
Sound & Audio Production | Show Production & Operations | Aztec Room | |
Incidents, Issues, and Compliance | Team Management | Santa Fe 3010 | |
Show Safety & Pickup Boats | Show Production & Operations | Santa Fe 3016 | |
3-Event Slalom | 3-Event/Traditional | Santa Fe 3020 | |
Freestyle Jumping | Other Clinics | Upper Dells Ballroom | |
Intermediate & Advanced Strap Doubles | Show Ski | Grand Ballroom | |
Beginning Swivel | Show Ski | Riverview Ballroom | |
Freestyle Jump | Other Clinics | Conference Center I | |
3:30 - 5:00pm | Understanding the Difficulty Charts | Show Tournament Preparation | Sierra Vista |
Show Announcing | Show Production & Operations | Laguna Vista | |
Show Scoring, Box Scores, and Forms | Show Ski Officials | Aztec Room | |
Fundraising & Sponsorships | Team Management | Santa Fe 3016 | |
Rope Making | Show Production & Operation | Santa Fe 3020 | |
Show Coordinating & Calling | Show Production & Operations | Upper Dells Ballroom | |
Understand & Improve Artistic Scores (Swivel & Doubles) | Show Tournament Preparation | Riverview Ballroom | |
Trick Skiing | Other Clinics | Conference Center I | |
6:00 - 7:00pm | Cocktail Reception for Recognition Dinner | Grand Ballroom | |
7:00 - 8:00pm | Recognition Dinner (separate paid event) | Grand Ballroom | |
8:15 - 9:30pm | Annual WWSF Recognition Awards Program (open to everyone) | Grand Ballroom | |
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
8:30 - 10:00am | Registration | Grand Ballroom Lobby | |
9:00 - 11:00am | Expo Hall Open | Conference Centers A-H | |
8:30 - 11:30am | NSSA Safety Clinic (Separate Event) | Upper Dells Ballroom | |
9:00 - 10:30am | How to Dissect Your Scores | Show Tournament Preparation | Sierra Vista |
9:00 - 10:30am | Show Skiing, Kneeboarding, & Wake Sports | Other Clinics | Conference Center I |
9:00 - 11:00am | Pyramids for Teams (by application only) | Show Ski | Grand Ballroom |
11:00am | Expo Vendor Move-Out | Conference Centers A-H | |