D. Falls:

There is no limit to the number of falls during the time allotted. In case of a fall, riders will return to the starting dock and re-enter the course using the next available carrier. No rider may enter the course after time has expired.

E. Judging:
1) Each contestant shall be judged on tricks done within each zone. The number of and division of zones are at the event organizers or head judge’s discretion. At least 3 judges are recommended and more than one judge can be used in each zone. They will be compared against other riders in the same heat and ranked only against those riders.
2) There are no predetermined points for any tricks. The judging of this routine begins when the last rider is on the water and ends when the last rider exits the course after time expires
3) Each zone judge’s scores will then be added together to deliver a total score for the run.
4) Re-rides may be granted at the sole discretion of the head judge for failure of the cable system only.
5) Note: For all judging questions and concerns please revert to the overall WWA judging section XVII, B.

XVI. Competition Rules:

A. Boat speed/Rider Preparedness - Riders must inform the driver of the speed he/she desires. It is the rider's responsibility to make this clear. The same rule applies when referring to what height and length the rope should be attached when applicable. Any rider who fails to be on immediate hand and in condition to ride when it is his/her turn in the running order and the boat is ready for the rider will be disqualified. However, the dock official may grant additional time for emergencies developing or discovered just prior to the contestant’s turn to ride. (Example: ripped binding, etc) A rope with knots also falls into this category. It is the competitor’s responsibility to have a rope without knots.

B. All contestants must wear a Coast Guard (or appropriate country’s standards) approved vest or a vest that will absolutely float a contestant who is unconscious. A "wetsuit vest" must have a locking device in addition to a zipper closure. All competitors, when hitting sliders, ramps, kickers or other obstacles within the course must wear protective headwear suitable for this type of application.

C. Communication to the Boat - Communication by the rider to the boat shall be only through the boat judge. The rider shall use the standardized signals and not cause the boat to stop, if possible. The following signals apply in addition to well-known riding signals. Use in combination as applicable

1. Thumb(s) up means go faster
2. Thumb (s) down means go slower
3. Pointing at an item of equipment means a problem with it
4. Pointing back toward object means debris in water
5. Raising hand overhead means request for re-ride
6. Fallen rider must signal to towboat and safety team whether he/she is OK or injured.