Click to Enlarge
Region 5's Jodi Heimann at Texoma, TX 2006
In order to compete you need to have a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. You are also required to have a full face motocross style helmet with chin and mouth protection except during freestyle events. Goggles are very important when racing watercraft. Shoes or watercraft racing boots will help protect your feet and help you stay on your watercraft. You can use wrestling shoes, tennis shoes, racing boots, etc. Gloves and back protection are nice to have for protection but not required by the IJSBA.
Racing numbers and the appropriate colored background are required and can be purchased from The Sign House, Inc. The Sign House can also help you with your vinyl graphics and digital printing needs, including decals and banners. You can use any number from 101 to 999. Numbers 1 to 100 are earned. A tow loop is required so the course marshals can get your watercraft out of the way easily if necessary. These can also be purchased at the race site.
Where do I find the current rules?
