2023 National Results
The 2023 Nationals at were held at everyone's favorite place, Okeeheelee Park, in West Palm Beach, FL.
Oklahoma had 7 skiers compete in the Nationals with 2 of them bringing home medals.
Todd Kuykendall, Enid, placed 4th in Men 5 Slalom (55-59).
Megan Allen, New Castle, also placed 4th in Women 3 Slalom (35-44).
Other skiers who competed are:
Mike Bray, Marlow, Men 8 Slalom (70-74)
Kutter Covington, Duncan, Boys 1 Slalom (9 and under)
Maisey Covington, Duncan, Women 2 Slalom (25-34)
Billy Varnell, Duncan, Men 7 Slalom (65-69)
Larry Wallis, Edmond, Men 5 Slalom (55-59)
Congrats to everyone who qualified and was able to attend.
Todd Kuykendall - Men 5 Slalom, 4th
Megan Varnell - Women 5 Slalom, 4th
3 Generations Compete
It’s a big accomplishment for anyone to qualify to ski in the Water Ski Nationals, but one Oklahoma family has not only one person qualifying but four across three generations.
It’s the first time any family from Oklahoma will have three generations skiing in the Nationals. Billy Varnell, from Marlow, is competing in Men 7 Slalom (age 65-69). His two daughters will also be skiing - Megan (Varnell) Allen from Newcastle will compete in Women 3 Slalom (age 35-44), while Maisey (Varnell) Covington from Duncan is set to ski in Women 2 Slalom (age 25-34). Along with his daughters, grandson Kutter Covington has qualified to ski in his first Nationals in Boys 1 Slalom (age 9 and under). Kutter, who is just 7 years old, only began skiing the full slalom course this summer. He is currently ranked #1 in slalom in the 9 and under age division in our South Central Region.
All in the Varnell family, except for young Kutter, are seasoned competitors who have competed in many regional and national tournaments.