Home competitors have starred at a statewide water ski event on the Border.
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Albury Wodonga members Daniel Finnimore claimed gold in the junior boys slalom, Lara Butlin finished top in the junior girls jump and Grace Butlin also claimed the girls division.
Albury Wodonga's Darren Butlin was another to perform well in the intermediate ranks.
Meanwhile, Wagga's Mitchell Barber dominated the open men's, while fellow Wagga visitor Sheree Buck claimed both the slalom and trick, but wasn't able to claim the overall title due to injury.
Young Australian representative Callan Ashcroft produced a bumper 44m effort in the jump, almost five further than Sydney's Mark Louder in the men's event.
Deniliquin's Erica Hayes was outstanding to take the junior girls slalom, while Mitchell Laws nabbed a personal best in jump and slalom.
A top class field of 65 skiers tackled the two-day tournament.
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The NSW-based competition comprises events in Newcastle, Moree, Canberra, Mulwala and Port Macquarie.
Chief judge Matt Lawes was delighted with the event as competitors now look towards the NSW Championships at the same venue in March and the Australian Titles at Mulwala over Easter as the strong water ski fraternity targets the Border.