About this Official
|
[
Contact John via Email
]
|
|
Name:
John M Cornish |
Nickname:
[NA]
|
|
Hails From:
Addison, PA 15411 | |
Interview
|
|
What got you into officiating?
I got started when we only 1 or 2 original barefoot officials. I was not a water ski official prior to becoming a barefoot official like several of the others.
|
|
Why do you continue to officiate?
I love the sport
|
|
Who has inspired you in this sport?
Garry Barton was my original inspiration and continues to be today. More recently Sam Bell has caught my attention and fascination with his determination.
|
|
What skiers have you enjoyed watching and why?
Garry Barton, Rudi Stout, Peter Trim and John Hacker due to their early skiing and accomplishments. Mike Botti and Ron Scarpa because their skiing was so clean and smooth and a pleasure to watch.
|
|
List your key appointments at Major Tournaments
Mens II National Champion (Overall and individual events) several times. Being named an alternate to the 1978 US Barefoot Team. Being the Coach of the US Barefoot Team that won Gold in Kelheim Germany in 1986.
|
|