I was one of the coaches that made it to state last year. Your school has to register with the state and pay the entry fee. It is just like the chess team. Talk to your athletic/activities director. As far as boats, we work with a local professional club. They voluteer their boats and time. Each boat needs an adult captain on board to drive the boat. Pickneyville HS. bought a boat with donations, sponsors. That is my goal for my team. This is the issue that has kept a lot of schools out of the competition. Some schools are already holding tournaments this Fall. We are competing Oct 3 at Vernon Hills. (fox chain)