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2023 Get On The Water – Presented by Radar Skis
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports April 07, 2023
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is inviting its affiliated ski clubs across the country to host free learn to ski events between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2023. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is covering the cost of sanctioning and guest memberships for all affiliated ski clubs who participate in Get On The Water!
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USA-WSWS Announces 2023 Partnership Renewal Agreements
Scott N. Atkinson Feb. 28, 2023
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is pleased to announce the renewals of eight – Connelly Skis, Discount Inboard Marine, D3 Skis, Goode Skis, HO Sports, OJ Props, Malibu Boats and Radar Skis – partnership agreements for 2023 in addition to the signing of a new partner – California Ski Ranch.
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USA-WSWS Wins 2022 NGB DE&I Award From USOPC
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Oct. 28, 2022
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a 2022 NGB DE&I Choice Award from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. USA Water & Wake Sports’ submission of the DE&I initiative – “Get on the Water Learn to Ski” – received the most votes among National Governing Body representatives for the under-$10 million annual revenue category. The award, which recognizes excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion, was presented at the TEAMS ’22 Conference, Oct. 24-27, in Oklahoma City, Okla. In addition to an award, the program will receive a $5,000 grant from the USOPC to help support the initiative.
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Board Approves Membership Price Schedule For 2023
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports July 18, 2022
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports board of directors approved during its most recent quarterly conference call an updated membership and sanctioning price schedule.
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Sports 4 Life Learn To Ski Clinics Announced
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports June 07, 2022
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is pleased to announce the dates and locations of its 2022 Get on the Water, Girls Learn to Ski Program with Girls Inc. of Winter Haven and Girls Inc. of Lakeland. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports previously announced that it had received a Sports 4 Life grant from the Women’s Sports Foundation and espnW.
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Hit It! Podcast Episode 6 (Part 2) - Sammy Duvall
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports June 06, 2022
Be sure to check out Episode 6 (Part 2) of The Water Skier magazine's Hit It! podcast, presented by Visit Central Florida.
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2022 Get On The Water Program Extended By Two Months
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports May 26, 2022
One hundred years ago, on July 2, 1922, history was changed when Ralph Samuelson became the first person to successfully water ski. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is honoring the birth of our sport by offering everyone the chance to learn to ski all summer long!
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Safety Tips As You Prepare To Start Your Season
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports May 04, 2022
Although the water ski season for many people is still several weeks away, now is an excellent time to review your personal safety program. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports and its members have an excellent safety record, but accidents still happen. Each of us can continue to make efforts to ensure the safety of our families, others and ourselves on the water.
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Honoring Women's History Month
Scott N. Atkinson March 30, 2022
Capping off Women’s History Month, USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of its past and present female water ski athletes. In honor of Women’s History Month and the centennial celebration of water skiing in 2022, here are five female athletes who have had an enormous impact on the sport of water skiing and USA Water Ski & Wake Sports over the past 100 years. These five, along with dozens more, will be among the 100 Greatest of 100 Years to be featured in a special issue of The Water Skier magazine later this summer.
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Hit It! Podcast Episode 3 - Marcus Brown
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports March 28, 2022
More monk than madman, Marcus Brown has transitioned from University World Champion and Australian Moomba Masters Champion to multimedia and water ski method master. Marcus joins host Tyler Boyd to talk about his career in water skiing, that famous YouTube video and how a holistic approach to mind and health will improve the sport.