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Aqua Skiers Sponsor New Show Ski Comedy Award
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Aug. 30, 2021
The Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers have recognized that the art of comedy in ski shows has been dwindling over the past decade and decided to create and sponsor the Aqua the Clown Comedy Award to promote comedy in ski shows, and to recognize those who use comedy successfully in their shows. The intent is that more teams will embrace comedy as part of their shows going forward.
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Winter, McClintock-Rini Win California Pro Am Titles
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Aug. 29, 2021
Some of the world’s top professional slalom skiers competed for cash prizes Saturday and Sunday in the 19th California Waterski Pro Am, presented by Nautique, at Shortline Lake in Elk Grove, Calif.
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U.S. Water Ski Teams Sweep Can Am Challenge Titles
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Aug. 29, 2021
The U.S. Under 17 and Under 14 Water Ski Teams swept the team titles at the 11th Can Am Challenge, Aug. 28-29, 2021, at Skyview Lake in Harmony, N.C. The event featured athletes from the United States and Canada competing for team titles only. The AWSA’s IAC chose the U.S. teams based upon a pre-approved selection criteria. A six-member Under 17 Team and a six-member Under 14 Team represented each country.
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U.S. Team Wins U21 Water Ski World Championships
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Aug. 28, 2021
The U.S. U21 Water Ski Team won the coveted overall team gold medal and four U.S. team members combined to earn eight individual medals in respective events at the 10th IWWF World Under 21 Waterski Championships, Aug. 26-28, at the Pickos Water Ski School in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.
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Foundation Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Aug. 27, 2021
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Selection Committee is pleased to announce the 2022 inductees to the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame. Tara Hamilton-Wynne and Zane Schwenk will be formally enshrined at the 39th Annual USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, March 5, 2022.
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U.S. Team Wins U17 Water Ski World Championships
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Aug. 25, 2021
The U.S. Junior Water Ski Team won the coveted overall team gold medal and four U.S. water ski athletes combined to earn eight individual medals in respective events at the 18th IWWF World Under 17 Waterski Championships, Aug. 22-25, at the Pickos Water Ski School in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.
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Smith, Bull Win Titles At Hilltop Pro-Am
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Aug. 23, 2021
U.S. athlete Nate Smith (McCordsville, Ind.) and Canada's Jaimee Bull won the men's and women's slalom titles, respectively, at the 6th annual Syndicate Hilltop Pro-Am Water Ski Tournament, Aug. 21-22, in Arlington, Wash.
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2021 Virtual Challenge, Presented by Indmar & Connelly
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Aug. 17, 2021
With summer in full swing and everyone back on the water, the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Virtual Challenge, presented by Indmar Marine Engines and Connelly Skis, has returned. The challenge begins on Aug. 18 and closes on Sept. 30.
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Rock Aqua Jays Win Team Title At 46th Indmar Show Ski Nationals
Scott N. Atkinson Aug. 15, 2021
The Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show Team (Janesville, Wis.) won the national team title at the 46th Indmar Marine Engines Division 1 Show Ski National Championships, presented by Visit Central Florida, Aug. 13-15, at Traxler Park in Janesville, Wis.
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79th GOODE Water Ski National Championships Concludes
Scott N. Atkinson Aug. 14, 2021
Nearly 700 water ski athletes from across the United States descended upon Waters Edge in Wilmington, Ill., Aug. 8-14, for the 79th GOODE Water Ski National Championships.