The AWSA enacted a towboat compensation policy at their February meeting. The new program requires that any tournament boat provider be paid a compensatory fee of $25 per engine hour at all 2021 sanctioned events in the USA. The goal of the policy is to incentivize boat owners (both promo and private) to continue supplying towboats for 3-event tournaments and …
Water Ski Instructor Needed
Tamarack Camp near Ortonville, MI is looking for a water ski instructor this summer. Due to Covid-19, there will be a bubble created at the camp this summer and the instructor will need to be included. The commitment will be from June 14-August 20th. The camp conducts two sessions. If an instructor candidate is unable to commit to the entire …
Junior Development Survey
Our Junior Development Committee needs your help. As the committee prepares the Junior Development Clinic, they want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes and complete the survey at the link below to help shape the clinic’s focus and goals. Junior Development Clinic Survey
In memoriam: Paul Boel
Paul Boel passed away on January 17, 2021. He was 98. He had a tremendous passion for water skiing and a great influence on Michigan water skiing. Below is from the writeup for his 2016 Award of Distinction from the USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation: Involved in water skiing since 1956, Paul Boel was a pioneer in our …
Winter Newsletter
The MWSA Winter Newsletter is out. Get important information about the upcoming season and key events.
Water Ski community mourns loss of Rhonda Van Dyk
Rhonda Van Dyk passed away on November 18, 2020. For more than 25 years, Rhonda was a leader and driving force for Adaptive Water Ski in Michigan and the Midwest, even pioneering the recognition of that discipline as an official USA Water Ski division. She served as Chair of the Board for the USA Adaptive Water Ski and Wake Sports …
2020 3 Event Michigan State Championship Running Order
The 2020 State Championship Slalom event running order, officials assignments, and estimated timing is below. Please note that start times, where provided, can vary and be impacted by weather, duration of competitor performances, and other unexpected factors. This year, we are attempting two rounds of Slalom on a single lake site. As such, it is a challenge to staff all …
ATTENTION STATE SKIERS, IMPORTANT CHECK-IN INFORMATION. PLEASE READ.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, there will be a specific check-in and screening process at the 2020 3 Event Michigan State Championship for anyone to be on site during the tournament. Skiers and officials must plan to arrive well in advance of their first event each day to complete the screening process. In addition, anyone desiring admission to the site …
Important 2020 3 Event Michigan State Championship Information
The 2020 3 Event Michigan Championship and Novice tournament is fast approaching on July 17-19, 2020 at Lake Jepawhit in Gaines, MI. This year’s tournament is organized differently to accommodate 2 round events in a 4 pull, pick and choose format on a single lake. Past tournaments have utilized a second lake to provide the concurrency needed to accommodate a …
Midwest Regional Entry Deadline – July 1
The deadline to enter the Midwest Regional Championship is July 1. A $25 late fee is applied after that date. An additional daily late fee applies after July 21. The tournament information can be found here: http://www.usawaterski.org/rankings/View-TournamentsHQ.asp?pvar=TourInfo&TourID=20M998 Additional information can be found here: