Katie O’Connor is an alum of the University of Kansas Waterski Team and calls it the best aspect of her college career! Favorite Event: Trick skiing got me started, but I love all three! Describe your ski team experience: The KU Waterski team was the best aspect of my collegiate career. The team provided support […]
Author: Kathleen Nolan
I graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2012. From the fall of 2016 through spring 2018 I was the primary alumni correspondent for NCWSA.com. I currently work in Chicago, IL.
Where Are All the Ski Boats?
In the dead of winter, when most of the water is frozen in the Midwest, what is a skier to do? Featured above is a shot of what my lake tends to look like in the winter; what a drag. Last weekend, to get my fill of water-related activities, I headed to the Chicago Boat, […]
Alumni Spotlight: Gina Phillipi
Gina Phillipi skied for UCLA, graduated in 2016, and is a former NCWSA Female Leader of the Year award winner. Having never skied prior to college, Gina eventually went on to hold several leadership positions on her team, which showcases what a great experience collegiate skiing can be! Favorite Event: Trick Describe your ski team […]
Alumni Spotlight: Isaiah Adams
Isaiah Adams skied for Western Washington University (WWU) and graduated in 2016. Applicable nicknames: Princess Favorite Event: Slalom Describe your ski team experience. I came into collegiate skiing with a background in tournament 3-eventing, but I discovered a whole new side to the waterski world when I got to school. The experience of my favorite […]
Alumni Involvement
Many alumni, like myself, have fond memories of days spent on the lake with friends, whether at tournaments, practice, or getting together during the summer months. After graduation, it often is difficult to keep in touch with the skiing world. It is awesome when teams have a way to keep alumni involved. It is both […]
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