In 2004 Dr. Bobby King was granted the honorary title of Honorary National Director for life. Outside of water skiing, he graduated from Florida State University, served in the military, and settled down in Pensacola, Florida. Inside the water skiing community, however, his impact was extraordinary. He helped shape the sport and positively influenced countless […]
Category: Alumni
All articles relating to alumni that are not about an alumni event.
The Stailing Legacy
In the 1960s, Elmer and Barbara Stailing moved to Merritt Island and joined the local Spaceland Water Ski Club. That decision marked the beginning of decades of service that would earn them a legendary legacy in the sport of water skiing, particularly through their contributions to the development of collegiate water skiing. Elmer Stailing, often […]
The Midwest Split
The Midwest Region of the NCWSA has officially retired as of June 1, 2026. What was formerly the Midwest Region will now be split into two new regions, the Great Plains and Great Lakes. Determining which teams were divided into which new region was done based on geographic boundaries and having an even amount of […]
AWSA Summer
Tournament fun doesn’t stop because school is out! Recruit your teammates, alumni and family members to compete in AWSA tournaments this summer! Not only is it great practice for the fall, but you’ll get to keep skiing, meet new people, and get to ski all summer long. Check out each region’s Regional Championships to see […]
2026 NCWSA Awards Chair – Call for Applications
The NCWSA is seeking applications from individuals interested in filling any of the open committee chair positions: Awards, International Activities, Marketing, Membership, and Operations. All interested parties should apply before the March 1st deadline to take on the volunteer leadership position.