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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Throwback Thursday: 2003 Illini Water Ski Recruitment Video

Once in awhile we like to turn back the clock. Sometimes this is to remind ourselves how far we have come, other times it is to think of how awesome we were (or thought we were), or sometimes it is simply to reflect on the great points in our NCWSA lives. With a little digging, […]

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Team Recruitment: Tips and Tricks from Midwestern Region Alumni

Many teams struggle with recruitment – especially those where the weather is cold for 6+ months of each year.  I’ve talked to some alumni that have been through this experience.  Here is some advice!   Austin Voss, Missouri State University (Graduated 2010) “I would advise treating summer tournaments like the fall. Go as a team, […]

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King of Darkness

NCWSA Skiers Competing at King of Darkness

On Saturday October 29th several current NCWSA athletes will be competing in the King of Darkness tournament at the Isles of Lake Hancock just outside of Orlando, Florida! Also, rumor has it, the amazing skiing will be accompanied by the great announcing and commentary of Curtis Williams who skis for San Diego State University and […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Brett Mommer

I first met Brett Mommer during his grad school years at the University of Illinois.  I remember sitting in the car after practice and feeling someone staring at me, only to turn around to see Brett’s face plastered against the window with a rather terrifying expression.  Welcome to ski team!  With his own brand of […]

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