One of the best parts of waterskiing is the communities that are built around the sport. One group of young athletes has come together to build an elite corp of jumpers. Midwest Air Force Takes Off In August of 2017, Brandon Schipper, a jumper for the University of Louisiana Monroe, and Ben Leutz, a University […]
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2018 Award Winner: Team of the Year – Iowa State University
Cyclone Power Provides Nonstop Energy There are almost 60+ collegiate water ski teams across the country. So many, that it can be hard to stand out as a team and establish national recognition beyond other teams. Every year, the NCWSA recognizes one exemplary team. The 2018 team of the year is a team that is […]
2018 Award Winner: Athlete of the Year – Siani Oliver
Siani Oliver named NCWSA Female Athlete of the Year University of Louisiana at Monroe’s Siani Oliver has been named as NCWSA Female Athlete of the Year Australian Siani Oliver, won the award, ahead of a strong shortlist of nominees including Belarusian and University of Louisiana at Monroe teammate, Hanna Stratslova, and University of Louisiana at […]
2018 Award Winner: Athlete of the Year – Jose Luis Tejada
Olé, Olé, Jose It was the fall of 2017 and Jacob Hildebrand is running Purdue University Water Ski Team’s team tryouts. A 12 year old looking boy comes to the dock and yells his speed and rope length; “58km, 18.25m.” Jacob, confused, yells back “WHAT??” and their discourse continues… Boy: “What is the top speed?” […]
2018 Award Winner: Outstanding Leader – Ali Mollet
Congratulations to Ali Mollet for being awarded with the 2018 Outstanding Female Leader of the Year Award. Read more about here time with the BGSU ski team and about Ali here.