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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Calculate A Trick Pass Fast with Trick Calc

Reworking your trick pass? Need to calculate a new one for for All-Stars? Check out ‘trick ski calc’ to get fast and accurate scores for any pass you can dream up! Available on iOS, android, and on trickskicalc.com. Developed by your favorite collegiate skiers Calvin DeBellis and Jake Artang!

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2026 NCWSA Academic All-Stars Nomination

In collegiate water skiing, performance on the water is important, but many athletes excel at their academics too. While we’re proud of all our graduating skiers, a select few will be recognized as NCWSA Academic All-Stars! Qualifications for eligibility: Deadline to nominate: June 15th, 2026 Those selected as Academic All-Stars will be announced at the […]

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