August 2010

Welcome to the Fall 2010 Ski Year. School is in session and time to ski. Hope that everyone had a great summer

and is ready for a spectacular collegiate season.

Fall Tournament Schedule

September 11-12

•   Missouri Fall Showdown- Lake Freddie- Missouri State University

•   Hawkeye Ski Fest- Eagle Lake- University of Iowa

•   Ball State Fall Fling- Pleasant Shores- Ball State University

•   Michigan Flint Fall Festival- Lake Jepawhit- Michigan Flint

September 18-19

•   Iowa State Ski Wars- Dream Lake Estates- Iowa State University

•   Southern Illinois Fall Classic- DuQuoin Fair Grounds- SIU

•   Michigan State Ripfest- Tivoli Gardens- Michigan State

September 25-26 Conference Championships

•   GLCC- Pleasant Shores- Ball State University

•   GPCC- Water’s Edge- Wisconsin Madison

October 1-3 Regionals

•   P.I.T.S. – University of Illinois

Driver Tips

Written and Contributed by Ryan Christopher.

Ryan is a UGA Alum, a Mens 1 slalom skier, and an AWSA assistant driver.

 5 Keys to Driving Slalom

1. When you first drive through the pre-gates, check in the mirror to verify that you are centered in the boat guides.

2. Learn all the ins and outs of every speed control system. Knowing how to use these properly helps both the driver and the skier.

3. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Find out what each individual skier prefers. As a boat driver you are there to help the skier, and if the skier is comfortable with you he or she will ski at a higher level.

4. Every driver makes mistakes. If the skier or wind causes you to get out of position do not try to recover too quickly as this will cause the skier to have slack rope or have the rope pulled out of his or her hands.

5. Never turn into a skier who is skiing the course because this will cause slack rope. A driver wants to think about slightly turning the boat away from a skier in the pre-turn to "pick them up" off the buoy with a tight line.

6. Remember this sport is about slaying buoys, doing chicks, and making big spray. Make sure you have your priorities straight.

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Everyone Jump!

Shelly Tranchita jumping over Sam Massa. As Shelly went over the jump, Sam skied around the jump, then cut back over.

April Coble Eller wins the Malibu Open! 

Believe it or not, this was Aprils first win in a single event pro tournament ever!! Check it out on theproskitour.com and check her and Coble Ski School out at cobleskischool.com. 

http://www.theproskitour.com/news/247-april-coble-eller-wins-malibu-open

Join MCWSA on Facebook!

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US Nationals

Click here for a wrap up video from the 68^th US Nationals in Wilmington, IL.

http://www.youtube.com/user/eastmulberrystreet?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/gaQLx4AZA_I

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“Picture in the morning, sun shining, its light on an absolutely still lake, fog rising from the water, neon slalom buoys perfectly aligned and a boat waiting faithfully at the dock. Can there be anything more beautiful? Not if you are looking through the eyes of a water skier.”

-Krisit Overton Johnson