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In
only six years of existence, the University of Wisconsin Water Ski
team has made a large impact in the sport of collegiate water skiing.
We were voted the 2000 Collegiate Water Ski Team of the Year and
won the Great Plains Conference Tournament in 2000 and 2001. Our
team is always looking for skiers of all skill levels to join our
winning tradition. Below is information about the University of
Wisconsin and the Waterski Team. We hope to see you on the water
competing as a Wisconsin Badger - GO BUCKY!
TEAM
HISTORY | WATER
SKI PROGRAM | PRACTICE
AND TOURNAMENTS |
LOCATION/SCHOOL
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SPONSORSHIP
Click here
for Team Records and Past Tournament Placings
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Team
History
The University of Wisconsin Water Ski Team was created in the
Spring of 1999 by water ski enthusiasts Timothy Marien, Mike Nowicki
and Matt Clark. Since then, our team has established a large and
respectable reputation in the sport of water skiing. As mentioned
earlier,we were voted the 2000 Collegiate Water Ski Team of the Year and
have won back-to-back conference championships. The team was created
with the objective of fielding a competitive collegiate team as
well as providing a learning atmosphere for all skill levels.
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2000
Great Plains Conference Champions
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Ski Program
Like almost every other collegiate ski team across the country,
the
University of Wisconsin Water Ski Team is a club-based team run
by
the members. We compete in the traditional 3-event water ski format
of
slalom, trick and jump. Also, our conference is leading the nation
in the
incorporation of wakeboarding into tournaments. Any student of
the
University can be a member of our club team. The top five males
and
females for each event are chosen by practice performances and
compete for our A-Team. Members who did not make the A-Team but
still wish to compete in a tournament may ski for the B-Team.
Most
tournaments, time permitting, allow teams to field both A and
B teams.
While both teams compete, only the scores from the A-Teams are
used
in determining placings. However, the B-Team is vital in providing
less
skilled skiers with real tournament experience.
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Wakeboarders
with the X-Star
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Practice
and Tournaments
During the skiing season, practice is usually held Monday through
Friday. We ski on Lake Monona which is conveniently located
within walking distance of campus. We have unlimited access to
a slalom course and a jump. Come to Law Park to practice.
-Map to Fall Practices-
410 S. Blair St.
Meet at the blue carpeted dock by the Mad-City Jump
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Turn
island at Dual Conference tournament lake
-Map to Spring Practices-
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Location
and School
It is an absolute blessing be a water skier and attend the University
of
Wisconsin. Our campus is literally surrounded by lakes. Our practice
lake, lake Monona, is within walking distance from campus. Our
Big Ten
University provides students with exciting campus life, numerous
co-
circular activities and an unparalleled education. To find out
even more
about the University of Wisconsin, visit the website at www.wisc.edu.
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The Memorial Union Terrace at UW-Madison
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Sponsorship
Our team is sponsored by
Badger Farms, owned and operated by Dave Muehl. Badger Farms provides
space and lodging for ski team banquets and other events. It was
home of Winter Conference in 2004 and 2005, as well as the choice
place of employment for many ski team members.
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The
University of Wisconsin is a wonderful place with great people
and high spirits. We hope you put our university and our team
high on your list of options. We take great pride in our team,
school and community and we hope you can join our winning tradition!
If you need any additional information, please visit the "Contacts"
page. THANKS FOR VISITING!
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