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The annual IWSA Awards and Banquet Dinner was held at Kodiak Lake on November 1st, 2025. The board of directors held their annual meeting and formed a new Board of Directors for 2026. Tournament selection for 2026 and the site of the Indiana State Championships was also decided. (the new 2026 Board of Directors, Tournament Schedule, and Indiana Championships host will appear on the web site soon) A general membership meeting and awards ceremony after the dinner was hosted by "MC" Kent Hoops (he missed his calling!) who awarded several skiers with official plaques. Maggie and Joe Cramer - Officials of the Year Jenna Bucher - Female Skier of the Year Brandon Bucher - Comeback Skier of the Year Hudson McCullough - Jumper of the Year Paxton McCullough - Jr. Female Skier of the Year Cody Sharkey - Male Skier of the Year Sean Frietag - Newcomer Skier of the Year An additional group of skiers who participated in water skiing activities during the 2025 season were also recognized with Certificates of Achievement. Connelly Clark Daisy Clark Leo Sharkey Jackson Sharkey Bradley Newton Karly Detty Many thanks to Kodiak Lake and the McCullough family for organizing and hosting the event. (*Indiana State Championship Tournament will be held on July 25th-26th, 2026 at Kodiak Lake)
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September 19–20, the best skiers in the world are throwing it down for podium spots, prize money, and prestige. From 9 to 5, you’ll see head-to-head competition, insane talent, and the ProStar doing what it does best: pulling the pros to the limit. Come hang with us and catch the action up close or tune in to the live webcast, powered by TWBC. Live scores and start lists https://www.iwwfed-ea.org/classic/25MCPRO/ Event page https://www.waterskiprotour.com/mastercraft-pro Webcast Links
 Purdue wins the RIP FEST event! The Boilermakers were able to keep the hot streak alive with another victory at the Spartan Rip Fest, hosted by the MSU Water Ski organization. Following a hard fought effort by the slalom team through the pouring rain on Saturday morning, Sept 13th, they were able to keep the momentum rolling throughout the trick and jump events. The 2 day event was held at Forest Lake near South Haven, Michigan. Competing teams along with Purdue were Michigan State U, University of Michigan, University of Illinois, and Grand Valley State University. The Purdue skiers will compete next weekend at Van Wert in northern Ohio. Also on the schedule is Midwest Regionals in Decatur, Ill. and Nationals in Imperial Lakes in Imperial, CA. GO BOILERMAKERS!! We need Skiers Awards nominations to be submitted by October 12, 2025. Lets showcase the amazing skiers and their accomplishments from this past season!! It's simply "tradition" to attend the Annual Labor Day Weekend Tournament at Cindonway Shores sponsored by the Bucher Families. The conditions were calm and glassy and allowed for several "PB's." A group of Notre Dame skiers spiced up the event, participating in slalom, trick, and jumping. (We saw several slalom runs on two skis and tricking on wake boards!) A surprise to all was the COLD WATER! Perhaps from running a well pump for several days prior to keep the water level up. And let us not overlook the "lasagna buffet" put out and served by Peggy Bucher for all to enjoy. Several of us ended up the day at the final show in Warsaw presented by the Lake City Skiers show team. (Theme was Pirates of the Caribbean) Now that Indiana Tournaments are finished, It's time to put the thinking caps on and remember events and individuals for nominations at the annual IWSA banquet, place and time yet to be determined. Now that "Nationals" are over with, it's time to post some scores for 2026! Kodiak Lake stepped up to the challenge on August 23rd-24th with a 3 event offering. There were 49 registered slalom skiers, 30 trickers, and 17 jumpers. In addition to water skiing, the Kodiak Lake site is a "go to destination" with plenty of activities for the youngsters. One youngster learned that 4-wheelers do not float! Noteworthy, perfect conditions gave all the skiers the opportunity to rack up some scores for next season. Watch the USA Water Ski site for future tournaments. Jeremy Plummer It is with love and sadness that we share the passing of Steve Plummer — a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Steve was the kind of person who showed up, rolled up his sleeves, and made everyone around him feel seen and supported. He lived his life with generosity, humility, and an infectious joy for the people and passions he loved most. If you knew Steve, you knew his heart belonged to his family — and to the lake. A lifelong presence on the water, Steve’s dedication to the waterski community was unmatched, and his impact rippled far beyond the shoreline. He wasn’t just part of the community — he helped build it. As his son, I couldn’t be more grateful to have had a father who stood by me in every chapter of my life. His belief in me, and in all of us, never wavered. With that spirit, we invite you to join us in celebrating Steve’s extraordinary life and legacy. We’ll gather at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club in Leesburg, IN, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 12 p.m. Let’s honor Steve the way he lived — surrounded by community, filled with laughter, and rooted in love.  Congratulations to all participants (with Indiana connections) in the Liquid Edge Midwest Regional Championships held last week in Maize Kansas.
Cale Burdick Chris Clark Colten Hoops Samantha Hoops Wyatt Bucher Jacob Bucher Marla Lott John Kniesly Rhett Bucher Joy Bucher Jenna Gilbert Brooke Burdick Coltin Bucher Bryan Burney Michelle Bucher Jenna Bucher Laura Burdick Camille Tranchita Jada Bucher Dane Burdick Don Bucher The 76th Indiana Water Ski Championships is now in the record book. Lots of applause for Abby Tranchita and the Timberlake crew for putting out the welcome mat to all the Indiana water skiers on Saturday, July 19th. The day went smoothly until a 2 hour delay in the afternoon while the sky opened up and drenched the event. Finally the sky cleared, the boats were uncovered, and the jump and trick sections were completed in time for a 7:30 PM banquet and awards ceremony. In addition to the regular skier placement awards, the Rollie Williams was given to Shannon and Kati McCullough for their commitment to water skiing in Indiana. Two $500 Barb Miller Scholarships were awarded to Samantha Hoops and Charlie Cross for the coming school year. An unofficial award was announced for team participation, 3rd place was to Kokomo Ski Club, 2nd place was to Cindonway Shores, and 1st place was to Kodiak Lake. The best crash award was given to Bster Detty for his spectacular crash landing in the trick events. (Thank goodness there were no injuries at this tournament!) Congratulations to Jacob Bucher for joining the "century club" with his 101 foot jump. (The award included in impromptu "dunking!") Let us not ignore the unofficial "comeback skier award" won by Brandon Bucher who has not skied in a tournament for a very long time,, demonstrating his dock take-offs for both slalom and trick events. Looking forward to Regionals in Kansas and Nationals in California. |
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