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The 2023 Indiana State Waterski Championships are in the record book! 
Saturday morning started off with light rain which allowed the "tricks" to be run in the rain.  The rain stopped just about the time that the "slalom" event began.  The water conditions were smooth with no wind the entire day!  A "standing room only" crowd viewed the fun from their perch high up on Bucher Hill.  There was no reason to be hungry as the concessions operated out of the Bucher garage most of the day.
The final active show of the day was "jumping" on the newly renovated jump.  Colton Hoops took home the Mark Wiggs Memorial trophy for the longest jump and Joe Cramer took home the silver helmet for "Best Crash of the Day."   The day was capped in the evening with the awards banquet emceed by Don Bucher.  The most coveted award was the Rollie Williams Award given to Jean Schmitt of Mt. Vernon (Timberlake) Indiana.  This award is given annually at the State Banquet to an individual who has given to the sport over the years and is voted by previous Rollie Williams award winners.  Congratulations Jean!   
Many thanks to the Bucher Families who hosted and participated in this fun filled event. 
 
48 Total skiers
43 Slalom pulls
28 Trick pulls
11 Jumpers

13 new State records

State Team Trophy scoring
WSI Cindonway Skiers      203
Kokomo Ski Club                134
Kodiak                                   92
Spray Riders                          70
Silent Shores                          38
Emerald Lake                          38
Camelot Lake                          18
Timberlake                               16
Hawthorne                                10

​The weather man forecasted "doom and gloom" for Saturday, June 8th all day!  He was right, until about 9:00 am and then.......the rain and stormy weather ended and provided good weather for the rest of the day.  Silent Shores hosted their annual "firecracker" tournament without a hitch!  The conditions varied all day with headwind/tailwind in one direction and then later it was tailwind/headwind!  In between was dead calm!  A significant crowd enjoyed the event along with numerous youngsters swimming, fishing, and playing.  Many skiers invoked the "turn and burn" rule in the second round of skiing.  Two top skiers, Neal Clark and Zane Nicholson got into 39' off.  The next tournament is next weekend at Cindonway Shores.  (The Indiana State Water Ski Championships)   
​*All skiers at that event must be Indiana Water Ski Members.

​Lightning, thunder, and rain ushered in the morning of July 1st at Kodiak Lake.  Avid skiers and officials started arriving anyway and the weather finally cleared up providing a picture perfect afternoon at Kodiak Lake and Amusement Park!  The roster was filled with both youngsters and adults and the beach was filled with kids enjoying the amenities of the site.  A "headwind/tailwind" challenged the skiers but all left with a smile on their face.  Next Indiana tournament is at Silent Shores on July 8th and the Indiana State Championships are July 15th and 16th at Cindonway Shores.  

June 30th, 2023 ended a week of "barefoot clinic" fun sponsored by Lance Smith of LD Smith Plumbing. 
Each day, participants gathered early in the morning at the Smith home on White River in Indianapolis for pointers on barefoot water skiing.  Numerous abilities from beginner to national champions took advantage of the chance to enjoy the smooth waters of White River.  And don't forget the just plain fun like one barefooter hanging on to the ankles of the next barefooter hanging on the boom for the "doubles" experiment!  Hats off to Lance Smith for putting on this event.  Lance and his company, LD Smith Plumbing are the Platinum Sponsors of the Indiana Water Ski Association.