2018 Midwest Regionals
Indiana Skiers dominated the Slalom Competition at the 2018 Midwest Regional Championships claiming championships in Girls 2 (Alexis Mishler), Men 2 (Casey Contos), Men 3 (Neal Clark), Men 4 (Chris Clark), Men 8 (Dave Jarrett), Women 1 (Megan Lambert), and Women 3 (Michelle Bucher). Further dominance was demonstrated in the Open Mens division with two skiers whose skills were born on Champion Lake (McCordsville, IN) with Nate Smith and Cale Burdick. The two former Indiana Skiers tied at 3 at 41 off with Cale winning the runoff.
Other champions were claimed by Julie Mishler (G2 Tricks and Overall), Cody Sharkey (M3 Tricks), Paul Manning (M7 Tricks), Don Bucher (M8 Jump and Overall), Michelle Bucher (W3 Jump and Overall), Jill Smith (W3 Tricks), and Prissy Edwards (W7 Jump and Overall).
When talking sheer numbers, the Bucher clan dominated the tournament with six competitors headed up by ‘Granddaddy Don’. But by the looks of things on the shores there may be more Buchers competing in the future. In addition to the Buchers the future of Indiana skiing looks promising with the Hoops, Mishlers, and Cross kids.
Congratulations to all 46 Indiana Skiers who skied in the Midwest Regionals.
Other champions were claimed by Julie Mishler (G2 Tricks and Overall), Cody Sharkey (M3 Tricks), Paul Manning (M7 Tricks), Don Bucher (M8 Jump and Overall), Michelle Bucher (W3 Jump and Overall), Jill Smith (W3 Tricks), and Prissy Edwards (W7 Jump and Overall).
When talking sheer numbers, the Bucher clan dominated the tournament with six competitors headed up by ‘Granddaddy Don’. But by the looks of things on the shores there may be more Buchers competing in the future. In addition to the Buchers the future of Indiana skiing looks promising with the Hoops, Mishlers, and Cross kids.
Congratulations to all 46 Indiana Skiers who skied in the Midwest Regionals.
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Indiana State Ski Team Award
Each year at the Indiana State Water Ski Championships, an "Indiana State Ski Team Award" is given to the team/club with the most points/participants. Points are given for each skier in each event so.....one skier who enters 3 events can receive 3 points. It's been known that some clubs draft family members who se!ldom water ski to participate in the State event to help accumulate points! I've been witness to a certain Silent Shores trick skier whom I never knew could slalom ski, entered and skied in the slalom section just to earn extra points! This year's Team Award went to WSI Cindonway from Syracuse, Indiana. It was a "slam dunk!" When grandpa Don Bucher with sons, daughters in law, and numerous grand children showed up in a caravan of campers and motor home, the contest was all but over! Congratulations to the Buchers and Cindonway Shores!
Team Indiana Water Skiers
The Indiana State Team was selected over this last weekend at the 69th Indiana State Championships. The team consists of the top four ranking performers from the 2018 ski season and one state tournament ski-in that had registered for the Midwest Regionals Championship in Wilmington Il prior to July 1st. The junior team (17U) includes of Alexis and Julie Mishler from Milford, Samantha Hoops from Coatesville, Charlie Cross from McCordsville, and Coltin, Wyatt and Rhett Bucher from Milford.
The Indiana male team comprises of Nate Smith and Jeff Cross from McCordsville, Casey Contos from Anderson, Kim Contos from Fisher, Neal Clark from Frankfort, Jared Sharkey and Cody Sharkey from Mishawaka, Shane Bucher and Don Bucher from Milford, Stephen Cecil from Bedford, Paul Manning from Bringhurst, and James Tranchita, Andy Schmitt, Clay Schmitt and Mark Schmitt from Evansville.
The Indiana female team includes Megan Lambert from Brownsburg, Camille Clark from Laotto, Paige Ruddick from McCordsville, Prissy Edwards from Alexandria, and Abby Tranchitta, Cheryl Schmitt, and Rhonda Schmitt from Evansville.
The team will compete at the Ski Nautique Midwest Regional Championship on July 27th through July 29th 2018 for the opportunity for the top two placements, which move forward to compete at the 2018 76th Goode Water ski Nationals Championships in Maize Kansas.
The Indiana male team comprises of Nate Smith and Jeff Cross from McCordsville, Casey Contos from Anderson, Kim Contos from Fisher, Neal Clark from Frankfort, Jared Sharkey and Cody Sharkey from Mishawaka, Shane Bucher and Don Bucher from Milford, Stephen Cecil from Bedford, Paul Manning from Bringhurst, and James Tranchita, Andy Schmitt, Clay Schmitt and Mark Schmitt from Evansville.
The Indiana female team includes Megan Lambert from Brownsburg, Camille Clark from Laotto, Paige Ruddick from McCordsville, Prissy Edwards from Alexandria, and Abby Tranchitta, Cheryl Schmitt, and Rhonda Schmitt from Evansville.
The team will compete at the Ski Nautique Midwest Regional Championship on July 27th through July 29th 2018 for the opportunity for the top two placements, which move forward to compete at the 2018 76th Goode Water ski Nationals Championships in Maize Kansas.
2018 Rollie Williams Memorial Award Recipient
The Rollie Williams Memorial Award is occasionally awarded at the Indiana State Water Ski Championship event each summer. This award goes to an outstanding member of the Indiana Water Ski Association who through his/her display of sportsmanship and leadership promoted the sport of water skiing in the state of Indiana. (A complete list of past recipients is on the IWSA website) Our own Prissy Edwards was awarded this cherished award at the State Championships Banquet on Saturday evening. Prissy is at nearly every Indiana water ski tournament serving as judge, safety, spotter, golf cart driver, etc. At her home Kokomo club she works on the course, maintains the jump, drives and coaches fellow members and grandson. This past winter she took husband Elmer and headed for Eden Ski Lake in Florida working every day and organizing Eden's first water ski tournament. A very special person and most valued Indiana water skier! A well deserved award!
2018 Indiana State Championships
It rained, it blew, the sun shined! It rained, it blew, the sun shined! It rained, it blew, the sun shined! Every 15 minutes was a new weather front! Despite the challenging weather condition, the skiers, boat drivers, judges, and scorers prevailed with one brief delay due to electrical issues! The 69th Indiana State Water Ski Championships hosted 95 pulls for trickers, slalom skiers, and jumpers on Saturday. Julie Mishler of Camelot Lake set new records for Girls 2 in Slalom, 3 at 32off, and Overall, 2304.4.
The Hawthorn neighbors and families welcomed skiers and made the event a success. The evening banquet on Saturday evening added to the day’s festivities with good food, conversations, and some additional awards including the Rollie Williams award and the Mark Wiggins Jump Award to a Purdue University student. Sunday brought some of the same challenging weather for the 25 trick skiers. A noon time finish brought officials and skiers to the awards tent for final awards and hamburgers and hot dogs off the grill.
The Cindonway Skiers, aka Buchers + 2, dominated the Team Competition. In addition to Julie Mishler records above, two other new records were scored with Mark Schmitt Mens 6 Jump, 74 ft; and Jared Sharkey Open Men Tricks, 6380.
The Hawthorn neighbors and families welcomed skiers and made the event a success. The evening banquet on Saturday evening added to the day’s festivities with good food, conversations, and some additional awards including the Rollie Williams award and the Mark Wiggins Jump Award to a Purdue University student. Sunday brought some of the same challenging weather for the 25 trick skiers. A noon time finish brought officials and skiers to the awards tent for final awards and hamburgers and hot dogs off the grill.
The Cindonway Skiers, aka Buchers + 2, dominated the Team Competition. In addition to Julie Mishler records above, two other new records were scored with Mark Schmitt Mens 6 Jump, 74 ft; and Jared Sharkey Open Men Tricks, 6380.
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Silent Shores Tournament
The "last minute registrations" resulted in a "full house" list of skiers for the Silent Shores July 14th Tournament. The day started off with glass-like waters and the first Grassroots skier for the first round. The wind came up about halfway through the second round but that didn't stop Don Bucher from scoring one of his best runs ever and event organizer Neal Clark scoring his PB of 3 at 39.5 off. The lake and weather calmed down for the third round and the trick skiers. Thanks to the Silent Shores crew for hosting a top notch event. State Championships next week.
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Ski School
Emerald Lake was host to Water Ski School on July 12th - 14th. Skiers from Canada, Minnesota, New York, and many locals gathered to enjoy the pristine water conditions for Noah Vieke's annual water ski school visit. Noah, who works at Chet Raley's Ski School in Florida usually visits in July of each summer and offers valuable advice to some dedicated followers. Noah's wife and 14 month old daughter also came to see Grandma and Grandpa! Numerous IWSA members participated trying to catch a coaching tip or two preparing for the Indiana State Championships which are scheduled for July 21st-22nd.
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Monday Night Ski League - July 9th
SRO (standing room only!) at last night's Monday Night Ski League hosted by Silent Shore and executed by Neal Clark and Megan Lambert. Skill levels started at first time 2 ski beginners to hot shot at 39.5 off! Silky smooth conditions and Thorntown hospitality were enjoyed by all. Several skiers were honing their skills in preparation for the Indiana State Championships to be held at Hawthorn Lake on July 21st-22nd. Special thanks to Liquid Edge of Illinois for the sparkling Mastercraft Prostar promo towboat. Next Monday Night Ski League will be August 27th, 2018.
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Hawthorne Tournament Results
A cool head/tail wind conditions greeted the skiers at Hawthorne (Danville, IN.) last Saturday. The conditions didn’t deter the skiers however from some excellent performances highlight by the only 38 off run by M3 competitor, Neal Clark. The Mishler girls, Alexis and Julie, continued their excellent performances with Alexis scoring an excellent Overall Score. Samantha Hoops also performed in all 3 events and had a nice Overall score. It is great to see a few new jumpers competing.
The tournament also featured new competitor Kolten Hoops competing in the B1 division. Also returning to competitive skiing were the Dawson boys, Blake and Vince, who found some stiff competition from Charlie Cross and Peyton Crowthers.
Skiers will be returning to Hawthorne in 2 weeks when the Hawthorne folks will be hosting the 69th Indiana State Championships.
The tournament also featured new competitor Kolten Hoops competing in the B1 division. Also returning to competitive skiing were the Dawson boys, Blake and Vince, who found some stiff competition from Charlie Cross and Peyton Crowthers.
Skiers will be returning to Hawthorne in 2 weeks when the Hawthorne folks will be hosting the 69th Indiana State Championships.
State Tournament Announcement
69th Indiana State Tournament
July 21-22
The Hawthorn Lake Associate welcomes you to the 69th Annual Indiana State Water Ski Championships. We hope that you find the information below helpful in planning your State Tournament Weekend.
Location: Hawthorn Lake - One mile south of State Road 36 on State Road 75
GPS 39.745864, -85.650608
Registration : online at www.usawaterski.org
Accommodations: The Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, 119 Angelina Way, Avon, IN 46123
This is the closest hotel to the site. Other hotels in Plainfield offer less-expensive rates.
Shirts: To guarantee yourself a State Championship shirt, please go online here: https://mylogosexpress.com/Pub/ProjectOrder/pzIKf Choose the style of shirt, your size, and quantity, then pay online. All orders placed online will be available at registration for pick up. Note: There will be a very limited quantity of shirts for sale at the tournament as a first come, first serve basis.
Online shirt orders can be placed between Monday, July 2nd, and Sunday, July 15th. We cannot accept orders after the 15th.
Banquet: The banquet will be held on the patio at La Ranchera located at 1299 West Main Street, Danville - Saturday Evening. There will be no charge to attend. Attendees will order off of the “Indiana Water Ski Championship” menu for a charge.
Schedule of Events: We have scheduled the events to maximize the opportunity to present all Girls and Boys awards on Saturday during the tournament and at the banquet. Any portion of the tournament scheduled for Saturday but not able to be run Saturday, will be moved to Sunday
Grassroots Slalom offered with the mini course available.
2018 IWSA Membership Requirement: All skiers are required to have current IWSA membership. Fees will be collected on-site at registration. $15.00 Individual Membership, $25.00 Family Membership
July 21-22
The Hawthorn Lake Associate welcomes you to the 69th Annual Indiana State Water Ski Championships. We hope that you find the information below helpful in planning your State Tournament Weekend.
Location: Hawthorn Lake - One mile south of State Road 36 on State Road 75
GPS 39.745864, -85.650608
Registration : online at www.usawaterski.org
Accommodations: The Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, 119 Angelina Way, Avon, IN 46123
This is the closest hotel to the site. Other hotels in Plainfield offer less-expensive rates.
- There is a block of rooms reserved under “Indiana Water Ski Tournament”
- Rooms must be reserved by Thursday, July 12th to receive discounted rates.
- Rates are $129/night discounted from $184/night
- To reserve your room, call 317-271-9200 or click here: Book your group rate for Indiana Waterski Championship
Shirts: To guarantee yourself a State Championship shirt, please go online here: https://mylogosexpress.com/Pub/ProjectOrder/pzIKf Choose the style of shirt, your size, and quantity, then pay online. All orders placed online will be available at registration for pick up. Note: There will be a very limited quantity of shirts for sale at the tournament as a first come, first serve basis.
Online shirt orders can be placed between Monday, July 2nd, and Sunday, July 15th. We cannot accept orders after the 15th.
Banquet: The banquet will be held on the patio at La Ranchera located at 1299 West Main Street, Danville - Saturday Evening. There will be no charge to attend. Attendees will order off of the “Indiana Water Ski Championship” menu for a charge.
- Seating will be limited
- To reserve Banquet Seating: Under Fees and Charges on the online registration page, click number of attendees from your group next to the Banquet Attendee box.
- Please notify us of any special dietary needs.
Schedule of Events: We have scheduled the events to maximize the opportunity to present all Girls and Boys awards on Saturday during the tournament and at the banquet. Any portion of the tournament scheduled for Saturday but not able to be run Saturday, will be moved to Sunday
Grassroots Slalom offered with the mini course available.
2018 IWSA Membership Requirement: All skiers are required to have current IWSA membership. Fees will be collected on-site at registration. $15.00 Individual Membership, $25.00 Family Membership
Champion Lakes Tournament
Everyone saved on sunscreen today at the Champion Lake Tournament! This was the first official Indiana tournament of the 2018 season. Overcast skies, cool temperatures, and variable winds gave the skiers new variables to consider when skiing the course. Veteran Glen Reid was the only 3 event skier of the day.....what a man! The usual Champion Lakes hospitality made everyone feel welcome.
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Adaptive Water Ski Clinic with RHI
It's got to be close to 20 years that John Kniesly and RHI have been cooperating on the annual Adaptive Water Ski Clinic. This year's event held at Red Bridge Park on Morse Reservoir was enjoyed by lots of new faces both participants and volunteers. Wednesday's weather and water conditions were perfect and everyone got a little "wetter" on Thursday. That didn't dampen the spirits of those who came to water ski. In the words of one of the participants who came from out of state for the event....."this is the best day of the year for me!"
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Monday Night Ski League - June 18th
The dynamic duo of Megan Lambert and Neal Clark came out to Brewski Lake on June 18th and gave some noteworthy coaching to a group of Monday Night Ski Leaguers. Put that with the Brewski hospitality and grill master/co-owner Tom Ryder and the result is a super evening of skiing, good food, and friendly conversations. The new Mastercraft Prostar supplied by The Liquid Edge Mastercraft Dealer in Illinois had everyone ooing and aahing! Watch for the next Monday Night Ski League in July. Do also come out to Champion Lake in McCordsville this coming Saturday for the first sanctioned water ski tournament of the summer.....jumping begins at 8:30 AM.
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Junior Development
Perfect water and weather conditions opened the first day of the Team Indiana Junior Development. Each team member received coaching from Kim Contos and DeeDee Tucker in both slalom and trick skiing. (Don't forget lunch and new Team Indiana Shirts) Thanks to Kent Hoops, DeeDee Tucker, Dave Jarrett, Mastercraft Boats, Hawthorn Lake, HO Water Skis, Pinecrest Marine for supporting this worthwhile event.
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Monday Night Ski League
MONDAY NIGHT SKI LEAGUE Back by popular demand! Come ski behind Neal Clark's brand new 2018 Mastercraft and receive some expert coaching from expert skier Megan Lambert who appears in the Water Skier Magazine with fitness articles. To be held at beautiful Brewski Lake located at 1845 S. Hunter Road in Indianapolis. (46239) First come first served. Cost is $20 per skier. The evening begins at 5:00 PM until the last skier is done. Contact Neal Clark at 765-894-0836 or just show up and ski!!!
Nautique Swervin' Weekend at Hawthorne Lake
"The Nautique Swervin' Weekend event was held at Hawthorn Lake on June 2nd and June 3rd. Saturday conditions were sublime replaced on Sunday with lots of wind. Coaching by Zack Wordon and driving by the Dettys made for a perfect team effort."
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IWSA Safety Clinic
The IWSA sponsored Safety Clinic was conducted on Sunday, June 3rd at the Detty residence on Hawthorn Lake. Dan Van Dyke came from Michigan to instruct both in the classroom and the pool. Approximately 12 participants enjoyed the instruction and lunch provided by the Nautique Swervin' Weekend team A couple of participants did ski later in the afternoon. Thanks to the Dettys for their hospitality.
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Learn-To-Ski Day
IWSA Spring Fling
Perfect weather and ideal water conditions favored the 2018 Indiana Water Ski Spring Fling held at Brewski Lake on June 2nd. 40 burgers and a like number of hot dogs and drinks disappeared! Youngest skier was 1 1/2 year old Connely Clark! It was rewarding to see some Indy Skiers and some "experienced" skiers from Ski Klub of Indiana and even a couple of guests from Lake Santee. Mucho thanks to drivers and coaches Lambert and Clark and hats off to grill master Tom Ryder. Next scheduled event is the Junior Development Clinic on June 14-15 at Hawthorn Lake.
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IWSA's Annual Spring Fling
2018 Indiana Junior Development Clinic
IWSA Safety CLinic
The IWSA Safety Clinic is scheduled for June 3rd, 2018. (Sunday) at Hawthorn Lake. We do need to have advance notice......no last minute sign ups! e-mail Dave Jarrett at davejarrett46@yahoo.com
Indiana Safety Clinic
Hoosier and Midwest Skiers, and Water Ski Clubs,
IWSA is promoting a water based safety clinic on June 3rd, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Hawthorn Lake near Danville, Indiana. The clinic will cover the water safety part of the USA Water Ski requirements ONLY. Participants must arrange to do the Red Cross CPR/Safety course either on line or at scheduled sites. The cost of the clinic will be $10 per person. You will need to bring swim suits and life jackets. This is the only nearby safety clinic offered this year so......don't be Peter Put Off.......register/reply early.
Please register to:
Dan Van Dyke - 616-954-1040
dvan13172@gmail.com
(please copy to me also.....davejarrett46@yahoo.com)
Also be alert to the "Nautique Swerving Weekend also being held at Hawthorn Lake on the same day. You can sign up and register to take FREE coaching lessons from a pro. Look up the Nautique Swerving Weekend article on USA Water Ski web site.
IWSA is promoting a water based safety clinic on June 3rd, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Hawthorn Lake near Danville, Indiana. The clinic will cover the water safety part of the USA Water Ski requirements ONLY. Participants must arrange to do the Red Cross CPR/Safety course either on line or at scheduled sites. The cost of the clinic will be $10 per person. You will need to bring swim suits and life jackets. This is the only nearby safety clinic offered this year so......don't be Peter Put Off.......register/reply early.
Please register to:
Dan Van Dyke - 616-954-1040
dvan13172@gmail.com
(please copy to me also.....davejarrett46@yahoo.com)
Also be alert to the "Nautique Swerving Weekend also being held at Hawthorn Lake on the same day. You can sign up and register to take FREE coaching lessons from a pro. Look up the Nautique Swerving Weekend article on USA Water Ski web site.
National Ski League
The following is a message from Phil Mishler on the National Ski League. For more information please email Phil at misp@yahoo.com.
Our girls and few others did this last year and it added some fun and competition during the mid-week of practice for us. It is well run with different teams competing against each other throughout the country with a handicap scoring. I also thought it might be a cheaper way for the college skiers to get some scores posted.
Phil
Hello skiers,
Thank you for your continued interest in the Midwest Waterski League. We have opened registration for the 2018 season for all of our returning teams and skiers. We have included a $5 per skier discount code ($15 per skier instead of the $20 regular price) (use the code “Inaugural”) for all of our skiers who skied with us in our inaugural season. The discount code is good for one week from today (through Tuesday, May 8, 2018). After that it will be the full $20 rate. Please start registering now. Each skier can individually register and pay with a credit card through the on-line check out process. We are hoping this makes registration go smoother all around, but if you should encounter issues please let us know ASAP. Any new skier who plans to join your team from last year is welcome to use the discount code as well.
You can register through our website (www.midwestskileague.com). The website has detailed information on the schedule, format, rules, scoring, handicaps, etc, so please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with it. Competition will begin on June 8.
Please send questions to midwestskileague@gmail.com. We will be opening up registration to new teams shortly. If you know of new teams that want to register right away just let us know. Thanks.
Doug S. Wolgamot
(612) 604-6756
dwolgamot@winthrop.com
Our girls and few others did this last year and it added some fun and competition during the mid-week of practice for us. It is well run with different teams competing against each other throughout the country with a handicap scoring. I also thought it might be a cheaper way for the college skiers to get some scores posted.
Phil
Hello skiers,
Thank you for your continued interest in the Midwest Waterski League. We have opened registration for the 2018 season for all of our returning teams and skiers. We have included a $5 per skier discount code ($15 per skier instead of the $20 regular price) (use the code “Inaugural”) for all of our skiers who skied with us in our inaugural season. The discount code is good for one week from today (through Tuesday, May 8, 2018). After that it will be the full $20 rate. Please start registering now. Each skier can individually register and pay with a credit card through the on-line check out process. We are hoping this makes registration go smoother all around, but if you should encounter issues please let us know ASAP. Any new skier who plans to join your team from last year is welcome to use the discount code as well.
You can register through our website (www.midwestskileague.com). The website has detailed information on the schedule, format, rules, scoring, handicaps, etc, so please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with it. Competition will begin on June 8.
Please send questions to midwestskileague@gmail.com. We will be opening up registration to new teams shortly. If you know of new teams that want to register right away just let us know. Thanks.
Doug S. Wolgamot
(612) 604-6756
dwolgamot@winthrop.com
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