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Indiana Skiers Ski Florida Tournament
Four Indiana skiers dusted off their skis and snuck down to Florida and skied in an early spring tournament at Eden Lake outside Fort Meyers. Well actually several were already there. This is the lake that Prissy Edwards has been out this winter.
Kim Contos scored 4 buoys at 35 off, @34mph; Mike Patterson 3 buoys at 28 off, 34mph; Don Bucher ½ buoy at 28 off, 32mph; and Les Bender 6 buoys at 15 off, 30mph. Excellent skiing for early spring.
Kim Contos scored 4 buoys at 35 off, @34mph; Mike Patterson 3 buoys at 28 off, 34mph; Don Bucher ½ buoy at 28 off, 32mph; and Les Bender 6 buoys at 15 off, 30mph. Excellent skiing for early spring.
Don Scheimann
Eden Ski Lake Tournament and Skiing
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Hey Spring Breakers and Florida bound skiers. Eden Ski Lake near Ft. Myers is holding their very first tournament on March 31st, 2018. Our own Indiana Hall of Famer Prissy Edwards and hubby Elmer have been working all winter at Eden Ski Lake and want to welcome any and all to their first tournament. Coach Arthur Havas and Prissy have been preparing the site for both skiers and spectators to this event. They are hoping for some big names to appear as there will be an "R" section in addition to "C" class and grassroots. From what Prissy tells me, most of the officials will be from the Mid-West. Registration info for the event is on the USA Water Ski web site. If you can't make the tournament date, schedule a session at Eden Ski Lake and enjoy this premier water ski site. Questions....give Prissy a call @ 765-610-7552.
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Boat Show News
The Indianapolis Boat, Sport, and Travel Show is in progress and continues to February 25th. This show is the best of its kind in the Mid-West. Pinecrest Marine donated a spot to water skiers allowing us to pass out flyers in front of a beautiful blue Mastercraft Prostar. Stop by and thank Mike Gross and the Pinecrest Team.
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Indianapolis Boat Show
There may be ice still on the lakes but Spring and what comes next are just around the corner. The Indianapolis Boat, Sport, and Travel Show begins this Friday, February 16th and runs for the following week. Stop by the Pinecrest Marine booth and pick up several IWSA flyers advertising the 2018 Tournament Schedule, Spring Fling, and Monday Night Ski League. See you at the show!
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Purdue Ski Team Recognized
Congratulations to the Purdue Water Ski Team!
Collegiate Challenge: USA Water Ski challenged its collegiate clubs - this included clubs with the National Collegiate Water Ski Association and the registered collegiate clubs through USA Wakeboard - to promote membership. The Purdue University Water Ski Club (West Lafayette, Ind.) brought in 43 new members and will receive a complimentary USA Water Ski membership for 2018 and a $100 donation to be used as the team determines.
Collegiate Challenge: USA Water Ski challenged its collegiate clubs - this included clubs with the National Collegiate Water Ski Association and the registered collegiate clubs through USA Wakeboard - to promote membership. The Purdue University Water Ski Club (West Lafayette, Ind.) brought in 43 new members and will receive a complimentary USA Water Ski membership for 2018 and a $100 donation to be used as the team determines.
RHI Sports Breakfast
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BREAKFAST! Eggs, fruit, yogurt, bacon……TOAST!!
DAN REED and JOHN KNIESLY extend breakfast invitations to Central IN water ski community. When RSVPing to our friend, Jeanine Stellmack, ask to be seated at a “Skier’s Table”. Save the Date: Please help us continue to grow and provide adaptive sports to Indiana. Please join us for the RHI Sport Program Free Fundraising Breakfast.Thursday, March 15 from 7:30-8:30am at the Ritz Charles 12156 N Meridian Street, Carmel. Cost: Free, Please RSVP to Jeanine Stellmack @ Jeanine.stellmack@rhin.com |
IWSA Boat Shows
It's Boat Show time! The Cincinnati Boat Show is on this weekend (Jan 12,13, 14) and next weekend (Jan 19, 20). The big 3 are there but there were no ski boats. It's all about huge surf boats, gigantic pontoon boats, and kayaks! With all the snow and ice, it was good to see people looking ahead to warm weather. The Indianapolis show will be in late February.
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Living the Dream!
How many of us have thought how great it would be to stay in Florida and operate a water ski lake for the winter. Our own Hall of Famer Prissy Edwards is doing it!!! She answered an ad posted on Ball of Spray and got the job. She and husband Elmer packed up the Harley and headed for Florida this past fall. Prissy drives the boat, coaches, operates the pro-shop while Elmer works on the grounds, takes care of the dogs, and does many other odd jobs. The Christmas season brought out several Hoosiers in addition to many other skiers from around the world. Prissy and the staff are planning a March 31st class C tournament. If you're in the Ft. Myers area give Prissy and Eden Lake a call at 239-219-8525.
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2018 Event Schedule
2018 IWSA Officers
