<![CDATA[IndianaWaterSki.org - IWSA Water Ski Blog]]>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:58:27 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Purdue Cookie Dough Fundraiser for Nationals]]>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:34:21 GMThttps://www.indianawaterski.org/iwsa-water-ski-blog/purdue-cookie-dough-fundraiser-for-nationalsPurdue is doing a cookie dough fundraiser!
We're raising money to help cover travel expenses for Nationals!
Collegiate waterskiing is all about fostering a love for the sport that lasts a lifetime, and we want to make it as accessible as possible for everyone.
Help us out by purchasing cookie dough through 10/14!
​Use the QR code or the link to place your order. Every purchase brings us one step closer to Nationals!

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]]><![CDATA[Boondocks Lake Tournament]]>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:47:51 GMThttps://www.indianawaterski.org/iwsa-water-ski-blog/boondocks-lake-tournamentThe September 5th, 2026 Boondocks Tournament started off with a headwind out of this world!.....nearly whitecaps!  That didn't stop the dedicated water skiers from jumping in and yelling "hit it!"  After the first round, everyone took a break for the hospitality from the Clark and Morton families who started up the grill, serving pork-burgers and "fixins" for lunch.  Also included in the festivities was William Clark's fifth birthday celebration and children's awards presented by Patty Patterson.  The afternoon conditions improved dramatically as the wind disappeared and the water smoothed out to an "orange peel" texture.  Many skiers took advantage and invoked the "turn and burn" option making the day end early.  Lots of youngsters participated in the swimming while the skiers finished up. A very special shout out to Neal Clark for putting all this together, thank you!   
Did you notice the new gazebo and patio area?....Wow!  ​
]]><![CDATA[2026 IWSA Award Nominees Reminder]]>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:47:52 GMThttps://www.indianawaterski.org/iwsa-water-ski-blog/2026-iwsa-award-nominees-reminderEVERYONE LIKES TO RECEIVE RECOGNITION AND AWARDS. THE IWSA FALL BANQUET AND AWARDS CEREMONY IS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 7TH. WE NEED NOMINATIONS BY OCTOBER 1ST, 2026. NOMINATE YOUR SKI BUDDY FOR AN AWARD. POSSIBLE CATEGORIES INCLUDE JR. TRICK SKIER, BEHIND THE SCENES PERSON, MOST IMPROVED SKIER, COMEBACK SKIER OF THE YEAR, TRICK SKIER, BOAT DRIVER, OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR, JUMPER OF THE YEAR, MALE SKIER, BAREFOOTER OF THE YEAR, SKI CLUB OF THE YEAR, ROOKIE SKIER, MOST IMPROVED SKIER, AND MORE.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MOMENT!!!

SUBMIT NAMES AND BIO TO:
 KATIKODIAK@GMAIL.COM  OR DAVEJARRETT46@YAHOO.COM
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]]><![CDATA[2026 IWSA HOF Nominations]]>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:59:41 GMThttps://www.indianawaterski.org/iwsa-water-ski-blog/2026-iwsa-hof-nominations
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]]><![CDATA[2026 Rollie Williams Award Recipient-Kent Hoops]]>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:41:51 GMThttps://www.indianawaterski.org/iwsa-water-ski-blog/2026-rollie-williams-award-recipient-kent-hoops
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]]><![CDATA[REVISED 2026 Tournament & Event Calendar]]>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:27:34 GMThttps://www.indianawaterski.org/iwsa-water-ski-blog/revised-2026-tournament-event-calendar ]]><![CDATA[Purdue Alumni Seeking Board Members & Support Staff]]>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:41:42 GMThttps://www.indianawaterski.org/iwsa-water-ski-blog/purdue-alumni-seeking-board-members-support-staffThe Purdue Alumni Association is looking for some new board members and support with business items.

Purdue Waterski Alumni & Supporters 🖤💛

The Black & Gold Waterski Association was established in 2022 to support the Purdue Waterski Team through fundraising, merchandise, memberships, and donations.

We have two opportunities and are looking for your help:

🚤 Join Our Leadership Team
We’re looking for new members, especially those located in Indiana and/or still active in the waterski community. You don’t have to be a Purdue Waterski alum—family, friends, and fans are welcome!

📋 Business/Nonprofit Support
We’re also looking for anyone with experience or knowledge in nonprofits, tax filing, legal/compliance, or other business-related areas who can help us strengthen the organization.

Interested in either opportunity? Please email purdueskiteam@gmail.com

Learn more: blackandgoldwaterski.com​
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]]><![CDATA[2026 Goode Water Ski National Championships]]>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:30:14 GMThttps://www.indianawaterski.org/iwsa-water-ski-blog/2026-goode-water-ski-national-championships​The 84th Goode Water Ski National Championships take place from August 9 to August 16, 2026, at Trophy Lake Estates III in Center City, Minnesota. This premier national tournament features top competitors of all ages in slalom, trick, and jump, alongside the integrated Adaptive Waterski Nationals. 
Event Details
  • Dates: August 9–16, 2026
  • Location: Trophy Lake Estates III, 35550 Patriot Ave, Center City, MN 55012
  • Schedule Highlights: Daily events begin at approximately 7:00 AM.
  • Adaptive Nationals events run through Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, 2026.
  • Admission: Free for spectators.
Watch live on the TWBC Stream at  https://www.waterskibroadcasting.com/
Live Scoring  https://scores.waterskiresults.com/?sanctionId=26M999&view=scores 
Schedule  https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blteb7d012fc7ebef7f/bltf7868a56b75094da/69cfef17267d5e1ff879f99d/84th_Goode_Nationals_Schedule_.pdf
Details https://www.usawaterski.org/goode-water-ski-national-championships
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]]><![CDATA[Barb Miller Memorial College Scholarship Winners]]>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:37:30 GMThttps://www.indianawaterski.org/iwsa-water-ski-blog/barb-miller-memorial-college-scholarship-winners​Congratulations to IWSA's newest winners of the Barb Miller College Scholarship​​.
Taylor Schmitt and Coltin Bucher are this years 2026 co-recipients of IWSA's distinguished Scholarship award.
]]><![CDATA[2026 IWSA State Waterski Individual and Team Results]]>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:23:30 GMThttps://www.indianawaterski.org/iwsa-water-ski-blog/2026-iwsa-state-waterski-individual-and-team-resultsIndiana Waterski Championships 2026
NEW RECORDS: 2025
Girls 2        Jump    Jenna Bucher    50 feet    
Girls 4        Trick    Joy Bucher         1400            
Women 8    Trick     Patty Patterson      1660


NEW RECORDS : 2026
Women 6 Slalom     Kim Black 3.5 @ 28off 32MPH 75.5 Buoys
Men 2 Slalom     Briant Detty 4@38off 36MPH 106 Buoys (Tied Casey Contos 2018 record)




JUMP trophy        Briant Detty 159 Feet
Barb Miller Scholarship Award        Coltin Bucher / Taylor Schmitt


Rollie Williams :        Kent Hoops



OVERALL Winners: Indiana State Championships 2026


Boys 1        Jackson Sharkey         544.8
Boys 3        Jacob Bucher        2358.7    
Boys 4        Rhett Bucher         963.1
Boys 5        Kolten Hoops        1983.2
Girls 1            Paxton McCullough    1711.0
Girls 2            Jenna Bucher        2163.4
Girls 4            Joy Bucher            1549.9
Mens 1        Sean Freitag            2213.0
Mens 2        Briant Detty            2556.7
Mens 3        Cody Sharkey        1575.4
Mens 4        Brandon Bucher          942.3    
Mens 9        Don Bucher              593.5
Women 3        Michelle Bucher        1796.4


TEAM AWARD: Indiana State Championships 2026


Kodiak Ski Club        288 pts
Cindonway Shores        256 pts
Sharkey             66 pts
Brewski             48 pts
Champion              44 pts
Hawthorn             42 pts
Silent Shores         36 pts
Kokomo             30 pts

1st Kim Black



SLALOM
Men 1
1st Charlie Cross
2nd Sean Freitag
3rd Galvin Conboy
Men 2
1st Brian Detty
2nd Dillin Newton
3rd Mark Zimmerman
4th Sung Namgung
Men 3
1st Jimmy Tranchita
2nd Chad Tieman
3rd Cody Sharkey
4th BJ Newton
5th Joe Cramer
Men 4
1st Jeff Cross
2nd Neal Clark
3rd Shannon McCullough
4th Brandon Bucher


SLALOM
Men 5
1st Sean Conboy
2nd Eric Detty
Men 6
1st Chris Clark
2nd Doug Stukey
Men 8
1st John Kniesly
2nd Mike Patterson
Men 9
1st Don Bucher
2nd Bryan Burney
3rd Dave Jarrett


1st Rhett Bucher



TRICKS
Boys 5
1st Kolten Hoops
2nd Wyatt Bucher
Women 3
1st Shannon Chapman
2nd Abby Tranchita
3rd Michalle Bucher
Women 4
1st Carla Stornetta
Women 8
1st Patty Patterson
Men 1
1st Coltin Bucher
2nd Sean Freitag
Men 2
1st Briant Detty
2nd Mark Zimmerman
3rd Sung Namgung
4th Dillin Newton




TRICKS
Men 3
1st Cody Sharkey
2nd Jared Sharkey
3rd Joe Cramer
Men 4
1st Brandon Bucher
2nd Shannon McCullough
Men 5
1st Eric Detty
Men 8
1st Paul Manning
Men 9
1st Don Bucher
2nd Dave Jarrett
2nd Randy Sharkey
Dave & Randy tied











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