CAWSC's JD Clinics will be Saturday 5/31 at Frame Switch Ski Lakes and Saturday 6/21 at Aquaplex. The clinics are opportunities for kids to get one on one water ski instruction on dedicated ski lakes. For details and reservations please call Ron and Kathy Ives at 244-9721 after 7pm.
The first tournament of the year kicks off the Capital Area Summer Series. Its kind of like a travelling water ski league.
This year the Kickoff is at Frame Switch Ski Lakes. Registration is 7:30am and the first slalom round starts at 8:00a sharp! We will also have tricks and jump.
As always, we are happy to host novice skiers, beginners (skiing the mini-course) and kids of all ages up to at least 86 (How old is Elgin anyway?).
Check out the tournament details and get your entry in early early early!
If you're not skiing come out anyway and cheer for your pals or volunteer to help out.
Happy Hour at Hula Hut on May 1st!
Posted on: April 20, 2008 | By: Peter Catalano
Drop by Hula Hut on May 1st starting at 5PM to enjoy some social time with other skiing enthusiasts.
Kevin Brown from Central Texas Water Sports will have a big 16 passenger Malibu to take a cruise on lake Austin around 6:30. Bring a life vest if you want to take a ride!
This is a great opportunity to share your skiing experience. Maybe something you say will cause someone to check out a tournament or get hooked on the buoys.
I've just now come out the pizza coma I went into on March 28th at our General Membership Meeting! As I recall we had a real cool time... 33 people showed up including several brand new members and many of the usual suspects. We ate sixteen large pizzas (yep, count 'em...16) and gave away 7 free CASS tournament entries. The winners were:
CASS Kickoff - Todd Leach Janet's Bday Bash - Gary Forni Steak & Lobster Part 1 - Peter Catalano Steak & Lobster Part 2 - Robin Layton TX State Champs - Mike Hamilton Guadalupe Saturday Slalom - Robert O-Connor CASS Finals - Ann Hamilton
Special thanks go to Frame Switch Ski Lakes, Austin Aquaplex, The Austin Ski Club and Guadalupe Ski Plex for their generous entry donations. And, thanks to everyone who got current on their dues and purchased our awesome CAWSC 20th Anniversay Tshirts. We still have plenty so make sure to get yours at the CASS Kickoff Saturday May 10th. Its only four weeks away!
Some of you know I sometimes refer to WaterSki magazine as SlalomSki magazine. But, our club got a nice mention in the article "10 Best Places to Ski and Live" in the current issue.So, I may have to make nice for awhile. They even covered a couple of trick skiers...;>)
Spring General Membership Meeting Rescheduled
Posted on: March 02, 2008 | By: Mark Zuzanek, President
Due to confusion in our scheduling department the Spring GM Meeting has been rescheduled to Friday March 28th, 6:30p at the Brick Oven.
Spring General Membership Meeting
Posted on: February 27, 2008 | By: Mark Zuzanek, President
The Spring General Membership Meeting is a great opportunity to connect with friends new and old and get ready for the new ski season. It will be held 6:30pm Friday March 21, 2008 at the Brick Oven Arboretum 10710 Research Blvd. on the west side of 183 and south of Braker Lane (near HEB closer to Jollyville Rd). Pizza and drinks are compliments of CAWSC to paid up members.
Some agenda items: 2008 Budget and Plan Memberships Ski Events Junior Development Update Tournament Schedule Free CASS Tour tournament entry drawings for paid up members
We'll also have the fabulous new CAWSC 20th Anniversary Tshirts available for sale for $15.
If you can’t make the meeting and want to be eligible for the drawing please print an application and mail it with your dues payments to CAWSC, P.O. Box 8, McNeil, TX 78651.
CAWSC has been hard at work getting ready for the 2008 ski season. Our newest efforts are:
* Redesigned website (yer lookin' at it!) * 20th Anniversary Tshirt * New offerings for recreational skier members * Officials Development Commitee (ODC)
Our webmaster, Todd Leach, has done an outstanding job reworking our website. Do a little surfing and you'll find lots of new features including latest news on the home page (yer lookin' at it), photos, movies and more.
Kay Nichols lead the anniversary tshirt effort and the result shows her artistic talent and style.
Peter Catalano, Vice President, is driving the recreational skier programs and is passionate about expanding CAWSC membership.
Floyd McCreight, AWSA Judge Emeritus, is helping us grow more officals including judges, drivers, scorers, safety directors, etc. Having more and better officials makes our tournaments run more smoothly and provides another opportunity to become involved in the sport of water skiing.
CAWSC will again administer the Captial Area Summer Series of water ski tournaments now in its 21st season, host two tournaments, junior development and judges clinics, and all the other things we do each year to support our sport.
CAWSC has a rich history in competitive water skiing and our commitment remains. In addition, this season CAWSC is making a concerted effort to attract recreational skier members.
We know that there are lots of folks out there who want to become better skiers. CAWSC can help by providing the community and support to make that happen. And, provide the opportunity to ski behind a tournament class tow boat and ski a real slalom course.
We're planning at least three events on private ski lakes where recreational skiers can experience the real thing. The goal is simply to have a fun water skiing experience. We're also planning some extra social events.
To help everyone stay connected select "Talk Water Skiing" on our new website. Use the message board to find new ski partners, sell used gear or yak about that new ski you just fell in love with! There's also a members only section.
And, you'll meet some real nice folks who love to ski just like you!
2008 marks the 20th Anniversary of CAWSC. To commemorate the occasion we've created a special high quality shirt with outstanding new graphics.
Since Austin is the center of the capital area we've included some familiar icons. If you've ever driven over the 360 bridge and seen people skiing or skied under the bridge and seen people driving you'll know what we're talking about!
Help us celebrate our 20th anniversary and water skiing in central Texas by wearing one of these great shirts. They're available for $15 at our booth (#908) at the Austin Boat Show. Ladies and kids styles too!
Hello New CAWSC Board!
Posted on: December 11, 2007 | By: Todd Leach
Here is the new 2008 Board of Directors: Mark Zuzanek, President - Chairperson, Communications Committee Jay Eidem, Executive Vice President - Jay is focusing on sponsor relationships. Peter Catalano, Vice President - Chairperson, Membership Committee. Peter is working on improving value to the membership and developing an improved offering for our recreational skier members. Karl Nordman, Treasurer Jon Penner, Secretary Melanie Wise, Member at Large Jeran Hooten, Representative - Frame Switch Ski Lakes Mike Hamilton, Representative - Aquaplex
Other Committees and Chairs: Todd Leach, Chairperson, Website Development Committee - Todd is developing an exciting new website design. Floyd McCreight, Chairperson, Officials Development Committee - Floyd is helping us grow more judges, drivers, scorers etc. Kathy Ives, Chairperson, Junior Development - Kathy is the JD Lady! Kay Nichols - Kay is leading our 20th Anniversary T-shirt project. Denise Skinner - Denise is coordinating our booth at the Austin Boat Show January 17 - 20.
