| Where to Learn to Jump | |
Below, is a listing of private locations and teams as well as commercial schools where you can learn the sport of Waterski Jumping. Most locations will have certain requirements before you can hit the ramp. Call or Email the contact person to get started.
Austria/Europe
Email: waterski@eunet.at
Web Site www.iwwc.at
Contact: Bernhard Kosch - +436642863523
Picture-perfect private Site + Ski Nautiques; Slalom orientated, new Ramp; 20 min from downtown Vienna
New Zealand
Email: davelaw@xtra.co.nz
Web Site: none
Contact: dave law - 75441429
good to meet ya
Australia
Email: ggc@fan.net.au
Contact: Graham Baker -Austalian Waterski Association 3 event website. Contacts and ski sites all over Australia
Zuid-Holland
Email: sander@waterski.zzn.com
Web Site: none
Contact: Sander Jongepier - 0031-10-2460455
Everything about 3-event watersking & Competition waterskiing in the U.S andEurope.
Texas
Email: skibabi1@aol.com
Web Site http://www.mustangcanyon.com/
Contact: Amanda - 872-669-1353
The Mustang Canyon Show Ski Team, 4 time holders of the 1st place ranking in the South Central Region! Join the team or find out more info about us! Come and see the diversified world of showskiing. Everyone is welcome!
Victoria, Australia
Email: jgascoigne@goconnect.net
Contact: Jo -Melton, Australia will play host to four watersport events, including the 2001 Melton Skifly World Championships and the 2001 Disabled Water Ski World Championships. Visit our website for more information.
Virginia
Email: skigots@hotmail.com
Contact: Bill Mahan - 703-494-1295
Private lake - Site of numerous state, regional, national, and world records.
Ontario
Email: info@bushsportscenter.com
Web Site http://www.bushsportscenter.com
Contact: Jim & Ryan Bush - 705-762-5722
Waterskiing, wakeboarding and tennis courses and clinics, equipment sales and rentals. Located in Bala,Muskoka, Ontario.
New York
Email: govosbur@telenet.net
Contact: George & Trisha Vosburgh - 518-673-2959
A bit on the brisk side right now but Iceskating is great. In six month we will be up and running with two lakes. One slalom only and the other all three events. Stop on in.
California
Email: kenevaski@excite.com
Web Site www.keneva.com
Contact: Kent Sandhagen - 209-826-6882
Private man-made ski pond, located in Los Banos, CA.2 certified AWSA coaches. Yearly and daily membershipsavailable. Home training site of Mark Turner, 1999-2001Disabled World Slalom Champion.
Georgia
Email: SewellMarine@aol.com
Web Site http://www.geocities.com/sewellmarine
Contact: Rick Sewell - 770-253-7996
Sewell Marine sells Sanger Ski boats. We have maps and information about lakes used to ski on around the state.
Ohio
Email: aj987@oak.cats.ohiou.edu
Web Site oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~wski
Contact: Aaron Jacobs - 740-589-7189
This is the homepage of the Ohio University waterski team.
California
Email: christierobinson@redshift.com
Contact: Christie Robinson - 831-758-9891
Portable boat dock designedfor waterski boats
Rotorua, New Zealand
Email: skiwet@xtra.co.nz
Web Site: none
Contact: Richard Campbell - 64-7-348-1366
Located on Lake Okareka, Aqua Skiers have a new ramp for you to learn or practice on
California
Email: gtskipark@earthlink.net
Web Site Good Times Ski Park
Contact: Don Plowman - (714)745-4444
Water Sports Complex (Development) FacilitiesSanctioned & Pro. Training
Wisconsin
Email: orechwas@nconnect.net
Contact: Jane Orechwa - (920) 349-8137
The Lake Sinissippi Water Ski Club - A non competitive recreation and show skiing club in southeast Wisconsin
Texas
Email: blakehess1@aol.com
Contact: Blake & Holly Hess - 210-846-wski (9754)
Lake McQueeney Water Ski Camp welcomes all levels of skiers interested in waterskiing and wakeboarding. Please call or e-mail for more information.
Washington
Email: goodmanskis@hotmail.com
Contact: Ron/Terry Goodman - 360-961-8803
Home of: Stiffy Longboards Custom built Water Ski Jumpers. World Record Holder 283ft.
Florida
Email: jumpdees@cs.com
Web Site: none
Contact: Frankie or Chuck Dees - 863-425-0322
Private instruction from Frankie Dees, current natl. jump record holder. WE offer private instruction on a private lake offer offer
United Kingdom
Email: info@norwichwaterski.fsnet.co.uk
Contact: Billy Aldous - 01603 262560
Water Skiing In Norwich England
California
Email: mely_12@hotmail.com
Web Site: none
Contact: melissa - (619) 483-3237
jumps
Mexico
Email: mely_12@hotmail.com
Contact: melissa saad - 0115261746488
were to waterski in mexico and california the best spots
Georgia
Email: lgiddens@accucomm.net
Web Site www.lindagiddens.com
Contact: Linda Giddens - 912-374-2517
Private lake in Eastman, GA.
California
Email: DeanoCherry@hotmail.com
Web Site www.sdmbbst.net
Contact: Dean Cherry - 858-277-1986
USA WATERSKI membership required. Train year round in San Diego. Great ramp and great weather.
Florida
Email: peteski@ao.net
Contact: Bill Peterson - (407)876-5966
You will receive personalized insturction by Bill Peterson who has been operating Peterson's Ski School since 1978. MasterCraft boats are used exclusively at Peterson's.
Manitoba
Email: tmckim@mb.sympatico.ca
Web Site: none
Contact: Todd McKim - 204-727-0451
Come up and learn to jump at Brandon Water Ski Club, siteof the 1997 Canada Games.
Quebec
Email: ouelletguillaume@hotmail.com
Contact: Jean-Michel Ouellet - 450-429-4124
A Water Ski school in Quebecwhere jump is the speciality
North Carolina
Email: Cobleski@aol.com
Web Site: none
Contact: April Coble - (910) 893-6494
Coble Ski School offers a progressive approach to learning and mastering the technigues of waterski jumping. Head instructor is April Coble 1997 U.S. Masters Overall Champion and member of the 150' jump club.
New York
Email: info@neptunewaterski.com
Web Site http://www.neptunewaterski.com/
Contact: Mike Woodward - 716-438-5323
Jumping on the Niagara River June through September. Must become a club member, demonstrate proficiency on skis before jumping. Beginners welcome.
Florida
Email: pmccorm@aol.com
Web Site www.skimccormick.com
Contact: Mike McCormick - (813) 681-4441
Learn to jump from professional instructors. We are in operation 12 months of the year.
Georgia
Email: mikej@isescorp.com
Web Site http://www.awsc.net
Contact: Mike Jordan - 770 917 0933
Atlanta Water Ski Club- you must join club or be an invited guest with USA Water Ski Association memebership
Maryland
Email: steve@tatnet.com
Contact: Steve Vincent Jr. - 410.451.2787
Located in Annapolis, Maryland Requirements: AWSA Competitive Membership, must prove skiing proficiency on two skiis. Call, email, or visit the web site for details.
Florida
Email: sunset@atlantic.net
Web Site www.jacktravers.com
Contact: Lelani Travers - 800-732-2755
Training camp, ski school and ski club. Head coach Jack Travers,(U.S. TEAM COACH & 2X U.S. OLYMPIC PAN AMERICAN TEAM COACH) trainer to hundreds of beginner jumpers as well as the most elite jumpers in the World.
Pennsylvania
Email: wtrski jp@aol.com
Contact: Barry Sangrey - 6107777990
site is on Schuylkill River Reading Water Skiers home site in Reading PA I have taught many new and advanced jumpers
Louisianna
Email: jay@skibennetts.com
Web Site: http://www.skibennetts.com
Contact: Jay Bennett - 1 800 869 7297
Bennett's Ski School - Many of the World's Top Jumpers have learned their trade here - Freddy Krueger, Mike Heath, Scott Smith and Ryan Fitts to name just a few.
Northwest USA
Email:camp@mooseweb.com
Moose Country Base Camp, 406-889-3410
Complete 3 event and wakeboard camp for all ages, beginners thru experts. Rock climbing, mountain biking, and the great summertime of Montana!
Delaware / Maryland
Email:jim@caramedia.com.com
Contact: Jim Cara, 302-793-0560
Located on the Elk River in Elkton, MD. We have a jump ramp in the water from May through September. Requirements: AWSA Membership or willingness to become a member. Skier must be able to exhibit several abilities. Call for more information.
Thanks to Jim Cara for making this material possible.
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