2020 Inductee into the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame. No other destination on the planet has the history, inventions, world firsts, world records and visibility than Floridas first theme park, Cypress Gardens, and Polk County. Check out more videos on our YouTube Channel and Subscribe. He currently holds the men's slalom world record of 20.6 points. Central Florida Visitors & Convention Bureau Lee is a longtime AWSA tournament official and board member. Wisconsin Water Ski Federation - Skip Gilkerson Skip Gilkerson - Hall of Fame Inductee Skip was inducted into the Wisconsin Water Ski Hall of Fame as a charter member in 1993. Judge for multiple state, national, world, and pro tournaments. A hydrofoil from long-time fan favorite Banana George. Committee members must be at least 30 years of age. Submitted The Minnesota. Follow on , Safe Sport Training Requirements & Instructions, Background Screening Requirements & Instructions, Minor Athlete Abuse Protection Policies (MAAPP). There are four categories of induction . The Water Ski Hall of Fame was established in 1982 to "honor and perpetuate the names and accomplishments of skiers, pioneers, and officials whose dedication and competitive achievements at National and International levels brought lasting fame to the sport of water skiing". Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. We welcome your questions and comments. Preserving our history is one of core missions. Appropriate research will be carried out by the Selection Committee to verify accomplishments. Resident of the State of Florida for at least ten (10) years. Founded in 1980 and currently located in Davenport, Florida, the organization is administered by the USA Water Ski Foundation. Eddie passed away in 2019, but he will be honored posthumously. USA Water Ski created a hall of fame in 1982. David and Janet are both members of the Atlanta Water Ski Club in Acworth. In addition to his four trick wins, he was an All-American in tricks, jumping, and overall throughout his college career. The American Water Ski Educational Foundation's 10-member Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced that former professional water ski athletes Wade Cox and Sherri Slone will be the 2012 AWSEF Water Ski Hall of Fame inductees. Wakeboard athlete Shaun Murray, water ski athlete Mandy Nightingale and adaptive water ski athlete Joe Ray are the 2020 Hall of Fame inductees. The Foundation also houses the Water Ski Hall of Fame, Museum & Archives, the International Water Ski & Wakeboard Hall of Fame, and a championship ski lake. 1980s [ edit] 1982 Willa Cook, DeLeon Springs, Florida, Hall of Fame Induction Entry [Usurped!] Wakeboard athlete Shaun Murray, water ski athlete Mandy Nightingale and adaptive water ski athlete Joe Ray are the 2020 Hall of Fame inductees. Lifelong supporter of water skiing throughout the United States as a competitor, official, and coach. Three-time World Overall Disabled Champion. All Rights Reserved. Induction will be limited to a maximum of six (6) individuals the first year and a maximum of two (2) each year thereafter. Competing in the MP2 Division from 1998-2016, Ray won 34 gold medals, seven silver medals and four bronze medals at the U.S. Disabled Water Ski National Championships. More recently, in 2015 and again in 2017, the Chain of Records events set numerous records that were documented by USA Water Ski and Wake Sports officials as well as the Guinness Book of World Records. Today Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots becoming 10 to 15 knots this afternoon. Outside traditional three-event barefooting, KSO has won the Footstock Figure Eight National Championship three times. There is no requirement that candidates be retired from the sport or deceased to be considered for inclusion in the Hall. The Water Ski Hall of Fame is proud to honor and celebrate the life of Bo Callaway and the tremendous impact the Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard tournament continues to have on the water ski and wakeboard community throughout the world. He helped establish OBrien, H.O. Water skiing accomplishments must have occurred during this residency. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}281322N 813841W / 28.22280N 81.64484W / 28.22280; -81.64484, List of members of the Water Ski Hall of Fame, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Water_Ski_Hall_of_Fame_and_Museum&oldid=1118220470, This page was last edited on 25 October 2022, at 19:47. Generally, a minimum age of 45 is required for all inductees. KSO was the first barefooter to score more than 10,000 points in tricks and has set world records in all three events. He set six MP2 world slalom records and he was the first MP2 water skier to run the outer course. Tommy Bartlett bio Return to Hall of Fame - Water Skiing Pioneers Sport Disciplines Membership He was born on April 28, 1976 in Mission Viejo, Calif., and started water skiing at the age of 8. Members, At LEGOLAND Florida Resort, everyone is a hero. Length of service alone is not be a valid reason for consideration for selection into the Hall of Fame. But, he also barefoots, slaloms, jumps, trick skis, hydrofoils, shoe skis and is a legend in freestyle jumping. The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee is pleased to announce the 2022 inductees to the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame. It is estimated that he supervised installing or adjusting more than 500 slalom and jump courses during his career. In 1988, he moved with his family to Lake St. Louis, Mo., where he honed his skills as a member of the Lake St. Louis Water Ski Club. Hall of Fame Alabama Water Ski Federation Hall of Fame Inductees Joe Ray 2021 Lifelong supporter and promoter of disabled water ski clinics and competitions. As a young man, he shared the dock with Scarpa and Seipel and soon surpassed those pioneers of the sport, bringing barefooting into the new millennium. At the 2007 Pan American Games, she earned the silver medal in tricks and bronze medals in slalom and jumping. Generally, a minimum age of 45 is required for all inductees. He promoted his own "Backyard Tour" with pro rider and friend Gerry Nunn; has been featured in many wakeboard movies, magazine and television pieces; created his own wakeboard instructional series entitled "Detention;" and was the star of his own video game, Wakeboarding Unleashed. She was named USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Female Athlete of the Year in 2007 when she competed on two U.S. water ski teams and collected four individual medals in the process. Ten-time USA National Disabled Overall Champion. Huge Congratulations to KSO and Jimmy we can't wait to celebrate with them on April 15, 2023, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland! The Selection Committee will vote by secret ballot on all nominees upon conclusion of appropriate research into each nominees qualifications. Committee membership will be staggered so that no more than three members shall be elected in any one-year. Each charter member inductee received a commemorative plaque, and Tommy Bartlett himself offered special commentary. Keep Scrolling USA-WWF 6 days ago 1 min Award of Distinction Spotlight: Betty Bonifay There are three main categories: Pioneer, Competitor and Official. Inductions will generally take place annually for those elected into the Hall. Keith St. Onge When you think of barefoot water skiing, you think of Keith St. Onge. People marveled at it's architecture an Not a whole lot to see here, the major attraction is really the history aspect of the place and of the American Water Ski Association. Member of the World Waterski Union Technical Committee 1974 to 1989 In 1999 - International Hall of Fame Inductee Sue Lipplegoes Won 15 Open Women's Australian titles including 10 slalom, 2 tricks and 2 overall Represented Australia at six World Championships winning 3 silver and one bronze medal in jump Tara Hamilton-Wynne and Zane Schwenk will be formally enshrined at the 39th Annual USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, March 5, 2022. If you can do it behind a boat, Schwenk can do it better than most. Schwenk was also a driving force in the boating industry, instrumental in designing the very first wakeboard boat with MasterCraft and he holds patents along with MasterCraft for surf systems and towers. Officiation Exceptional service to the sport for an extended period of time as a judge, scorer, driver, official, committee member, etc. Anyone involved in any division that falls under the USAWWS umbrella can be considered. Established in 1968, the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation celebrates the history of all towed water sports and promotes these sports through our Scholarship Programs and the Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame. The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federations International Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 inductees, which include six Americans among the 12 inductees. Inducted into the Florida Water Ski Federation Hall of Fame 2003 Jim McCormick of Seffner has been one of the sport's trainers of champions for years. He's won 14 world championship gold medals and is a two-time overall world champion. Evelyn Chapin Duvall, of White Bear Township, became the third member of her family to be inducted into the Minnesota Water Ski (MWSA) Hall of Fame July 21. He was responsible for many notable innovations in water ski and wakeboard equipment. KSO is a two-time International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation Athlete of the Year, he has won the USA Water Ski Athlete of the Year multiple times, is a Banana George Blairfooter of the Year, competed in the ESPN X-Games, and served as an American Barefoot Club Tournament Driver and Judge. The induction ceremony honoring both the 2022 class and next year's 2023 class as well as any previously . The displays go into some depth about how it was formed and got to were it is today. Collegiate Water Ski. Going "Big" took on a whole new meaning for Tara. He served as the Representative for Vermont on the . At the only two Disabled Pan American Championships held, he won the overall gold medal both times in Seated Men. Tara Hamilton-Wynne and Zane Schwenk will be formally enshrined at the 39th Annual USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Judge, coach, promoter, and pioneer of water skiing in Alabama. Cockburn continues to compete in senior divisions while actively participating in the administration of the sport as Australian Technical Director and as a member of the Australian Tournament Council for the last 15 years. Apr 2016. Three-time World Overall Disabled Champion. The IWWF is pleased to announce and congratulate the 2023 IWWF International Hall of Fame inductees: Details of their outstanding achievements can be foundhere(select/filter 2023). Here's our pick of the 10 best Olivia Newton-John songs of all He was a senior judge and was a very sought-after technical controller for record tournaments, including the Masters, Water Ski National Championships and Water Ski World Championships. previous slide next slide Eddie Roberts' involvement in the industry dates back to the 1960s. The Committee will consider the following factors in voting for competitive skiers: The Selection Committee will be comprised of a maximum of nine (9) active voting members of the Florida Water Ski Federation. At age 14, she started wakeboarding. The many career highlights for Coble-Eller, who won 30 national water ski titles, included winning the 1990 Junior Worlds (slalom and overall), 1992 Collegiate Nationals (slalom and overall), 1996 Moomba Masters (overall), 1997 Masters (overall), 2010 Malibu Open (slalom) and 2014 35+ Worlds (slalom). He contributed points in every world championships he competed in and his contributions helped the U.S team win gold at every world championships in which he was a team member. Then there's the U-Bahn, Berlin's metro system. Through Popes efforts and Hollywoods embrace of them visitors from all over the world flocked to the Sunshine State. Skip Gilkerson bio Return to Hall of Fame - Water Skiing Pioneers When considering your Hall of Fame nominations, keep in mind the totality of ones contribution to the sport of water skiing. Entrepreneurism This category is for people whose contributions do not fall into the other categories, i.e., Ralph Samuelson, Dick Pope, etc. Other considerations include the influence on others in the sport, advancement of the sport, and accomplishments outside the sport. Sports and Radar Skis to world prominence. Candidates are to be submitted, noting one category as the major area for selection while background in other areas will be included as secondary. He made and used the first few models of this water ski inboard before selling the rights to manufacture to Correct Craft. Among his several innovations, he is believed to be the first person to write a computer program for a 3-point slalom course survey; developed a radar-computer interface to figure distance to 36 mph and deviation in the slalom course; came up with the 55-meter pre-gate buoys and did the centerline deviation estimates using his survey instrument; worked on jump course design, including the 60-foot spacing buoy and 500-foot cutout buoy; and came up with the rule to specify the jump ramp by slope or height/length and made the first graph for it. General Eligibility Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen. He also volunteered immeasurable hours at tournaments, clinics, clubs, and trade shows promoting the sport. USA-WWF | United States Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation MISSION STATEMENT The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation honors the achievements of our sports' outstanding participants and supports promising young athletes. Details on tickets and sponsorships will be released soon we hope to see you there! Ann OBrine-Satterfield (USA) ATHLETE Disabled Ski, Royce Andes (USA) PIONEER Disabled Ski, Steve Simmonds (Australia) ATHLETE Disabled Ski, Elizabeth Hobbs (Great Britain) ATHLETE Racing, Leanne Brown (Australia) ATHLETE Racing, Cathy Williams (USA) PIONEER Wakeboard, Dallas Friday (USA) ATHLETE Wakeboard, Janifer Ellis (USA) OFFICIAL Wakeboard, Elena Thomsen-Milakova (Switzerland) ATHLETE Waterski, Masako Yamaguchi (Japan) OFFICIAL Waterski, Jorge Renosto (Argentina) PIONEER Waterski, Details of their outstanding achievements can be found, Follow on , Safe Sport Training Requirements & Instructions, Background Screening Requirements & Instructions, Minor Athlete Abuse Protection Policies (MAAPP). Committee shall be elected by the FWSF membership at the annual (State 3 event Tournament) Summer Meeting. Water skiing gained notoriety during the 1920s in Polk County, and in the early 1930 Winter Haven had become known as the water sports center of the United States. Popes vision and work resulted in thousands of newsreels, commercials, photo shoots, television shows and movies featuring Cypress Gardens, including the movie Easy to Love, a 1953 Esther Williams ode to the sport. They may include tournament skiers, innovators, industry leaders, officials and others responsible for landmark achievements in the development of water skiing as well as those whose long periods of dedicated and generous service deserve special recognition. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame represent the highest level of national achievement in America, featuring prominent athletes and snow sport builders whose accomplishments showcase American skiing and snowboarding. Murray was the first wakeboarder to land a 900 (Regular Heelside) in a competition, and he is the only rider ever to hold World, Pro Tour and National Championship titles at once. The Water Ski Hall of Fame and Museum was originally established by the USA Water Ski Foundation in 1980 in Winter Haven, Florida, just a few minutes from the famed Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show. USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame brings the history of watersports and its various disciplines to life. Baseball is Panama's national sport, and four Panamanians are in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundations 38th Water Ski Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be live webcast on Saturday, April 24, beginning at 7:00 p.m. (EDT). Scot Ellis: scoth2o@aol.com Vice President No member of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee is eligible during his term on the Committee. Ed Brazil will be honored posthumously as the 2020 recipient of the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award. American Water Ski Educational Foundation Award of Distinction 1995 Inducted into the Florida Water Ski Federation Hall of Fame 2003 Leo Bentz of Miami was the "inventor" of the Ski Nautique. Featuring all 9 disciplines of the sport, the Museum features memorabilia from the 100-year-long history of the sport, including: While historic items and plaques serve as the core of the Museum, other items will rotate in the future. He was chairman of the American Water Ski Associations Technical Committee for many years, a past AWSA president, the executive vice president of AWSAs Southern Region from 1997-2002, and was instrumental in bringing the technical standards up to their current standards and has taught many the tricks of the trade. The first year, three sets of members shall be elected: Committee members must be current members of the Florida Water Ski Federation. She also won womens tricks title that year at the Australian Open and U.S. Open and swept both events of the IWWF Water Ski World Cup. Service as any type of official, administrator or promoter of the sport. Chief boat driver for state, regional, national, and pro tour championships. Committee members will serve for a term of three (3) years. At age 15, she was the world champion. He was a three-time world MP2 overall champion and a member of five gold-medal winning U.S. Disabled Water Ski Teams. Inductees | Florida Water Ski Federation Inductees These inductees have been inducted into the American Water Ski Educational Foundation Hall of Fame and are being grandfathered into the Florida Water Ski Federation Hall of Fame on this, the inaugural induction. April Coble-Eller, Gene Davis (posthumously), Nikki Lee, Don Mixon Jr., and Eddie Roberts (posthumously) are Award of Distinction honorees. "Teaching people to wakeboard, water ski, wake surf that's my legacy and that means more than winning anything," says Schwenk. While this is true, Dick Pope, Sr. transformed it into a global sport and entertainment phenomenon when he opened Cypress Gardens in 1936. Around 80% of the place is the hall of fame, photos of past and present riders, short descriptions as to why they . At the 2007 Water Ski World Championships, she was the lone U.S. team member to win an individual medal, earning the bronze in tricks. 101 Adventure Court Davenport, FL 33837 He won the Open Men national slalom title in 1985 and 1994, and the Open Men national jumping title in 1996. The International Water Ski & Wakeboard Federation has announced that Ron Scarpa, current member of the USA Water Ski Foundation's Water Ski Hall of Fame, will be inducted into the International Hall of Fame on Sept. 8 during the 2017 Water Ski World Championships in Choisy-Le-Roi, France. Official for countless water ski events including tournament director for five disabled national Water Ski Championships. She was a five-time champion of the U.S. Open and two-time champion of the Masters. The purpose of the Water Ski and Wake Sports Hall of Fame shall be to honor and perpetuate the names and accomplishments of skiers, pioneers, and officials whose dedication and competitive achievements at National and International levels have brought lasting fame to the sport of water skiing. The children can be acquired in Paralogues, or Side . New methods or technical developments by innovators/inventors are examples. The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation announced today its 2021 International Hall of Fame inductees . 2023 IWWF International Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced By USA Water Ski & Wake Sports | Dec. 09, 2022, 9:09 a.m. (ET) The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation's International. After reconstructive surgery he was told he might not ride again. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Since the creation of the sport by Ralph Samuelson in 1922, water skiing has grown immensely, and USA-WSF works to document individuals and events which have significantly contributed to water skiing history. Tara Hamilton-Wynne helped push the sport of wakeboarding into the future. World-renowned towboat drive towing multiple records. He is a former member of the Arizona State water ski team, for which he won the trick event at Collegiate Nationals four times in his four years on the team before graduating in 2006. State, regional, national, and Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard champion. Contents 1 History and Exhibits 2 Hall of Fame 3 External links 4 References History and Exhibits [ edit] Davis, who passed way after a brief illness in January 2019, was a jumper in local, regional and national competitions. If you're searching the past, these are some history-book worthy places to visit in Berlin. 2023 Wisconsin Water Ski Federation. How early? As the sport grew, so did the legend of Cypress Gardens which, in turn, drew more elite athletes as well as state, national and world championships events. Secondary consideration is given to contributions as Regional councilman, Florida State officer, local club officer or chief official of a major tournament. The Dorwin Family was inducted into the Wisconsin Water Ski Hall of Fame as charter members in 1993. Zane Schwenk is an athlete, entertainer, and water sports ambassador who has inspired thousands of people to get on the water. Contact the AWSF Treasurer if you have questions regarding membership dues. If you want more inform information about USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation, then go to usa-wwf.org. KSO may have stopped barefooting competitively, but he still spends nearly every day on the lake with his family passing on his unwavering love of all types of water sports. Preserving our history is one of core missions. The building is visibly located off of Florida's busy I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando - just 20 minutes west of the Walt Disney World Resort, and serves as an attraction in the . Board Of Directors 2022-23. A Hall of Fame is a legacy for future generations of water skiers to learn from the past in shaping the sport of tomorrow. Shotgun Start Shamble Tournmanet: Four Retirement from active competition is not a requirement. The Wisconsin Water Ski Hall of Fame was created to honor, in perpetuity, water skiing pioneers, competitive water skiers, officials and support personnel whose extraordinary accomplishments and contributions at all levels of the sport have brought lasting fame and attention to Wisconsin water skiing. Ralph Samuelson, deceased, Hall of Fame Induction Entry [Usurped!] She was even a character in a video game produced by ActiVision for Playstation and XBox. The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation wants to spread the love of water skiing and all towed water sports around the United States and the world. Willa McGuire Cook co-created the swivel ski and rocketed to fame as the prima ballerina of the sport. The museum houses items of memorabilia, vintage skis and related equipment, classic photos, press clippings, and highlights from historic competitions and events. As an individual competitor, he captured the silver medal in slalom at the 1985 and 1994 Barefoot Worlds. Specialty Awards Membership Benefits of Membership Join the WWSF Manage My Membership Membership Support Jennifer Calleri-Schwenk - Hall of Fame Inductee Jennifer was inducted into the Wisconsin Water Ski Hall of Fame in 2003. By Scott N. Atkinson | President. HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE the athletes, pioneers and visionaries of the United States who have significantly enriched the global sports of skiing and snowboarding, and to showcase their stories and historic memorabilia in our national museum located at the birthplace of organized skiing in America, Ishpeming, Michigan. Nominations for induction into the Hall of Fame may be made by any member in good standing of the FWSF. Schwenk is the only person to land a double front flip ski jumping ever. The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee is pleased to announce the 2023 inductees to the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame. Website: USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. David exceeded his expectations and skied new bests in both Slalom and Tricks. All Rights Reserved. Generally, 15 years of service to the sport at a local, national or international level is a minimum requirement for consideration. The Wisconsin Water Ski Hall of Fame was created to honor, in perpetuity, water skiing pioneers, competitive water skiers, officials and support personnel whose extraordinary accomplishments and contributions at all levels of the sport have brought lasting fame and attention to Wisconsin water skiing. By USA Water Ski & Wake Sports | Records were broken on Polk County waters thanks to the steady stream of ambitious skiers drawn to the sports biggest stage. This category is intended for people whose contributions to the sport are considered to be original. In addition to developing and operating Bolton Valley, Ralph served as a Board Member of the Vermont Ski Areas Association from 1967-1995, including as Chairman of the Board for twelve years. Individuals whose qualifications relate to the introduction of a new or specific discipline should also be viewed under this category. While Cypress Gardens might not have been the biggest theme park in Central Florida, it certainly was one of the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team hosts a free, monthly show-ski event at Lake Silver in Winter Haven. Event Type: Adaptive. Bill Furbish competing at the 2014 USA Adaptive Water Ski National Championships. In the summer of 2004, Murray dislocated his knee while riding. She was a recipient of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Award of Merit, the organizations highest honor for volunteerism, in 2010. It is now part of the Water Ski Experience Hall of Fame and Museum in Polk City, Florida. 2023 All Rights Reserved to USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation. A dominant force in the sport for decades, KSO set the bar high for the next generation. He helped develop signature products that include boats, wakeboards, life jackets, wet suits and clothing lines. He was a 10-time national MP2 overall champion. She went on to win three more world championships and dominate the X-Games. The Hall of Fame was created to recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions and excelled in the sport of water skiing in the State of Florida. She was selected USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Female Athlete of the Year in 1990, 1997 and 2008, and USA Water Ski & Wake Sports National Coach of the Year in 2004. April 23, 2021, 10:39 a.m. (ET). As an Open Men competitor, he competed in every Barefoot Nationals until 1996, with the exception of the 1995 national championships due to injury. After graduating from high school, he moved to Florida to compete for the Florida Southern College water ski team and teach water skiing at the Benzel Ski School. (Same system as used to elect appointed officials to the Southern Regionals). He also set a collegiate tricks record in his last tournament as a college student. Ten-time USA National Disabled Overall Champion. She was a member of the AWSA and USA Water Ski & Wake Sports board of directors from 1990-2005 and served on the AWSA International Activities, Rules and Awards committees. The Wakesports Hall of Fame will permanently enshrine these new members into its hallowed halls with 55 well-known current members such as Scott Byerly, Herb O'Brien, Jimmy Redmon, Shaun Murray, Parks Bonifay, Darin Shapiro and Zane Schwenk, among others (view the complete list here)..