Ten-time USA National Disabled Overall Champion. Induction into the Hall of Fame will occur at the Florida State Championship banquet unless otherwise determined by the FWSF Board of Directors. 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). Competitor and promoter of the sport for seven decades. 2015 Hall of Fame Charity Golf Tournament Friday, April 17th 8:00 A.M. Details on tickets and sponsorships will be released soon we hope to see you there! He was the 1995 recipient of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Award of Merit, the organizations highest honor for volunteerism. Officiation Exceptional service to the sport for an extended period of time as a judge, scorer, driver, official, committee member, etc. General Eligibility Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen. David exceeded his expectations and skied new bests in both Slalom and Tricks. 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. Senior judge for 33 years including the Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament. The Water Ski Hall of Fame and Museum is the hall of fame, museum, and archive of the sport of water skiing. [2] The Hall of Fame admits four categories of individuals: competitive water skiers, water skiing pioneers, water skiing officials, and show skiers. 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. He set two world records in the jumping event with 233 feet and 236 feet and his best skiing moment came when he set the world overall record. 2023 All Rights Reserved to USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation. 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. As an Open Men competitor, he competed in every Barefoot Nationals until 1996, with the exception of the 1995 national championships due to injury. The skier must have competed in a U.S. National Tournament (or U.S. Open Tournament) at least 5 years. Schwenk is the only person to land a double front flip ski jumping ever. All Rights Reserved. 1-800-828-7655, 2023 Central Florida Visitors & Convention Bureau, Floridas first theme park, Cypress Gardens, A pair of sport inventor Ralph Wilford Samuelsons original water skis, A hydrofoil from long-time fan favorite Banana George. 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". 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. He has also made his three-lake ski site available for numerous major tournaments, including the Pan American Championships and several U.S. Water Ski Team Trials. 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. After reconstructive surgery he was told he might not ride again. In 2003 he was named the IWWFs Male Water Ski Athlete of the Year after an incredible run of accomplishments that saw him win gold medals in tricks, jumping, and overall at the U21 Water Ski World Championships; gold medals in tricks and overall and the silver in jumping at the Elite Water Ski World Championships; gold medals in Open Men tricks, jumping and overall at the Goode Water Ski National Championships; pro jump titles at the Malibu Open and MasterCraft Pro; gold medals in tricks, jumping and overall at the Collegiate All-Stars; and the gold medal in tricks at the Collegiate Nationals. There are four categories of induction . He was responsible for many notable innovations in water ski and wakeboard equipment. 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. He currently holds the men's slalom world record of 20.6 points. Deadline for accepting nominations for the current year will be April 15. Murray was a four-time world champion wakeboarder. How early? 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. 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 . 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. Mixon Jr. won the 1981 Junior Boys national barefoot slalom and overall titles and his scores were high enough to put him into the Open Men Division at the tender age of 13. Chris Davenport Class 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. 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. Life-long supporter of the sport serving as judge, director, and competitor. A slalom specialist, he set the world slalom record four times. Chairman of the Board of the American Water Ski Association. She was even a character in a video game produced by ActiVision for Playstation and XBox. Eddie Roberts' involvement in the industry dates back to the 1960s. All Rights Reserved. No member of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee is eligible during his term on the Committee. If you can do it behind a boat, Schwenk can do it better than most. Anyone involved in any division that falls under the USAWWS umbrella can be considered. Brazil served the sport for more than 50 years and was internationally known and sought after for his technical expertise. Three members for a period of three years. Dick Pope Sr., deceased, 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. 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. Central Florida Visitors & Convention Bureau Bill Furbish competing at the 2014 USA Adaptive Water Ski National Championships. Lee is a longtime AWSA tournament official and board member. Zane Schwenk is an athlete, entertainer, and water sports ambassador who has inspired thousands of people to get on the water. He also set a collegiate tricks record in his last tournament as a college student. Other considerations include the influence on others in the sport, advancement of the sport, and accomplishments outside the sport. Date: April 24, 2021. Scot Ellis: scoth2o@aol.com Vice President Service as any type of official, administrator or promoter of the sport. Apr 2016. The first year, three sets of members shall be elected: Committee members must be current members of the Florida Water Ski Federation. 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. Must have been a member of the Florida Water Ski Federation during the competitive years, unless the competitive period was prior to the formation of the FWSF in 1975. 2020 Inductee into the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame. Judge for multiple state, national, world, and pro tournaments. Generally, a minimum age of 45 is required for all inductees. Not long after the Allan's' joined a water ski club, Liz became interested in competition. A hydrofoil from long-time fan favorite Banana George. The displays go into some depth about how it was formed and got to were it is today. Hall of Fame Selection Committee: Jeff Clark (Chair) Scott Atkinson Cyndi Benzel Rhoni Bishoff Betsy Anderson Gilman Frank Harrison Gary Heinbuch Six-time recipient of the Male Athlete of the Year award by the Water Skiers with Disabilities Association. April 23, 2021, 10:39 a.m. (ET). But, nothing really clicked until she took a ride one day with Darin Shapiro. The NZ Water Ski Association Hall of Fame is proud to honour and recognise the special accomplishments of its athletes and the significant contributions of its builders and stewards. 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. From 1982 to 2012, the USA Water Ski Foundation Hall of Fame inducted 63 individuals who have made major contributions to water skiing.[1]. 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. Committee shall be elected by the FWSF membership at the annual (State 3 event Tournament) Summer Meeting. 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. Olivia is a big proponent to eating healthy, most of the time. 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. The most inspiring and accomplished members of our sport are honored annually in the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Award of Distinction Spotlight: Roger Dilling, Award of Distinction Spotlight: Betty Bonifay, 2023 All Rights Reserved to USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation. He made and used the first few models of this water ski inboard before selling the rights to manufacture to Correct Craft. When considering your Hall of Fame nominations, keep in mind the totality of ones contribution to the sport of water skiing. The most inspiring and accomplished members of our sport are honored annually in the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. 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). Event Type: Adaptive. 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. As a nine-time member of the U.S. Disabled Water Ski Team, he won 13 gold medals, six silver medals and five bronze medals at the Disabled Water Ski World Championships. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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. The nominee may be a three, two or one event skier and may have competed in any Sports Discipline. April Coble-Eller, Gene Davis (posthumously), Nikki Lee, Don Mixon Jr., and Eddie Roberts (posthumously) are Award of Distinction honorees. Davis, who passed way after a brief illness in January 2019, was a jumper in local, regional and national competitions. 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. Sports and Radar Skis to world prominence. 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. Election requires a 2/3-majority vote of the Selection Committee. Contact the AWSF Treasurer if you have questions regarding membership dues. Hall of Fame nominations may be submitted to awshof@gmail.com prior to the conclusion of the American Water Ski Association National Championships. Charter members of the Wisconsin Water Ski Hall of Fame were inducted in a special ceremony held at Tommy Bartlett Stadium in August, 1993. The most inspiring and accomplished members of our sport are honored annually in the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. We welcome your questions and comments. By default, the Hall of Fame inductees below are ordered by year inducted. KSO was the first barefooter to score more than 10,000 points in tricks and has set world records in all three events. Visiting the USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame in Davenport. There are four categories of induction into the Hall of Fame - Athlete, General, Pioneer and Legend. Keep Scrolling USA-WWF 6 days ago 1 min Award of Distinction Spotlight: Betty Bonifay He also volunteered immeasurable hours at tournaments, clinics, clubs, and trade shows promoting the sport. If you're searching the past, these are some history-book worthy places to visit in Berlin. Committee members will serve for a term of three (3) years. Did you know that water skiing was invented by Ralph Samuelson in 1922 on Lake Pepin in Minnesota? Director, competitor, driver, and host of tournaments for 40 years. She went on to win three more world championships and dominate the X-Games. Founded The University of Alabama Ski Team in 1974. The purpose of the Hall is to honor and perpetuate the names of the skiers, pioneers, industry leaders and officials whose accomplishments have made a major impact on organized water skiing in Florida. Around 80% of the place is the hall of fame, photos of past and present riders, short descriptions as to why they . He was a six-time recipient of the Water Skiers with Disabilities Associations Male Athlete of the Year award. David and Janet are both members of the Atlanta Water Ski Club in Acworth. 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. Preserving our history is one of core missions. Chief boat driver for state, regional, national, and pro tour championships. 2020 Inductees Curtis Rabe Cypress Gardens skiers continued to set world records and world firsts in multiple disciplines, including the first 3-, 4- and 5-tier human pyramids. Today Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots becoming 10 to 15 knots this afternoon. The museum houses items of memorabilia, vintage skis and related equipment, classic photos, press clippings, and highlights from historic competitions and events. Please contact us using the e-mail addresses. In addition to his four trick wins, he was an All-American in tricks, jumping, and overall throughout his college career. He's won 14 world championship gold medals and is a two-time overall world champion. He helped develop signature products that include boats, wakeboards, life jackets, wet suits and clothing lines. At the 2007 Pan American Games, she earned the silver medal in tricks and bronze medals in slalom and jumping. Secondary consideration is given to contributions as Regional councilman, Florida State officer, local club officer or chief official of a major tournament. New methods or technical developments by innovators/inventors are examples. 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. Members, At LEGOLAND Florida Resort, everyone is a hero. KSO has also won the U.S. National Overall title an unprecedented 19 times. Keith St. Onge When you think of barefoot water skiing, you think of Keith St. Onge. The Selection Committee will vote by secret ballot on all nominees upon conclusion of appropriate research into each nominees qualifications. Retirement from active involvement in the sport is neither a requirement for nomination nor encouraged. The induction ceremony honoring both the 2022 class and next year's 2023 class as well as any previously . It includes unusual or new accomplishments in advancing the sport through new techniques, technology, teaching methods, or first time accomplishments. Submitted The Minnesota. Tara exposed the sport of wakeboarding to a whole new audience with breakthrough sponsors and mainstream media articles. 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. Preserving our history is one of core missions. It is now part of the Water Ski Experience Hall of Fame and Museum in Polk City, Florida. 2020 Inductee into the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame. Going "Big" took on a whole new meaning for Tara. Keith St.Onge and Jimmy Siemers will be formally enshrined at the 40th Annual USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 15, 2023. 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). There is no requirement that candidates be retired from the sport or deceased to be considered for inclusion in the Hall. Water skiing accomplishments must have occurred during this residency. 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. 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. 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. By Scott N. Atkinson | Holder of Womens 8 national slalom record. Website: USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. How about a pair of the earliest water skis known made from a barrel. 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).. Ralph Samuelson, deceased, Hall of Fame Induction Entry [Usurped!] 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. Board Of Directors 2022-23. Collegiate Water Ski. Wakeboard athlete Shaun Murray, water ski athlete Mandy Nightingale and adaptive water ski athlete Joe Ray are the 2020 Hall of Fame inductees. 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. 2023 All Rights Reserved to USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation. 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. Wisconsin Water Ski Federation - Tommy Bartlett Tommy Bartlett - Hall of Fame Inductee Tommy was inducted into the Wisconsin Water Ski Hall of Fame as a charter member in 1993. Event Details. Jimmy Siemers is a three-time world-record holder and three-time world champion. Follow on , Safe Sport Training Requirements & Instructions, Background Screening Requirements & Instructions, Minor Athlete Abuse Protection Policies (MAAPP). Induction will be limited to a maximum of six (6) individuals the first year and a maximum of two (2) each year thereafter. Ed Brazil will be honored posthumously as the 2020 recipient of the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award. He won the Open Men national slalom title in 1985 and 1994, and the Open Men national jumping title in 1996. Primary consideration is given to contributions to the sport as a USA-WS rated official, Sport Discipline officer or National Board or Committee member. A Hall of Fame is a legacy for future generations of water skiers to learn from the past in shaping the sport of tomorrow. 2022 United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. 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. Tara Hamilton-Wynne helped push the sport of wakeboarding into the future. 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. If more than the maximum receive a 2/3-majority vote of the committee only the top scoring number will be elected as determined by secret ballot, using a forced ranking system whereby each committee member shall rank the nominees in descending order with the highest vote totals being inducted for that year. Resident of the State of Florida for at least ten (10) years. (Same system as used to elect appointed officials to the Southern Regionals). 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. Winner of state, regional, national, and world championships. At the only two Disabled Pan American Championships held, he won the overall gold medal both times in Seated Men. 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. Collegiate Wakeboard. 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. The museum is currently housed at the Central Florida Visitors & Convention Bureau Welcome Center in Davenport. April Coble-Eller, Gene Davis. Committee members must be at least 30 years of age. Through Popes efforts and Hollywoods embrace of them visitors from all over the world flocked to the Sunshine State. 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. A well-known personality in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California water ski communities, his encouraging and jovial demeanor was an inspiration to water sports enthusiasts of all ages. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Lifelong supporter and promoter of disabled water ski clinics and competitions. Jennifer Calleri-Schwenk Bio Return to Hall of Fame - Competitive Water Skiers 101 Adventure Court Davenport, FL 33837 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. As with any Hall of Fame selection process, it is recognized that every candidate will have different and unique resumes for consideration. A dominant force in the sport for decades, KSO set the bar high for the next generation. Keith St.Onge and Jimmy Siemers will be formally enshrined at the 40th Annual USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The Dorwin Family was inducted into the Wisconsin Water Ski Hall of Fame as charter members in 1993. While considered a formidable three-event water ski athlete, Nightingale was one of the greatest trick skiers of her era, winning back-to-back world championships in 2003 and 2005, and establishing a world record of 8,740 points in 2006. Built just for families with kids age 2 to 12, LEGOLAND Florida. This category is intended for people whose contributions to the sport are considered to be original. Resident of the State of Florida for at least ten (10) years. In the summer of 2004, Murray dislocated his knee while riding. All Rights Reserved. It is estimated that he supervised installing or adjusting more than 500 slalom and jump courses during his career. 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. Shotgun Start Shamble Tournmanet: Four (WJZY) Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes died early Thursday morning after a boat crash in south Florida, the club has confirmed. Length of service alone is not be a valid reason for consideration for selection into the Hall of Fame. But, just months later he was back riding. TARA HAMILTON-WYNNE Tara Hamilton-Wynne helped push the sport of wakeboarding into the future. 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 Join our email list and stay up to date with all the great things happening in Floridas Sweetest Spot.
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