Wisconsin Tournaments

[deerfield]

Today I took a day trip to Wisconsin.

First stop was the site where the national show ski championships will be held in August. The site is located on the Rock River in the town of Janesville. As the picture shows, no action today and for good reason.

Two hours north of Janesville on Wazeecha Lake, my second stop today, the state was holding its four-day ski show championship tournament. Twenty-seven teams are competing for the state title. First time seeing a show. Tons of talent: footing, jumping, entertaining, ballet, comedy, and costumes. Got to see performances by the Aquanuts and Water Bugs.

Next stop...

[deerfield]

...was the state’s three-event (slalom, trick, jump) championship meet, held on a private lake in the town of Oconomowoc. Nowhere near the crowd that I had just left at the ski show tournament. Hardly any spectators were at the three-event tournament. I was surprised given that it was a state meet. The “crowd” was pretty much limited to athletes, officials, and a few family members and friends.

Lots of driving, but it was a fun day. Hoping to get back to Wisconsin in August to watch the national show ski championships.

[wolfeman131]

Looks like a great day!

[Hoopskier]

Stuart, awesome to see you were there. I was buried in that crowd and saw the same shows. I take in a few shows every year. Some clubs always take something to a new level. More people, bigger boats

[deerfield]

Matt - This coming weekend (8/10 - 8/12) I will be at the National Show Ski Championships in Janesville. Bringing the Outback with me. You going to be around? - Stuart

[jmb]

The only thing I don't like about these ski shows is they don't want to see a Moomba. It has to be a MC, Nautique or Response. I get a little mad at them down here. Don't even mention the word Moomba here. Bunch of crap if you ask me.