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On July 2, 1922 history was changed when Ralph Samuelson became the first person to successfully water ski. We are honoring the anniversary of our sport by offering everyone the chance to learn to ski!
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, along with our affiliated ski clubs across the country, will host free learn to ski events during the summer of 2024. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is covering the cost of sanctioning and guest memberships for all affiliated ski clubs who participate in Get on the Water!
Get on the Water provides local ski clubs with a national platform and the opportunity to connect with your community to find new skiers to keep our sport alive and thriving.
For any questions, please email [email protected]
This is a free learn to ski event. Clubs MAY NOT charge participants for the opportunity to ski. Clubs must allow guest members to participate.
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, along with our affiliated ski clubs across the country, will host free learn to ski events during the summer of 2024. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is covering the cost of sanctioning and guest memberships for all affiliated ski clubs who participate in Get on the Water!
Get on the Water provides local ski clubs with a national platform and the opportunity to connect with your community to find new skiers to keep our sport alive and thriving.
For any questions, please email [email protected]
This is a free learn to ski event. Clubs MAY NOT charge participants for the opportunity to ski. Clubs must allow guest members to participate.
Local Ski Club Requirements:
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USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Will Provide:
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Key Dates
May: Promotional materials such as a press release template, social media images, and suggestions for local promotion arrive via email. Start marketing your event!
Participant registration opens online. Your participants will sign up online and you will be able to access your participants roster through the registration system. You are encouraged to reach out to participants once they have been added to your roster.
June-August: Send reminders to your participants with all of the information for your event and celebrate Get on the Water! Don't forget to invite your participants to stay connected with our sport!
Membership Growth Contest
Get on the Water is the perfect opportunity to add members to your roster, which could earn your club a FREE 2024 Club Membership! We have three contest categories in our 2024 Membership Growth Contest, which means three opportunities to win a free 2025 Club Membership!
Click here for more details.
Basic Skills Clinics
Can't fit Get on the Water into your club's schedule?
Clubs are encouraged to host Basic Skills clinics at any point of the year. The cost is only $30 to sanction.
When hosting an event outside of Get on the Water, clinics are still provided with clinic guidelines, USA Water Ski & Wake Sports sanctioning, and online guest membership registration.
Click here for more information.
May: Promotional materials such as a press release template, social media images, and suggestions for local promotion arrive via email. Start marketing your event!
Participant registration opens online. Your participants will sign up online and you will be able to access your participants roster through the registration system. You are encouraged to reach out to participants once they have been added to your roster.
June-August: Send reminders to your participants with all of the information for your event and celebrate Get on the Water! Don't forget to invite your participants to stay connected with our sport!
Membership Growth Contest
Get on the Water is the perfect opportunity to add members to your roster, which could earn your club a FREE 2024 Club Membership! We have three contest categories in our 2024 Membership Growth Contest, which means three opportunities to win a free 2025 Club Membership!
Click here for more details.
Basic Skills Clinics
Can't fit Get on the Water into your club's schedule?
Clubs are encouraged to host Basic Skills clinics at any point of the year. The cost is only $30 to sanction.
When hosting an event outside of Get on the Water, clinics are still provided with clinic guidelines, USA Water Ski & Wake Sports sanctioning, and online guest membership registration.
Click here for more information.
SPECIAL THANKS TO our get on the water sponsors
Thank you for continually supporting life on the water from the ground up. Your investment in Get on the Water programs gives people the opportunity to to learn to water ski and wakeboard for the first time, get a taste of a fun, competitive environment, and to network with other water sports enthusiasts! We appreciate all that you do to grow and sustain the sport we love!