Wilmington Ski Warrior Tournament a Success

Submitted by Falcon Eddie on Tue, 2012-08-07 09:37

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

This past Saturday we held our annual Wilmington Ski Warriors Tournament at Wilmington Recreation Club in Illinois. Over 30 skiers competed. My son Timmy went uncontested in his divisions, having fun in slalom and trick. Max took 1st place in Boys II slalom against two other competitors. Additonally, Max won the coveted Ron Romanowski Achievement Award. Kara took first in Girls III scoring 2 buoys at 32mph 15off. I took 2nd among 4 with a score of 4 bouys at 34/15. My friend Ed took first place in Men's 34 slalom...getting into 32off followed by great tricking and a barefoot exposition.

We just beat out the storm which wiped out power in the club. Thankfully, gracious club members and a great DJ cranked up enough generators to power the dance and award ceremony. Great day, great people!

Max

Timmy's looking good!

Kara happy with her performance

Falcon Eddie (Keith) 1 ball at 34/15

Ed can ski!

Max gets "The Romanowski"!

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Forgot to mention the new boat and ZO

Submitted by Falcon Eddie on Thu, 2012-08-09 09:33.

I forgot to mention this. Someone on our lake got a beautiful new Mastercraft with ZO and let us use it to pull slalom. First time using ZO. I think we were on a B setting. Between that and the larger wake on the Mastercraft, things were a bit different...but I skied just about as good as I have in me at this time, as did Kara.

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