Water Ski & Wakeboard Club
Club Information
Grand Valley's Waterski & Wakeboard team competes in 3-event collegiate skiing all around the Midwest region. Our main season is in the fall, involving regular tournaments leading towards Conferences, Regionals, and Nationals. A few more laid-back tournaments take place in spring as well. Skiers and wakeboarders of all skill levels are welcome, including those who have never seen a ski in their life! If you want to learn to ski, your new captains, teammates, and alumni will teach you everything you need to know.

2022 Allentucky Waterbowl, Conklin, MI

2022 Spartan Ripfest, South Haven, MI

2022 Bennett's Waterski and Wakeboard School, Zachary, LA
What is 3-Event Collegiate Skiing?
Slalom
Slalom skiing is based around 3 factors; amount of buoys skied around, speed, and rope length. When slaloming, one ski is ridden though a course of 6 bouys. The objective is to ski around as many buoys as possible, increasing speed and shortening the length of the rope you ski behind, to score as many points as possible. Most tend to find this event to be satisfying, being that it involves finding your rhythm with the course and ski.
Trick
Trick skiing, or wakeboarding, is based off a vast list of eligible tricks each with their own point value. A competitor is given 20 seconds to show off their best moves on the water, and judges will tally up points as they go. If you fall, your set automatically ends. Tricking is the most versatile of the three events because you are able to compete on one trick ski, two trick skis, or a wakeboard. Point values are less for wakeboarders and those who use two trick skis.
Jump
Jumping is known for being the most exciting of the three events. By using specially-designed skis, a padded jumpsuit, and a helmet, jumpers prepare themselves to go over a 5-foot ramp. The objective of jumping is pretty simple; successfully jump the furthest without falling. But, there are many techniques used to prepare competitors to jump properly and keep them safe in the process. Competitors are able to jump with a boat speed between 24 mph and 32 mph based on skill level and preference.
Executive Board

President: Jalin Olson
Vice President: Matt Friettag
Financial Officer: Angelina Gabryel
Public Relations: Delaney Novach
Risk Manager: Kincaid Devenport
Fundraising Officer: Cooper Garcia
Men's Captain: Megan Fischette
Women's Captain: Zachary Spahn
Club E-Mail: [email protected]
Social Media
@gv.waterski.wakeboard
TikTok
@gvsuwaterski
GVSU Waterski & Wakeboard Club
History
Established in 2006, Grand Valley Waterski & Wakeboard Club has continued to grow. By working to create a good relationship with Action Watersports, located in Hudsonville, MI, the team was able to receive access to their very own ski boat. To keep their new boat afloat, they created many fundraising opportunities and began doing docks and lifts annually. In current times, we keeps in close contact with alumni of the past, and continue to find new ways to improve our team everyday.
Team Schedule
Date |
Location |
Tournament Name |
Results |
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September 10th & 11th, 2022 |
Conklin, MI |
Allentucky Waterbowl |
3rd Overall |
September 17th & 18th, 2022 |
South Haven, MI |
Spartan Ripfest |
5th Overall |
September 24th & 25th, 2022 |
Vanwert, OH |
Conferences |
7th Overall |
September 30th, Oct 1st & 2nd, 2022 |
Decatur, IL |
Regionals |
10th Overall |
Upcoming Events
Date |
Event Name |
Description |
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February 24th, 2023 |
Winter Conferences |
Join the rest of the Midwest Region Collegiate Waterski community for a formal dinner and off-the-water training sessions. |
March 4th - 12th, 2023 |
Bennett's Ski School |
Bennett's Ski School in Louisiana: receive coaching from world-renowned experts! |
March 18th, 2023 |
Ski Formal |
The classic Spring Formal. Join us for a banquet, raffles, awards, and dancing. |
2022-2023 Roster
Women |
Men |
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Angelina Gabryel |
Alex Underhill |
Baylee Martins |
Andrew Kales |
Bri Baughman |
Caden Blain |
Brooke McAndrews |
David Paarlberg |
Cara Franke |
Evan Williams |
Delaney Novach |
Griffin Barnes |
Jalin Olsen |
Jack Davidson |
Juliana Mas |
Jack McClure |
Kassidie Stimmel |
John Garnsey |
Maddy Yetman |
Josh Petrusha |
Megan Fischette |
Kincaid Devenport |
Melanie Kerbelis |
Matthew Freitag |
Sarah Flannery |
Max Schink |
Shelby Husovsky |
Nicholas Kleinschmidt |
Noah Vibert |
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Secundino Garcia |
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Zach Spahn |
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Josh Speigel |
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How to Join
Want to join our ski family?
Here we have the required registration form to join our team for those who are ready to hit the water! If you have any questions and are interested in joining, reach out through Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or by sending us an email.
Water Ski & Wakeboard Individual Registration 22-23
This registration form must be completed before any activity with the team listed. This form includes liability waivers and necessary information collection.
By filling out this form, the athlete is not guaranteed a competitive roster spot on the club.
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