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Fifty years of Waterhawks celebrated this weekend
By SAMANTHA DONISI, Courier Staff Writer
WATERLOO— Get ready for a wet and wild weekend as the Waterhawks Ski Team hosts its 50th anniversary celebration on Aug. 22-24 at Eagle Lake.
“This will be a good event,” said Sara Ehrig, the public relations director for the Waterhawks. “This will be the first ever night show performed in Iowa.”
Deb Landau, business manager for the Waterhawks, said there were some new challenges and safety concerns to consider when putting together the night show. Special lighting, including body lights, will be used to illuminate each performer in case of a fall so that the person will be seen in the water.
“We’ve been in the area a long time,” Landau said. “Hopefully new people will come to this for the night show and many will say ‘Wow, they’ve been here this long and I’ve never been to see them.’ Hopefully this will make people realize we are around.”
With over 100 members, the Waterhawks are one of the most active ski teams in the state of Iowa. Throughout the summer they do a number of home shows, as well as regional and national competitions. The show team recently had a ninth place finish in the 2008 nationals.
The club was organized in September of 1958 with 16 charter members who had an interest in promoting ski safety, boating and family fun on the water. In addition to their performances, the club holds regular “Learn to Ski” days and group activity days.
This weekend, Ehrig said the Waterhawks will hold events for every type of skier and spectator. The show team will be performing Iowa’s first ever night shows on Friday and Saturday. Live music, provided by a club member’s band, will begin at 8 p.m. A live show will be performed under the lights once darkness falls.
In addition to the 50 performers who will be in attendance at the weekend events, Landau said there will be close to 75 additional helpers, such as the boat drivers and sound and lighting technicians.
A three-event tournament will be held on Saturday and Sunday with events including trick, slalom and jumping. Those interested in the three-event activities can watch or participate in the two-day tournament.
On Sunday the 24 an alumni reunion will be held from 4-6 p.m. The regualar weekly show will follow beginning at 6 p.m. The theme for 2008 is “Skiers Got Talent.” Regular shows include events such as pyramids, jumping, barefoot skiing and wakeboarding.
Admission for spectators is free for the tournaments and $5 for the night shows.
“This will be a good event,” said Sara Ehrig, the public relations director for the Waterhawks. “This will be the first ever night show performed in Iowa.”
Deb Landau, business manager for the Waterhawks, said there were some new challenges and safety concerns to consider when putting together the night show. Special lighting, including body lights, will be used to illuminate each performer in case of a fall so that the person will be seen in the water.
“We’ve been in the area a long time,” Landau said. “Hopefully new people will come to this for the night show and many will say ‘Wow, they’ve been here this long and I’ve never been to see them.’ Hopefully this will make people realize we are around.”
With over 100 members, the Waterhawks are one of the most active ski teams in the state of Iowa. Throughout the summer they do a number of home shows, as well as regional and national competitions. The show team recently had a ninth place finish in the 2008 nationals.
The club was organized in September of 1958 with 16 charter members who had an interest in promoting ski safety, boating and family fun on the water. In addition to their performances, the club holds regular “Learn to Ski” days and group activity days.
This weekend, Ehrig said the Waterhawks will hold events for every type of skier and spectator. The show team will be performing Iowa’s first ever night shows on Friday and Saturday. Live music, provided by a club member’s band, will begin at 8 p.m. A live show will be performed under the lights once darkness falls.
In addition to the 50 performers who will be in attendance at the weekend events, Landau said there will be close to 75 additional helpers, such as the boat drivers and sound and lighting technicians.
A three-event tournament will be held on Saturday and Sunday with events including trick, slalom and jumping. Those interested in the three-event activities can watch or participate in the two-day tournament.
On Sunday the 24 an alumni reunion will be held from 4-6 p.m. The regualar weekly show will follow beginning at 6 p.m. The theme for 2008 is “Skiers Got Talent.” Regular shows include events such as pyramids, jumping, barefoot skiing and wakeboarding.
Admission for spectators is free for the tournaments and $5 for the night shows.
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