UT Water Ski

[dcbc 14568]

I didn't see this mentioned.  It's been around forever and is a sport on the decline sadly.  Technically, it falls under Rec-Sports, but they compete regionally against other schools with the potential to go to Nationals.  My son is a freshman and grew up in and around a ski club, and he was eyeing the ski team even before he realized that fraternity life wasn't for him.  Within a week, he was signed up for his first tournament and has been hitting the lake four times per week.  Traveling to LA-Monroe for a tournament this weekend.  If any of you Surly-types have kids at UT who like to water ski, they should check it out.  No level of expertise required (but it helps), and they have a lot of fun.  He's also hitting me up for their snow ski trip over winter break.

 

 

 

Edited September 17 by dcbc

[gsoda3 3285]

Nice arms. He must work out.

[dcbc 14568]

3 hours ago, gsoda3 said:

Nice arms. He must work out.

He was a power lifter in high school for a couple of years.  Ski tournaments are more fun.

 

 

 

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Edited September 18 by dcbc

[dcbc 14568]

Cross posted from the Surly Dad thread.  My kid went over his first ski jump over the weekend.  He survived, which was my goal for him.  Otherwise, it was a yard sale.