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 America’s Premier Pro Night Jump Water Ski Competition, King Of Darkness  2010, hits Southeast Michigan July 17, 2010 Participants will compete for $20,000 in prize money.

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Professional water ski jumpers from around the world will take to the water to qualify for a chance to win $20,000 in prize money.

The inaugural year for this event will bring the top ten jumpers from around the world to Groveland Oaks County Park for a jump event like none other.  Skiers will be flying more than 230 feet through the air at speeds exceeding 75 MPH, all under the lights in a high-energy format. 

“Based on past experience putting on pro water ski events , a night event lit up by flood-lights is more exciting and unique than a daytime event. Fans will feel like they’re part of the action and will get a chance to interact with the athletes” said PJ McMillan, Event Organizer. “The event will give these world-class athletes a venue to showcase their amazing talents while promoting the sport and the healthy, high-energy lifestyle that goes along with it.”

Event-goers will also have a chance to see Spray Masters (premier show ski team) perform in between rounds of the main event. This will include bare footers, wake boarders, and trick skiers.  “The goal is to keep the crowed entertained during the jumpers’ down time for an evening of non-stop action,” says McMillan. The event will be a three-hour, high-energy extreme water sports event like nothing before it in southeast Michigan.   

Stewart Lake at Groveland Oaks County Park (www.destinationoakland.com) is the perfect location for the event due to its size, shape and location off of I-75.  The site hosts several large events each year (including a 4th of July fireworks show) and has parking and facilities to accommodate large crowds.

“Skiers Pier is proud to be the title sponsor of the King of Darkness Night Jump,” said Ron Koenig, Skiers Pier Owner. “We are all about supporting the sports around which our business is centered, and this type of event is the best way to capture new athletes and encourage and motivate those already addicted to water sports.”

Tentative Event Schedule:

Friday night:
 Private event – seeding for skiers, VIP reception.

Saturday Night:
7:30 pm- Event kicks off with the round of 8 jumping head-to-head and cut the field down to 4.
9 pm- Show ski acts from Spray Masters between the round of 8 and round of 4
9:30 pm- Final 4 round head-to-head, each skier gets 2 jumps. The winner from these head-to-head battles moves to the final.
10 pm- Show ski acts from Spray Masters between the round of 4 and the final.
10:15 pm- The final head-to-head battle for the crown and the $10,000 first prize. Two jumps each for the cash.