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Katy, Texas – Oct 15, 2011 – Lakes of Katy, a private water ski community located 20 miles west of downtown Houston, will host the second annual Katy Ski Jam Oct 14-15, 2011. An international field of top-ranked professional and senior water ski athletes will compete in slalom and jump tournament events for over $30,000 in prize money. Event excitement will build to the final rounds on Saturday evening following a showcase of Eagle Sports sponsored water sports demonstrations featuring barefoot skiing, hydrofoil and wakeboard flipping, and freestyle ski jumping.

 

The action starts under the lights at 5:30pm with an hour and a half of breathtaking water acrobatics as freestyle barefoot champion Andre de Villiers, hydrofoil king and world record holder Geno Yauchler and a crew of talented daredevils spin, flip, slide, twist and turn across the water. At 7:00pm, the head-to-head finals of the senior’s and professional men’s and women’s slalom tournament begin followed by the high-flying jump finals. With world class water sports and a spectacular fireworks finale, the 2011 Katy Ski Jam is sure to provide action-packed family entertainment for spectators of all ages.

 

The 2011 Katy Ski Jam will draw 29 of the top professional water skiers including Men’s Slalom World Record Holder Chris Parrish, Women’s Slalom World Record Holder Regina Jaquess, Men’s Jump World Record Holder Freddy Krueger as well as 25 of the top senior tour “Big Dawg” slalom skiers. Malibu Boats is partnering with Eagle Sports for this event to pull these world class athletes behind the world’s #1 selling ski boat, the Malibu Response LXI.

Dana Reed of Pro Slalom Events is excited to partner with Eagle Sports, Malibu Boats, the Lakes of Katy Water Ski Club, and the City of Katy to present this water ski spectacular and work to assure a successful event for all involved.

 

Local and national sponsors will find the Katy area one of the fastest growing family-oriented communities in the country. Katy prides itself on its diverse business community, exceptional schools and world class support for its local competitive sports programs.

 

The 2011 Katy Ski Jam is produced by Pro Slalom Events and sponsored by Eagle Sports. On-site services, vendors and concessions will be coordinated by the Lakes of Katy Water Ski Club. For more information, please visit www.theproskitour.com or www.katyskijam.com

Friday, 10/14

8:00 AM Big Dawg Skiers (Rd #1 Qualifying)

11:00 AM Open Pro Men Slalom (RD #1 Qualifying)

2:00 PM Open Pro Women Slalom

2:45 PM Open Pro Men Jump (Rd #1 Qualifying)

 

Saturday, 10/15

8:45 AM Big Dawg Skiers (Rd #2 Qualifying)

11:45 AM Open Pro Men Slalom (Rd #2 Qualifying)

2:15 PM Open Pro Women Slalom

2:45 PM Open Pro Men Jump (Rd #2 Qualifying)

4:00 PM Open Pro Men Slalom Quarter Finals

5:00 PM Big Dawg Skiers Semi-Finals

5:30 PM Katy Ski Jam Watersports Exhibition (Barefoot, Hydrofoil, Wakeboard, Jump)

6:45 PM Open Pro Women Slalom Exhibition

7:15 PM Open Pro Men Slalom Semi-Finals

7:45 PM Big Dawg Skiers Finals

8:00 PM Open Pro Women Slalom Finals

8:15 PM Open Pro Men Slalom Finals

8:30 PM Open Pro Men Jump Finals

9:30 PM Fireworks Display

 

Note: Event schedule subject to change. For latest information, visit www.katyskijam.com

For more information contact:
Dana Reed
E-mail: slalom@charter.net