Hello, ski world!
I am Taryn Garland, the new Program Development Coordinator at USA Water Ski. I want to properly introduce myself, as it is my goal to build strong relationships with our members and potential members so that I can best support you.
I am originally from Madison, Wis., and was an active member of the Mad-City Ski Team for 11 years. During my time on the team, I learned early on that the water-skiing community is one full of dedicated, passionate people that go above and beyond for a sport that they love. Being a part of this community is a unique experience and as they say, “From the outside looking in, you can never understand it. From the inside looking out, you can never explain it.” I am grateful for having experienced life on the inside.
In addition to my time as a show skier, I attended the University of Wisconsin (GO BADGERS!) where I studied Spanish and Mathematics. I spent two years traveling around the Midwest as a singer/dancer with the Wisconsin Singers and took a leap outside of my comfort zone through a year living abroad in Madrid, Spain. Upon graduating from UW, I moved to central Florida and served as an AmeriCorps volunteer for two years and later became a high school Math and Spanish teacher. My life has not taken a linear path, but it has provided me with an array of opportunities that has led me to this position with USA Water Ski. Through my experience in program development, education and over a decade in the show skiing world, I am committed to growing the education and developmental programs of USA Water Ski.
This position is brand new to USA Water Ski and my responsibilities are:
♦ Serve as the primary liaison for the National Show Ski Association
♦ Create, improve and administer introductory and developmental programs, such as the “Get on the Water!” Program (Formally, Basic Skills Challenge Series and the Grassroots Program)
♦ Collaborate with USA Water Ski’s Director of Competition & Events and with the Director of Marketing & Partnerships
♦ Lead initiatives on developing and producing USA-WS merchandise, apparel and introducing new assets
In short, my job is to develop new tools and programs to grow and support people who love to be on the water; my job is to help you.
As a former show skier, my experience will contribute to how I navigate through my responsibilities; however, I think it is most important that I gather as much perspective from the experts on the front lines: you! Please do not hesitate to contact me for any reason. I’d love to hear your comments and suggestions as I continue to move forward with junior development programs, collegiate growth programs, membership outreach and more.
I am thrilled to be taking on this position with USA Water Ski and am looking forward to the progress and success that we can achieve together.
To the beach!
Taryn Garland
tgarland@usawaterski.org
USA Water Ski
Created in 1939 as a non-profit organization, USA Water Ski promotes water skiing in the United States. Affiliated with the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (world governing body) and recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and Pan-American Sports Organization, USA Water Ski governs nine sport disciplines, including:
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY
The primary focus of this internship is to support and assist in the efforts of three major areas of USA Water Ski:
1. Marketing and communicating the organization’s assets to members and partners.
2. Marketing program development initiatives aimed at growing member base.
3. Marketing and promoting USA WS sanctioned events.
The Intern (s) will assist with research and development of events within all 9 disciplines, work with existing programs, research and development of new initiatives, provide customer service to the community, and other tasks that contribute to the growth of USA-WS membership base in the United States. For the right candidate (s), there is the opportunity to work in the development of social media platforms.
Benefits to Intern:
This is a unique experience for the right candidate(s) to gain insight and on-the-job experience while working for a National Governing Body (NGB).
• Learn how a small not-for-profit NGB operates and manages its affairs.
• Assist in developing skills in event management, administration, marketing, and social media.
• Assist with development and distribution of nationally distributed materials.
• Gain knowledge of sports program management at both the national, regional, and local levels.
• Access to professionals in the areas of marketing, communication, events, development, finance, HR, and fundraising.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide support for the marketing, communications, membership, program development and event staff in the development and management of events such as tournaments, camps, clinics, and educator workshops.
• Assist in the creation of marketing materials.
• Assist in the creation of promotional materials for new member outreach.
• Assist in the creation of materials and kits for the collegiate sport division.
• Assist in the creation of other development materials used by coaches, members and volunteers to start new programs and improve those already in existence.
• Assist in the growth of USA-WS’ presence through social networking (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.).
• Provide support with office administrative tasks.
• Respond to membership inquiries and provide information and resources as requested.
• Other duties as assigned
Percentage of duties:
25%- Customer service by, email, phone and in person contact
40%- Social media, marketing and mass communication development
15%- Event and initiative support
20%- All other duties assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
This marketing communications internship is expected to start in January 2014 and continue through May 2014. Interns must be attending a US College or University and be eligible to receive college credit, or be satisfying an academic requirement for their degree, in order to be considered. This is a part-time internship at 20 hours per week. Actual start and end dates are flexible. Business marketing, communications, public relations and sports management majors encouraged to apply. We will consider other majors with strong sports and non-profit experience and interest.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:
• Standard Office Equipment
• Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook
• Proficiency with internet search capabilities and usage telecommunications equipment, fax machine, copier
• Proficiency with modern-day social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Vine, etc.
CONDITIONS:
• Office environment, single story on a lake
• 10 full time employees
• Work schedule is flexible with a minimum of 20 hours per week required.
• Assisting with some weekend events is required
• This is an unpaid internship
If interested please send your resume and cover letter to: Marketing@usawaterski.org
ORLANDO, FLA (November 7, 2013) %E2%80%94 Nautique announced a three year partnership with the Drew Ross Ski Academy (DRSA) in Orlando, Florida.
The Drew Ross Ski Academy will exclusively use the world record-breaking Ski Nautique 200 to provide expert coaching behind the world's best 3-event wake for its students. DRSA is a full-time coaching facility for students from around the world, catering to all levels of skiers from beginners to professionals in slalom and tricks.
" i extremely pleased that we are now featuring the ski nautique at drsa. has proven itself time and again to be a world-record breaking machine simply outperforms all other boats. it is this versatility complete package make winning choice commented drew ross.>
“Nautique is thrilled to partner with the Drew Ross Ski Academy in Central Florida, a premier water ski school that will be using the world record-breaking Ski Nautique 200,” stated Nautique President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “We know that the students at Drew Ross Ski Academy will have the same experience others have had behind the Ski Nautique 200 with many new personal bests soon to come!” Yeargin added.
The Drew Ross Ski Academy is a waterski school located in west Orlando, just north of Disney on a private man-made lake with crystal-clear, bright blue water, creating the most ideal slalom conditions anywhere. Owned and operated by Drew Ross, the school caters from beginners through world champion water skiers. To learn more visit http://www.drewrossskiacademy.com/index.php.
Celebrating 89 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is the owner of Nautique Boat Company, Inc. and Aktion Parks (owner of Orlando Watersports Complex and Miami Watersports Complex). Nautique manufactures the highest quality, most innovative ski and wake-sports boats available worldwide and provides exceptional customer service experiences. To learn more about Nautique and its complete product line, visit www.nautique.com. To learn more about Aktion Parks visit www.aktionparks.com.
Vonore, TN --- MasterCraft Boat Company, the world's leading luxury performance inboard boat manufacturer, recently announced it has been awarded the highly sought-after and rarely achieved global ISO 9001:2008 certification from Alliance International, LLC. The certification confirms that MasterCraft, who is the only inboard manufacturer to achieve such a prestigious certification, has met the requirements of the ISO standard for its Quality Management System across its production and product development operations.
""MasterCraft has long been the standard in quality and the fact that we have now received ISO 900:2008 certification is proof of our ongoing and uncompromising commitment to quality," said Terry McNew, MasterCraft president and CEO. "This achievement along with our newly announced factory-direct 5-year warranty called MasterCare demonstrates the confidence we have in our product and processes to build our world-class boats. And we are beyond pleased that we are the first in our industry to have both ISO 9001:2008 certification and a 5 year factory-direct warranty."
In order to achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification, Mastercraft has demonstrated that they have implemented effective quality management systems across all areas of the business, including facilities, people, training, services and manufacturing. Intense interviews were carried out with management and employees, and procedures were meticulously reviewed across all functional areas of the company.
"Standardization of our processes and systems has been a key focus area of our operational excellence strategy," said Shane Chittum, MasterCraft COO. "We are dedicated to growing an operational excellence culture and as such, are currently registered for subsequent global environmental and safety ISO standards audits this calendar year to earn those certifications as well."
Seattle, Washington (October 24, 2013) %E2%80%93 Start a competition league in your state! Host wake, ski or surf events! INT makes it easy with a turnkey event promotion package.
We've taken the guess work out event management. With over 30 years of event hosting experience, Rick Stocks will teach you all the tricks of the trade. Learn what works and what doesn't from the best!
%E2%80%A2 Host slalom, wakeboard, wake skate, wake surf and kneeboard events.
%E2%80%A2 The coordinator position is a part time business.
%E2%80%A2 INT has a nationally consistent tour of events in each state, and concludes the season with a US Championships or regional event.
%E2%80%A2 The INT judging system offers a unique ability based competition format driving the development of water sports.
%E2%80%A2 INT provides turn-key marketing and organization tools.
%E2%80%A2 Mr. Judge software program to manage all aspects of registering and scoring
%E2%80%A2 Classroom and field training.
%E2%80%A2 World Wakeboard Association (WWA) Membership Program and Event Insurance.
INT is looking for applicants internationally and in the states:
Alaska, Arizona, San Diego area California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
INT is interested in appointing individuals who can commit to organizing events for more than one season, and make an impact in their community. Applicants must have proficient computer skills; capable of using excel, word, and email, a flexible schedule and stable financial situation.
Hiring takes place in October and November; freshman coordinators attend a two day training seminar in Seattle in early December or January depending on the availability of the attendees. They will learn all of the administrative components and INT's Nationally Consistent Scoring Program.
State Coordinators are contractors representing the International Water Sports Organization (IWSO-INT League); they enjoy the many rewards of having their own business affiliated with the water sports industry. The responsibilities include organizing and producing fun events across your state by meeting and working with ski clubs, lake owners, municipalities, local dealers, area representatives, national sponsors and competitors. For the effort, coordinators are rewarded with both financial and emotional rewards.
If you think you are this individual please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your water sports and business experience and why you are interested in becoming a state coordinator to fun@intleague.com. For more information, please visit the website http://www.intleagues.com/partners/state-coordinators.
About the INT League
The events are supported by local and national sponsors: Overton’s, Studio 8 Productions, Nautique, MasterCraft, Tige, Supra, Moomba, Axis, Malibu, CWB, Connelly Skis, Proline, O’Brien Watersports, Radar, Ronix, EZ-Slalom, Boat US, Boat Bling and the Water Sports Industry Association.
The INT League is a marketing and promotional company that hosts amateur waterski, wakeboard, kneeboard, wake skate and wake surf competitions nationwide. INT aspires to grow participation and consistency in towed water sports by actively promoting, organizing, and supporting, fun competitive events by welcoming all ages and ability levels. For more information please see the INT website at www.intleague.com.
INT League
Press Contact: Jacqueline Stocks
P.O. Box 359
Black Diamond, WA 98010
jac@intleague.com
360-886-7822
JSI – With next season being just a winter away, Jobe announced the release of its 2014 Boating Guide today. This guide features everything from Jobe’s latest towables to SUPs, softgoods to skis and everything in between.
Jobe also publishes its 2014 boating video with this guide’s release! This edit complements the guide perfectly and truly reflects Jobe’s Fusion on Fun creed. Whether you’re out for a day of tubing, a quick slalom set or some wakesurfing… it’s all about fun and getting to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family.
This year’s guide is made even easier to read than guides of years before; done so by laying out each product group’s general specifications, before getting into more in-depth details per product. This way, all specs are easy to find and at the reader’s fingertips at all times.
So be the first to watch Jobe’s 2014 Boating Video and download the Boating Guide now. And remember; summer may still be a few cold months away, but that has never kept us from riding… Let’s suit up and have some fun!
For more information and all the latest news, go to www.jobesports.com.
The Women's Sports Foundation is an amazing foundation that promotes women in sports and pushes for the equal opportunity of women in sports. Yearly, they host a red carpet event that is held in New York City. My experience at the event was extremely inspiring, and it left me wanting to do more in promoting women in sports. Through my waterskiing accomplishments, my ability to encourage young girls to get active and out on the water is very possible. I hope to inspire young girls to become more active in whatever sport they desire to do. However, hopefully, they pick waterskiing!
While I was at the Women's Sports Foundation, I was not only inspired by the message that the foundation so strongly believes in but also by the other athletes there. I had the chance to meet some of the most famous athletes in women's sports today that have always been my inspiration. I had the honor to meet Nastia Liukin, Missy Franklin, Billie Jean King, Sarah Hughes, Michelle Kwan, Dianna Nyad, Laila Ali, and Venus Williams. Being invited to this prestigious event has opened so many doors for me and for the sport of waterskiing. I was able to promote not only myself and my accomplishments, but also to promote the sport of waterskiing and to show the world just how awesome our sport is!
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Erika Lang & Olympic Gold Medelist Nastia Liukin
The ultimate in cross-over ski technology, skis designed to deliver maximum performance with unparalleled efficiently. The all-new 2014 Cross-Over Collection marries the world record capable design of the Syndicate A3 with the ultra-efficient Clean Edge technology of the revolutionary Freeride ski, to create the perfect cross of performance and efficiency. The HO Syndicate design team began with record breaking A3 design, increased the surface area of the ski by one ski size from the tip of the ski to the just behind the heel of the rear foot. Behind the rear foot the skis transition from traditional to futuristic as the sidewalls rotate inward like a wakeboard edge and ski bevels disappear in the tail section of the ski. The combination of these two feature allows the water to cleanly release directly off the bottom of the ski, as opposed to the traditional ski design in which water wraps around the bevel of the ski, up the sidewall and releases of the upper edge of the ski, thereby reducing the drag associated with this portion of the ski by 50%. Clean Edge technology is a step into the modern age of ski design and the lack of physical effort required to ride these skis will forever change a skier’s perception of what is possible. Imagine riding an A3 designed to rip off 60 turns instead of 6 and you will begin to understand the powerful combination of performance and efficiency skiers are tapping into on HO Cross-Over Collection skis.
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http://www.ilovechile.cl/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/water-ski-270x104.pngSANTIAGO — San Bernardo prepares for the Water Ski Open World Championship, that will be held from November 26 to December 1 of 2013 at the lake Los Morros in San Bernardo.
There will be competitions in slalom, figures, jump and overall for both ladies and men´s categories. ”It’s a tremendous pride for Chile and at the same time a huge responsibility to organize the Open World Championship. We want to have an excellent world championship so that´s that why we are already working, we want everything to turn out great.” said the president of the Chilean Water Ski Federation, Waldo Miranda Dömel last December.
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Logo of the 2013 Water Ski Championships. Photo: SkiWorldChile2013
The artificial lake Los Morros has already hosted some Junior World Championships, Under 21 World Championships, Pan American Championships, Latin American Championships, 2012 University World Championships and Americas’ Challenge. Gifted with privileged natural conditions and complemented with top edge technology, the Santiago artificial lake is today one of the most highly valued places by the European skiers at the time of crossing the Equator in search for the best temperatures when the winter comes.
Due to its strategic location and the presence of a natural tree wall at the west side, in Los Morros usually there is no breeze, which insures very promising conditions for the skiers. The lake is 850 meters long and 80 meters wide at the slalom and figure court, this size amplifies in the jumping area where it reaches a width of 100 meters.
Source http://www.ilovechile.cl/2013/10/20/chile-host-world-water-ski-championships/94145
The University of Louisiana-Monroe water ski team won the Division I national title at the 35th Collegiate Water Ski National Championships, Oct. 17-19, at Imperial Lakes near El Centro, Calif.
The Warhawks tallied 12,885 points in winning their third consecutive national title and 25th in the history of the event. The University of Louisiana-Lafayette finished second, scoring 12,610 points.
The competition included 12 teams in Division I and 11 teams in Division II. National team champions were declared in both divisions. Individual medals for slalom, tricks and jumping were awarded based on athletes' placements within their division. Overall titles were awarded in each division to athletes competing in all three events.
The Division I field was comprised of Alabama, Arizona State, Cincinnati, Florida Southern, Grand Valley (Mich.) State, Kansas, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe, Miami of Ohio, Michigan State, Rollins and Wisconsin.
Alabama finished third with 10,330 points. Rollins was fourth with 9,925 points and Florida Southern placed fifth with 9,045 points.
Athletes winning individual national titles in Division I were: Florida Southern’s Ellie Horton (Moorpark, Calif.), women’s tricks (3,510 points); Louisiana-Lafayette’s Giannina Bonnemann (Dortmund, Germany), women’s slalom (1/2-buoy at 38 feet off) and overall (1,705 points); Louisiana-Lafayette’s Taryn Grant (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), women’s jumping (141 feet); Florida Southern’s K.C. Wilson (Winter Springs, Fla.), men’s slalom (5 buoys at 39-1/2 feet off); Louisiana-Monroe’s James Earl (Solihull, United Kingdom), men’s tricks (6,120 points); Louisiana-Monroe’s Claudio Köstenberger (Satendorf, Karnten, Austria), men’s jumping (189 feet); and Louisiana-Monroe’s Martin Kolman (Prague, Czech Republic), men’s overall (1,660 points).
Source http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20131021/SPORTS/310210034/ULM-water-ski-team-three-peats-?nclick_check=1
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