Slalom Ski Club Chicagoland Area?

[supersonicus]

Hi Gang,

Getting back into slalom skiing after a long absence. Anybody know of any slalom ski clubs in the Chicagoland area? I ski on the weekends in Indiana, but would like to find a club where I can get some sets in during the week near home. I live in Orland Park which is a SW suburb of Chicago.

Thanks,

Matt

[Skoot1123]

There are a few clubs around the Chicagoland area. Not sure if any are "open to public" or if there are some that have memberships available. I'm in central Illinois, but there are a few folks on here in Chicago. There are also a few folks that ski on the FoxRiver. Hope you find something!

[klindy]

Contact Jeff Surdej at Waters Edge. They're close and can at least point you the right direction. There are several ski communities out that way.

[LakeOneSkier]

I live in Sunset Lakes which is in Manhattan, IL, about 10 minutes from Orland. Shoot me a PM, I'd be glad to give ya a pull during the week.

 

Waters Edge is down in Wilmington (30 minutes form Orland).

 

 

[supersonicus]

Thanks guys!

[BraceMaker]

Anyone live on this?

 

https://www.google.com/maps/place/11429+McKenna+Dr,+Frankfort,+IL+60423/@41.46651,-87.89206,596m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x880e6cff28c58aa7:0x807d455d50b960fd

[klindy]

@BraceMaker‌ there's another one lake site due west of there about 2-3 miles. And a two lake site due south (of the one I mentioned) as well. Several sites in that area.

[BraceMaker]

Oh ya I know all of those exist. That one being on 45 should be closer to where he lives, as it would be due south on a major road.

[LakeOneSkier]

@BraceMaker‌, that's Five Oaks. No course, no wind protection, and only one guy with a boat. $600k to million dollar homes, and a not so good school district.

 

There is a single lake site north west of Five Oaks and another single lake site just south west, neither has a course at this time.

 

I'm on the two lake site 3.5 miles west of Five Oaks. There's Waters Edge about 20 minutes south west. And Ninovan Estates right off 80 about 25 miles west. Lots of sites in the area but not many skiers.

[Razorskier1]

Could also check with Lori's Quarry. I have a buddy who skis there. Lori drives, you ski.

[supersonicus]

"Could also check with Lori's Quarry. I have a buddy who skis there. Lori drives, you ski."

 

How do you get in contact with Lori? Where is Lori's Quarry? Thanks.

[Razorskier1]

Laurie's Quarry Ski Club

Private Site

McHenry, IL

(847) 658-5422

 

Found this information on the website below, which lists multiple ski sites/clubs

 

http://www.kidzooie.com/waterskiing.html

[klindy]

The problem is he's on the opposite end of Chicago from Lori's Quarry. At least 2hrs drive away.

[BraceMaker]

Any luck?

[DkLkSkr]

Just moved to North of Chicago, anyone know where to ski on a course in the Fox River or surrounding area?

[tjm]

Dutch Creek.

[DkLkSkr]

@tjm Do you know who maintains/is in charge of the course there? I would love to ski there and want to do what I can to help out. I'd like to reach out to that person to chat before just showing up. Thanks! you can pm me if that is easier.

[teammalibu]

@DkLkSkr for Dutch Creek you need to get in touch with Kevin Diedrich or John Denbroder shoot me a msg and i will give you their numbers!!

[tjm]

@DkLkSkr I defer to @teammalibu‌. He knows more about that venue than I.

[teammalibu]

I mentioned contacting John Denbroeder for Dutch Creek skiing! Just found out he took a bad fall last weekend resulting in a broken leg and had surgery Tuesday and had some screws put in!

John i hope you heal quick and are back on the water before too long!!

[jonnyski2]

Matt , The Cedar Beavers are looking for some new members ! Cedar Lake Ski Team call Jim.

[supersonicus]

Thanks. Is that Cedar Lake IN?

[jonnyski2]

Yes it is in NWI 45min from Chicago . We have a course with the wally sinker system !

Thanks

[jonnyski2]

Here's a nice shot of the lake one morning this season !

Thanks ! Sorry I couldn't get the pic to load !

[supersonicus]

Thanks. Yep know Cedar Lake well. I'm actually at Bass Lake this week at my family's place. Be passing Cedar on my way home tomorrow:-)

[jonnyski2]

Your more than welcome to come out and ski the course with the Beavers next year ! Our 1st tournament is the memorial day open !

Thanks

[jonnyski2]

Glass near the course !

[supersonicus]

Thanks man. I'll be in touch.

[LakeOneSkier]

Drive to IN in the weekend traffic, get up early trying to beat the wally's to the good water, or ski in your own backyard anytime... which would you prefer? :-)

ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Real_Estate&postid=30559

[jonnyski2]

Hey Clay, I agree it can be a hassle on a public lake .We do have to get up early and worry about wind direction all the time . Just trying to help a brother out ! If you ever need a driver or someone to ski with PLEASE let me know . I would love to check out your site !

Thanks

John

[LakeOneSkier]

John,

 

If we're still here in the spring come on by!

 

Towards the end of summer Matt (@supersonicus‌) came over for quite a few sets. Always glad to have fellow ballers on the water.

 

Clay

[jonnyski2]

Thanks Clay that sounds great ! :)

[supersonicus]

Clay has himself a little piece of waterski heaven there let me tell ya. We've got a course at Bass Lake too. We can all hook up out there for some sets also, like you John you need to be an early riser though.

[jonnyski2]

Spring can't come soon enough !! We are going to have the 2nd annual Beaver Open Memorial Day weekend everyone welcome !!! All kinds of trophy's and prizes !!

[CanadianBaller]

Ballers, I'm relocating to Chicago from Toronto in Jan 2016. Seriously considering properties at Sunset Lakes given neighborhood and school district seem better than Waters Edge area, more importantly much easier commute to office in downtown Chicago. No site is perfect. Biggest concern is whether Sunset has developed a descent skiing community. Waters Edge seems to be THE place in central IL, but way too far to commute downtown. I'm one of those guys who would be skiing almost every day! Have a 2014 Nautique 200 that would come along too. Would welcome views on Sunset vs. Waters Edge, and thoughts on ski community in the area. Thanks

[LakeOneSkier]

@CanadianBaller,

 

I've been meaning to respond to your email but work has been crazy the past month. Major project wrapped up this morning and I'm now decompressing via BOS this afternoon.

 

As I had mentioned I researched quite a few lakes prior to moving up from Houston a few years ago. I've also learned more about Water's Edge and Ninovan Lake Estates (one that was not on your list).

 

Sorry for the delay, I'll put something together in the next day or so. Commute from Sunset to Chicago is definitely do-able; my office is right next to Millennium Park and I have a 20 minute commute. :)

 

Clay (aka LakeOneSkier)

[CanadianBaller]

Thanks Clay!

[SprayingSab]

Resurrecting an old one here.....

 

@LakeOneSkier

 

I just moved to the Plainfield area and am looking for ski set contacts. Hoping you can help me out? I'll shoot you a message.

[LakeOneSkier]

@SprayingSab ,

 

Message sent.

[mdschwartzfamily]

New to the group...resurrecting this thread...looking for active members in Northern IL and/or more specifically on the Fox Chain. Investigating where to attempt setting up shop for next Summer. We keep our SN 2001 on a small lake in MI that is just far enough away that its not doable for a day trip and two summers in a row now with blue algae bloom. Is the Dutch Creek course still there? Any courses yet on the Lower Fox River? I once saw a post where someone mentioned a course being out by St. Charles.

 

Thx!

[MDB1056]

Check with the Janesville WI club- Rock Aqua Jays . They’ll know anything in Illinois and Wisconsin

[mdschwartzfamily]

The phone on the RAJ website/FB page doesn't work. I'm sure there are some ballers/footers on the Fox Chain and/or Lower Fox River who are on here and know what's up.

 

[teammalibu]

@mdschwartzfamily Dutch Creek is up and running, msg me for contacts.

[cole_hoek]

Hello everyone, I am a skier with Ohio State and am looking for a place to ski this summer in the greater Chicago land area. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could put me in contact with someone who could possibly help me out with some pulls this summer. Thanks.

[MDB1056]

Contact Rock Aqua Jays club in Janesville Wisconsin. They should be able to tell you Midwest club activity . Also there used to be a course at Lambs Farm up near Gurney but that was many years ago. No idea if still there 

[tjm]

pm me and I’ll get you in touch with a club