Baller TomH Posted January 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2020 Hey ballers - my neighbor is looking to get some lessons or coaching for his brothers and him to try out the course for the first time. While they're considering taking a vacation down south to get it done, they'd also like to save some of their vacation days if possible. With that, do any of the MN folks know if there's any localish lessons or coaching available for some slalom course never-evers to give it a try (or if there's any traveling pro clinics coming through this summer)? We're pretty close to the Center City Trophy Lakes if anything ever happens up there (we're in Wyoming), otherwise, they're pretty willing to travel around the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted January 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2020 There is a junior development clinic June 13th and 14th, looks like the site is undetermined at this point in the year based on the most recent MWSA news letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Lars Posted January 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2020 @brooks was supposed to come out for a clinic at the quarry two summers ago that we were excited for, but fell through due to some site issues. Since this post might get some visibility, would love MNWSA to organize another MN clinic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BrennanKMN Posted January 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2020 Yeah, I was pretty bummed about that clinic that fell through. It isn't often I get some lessons at home. Would totally be in for a clinic in MN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller WIRiverRat Posted January 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2020 I'm right on the boarding in la Crosse Wisconsin. . We have Jodi Fischer come up around the beginning of June. We usually have a few open spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ColeGiacopuzzi Posted January 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2020 @TomH Radar will be doing our Radar Nation Tour again this year. I don't know all the stops yet, but can say we usually have some stops in Michigan and Missouri, somewhat close for you guys. Radar Skis Follow Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brooks Posted January 6, 2020 Baller Share Posted January 6, 2020 I'm always down to come back to MN, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Nando Posted January 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted January 7, 2020 There are half a dozen or so "learn to ski" nights around the TC metro- we host two in Shoreview- see mnwaterski.org for details. These usually will get you a couple of passes in the course and some good coaching (we regularly get a guy who coaches at Ski Acapulco every winter). We sometimes do get a large enough turnout that skiers are limited to two sets, but we try and make sure everyone gets at least two. We've considered hosting a clinic, but probably not this year. Our site is public and while it's usually good, it isn't as controlled as the man-made sites, so flying in a pro is probably best left to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TomH Posted January 7, 2020 Author Baller Share Posted January 7, 2020 Thanks @Nando . Those sound like the perfect intro into the course for them (three 60ish year old guys) to wet their whistle and let them decide if they want to pursue it further. They're all pretty good open water skiers, and have been itching to try a course for years. I assume in Shoreview, you're probably talking about Island Lake? I know there's a course on Owasso as well, but that lakes a crap-show on evenings/weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Nando Posted January 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted January 7, 2020 @TomH, yup- Island Lake. We did two last year and plan on two this year, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 7, 2020 Baller Share Posted January 7, 2020 @tomH after letting the course point out some, um, deficiencies...it generally gives folks a lot to go work on in open water before attacking the buoys again. I'd look @Nando events. Beginners may not need a pro...I've taught a number of folks to round buoys who were prior aggressive open water skiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bradb Posted January 8, 2020 Baller Share Posted January 8, 2020 Center City Trophy Lakes site does 1 or 2 learn to ski days. Unlike the other sites we do it during late morning or early afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TomH Posted January 9, 2020 Author Baller Share Posted January 9, 2020 @bradb can you shoot me some info on that somewhere along the way, or who they would contact for it? My neighbor runs his own business out of his home, so, something during the day would be no issue at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tevskis Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 @TomH I’d be happy to travel your way from MI or your group is always welcome here in GR or my other home site in Idaho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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