Recruiting this week

We’ll be recruiting this week out on speedway in front of WAG. Thanks goes out to everyone who’s contributed so far.

Info sessions for prospective members will be at 7pm on Thursday 1-26 and Friday 1-27 in UTC 1.132.

So, new members this year will be receiving a ski team shirt of their choice and a sticker for their car! That new member fee actually has a purpose now!

Come and check us out prospective members and current members come out and support your team!

End of Tournament Season and a New Executive Board

After Nationals in Lafayette, Louisiana, the tournament season has come to a halt for the semester and new officers have been chosen for the next year! Congratulations and a big round of applause to the following:
Kenny Thornally – President
Dominic McFadin – Vice President
Richard Elkington – Captain
Allie Lane – Public Relations
David Wilson – Treasurer
Hannah Williams – Social Chair
Eric Webb and Andrew Fish – Lake Coordinators
Cole Cappel – B Team Captain and Rec Sports Representative

Intensive practicing before next tournament season will now commence! For current members, here is the link to the practice calender
Water Ski Practice Schedule

Meeting Minutes
In other recent news, A credit system has just been put in place for tournament eligibility. Each member of the UT Water Ski Team must complete the following five requirements before they can participate in a tournament:
1. Lake Time: Must attend at least 3 practice sessions
2. Philanthropy: Must attend 1 fund raising event or acquire a sponsor for the Fall Classic
3. Meeting/Attendance: A minimum of 80% attendance is required.
4. Social: Must attend at least 2 social events.
5. Recruitment: Must commit to at least 3 hours of recruitment activities
Look for this ruling in the By-Laws for more information and rules of exceptions

Upcoming Event
This Friday, November 18, there will be a Water Ski Team Thanksgiving Potluck Party! Bring your favorite Turkey Day dish and come dressed as a Pilgrim/Native American!