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VAGABOND PARK on the MENOMINEE RIVER
SPREAD EAGLE, WISCONSIN.

Celebrating 50 Years of Family Oriented Water Ski Entertainment
5 miles west of Iron Mountain Michigan, just off Highway US-2

The Badwater Ski-Ters compete in the Wisconsin State Show Ski Tournament, Division II
and the Jump Team competes in the individual jumping event for Division I & Division II Teams.

2011 Competition Results

2011 Division II Nationals at Tomahawk, Wisconsin
The Badwater Ski-Ters Show Team took 3rd Place at the Division II Nationals on August 6th and 7th.
15 Teams from the midwest competed in this tournament.
Wonderful job Badwater Ski-Ters!

The Badwater Ski-Ters Show Team took 2nd Place
in the Wisconsin State Show Ski Tournament in Wisconsin Rapids on July 22-23, 2011.
This is the largest water ski show tournament in the world.
There were 12 teams competing in Division II
The crowd was dazzled by the wonderful girls 4-tier pyramid!
Congratulations to the entire team for an amazing performance!
Good Luck at the the Nationals in Tomahawk, WI on August 6th & 7th!


The Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team took 1st place
in the Wisconsin State Show Ski Tournament in Wisconsin Rapids on July 21, 2011.
Jump Teams from both Division I and Division II competed in this event.
Eric Bergland took 1st Place in Freestyle Jump!
CHEERS for the Jumpers!

Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team: 2009 Wisconsin State Champions
The Badwater Ski-ters Jump Team took 1st place
at the 2009 Wisconsin State Show Ski Tournament, Individual Jumping Event

Division I and Division II Team Competition
Awesome jumping with no falls! ! !
Erik Berglund won the Individual Freestyle Event and
Joh Kriegl took 4th place.
Congratulations to the Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team!

Badwater Ski-Ters 2009 Wisconsin Champion Jump Team
Members: Eric Berglund, John Kriegl, Adam Michaud, Brett Michaud,
Andy Ross, & Dan Shaughnessy
Boat Drivers: Jim Martin & Joe Kriegl. Spotters: Nicole Martin & Mark Schinderle
Announcer: Elizabeth Momont

The Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team will be competing for the National Team Jump Championship
Friday, August 7, 2009 at Shorewood Park in Loves Park, Illinois.
Eric and John will also be competing in the National Freestyle Individual Jumping competition.
Good Luck to all!

2010 Wisconsin State Show Ski Tournament
Badwater Ski-Ters took 4th place in the Wisconsin State Show Ski Tournament,
Division II, held in Wisconsin Rapids on July 15, 16, & 17, 2010.
Show skiing is judged in a variety of categories and the Badwater Ski-Ters took first place trophies with the show team Jump Act, Comedy Acts, and the Most Original/Unique Act, the "Widow Maker" over a pyramid.
Erik Berglund was named the Outstanding Male Skier and received the Jack Lukes Award.
The team also tied for second place for Dock and Equipment . . .
A whole team effort involving many members of the Ski Team.

2009 Wisconsin State Show Ski Tournament
Badwater Ski-Ters took 2nd place in the Wisconsin State Show Ski Tournament,
Division II, held in Wisconsin Rapids on July 17, 18, & 19, 2009.
This is the highest our team has ever scored in show ski competition.
Show skiing is judged in a variety of categories and the Badwater Ski-Ters took first place with the show team jump act and their unique comedy acts, the"Yip Yips" and Baby ZZ. The team also took third place for Dock and Equipment, Tow Boat Driving, the Sound Crew, and Showmanship . . . a whole team effort involving many members of the Ski Team.

Click Here for Show Tournament Webcast
The Webcast is being archived and should be ready in early August.

Badwater Ski-Ters Water Ski Shows
Wednesday & Sunday Nights at 6:00 pm (cst)
Wednesday Shows, June 17th through August 12th
Sunday Shows from June 14th through September 6th


2008 WISCONSIN STATE SHOW TOURNAMENT

The Badwater Ski-Ters placed fifth in this year's 2008 Wisconsin State Show Tournament in Wisconsin Rapids. They also took first place for their awesome barefoot acts, and their unique comedy acts.

In Individual Competition, the Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team placed well in Team Jump and qualified for National Competition held on August 8th in Wisconsin Rapids, WI where they took fifth place.
Way to go Badwater Ski-Ters!

2008 Water Ski Show Nationals
The Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team took Fifth Place
at the 2008 Division I National Show Ski Jump Tournament
August 8th in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Congratulations to the 2008 Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team!


2007: Jump Team takes 1st Place
The Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team placed first in the Team Jumping Event ~
at the 2007 Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Tournament on July 19, 2007.
Congratulations Team! Great Job!


Swivel Line
2006 Ballet Line

2006 Badwater Ski-Ters Final Pyramid
Bottom Tier: Brent Larson, Joe Kriegl, John Kriegl, Tim Nelson, Brian Lequia, Josh Short
Second Tier: Nicole Martin, Erica Sleik, Beth Zaio
Third Tier: Jamie Roberts, Kristie Unger
Top Tier: Vita Hill


 

The Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team tied for 2nd Place
at the 2005 Division I National Show Ski Jump Tournament
August 12, in Janesville, Wisconsin

The Badwater Ski-Ters amazed the audience with their creative jumps and flips
including the Widow Maker, the Organ Donor, and the Organ Grinder.

Congratulations to the Badwater Ski-Ters 2005 Jump Team!

Nicole Martin, John Kriegl, Ron Bradke, Dan Shaughnessy, Joe Fox,
Brian Lequia, Erik Berglund, Derek Schinderle, and Steve Donaldson

Announcer, Jeneen Martin; Boat Drivers, Mike Fox, Mike Lequia, and Jim Martin;
Spotters, Val Berglund, Sue Fox, Kim Jacobs, and Mark Schinderle;
Time Keeper, Aileen; Score Keepers, Halee and Gina; Video, Allyson


Badwater Ski-Ters win
2003 National Show Team Jump Championship
August 8, 2003

DU HAST BABY!

The Badwater Ski-Ters thrilled the crowd at the National Show Ski Tournament held at Shorewood Park in Loves Park, IL as they took to the water and completed their fantastic jump routine. Opening with John's famous Gainer and "sticking" every jump, they performed the Pinwheel, Triple Heli Split, and the amazing new "Organ Donor" to win the 2003 Show Jump National Championship.

Come out and see the show and enjoy the
2003 Badwater Ski-Ters National Show Jump Champions

2003 national champions waterski jumping team

Congratulations to our Champion Jump Team!
John, Joe, Brent, Ron, Brian, and Dan!
Boat drivers, Jim & Mike; Spotters, Mike, Donna, & Nicole;
Announcer, Kevin, and the rest of the gang!


The Badwater Ski-Ters are
Celebrating 50 Years of Family Oriented Water Ski Entertainment

5 miles west of Iron Mountain Michigan, just off Highway US-2
Rain or Shine...Every Wednesday and Sunday Summer Night at 6 p.m. (central time)
on the Badwaters of the Menominee River in Spread Eagle, Wisconsin
Watch for our sign 1 mile past the bridge over the Menominee River
Come out for a pleasant evening and enjoy a great water skiing show.

 Come see some of the best water skiers in Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Our exciting Water Ski Show is presented every Wednesday and Sunday at 6:00 p.m. CDT.

The Badwater Ski-Ters present a free, wholesome hour and a half show throughout the entire summer season.

Don't miss our Night Shows presented Saturday June 27th, July 11th and August 1st at 8:30.
Come out and enjoy Water Skiing Under the Stars, a unique night skiing spectacular
and have a wonderful evening.

 

 

2003 badwater ski-ters

2003 BadWater Ski-Ters Waterski Show Team

 The Badwater Ski-Ters Water Ski Show is located just 5 miles west of Iron Mountain, Michigan
on Highway US 2 & 141. Watch for the signs.

Shows in 2009 run from June 10th to September 6th with a special shows on July 4th at 2:00 pm,
Night Shows on Saturday June 27th, July 11th, and Saturday August 1st at 8:30.
Labor Day show on Sunday, September 6th at 2:00 pm.

Our Concession Stand serves soft drinks, candy, chips, and ice cream novelties.
Enjoy a bag of fresh popcorn popped on our new popcorn machine.

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a wonderful water ski show.

 

upper peninsula waterskiing

Watch the exciting barefoot line, thrilling jumping, trick skiing, swivel skiing, deep water barefoot, wakeboarding, ballet line, Eric on the fantastic Sky-Ski, strap doubles, the breathtaking pyramid, plus many more acts designed for your enjoyment. Enjoy our WIP Show where the new skiers present their acts.

 

 

Bring the Whole Family ! No admission charge

New members and volunteers of all ages are always welcome.

The Badwater Ski-Ters are a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers.

Andy Ross. . . back gainer

The Badwater Ski-Ters present shows Wednesday and Sunday Nights at Vagabond Park in Spread Eagle, Wis.
The shows are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Shows Wednesday and Sunday Nights at 6:00 Central Time through August 13th
Special Night Shows Saturday June 27th, July 11th, and August 1st at 8:30 pm central time
July 4th Show at 2:00

Special Show Labor Day Weekend
Sunday, September 6th at 2:00 in the afternoon

 2009 Badwater Ski-ters Waterski Show Schedule

Always Fun! Always Free!

IT'S CRAZY!

IT'S FUN!

BE THERE!

For information on Badwater Ski-Ters please e-mail us at: skiters@charter..net
please remove the extra "." in charter..net for the e-mail address to work properly.

Badwater Ski-Ters
P.O. Box 22
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

 

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