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SPREAD EAGLE, WISCONSIN.

Celebrating over 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.

Ski-Ter News


BADWATER SKI-TERS are the 2017 WISCONSIN JUMP TEAM CHAMPIONS
The Jump Team took 1st Place at the Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championships
on July 21, 2017 at Wisconsin Rapids.

1st Place Trophy: Wisconsin Jump Team Championship 2017.
Nick, Halee, Eric, Ben, and Dan

2015 State and National Team Jump Champions!
The Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team took 1st place at Loves Park, Illinois on August 7, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS JUMPERS!

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2015 SHOW SKI NATIONAL CHAMPION TEAM JUMP
Adam Michaud, Ben Ryan, Caleb Harrington, Brett Michaud, John Kriegl, Andy Ross, and Dan Shaughnessy
Drivers, Spotters, and Announcer
Jump Teams from both Division I and Division II competed in this eventĀ 

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STATE OF WISCONSIN 2015 JUMP CHAMPIONS!
Halee Martin (announcer) , Adam Michaud, Ben Ryan, Todd Broullier, Caleb Harrington,
Jim Martin, Brett Michaud, John Kriegl, Tony Pericolosi, and Dan Shaughnessy.

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Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team
1st Place
Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championship
July 16, 2015

Congratulations!
Great Jumping!

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* * * 2014 WISCONSIN STATE WATER SKI SHOW TOURNAMENT * * *
Wisconsin Rapids on July 17, 2014
The Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team took 2nd place
Jump Teams from both Division I and Division II competed in this event.

CHEERS for the Jumpers!

The BADWATER SKI-TERS SHOW TEAM took 3rd Place
in the Wisconsin State Show Ski Tournament in Wisconsin Rapids on July 17-21, 2014.
This is the largest water ski show tournament in the world.
There were 9 teams competing in Division II.
The Badwater Ski-Ters took first place for the Team Jump Event
and the High Individual Club Act. . . . The Park Rangers Comedy Act
Congratulations to the entire team for an amazing performance!

BADWATER SKI-TER NEWS
Badwater Ski-ters Jump Team takes Second Place at Nationals
August 9, 2013 at Loves Park, Illinois

Freestyle Individual Jumping
Second Place: John Kriegl
Congratulations to the Awesome Jumpers!

* * * 2013 WISCONSIN STATE WATER SKI SHOW TOURNAMENT * * *
Wisconsin Rapids on July 18, 2013
John Kriegl took 1st place in the Freestyle Jump cpmpetition at the Wisconsin State Water Ski Tournament.
Dan Shaughnessy took 3rd Place
The Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team took 2nd place
Jump Teams from both Division I and Division II competed in this event.

CHEERS for the Jumpers!

The BADWATER SKI-TERS SHOW TEAM took 3rd Place
in the Wisconsin State Show Ski Tournament in Wisconsin Rapids on July 19-21, 2013.
This is the largest water ski show tournament in the world.
There were 9 teams competing in Division II.
The Badwater Ski-Ters took first place for the Team Jump Event
and the High Individual Club Act. . . . a Widow Maker over a pyramid split.
Congratulations to the entire team for an amazing performance!

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COMPETITION 2012

Kwahamot ALL STAR TOURNAMENT
Saturday, August 25, 2012

Badwater Ski-Ters took 2nd place in the All Star Tournament hosted
by the Kwahamot Ski Club inTomahawk, Wisconsin.
Their opening act, a widow maker over a pyramid and a front flip, took 1st Place for the Most Unique Act.
Each team competing in the tournament had 22 members from teams throughout the midwest.
We are all very proud of the Badwater Ski-ters
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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.

Jump Team Takes 2009 National Championship!
Badwater Ski-Ters Jump Team takes 1st Place
at the 35th Division I Show Ski National Championship Tournament
The jumpers impressed the judges with their daring tricks including
The Widow Maker (a back gainer over a front flip), the Devil's Weave, Gainers,
Flips, and the Pinwheel (a little bit of everything).
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Badwater Ski-Ters 2009 National 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: Kevin Richtig
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Yes, they really do land on their skis and ski away!

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.


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!

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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.

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

Don't miss our Night Shows. Check our schedule for dates and time.
Come out and enjoy Water Skiing Under the Stars, a unique night skiing spectacular
and have a wonderful evening.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

 

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