The University of Michigan Water Ski Club is a way for both Recreational and Tournament level skiers to ski while they are here at college. We typically have 30 members spanning the whole range from novices to seasoned tournament skiers.

There are three levels of commitment in which you can involve yourself, we have an 'A' and 'B' competitive team as well as the option to remain entirely recreational. The 'A' team scores points throughout the tournament season while the 'B' team skies on an exhibition basis for the first two tournaments.

Whether you are preparing for a tournament or just want to get out on the water, practice times are arranged at the individuals convenience. Our practice site is Belleville Lake, a twenty minute drive from campus, where we have a slalom course, jump ramp, and a brand new MasterCraft ski boat which is provided to us on a yearly basis.

During the fall season, which begins in early September, we attend four tournaments as well as the national championship if we qualify. Tournaments are for people who wish to compete as well as those who just want to have a good time and make new friends with members of other Midwest ski teams. During tournaments, the daytime is dedicated to the three events of competition, which are, slalom, trick skiing, and jump. At nightfall, all the teams gather for dinner and a night filled with bonfires and dj's.

During the offseason we go snowskiing, bowling, and throw parties. While the ice is still thick on Belleville Lake the water ski club makes an annual trip to Louisiana for spring break. There the members receive world class instruction, suplemented with visits to Baton Rouge as well as New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Once the ice melts away, we put the new boat in the water and start preparing for our spring season, having fun all the while. Spring season consists of additional tournaments which keeps the excitment level up for the fall season and allows members to meet with their friends from other teams in the Midwest.