VWSC News

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VWSC Junior Member Cover Story	Posted Dec 11, 2011
Water Ski and Wakeboard BC's online Shortline Magazine contains a cover story of their Athlete of the Month and our Junior Skier of the Year, Sarah Macdonald.

Annual Awards Banquet

Posted Nov 20, 2011

Our annual awards banquet was held at the Deep Cove Yacht Club once again this year, on Nov 19th. We had a pot luck dinner, slide show and award presentations.

The following club awards were presented:

Nominated Awards

Most Improved Junior Skier of the Year	Male: Hunter Smith, Female: Abby Jorgenson
Junior Skier of the Year	Female: Sarah Macdonald
Most Improved Skier of the Year	Male: Ian Macdonald, Female: Jan Southam
Skier of the Year	Male: Doug Brain, Female: Melissa Long
Most Improved Junior Wakeboarder of the Year	Male: Jacob Haddon, Female: Michela Phillips
Junior Wakeboarder of the Year	Male: Hunter Smith, Female: Michela Phillips
Most Improved Wakeboarder of the Year	Male: Jordan Smith
Wakeboarder of the Year	Male: Eric Macdonald, Female: Phaedra Harder
Wakeskater of the Year	Male: Ian Harder and Scott Harmon, Female: Phaedra Harder
Barefooter of the Year	Male: Mike Ozanne, Female: Becca Macdonald
Glen Skelton Memorial Extreme Skier of the Year	Male: Dave Phillips, Female: Becca Macdonald
New Member of the Year	Kevin Kassa
Member of the Year	Rick Smith and Wendy Wong
Most Enthusiastic Member	Ian Macdonald

In addition, Kent Jefferson and Brent Johnson were recognized for all the work they have done in replacing and maintaining the docks in the last few years.

Executive Elections

Posted Nov 17, 2011

Executive elections were held at our November 16 general membership meeting. We now have the following members eager to serve the club for the 2012 season:

President Ian Macdonald

Past President Rob Millham

Vice President Ric Corewyn

VP of Water Skiing Kevin Kassa

VP of Wakeboarding Rick Smith

Secretary Ian Harder

Treasurer Louise Harder

Public Relations Ian Wilson
Lorne Staley

Dock Wardens Kent Jefferson
Brian Dales

Barge Master Curt Larsen

Cabin Warden Patty Szybunka

Thanks to outgoing executive members Robert Duncan, Scott Harman, Brent Johnson, Barry McKnight, and Andy Young.

Junior Wakeboarders in the News	Posted Oct 20, 2011
Perry's Prospects on CTV featured VWSC junior competitors Hunter and Jordan Smith at the club.

How to start an older model Ski Nautique	Posted Oct 03, 2011
A short instructional video for those that want to improve their mechanical skills.

Newest VWSC member	Posted Sep 19, 2011
Cathy, Kent, Nathaniel and Breenie had a new family member Noah Stanley Jefferson. He was born Sept 13 at 9:30am, weighing int at 7lb 4oz. Congratulations to the Jeffersons!

Wakeboard Nationals	Posted Aug 31, 2011
Our club had a great showing at Wakeboard Nationals in Kamloops this year. Hunter and Jordan Smith placed 1st and 3rd in Junior Boys, and Phaedra Harder placed 1st in Women's Wakeskate and 3rd in Amateur Women. Michela and Liam Phillips and Thomas Kramer all rode well against very stiff competition. BC came first of all provinces, showing what a strong group of riders we have. Congratulations to everyone! See the results.

Wakeboard Nationals

Posted Aug 31, 2011

Our club had a great showing at Wakeboard Nationals in Kamloops this year. Hunter and Jordan Smith placed 1st and 3rd in Junior Boys, and Phaedra Harder placed 1st in Women's Wakeskate and 3rd in Amateur Women. Michela and Liam Phillips and Thomas Kramer all rode well against very stiff competition. BC came first of all provinces, showing what a strong group of riders we have. Congratulations to everyone! See the results.

SkiAbility 2011	Posted Jul 11, 2011
We had a fantastic turnout for this year's SkiAbility clinic. Our participants got 2-3 sets in each. Lots of people stepped it up from last year, riding independently, or even using our new trick ski. Everybody had a blast, and we're looking forward to next year.

Wakeboarding and Wakesurfing on Breakfast TV	Posted May 27, 2011
Jordan Wallis and Phaedra Harder from Cove Watersports were featured on Breakfast TV recently. They provided lessons and demonstrations for both wakeboarding and wakesurfing. See link to the right for the show.

Kids Camp Registration	Posted May 13, 2011
2011 Kids Camp at the Vancouver Waterski Club will be held July 6–8. Our theme for this year is "Let's Get Wet" and we intend to do just that! Registration for this popular camp will commence next Thursday, May 19th at 8:00am. Please no earlybird registrations. See brochure, registration form and waiver form for details.

VWSC Docks Missing!	Posted Apr 01, 2011
Members of the VWSC that live along the coastline close to the club are asked to keep their eyes open for our club docks. They went missing sometime between the morning of March 30, and the evening of March 31. They should not be hard to spot as our slider was sitting on the main float and the barge was moored to one of the fingers. If anyone has seen any part of the docks, slider or barge please call our dock warden Brent Johnson at 604-319-0302 or barge master Curt Larsen at 604-816-4676. Click image to the right to enlarge.

VWSC Docks Missing!

Posted Apr 01, 2011

Members of the VWSC that live along the coastline close to the club are asked to keep their eyes open for our club docks. They went missing sometime between the morning of March 30, and the evening of March 31. They should not be hard to spot as our slider was sitting on the main float and the barge was moored to one of the fingers. If anyone has seen any part of the docks, slider or barge please call our dock warden Brent Johnson at 604-319-0302 or barge master Curt Larsen at 604-816-4676.

Click image to the right to enlarge.

Cates Park Clarification	Posted Mar 08, 2011
On the back of the new Cates Park annual parking pass it says Valid until 10:00 pm. The District of North Vancouver have received numerous calls about this. They have indicated to us that pass holders will be able to leave their vehicles and trailers overnight, and that bylaw enforcement personnel are aware that they should not be ticketed. Overnight parking is useful to members that stay at the club.

Cates Park Clarification

Posted Mar 08, 2011

On the back of the new Cates Park annual parking pass it says Valid until 10:00 pm. The District of North Vancouver have received numerous calls about this. They have indicated to us that pass holders will be able to leave their vehicles and trailers overnight, and that bylaw enforcement personnel are aware that they should not be ticketed. Overnight parking is useful to members that stay at the club.

Cam and Caylee Have a Baby	Posted Mar 01, 2011
Cam and Caylee are pleased to announce the arrival of their 54cm 3.3kg daughter Chléa early Feb 28. Apparently, her first words were "Let's go for a slalom ski!"