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24th Junior U.S. Open Water Ski Championships

April 8, 2024 /

The 24th Junior U.S. Open Water Ski Championships will be held June 28-30, 2024, at the San Marcos River Ranch in Martindale, Texas. For the first time in the tournament’s history, the Junior U.S. Open will be a three-day/three-round world record capability competition with two preliminary rounds and a final round. The event will feature Junior Men/Junior Women (ages 17 to 21) and Boys/Girls (ages 16 and under) divisions. Some of the world’s top junior water ski athletes will compete for titles in slalom, tricks, jumping and overall.

For further information:  24th Junior US Open Waterski Championships

Johnnie Reese Matranga

April 4, 2024 /

In Memorium

Johnnie Reese Matranga was born January 12, 1931 and passed away on March 8, 2024 in Sacramento, CA at the age of 93.  Many of you may have known Johnnie.  In the 1950s he discovered  water skiing on the Sacramento River. He and his wife joined the Sacramento Water Ski Club and began a longtime participation in tournament water skiing. He won many championships, including 3 National Championships.  In 2009 he was presented with the  American Water Ski Association Award of Distinction.  He was elected to the Western Region Council and was elected Executive Vice president for the Western Region.   He served on the Correct Craft Promotional Team and helped with design and development of the Ski Nautique.  He served on the team for 20  years  and took his boat to tournaments all over the west coast. 

For further information about Johnnie you can view his obituary here

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