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2011 Show Schedule

Shows Held at Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Phone: 319-393-6583

Email: fsskier@msn.com

Website: www.5sst.com

Five Season Ski Team

PO Box 10701

Cedar Rapids, IA

52410-0701

Welcome to the Show, We would like to thank all of the team members, parents, and vol-

unteers for donating their time and effort to make this year's show a

success. A big thank you to R & L Marine for sponsoring our

team. We would also like to thank our families for supporting us as

the 2011 Show Directors. Most of all, and most importantly, we

would like to thank YOU, our audience! Our goal is to perform a fun

and entertaining show for our audience. You are the reason we ex-

ist! As you read through this program, take notice of the sponsors,

mention that you saw their ad in our program. Without our spon-

sors and your donations, we would not be able to bring this show to

you! Our only pay is your applause, laughter, and

smiles. Please stay after the show and talk to the

skiers and boat drivers. So sit back and enjoy the

the adventures of Archibald Ologist as he travels

across egypt in search of King

Tut's mother's tomb.

Nate Broghammer & Mark Bortz

2011 Show Directors

The 2011 Five Seasons Ski Team

Gordon Parker—President Don Clow—Public Relations

WANTED Young or old; experienced or inexperienced; if you have never

skied before, or you were skiing before you were walking; we

want you! We have taught people how to ski, and people have

taught us a thing or two. If you are interested in being a part of a

team that likes to have fun, look no further - the Five Seasons Ski

Team is the team for you! Maybe you like the thought of being

behind the wheel of our Evinrude powered boats, or perhaps part

of our high tech behind-the-scenes crew which includes rope han-

dlers, costume designers, sound technicians and dock personnel.

Or, maybe you see yourself atop a 4-tier pyramid? If any of these

exciting and rewarding positions interests you, please feel free to

speak to any of our members after the show to discuss your fu-

ture with the Five Seasons Ski Team!

Pre-Show

During the half hour prior to the

start of the shows, you’re treated

to a short group of acts we call

our “Pre Show”! This unique and

ever-changing set of acts may

include our newest members

showing off what they’ve learned,

or seasoned veterans attempting

something brand new! Which ever the case, you’ll be glad you

came a little early, found a good seat and enjoyed our preshow!

The Five Seasons Ski

Team would like to have

your ad! If you are inter-

ested in advertising in

next year’s program, on

our trailer, or on our

jump, please speak to

our of our members after

the show, give us a call

(319-393-6583), email

mail us:

fsskier@msn.com or

write us at:

Five Season Ski Team

PO Box 10701

Cedar Rapids, IA

52410-0701

Barefoot Pyramid

The barefoot pyramid looks just like it sounds, bases barefooting

with a person standing on their shoulders between them. They start

out on skis, the top person climbs into position and then the bases

proceed to step out of their skis one at a time.

Special Thanks To

Ski Bellevue

Water Ski

Show Team

for continued

support and

contributions!

The Five Seasons Ski Team is

Proud to be An Affiliate of

Pyramids

The pyramid is one of the most popular acts with ski show specta-

tors and probably the most photographed. Pyramids are one of the

most difficult acts to put on the water. They require a lot of towing

power, strong base skiers, and teamwork. The bases of the pyramid

must carry the weight of all the climbers above them. The climbers

must climb with quick precise movements to their proper positions.

Many nights are spent practicing the climbing on land before it is

attempted on the water. Climbing the pyramid is only half the bat-

tle! Once it is up and passes the crowd the climbers must come

down in the reverse order that they climbed. This can sometimes be

more difficult than actually building the pyramid.

Shoe Skiing

Skis that are not much

bigger than the feet that

are in them mark this

unique form of skiing. Re-

quiring higher speeds due

to their small size, shoe

skis are sometimes used

as a starting point for

barefooters in training.

Show Theme

Show skiing involves a group of skiers performing a variety of acts

with the objective of providing entertainment. Even at the most ad-

vanced and technically difficult levels,

the basic concept remains the same, to

entertain the crowd. Show skiing must

be one of the most entertaining disci-

plines in the sport of water skiing. It is

fast moving, exciting, graceful and, most

of all, fun to watch. Nearly all aspects of

the sport, including barefooting, jump-

ing, and tricks are combined with some

new acts such as pyramids, doubles, and

trios, are choreographed into a themed

production.

Wakeboarding

In the

last decade,

wakeboarding has

become one of

water-skiing's

fastest growing

disciplines. With

the ability to

perform jaw-

dropping aerial

stunts, these ski-

ers never cease

to amaze!

Now in College Kickin' A**

A Beauty Queen in the Past

Ballet Line

Ballet line is a high energy dance on

skis! The skiers perform a choreo-

graphed dance to music while skiing.

While performing their dance on the wa-

ter you may see them holding the handle

in various different ways. Holding the

handle with their legs or using a heel or toe hold leaves the skiers

hands free for arm movements. It takes several hours of practice to

just learn the choreography for this act. They have also spent addi-

tional hours learning how to do a hop-dock alone as well as in large

groups. Hop dock pulling boat

drivers are very critical to this

act. Just a little to fast or too

slow off the dock and the ski-

ers might get pulled out the

front or sink.

Samantha Amundson, Blaine Bierschenk, Jessica Bonnema, Jeff Vanden Boom,

Nathan Broghammer, Emma Cavanagh, Janae Cavanagh, Madalyn Cavana

Kris Cory, Brooke Devereux, Georgia Devereux, Ben Dugan, Nick Edward

Judy Goldberg, Kylie Parker Goldberg, Abi Gray, Angel Hall, Justin H

Jessica Hupp, Josh Hupp, Kevin Hupp, Jarred Joens, Larry Joens, Nata

Jill Kreitman, Nathan Kreitman, David Lammers, Andi Lawrence, Stev

Judy Mitchell, Aubrey Novak, Gordon J. Parker, Jade Peterson, Amy Robinson,

Jessica Salzwedel, Brian Schultz, Katherine Sheyko, Kristin Sheyko, Alysa

Nick Walters, Rachel Wilson,

Samantha Amundson, Blaine Bierschenk, Jessica Bonnema, Jeff Vanden Boom, Amber Bortz, Mark Bortz, Mary Bortz, Taryn Bortz,

Nathan Broghammer, Emma Cavanagh, Janae Cavanagh, Madalyn Cavanagh, Donald Clow, Greg Cooley, Lexie Cooley, Lisa Cooley, Taylor Cooley,

Kris Cory, Brooke Devereux, Georgia Devereux, Ben Dugan, Nick Edwards, Duane Fadley, Sienna Fadley, Ryan Furnish, Adam Parker Goldberg,

Judy Goldberg, Kylie Parker Goldberg, Abi Gray, Angel Hall, Justin Harms, Robert Holden, Heather Houg, Connie Hupp, Jennifer Hupp,

Jessica Hupp, Josh Hupp, Kevin Hupp, Jarred Joens, Larry Joens, Natalie Joens, Wade Johnson, Darcy Koehn, Molly Koehn, Steve Koehn,

Jill Kreitman, Nathan Kreitman, David Lammers, Andi Lawrence, Steve Louvar, Maggie McNeal, Brian Menge, Julie Menge, Kevin Menge,

Judy Mitchell, Aubrey Novak, Gordon J. Parker, Jade Peterson, Amy Robinson, Cory Robinson, Evan Robinson, Sasha Robinson, Deb Salzwedel,

Jessica Salzwedel, Brian Schultz, Katherine Sheyko, Kristin Sheyko, Alysa Smith, Grant Smith, Tammy Smith, Heather Swails, Helaina Thompson

Jarod Zumbach, Nico Zvacek

Swivel

Swivel Skiing is one of the most graceful acts in

show skiing. It is also probably one of the hardest

acts to learn. This act gets its name from the

binding that is used on the ski. The binding is

mounted on a ball-bearing which allows the bind-

ing to rotate 360 degrees. Swivel skiers perform

their unique water ballet either with a hand-held

tow rope or a special toe-hold handle with a

safety release in the boat. Willa McGuire Cook

originated swivel skiing in the 1950's when she

combined the graceful moves of ballet with water skiing by using a

swivel binding on a ski. This highly successful con-

cept is now seen in ski shows all over the world.

Each year, the Willa McGuire Cook Trophy is

awarded to the most outstanding female performer

at the National Water Ski Show Tournament.

Each year, the top Show Ski teams in the

nation compete at The Mastercraft National

Show Ski Tournament. At the end of this

three day event, one female skier is selected

to receive the Willa Cook Award. This tro-

phy is the highest individual award that a

female Show Skier can attain in her sport.

Our team is very proud of the fact that the

2005 Willa Cook Award winner is our own

Mary Bortz!

Prebuilt Pyramid

All tiers of the pyramid are con-

structed before the pyramid

leaves the dock. Notice the spot-

ters on the dock; they help to

support the pyramid until the ropes tighten. Spotters also protect

the climbers in case of a fall as the pyramid leaves the dock.

Announcers

The announcer(s) plays a very im-

portant role in the show, they are

the spectators official host. They es-

tablish the environment and tempo

of the show and often play a charac-

ter as part of the show's theme. In

addition, they have the added re-

sponsibility of explaining the acts as

they relate to the technical aspects

of water skiing.

About the Five Seasons Ski Team

The club was formed in 1978 for the pur-

pose of advancing the sport of waterskiing

and entertaining and educating the general

public. This includes individual skiing, team

skills, recreational skiing, and general safety

principles. Recreational and beginning skiers

have the opportunity to learn all facets of

waterskiing. The club provides instruction,

boats, skis, other equipment to our regularly

scheduled practices and ski schools. Mem-

bers and skiers range in age from five to

sixty five years old and there are no age limitations. Recreational

and family skiers enjoy the friendly and relaxed atmosphere of the

club, while being exposed to a

wide variety of skiing skills,

boats and boat driving skills. We

are happy to announce that we

are a 501c3 organization and

appreciate your tax-deducible

donations!

Strap Doubles

Strap Doubles is very similar to pairs ice skat-

ing except that it is performed on the water.

The guy is connected to the boat with a strap

harness around his waist. This leaves his hands

free to perform many different lifts with the girl. This

act requires a great amount of mutual trust between

the doubles partners and also with the safety person

in the boat. The safety person is responsible for re-

leasing the skiers from the boat in case of a fall.

Conventional Doubles

Conventional Doubles is

similar to Strap Doubles

except that the guy holds

onto a handle.

Trios

Each set of Trios

consists of 2 guys

and 1 girl. The guys

are connected to

the boat with a

strap harness around their waist. This leaves

their hands free to lift the girl into various

positions.

Around The Boat

In this act multiple skiers ski completely around the boat. The skiers

all wear helmets and floatation in case of an accident. They start the

act lined up so that the skier with the longest rope is to the right.

As the skiers progress around the boat the skiers with the shorter

ropes pass under the longer ropes. When the skiers finish the act

the skier with the shortest rope is to the right. If a skier on a short

rope should fall during this act the helmet will help prevent

injury should a skier on a longer rope hit him. The skiers on the

longer ropes must always be alert in case another skier should fall

so they can avoid hitting them. The boat driver must also be very

alert for the skiers safety. If a skier should fall in front of the

boat the driver must instantly kill the motors to avoid running

over the skier or his rope.

Backwards Around

the Boat

Just like Frontwards

Around the Boat, only

backwards. If the skier is

performing the act back-

wards the boat driver must

be alert to where the skier

is at all times as the skier

is unable to see what

might be coming at him.

Boat Drivers

Our boat drivers spend several hours each year practicing their tim-

ing and control. Without precise control of the speed and path of the

boat, our skiers could not perform many of the exciting acts you will

see while enjoying our show. The rope handler riding in the boat in-

sures the skier’s safety during a fall and are an integral part of the

boat driving team. Our 2011 driving team includes Don Clow, Kevin

Menge, Brian Schultz, and Cory Robinson!

Backwards

Barefoot

Just like front bare-

foot, except that the

skiers barefooting

backwards.

2010 Results

The Five Seasons Ski Team took

9th place at the 2010 Mercury Invitational Show Ski Tournament

in Janesville, WI on June 27th, 2010

5th place at the 2010 Midwest Regional Show Ski Tournament in

Albert Lea, MN on July 24th, 2010

10th place at the 2010 National Water Ski Show Tournament in

Wisconsin Rapids, WI on August 14th, 2010

Barefoot Beach-start

Just as the name implies,

barefoot beach-start is slid-

ing off the

beach, then

barefooting

away!

Barefoot Flyers

In this form of

starting, the bare-

footers jump off

the dock or a

platform prior to

barefooting.

Barefoot

Barefooting is

probably one of

the most fast

paced and excit-

ing acts in

showskiing. Just

as the name im-

plies this act in-

volves skiers

skimming across

the water at high

speed on their

bare feet. Barefoot Line

Barefoot line is multiple skiers barefooting in a

line. They usually start barefooting by stepping

out of a single ski.

Barefoot Bomb-out

In this form of starting, the

skier jumps out of the skis and begins

barefooting.

Jump

Jump is when skiers ski over a

floating ramp. The first per-

formance of water ski jumping

was by Dick Pope in Miami

Beach, Florida in 1928. Our

jumpers wear helmets and

padded suits to help protect

them in case of a fall. Jump-

ing may include variations

such as multiple skiers going over the ramp while other skiers will

cross under them. The skiers going over the ramp may be perform-

ing helicopter spins and flips! Watch the other skiers as the criss-

cross underneath or split between the skiers going over the jump!

Probably the ultimate in teamwork, our finale pyramid marks the

conclusion of our show. Thanks to our new 175 horsepower Evin-

rude E-TECs we are able to pull these massive final pyramids! At

the end of the season our new motor will be for sale; if you are in-

terested please contact Rick at R&L Marine for information (319-

365-0138). We would like to thank you, our audience for coming to

our shows, and our advertisers for their support. Our show contin-

ues to be one of the best attended Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

events and we draw large crowds at our weekly shows. This year

you may notice our new concrete stage and walkway improve-

ments, something that would not be possible without advertisers or

your donations. Our future plans include more horsepower on our

boats, another pickup boat, additional bleacher seating and other

small upgrades. Please support our advertisers. With their contin-

ued support, and yours, we will be able to perform even bigger and

better shows for your entertainment!

Ski Ya Later!

Aflac

Architecture Jones

Ar-Jay’s

Becker Canvas

Blue Stone

Bonnema Family

Bouslog Insurance

Broghammer Family Chiropractic

Cedar Raids Boat Club

Collins Community Credit Union

Country Auto

Don & Helen Bortz

Electronic Engineering

Fusion Edge Photography

Hawkeye Fire & Safety

Hupp Toyota

Hy-Vee

Insight Vision/Dr. Hand

Iowa Realty/Phil Lenzen

Kennedy Marine

King’s Material

Lazers Over Los Angeles

Meineke Muffler

Pizza Ranch

R & L Marine

Rinderknecht

Seatasea, LLC

Shueys Restaurant and Lounge

Simply Devine Premier Choco-

lates

Sound Concepts

Spookocity

Terry Lockridge & Dunn/Paula S

Rogers

True North

Veterinary Integrative Perform-

ance Services

VLCKO’s Tax

Wellness Consulting of Iowa

Western Iowa Tech Community

College

Wilkie Liquors

A Big Thanks To Our Advertisers!

Rick and Crew, R&L Marine

Evinrude/Johnson Outboards

The City of Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Parks Department

Cedar Rapids Visitors & Convention

Bureau

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce

Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission

Cedar Rapids Riverfront Commission

Cedar Rapids Police Department

Iowa Department of Natural Re-

sources

Electronic Engineering—Radios

Hy-Vee—Ice Donation

Rinderknecht Associations, Inc.—Pod

Storage

Mike Garrett—Equipment Storage

Karen Bates, Janae Cavanaugh, Mary

Bortz, Julie Menge, Nancy Miller, & Ed Stuessel—Costumes

Mark Bortz—Backdrop Design

Adam Parker Goldberg—Program

A Very Special Thanks to the Following...

Ski Supporter ($20+) Dale Birch Dick Banes & Laura Kadlec Mark and Julie Carson

Mary and Joe Davis Karen & Jeff Knox Michael & Beryl Rocca

Mike White Well-Wisher

Timothy & Lisa Carson

Jane Miller

Thanks to the Following Supporters...