2011 Show Schedule Shows Held at Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa May 26 7:00pm June 2 7:00pm June 9 7:00pm Freedom Festival Shows (June 14—July 4) June 14 7:00pm June 16 7:00pm June 21 7:00pm
June 23 June 28 June 30 July 3 July 4 July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28
7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm
August 4 7:00pm August 11 7:00pm August 18 6:45pm August 25 6:45pm September 1 6:45pm Labor Day Show (September 5) September 5 5:00pm
Welcome to the Show, We would like to thank all of the team members, parents, and volunteers 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 exist! As you read through this program, take notice of the sponsors, mention that you saw their ad in our program. Without our sponsors 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
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 handlers, 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 future with the Five Seasons Ski Team! The 2011 Five Seasons Ski Team Gordon Parker—President Don Clow—Public Relations Phone: 319-393-6583 Five Season Ski Team Email: fsskier@msn.com PO Box 10701 Website: www.5sst.com Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-0701
The Five Seasons Ski Team would like to have your ad! If you are interested 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
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!
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.
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Pyramids The pyramid is one of the most popular acts with ski show spectators 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 battle! 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. Requiring 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 advanced and technically difficult levels, the basic concept remains the same, to entertain the crowd. Show skiing must be one of the most entertaining disciplines 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, jumping, and tricks are combined with some new acts such as pyramids, doubles, and trios, are choreographed into a themed production.
A Beauty Queen in the Past
Now in College Kickin' A** Wakeboarding In the last decade, wakeboarding has become one of water-skiing's fastest growing disciplines. With the ability to perform jawdropping aerial stunts, these skiers never cease to amaze!
Ballet Line Ballet line is a high energy dance on skis! The skiers perform a choreographed dance to music while skiing. While performing their dance on the water 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 additional 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 skiers might get pulled out the front or sink.
Samantha Amundson, Blaine Bierschenk, Jessica Bonnema, Jeff V Nathan Broghammer, Emma Cavanagh, Janae Cavanagh, Madalyn Cavana Kris Cory, Brooke Devereux, Georgia Devereux, Ben Dugan, Nick Edwar Judy Goldberg, Kylie Parker Goldberg, Abi Gray, Angel Hall, Justin H Jessica Hupp, Josh Hupp, Kevin Hupp, Jarred Joens, Larry Joens, Nat Jill Kreitman, Nathan Kreitman, David Lammers, Andi Lawrence, Ste Judy Mitchell, Aubrey Novak, Gordon J. Parker, Jade Peterson, Amy Rob Jessica Salzwedel, Brian Schultz, Katherine Sheyko, Kristin Sheyko, Alysa Nick Walters, Rachel Wilson,
Vanden Boom, Amber Bortz, Mark Bortz, Mary Bortz, Taryn Bortz, agh, Donald Clow, Greg Cooley, Lexie Cooley, Lisa Cooley, Taylor Cooley, rds, Duane Fadley, Sienna Fadley, Ryan Furnish, Adam Parker Goldberg, Harms, Robert Holden, Heather Houg, Connie Hupp, Jennifer Hupp, talie Joens, Wade Johnson, Darcy Koehn, Molly Koehn, Steve Koehn, eve Louvar, Maggie McNeal, Brian Menge, Julie Menge, Kevin Menge, binson, Cory Robinson, Evan Robinson, Sasha Robinson, Deb Salzwedel, a 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 binding 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 concept 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 trophy 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 constructed before the pyramid leaves the dock. Notice the spotters 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 important role in the show, they are the spectators official host. They establish the environment and tempo of the show and often play a character as part of the show's theme. In addition, they have the added responsibility 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 purpose 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. Members 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!
Conventional Doubles Conventional Doubles is similar to Strap Doubles except that the guy holds onto a handle.
Strap Doubles Strap Doubles is very similar to pairs ice skating 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 releasing the skiers from the boat in case of a fall. 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 backwards 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 timing 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 insures 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!
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 sliding off the beach, then barefooting away!
Backwards Barefoot Just like front barefoot, except that the skiers barefooting backwards.
Barefoot Barefooting is probably one of the most fast paced and exciting acts in showskiing. Just as the name implies this act involves 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.
Barefoot Flyers In this form of starting, the barefooters jump off the dock or a platform prior to barefooting.
Jump Jump is when skiers ski over a floating ramp. The first performance 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. Jumping 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 performing helicopter spins and flips! Watch the other skiers as the crisscross 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 Evinrude 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 interested please contact Rick at R&L Marine for information (319365-0138). We would like to thank you, our audience for coming to our shows, and our advertisers for their support. Our show continues 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 improvements, 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 continued support, and yours, we will be able to perform even bigger and better shows for your entertainment!
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Thanks to the Following Supporters... 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
A Very Special Thanks to the Following... 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 Resources
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