Illinois Water Ski Federation History


1957 Illinois State Championships - Jump on Lake Michigan

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1957 Illinois State Championships - Jumper getting ready for practice. Notice no life jacket.

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Boat towing a jump competitor, 1957 Illinois State Championships

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Hitting the jump. Notice no helmet or padding. 1957 Illinois State Championships

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Hitting the water, 1957 Illinois State Championships

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Ralph Grandel practicing slalom, 1957 Illinois State Championships

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Terry Girgard on 54 inch trick ski, 1957 Illinois State Championships

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Terry Girgard shows off his 54 inch trick ski, 1957 Illinois State Championships

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Slalom run around large beach ball size buoys, 1957 Illinois State Championships

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Noreen Bardill from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., attended the event, 1957 Illinois State Championships

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Early 2 handle slalom to take in slack during turns, 1957 Illinois State Championships

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Early rooster tail skeg to slow the ski down during a turn, 1957 Illinois State Championships

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1972 Illinois State Championships Official Information (Courtesy of John Sheedy)



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Photos of past events and meetings (Courtesy of John Sheedy)