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USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation

The Foundation focuses on preserving the history of water skiing and wake sports, promoting the sports' legacy, and providing support through scholarships and fundraising.

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation supports growth through historical, educational, and charitable initiatives.

MISSION STATEMENT

The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation honors the achievements of our sports’ outstanding participants and supports promising young athletes.

WATER SKI HALL OF FAME 2027

Join the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation for an unforgettable 2027 Hall of Fame Weekend, April 9 & 10, 2027, as we celebrate the legends, pioneers, and extraordinary individuals who have shaped the history and future of water skiing and wake sports.

SEE THE 2027 HALL OF FAME

Scholarships

The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation proudly supports young athletes in pursuing their academic and athletic dreams by awarding college scholarships each year.

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Memberships

Becoming a member of the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation means joining a community passionate about water sports and supporting the next generation of athletes.

BECOME A MEMBER

Grants

The Foundation has established a fund from which grants may be awarded to collegiate teams. Collegiate Water Ski Teams may apply year-round.

APPLY

Legacy & Legends

The Legacy Program offers a meaningful way to honor passionate individuals, historic memorabilia, or significant events that have shaped the towed water sports community

CREATE A LEGACY

Donations

Your support will help preserve the past and promote the future of all towed water sports.

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USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Museum

The museum is located in the Visit Central Florida Visitor Center.

The Welcome Center is located in Davenport on Hwy 27, 1/2 mile south of Interstate 4 at Exit 55. Pick up brochures and coupons from area attractions, restaurants and accommodations.

For help with finding your way around Central Florida, chat with one of their volunteers who can help plan your visit and provide insider information.

Visit Central Florida:

info@visitcentralflorida.org

Address
101 Adventure Court
Davenport, FL 33837

Hours
Open Daily, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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WATER SKI NEWS

Abbygale Langer Receives NEW USA-WWF General Endowed Scholarship

The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Scholarships are awarded each year to water skiers who show leadership abilities and demonstrate that involvement in the sport has helped them grow both personally and academically. And this year is bigger and better than ever! We had so many incredible applicants this year that we are making an additional $22,000 from the NEW General Endowed Scholarship Fund available to the top students who did not receive one of our other schola

Southern Illinois University Water Ski Team is a recipient of the 2026 USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Club Grant

The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation is proud to award a Collegiate Team Grant to the Southern Illinois University Water Ski Team, affectionately known as the “Saluskis.”

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation’s Hall of Fame 2027 Award of Distinction

Gary “Swampy” Bouchard, Dawna Brice, Elaine Bush, Cheri Coover, and Lori Krueger will be honored as Award of Distinction recipients. Paul Chapin, Mario Fossa, Scott Pellaton, Lisa Steiner and Karen Truelove will be honored as Award of Distinction recipients along with Hall of Fame inductee Freddy Krueger at the 2026 USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Winter Haven, Fla. on Saturday, April 11, 2026.