After several years without competition, the Saskatoon Waterski Club recently held the Western Canadian Championships in Saskatoon.
It has been two years since a major competition was held at the club and it was only fitting that Saskatoon be the site of the Western Championship as the club celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
The club originally used the river many years ago but has been in its current location for over 20 years now. Saskatoon has produced many water skiers who have had great success nationally and internationally.
He also helped train several young skiers who won water ski scholarships in the United States.
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“It’s not just a testament to the club, it’s the city of Saskatoon,” said club president Jim Clunie. “We are an active city, lots of families play a wide variety of sports. But I think all of us who grew up in minor sports or amateur sports around Saskatoon, we all understand that we also have to volunteer, not just participate.
“You know we’ve produced world champions right here in Saskatchewan,” adds former president Norm Lucas. “And some have come back to make it their home, and now their kids are skiing here. You know, we’re trying to fuel that perpetual cycle of success.
“We have young Canadian champions who come from Saskatoon, who mainly train him at the storm pond here with us.
The club, and more importantly its volunteers, look forward to many years of giving back and giving the next generation the opportunity to enjoy the sport.
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