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TWIN LAKES (a short history)
waterski Twin Lakes Waterski Park
began as the dream of a
group of avid waterskiers. Faced with bureaucratic restrictions, overcrowding, and safety problems, they
realized that there was no future for
competition waterskiing on public waters - and decided to do something
about it. In 1988, after several years of searching, 10 families formed a
corporation and purchased two lakes in
Monroe, NY. Several months of backbreaking work later, one slalom course was ready to use. The first
Twin Lakes Slalom Tournament was held in June 1989.
waterskiSince that
time the Twin Lakes Waterski Club has continued to improve the site. A
competition ski jump and a 3 foot training
jump have been built. Courses have been groomed to eliminate backwash and
provide optimum ski conditions, and special equipment has been purchased
to meet the technical requirements of world class
tournaments.
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the first lake operational, and the tournament program going well,
attention was shifted to opening the second lake to increase capacity.
Major excavations were begun in 1994, and completed in time for the
new lake to be used for competition in 1995. Twin Lakes is now the
only active two lake tournament site in the Eastern Region. Over 45
successful official's clinics, tournaments, and other functions have
been held, with skiers and officials coming from all over the East
Coast to participate. The Ski Club Challenge Tournament has become a
traditional end of season ski and social event for area ski
clubs. |
 | waterskiCompletion of the
second lake has opened the door for bigger and better tournaments. Twin
Lakes' first world record capable 3 event tournament was held in July
1996. In 1997 Twin Lakes held 4 class C tournaments, 1 Class R tournament,
and hosted the 1997 Eastern Regional
Championships. In 1998 the Café de Colombia Waterski World Cup
presented by Nautiques by Correct Craft, and the Women of Water Sports
1998 Final Tour Stop brought Professional
and International waterskiing with TV coverage to Twin
Lakes.
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In 1999 Twin Lakes again hosted
the Eastern Region Waterski Championship. There was a special celebrations to mark Twin
Lakes' 10th anniversary and the Town of Monroe's
Bicentennial.
 waterskiAmid all this
progress, the 10 families are growing up, the children have a safe place
to enjoy waterskiing, and several already compete at the National level.
The dream is becoming reality.
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