Dr. Tom Strong (Doc) has a legacy which lives on through his passion for the University of Alabama, the sport of water skiing, and most importantly the skiers to whom he was a mentor. The landscape of collegiate skiing today would be remarkably different had it not been for his dedication to the Bama programs. […]
A Ski Mom for Generations: Connie Bergmark
Connie Bergmark has had a major impact on the waterski community, particularly across the west coast. Her involvement in the NCWSA began with her during her time at San Diego State University, where she skied alongside her sister. In the following years, her family continued on to ski across the west coast: her son Robert […]
NCWSA Hall of Fame – Class of 2025: Jeff Rush
Every skier dreams of reaching the elite level, traveling the world, and competing at the highest levels of the sport. For many skiers, that opportunity may remain just out of reach, but there are many ways to make a lasting impact on the sport. Jeff Rush found his own way to do that. He found […]
Cale Burdick: Champion on the Water, Leader Beyond
Cale Burdick was inducted into the NCWSA Hall of Fame in 2025 for his accomplishments and sportsmanship during his time at Purdue University (Fall 2004 through Spring 2008). In his four years of collegiate skiing in the Midwest he set the standard for elite skiing in the Midwestern region, now the Great Lakes and Great […]
Jimmy Siemers: The (Trick) Skier Behind the Logo
Jimmy Siemers was inducted into the NCWSA Hall of Fame in 2020 due to his amazing skiing abilities during his time at Arizona State University. He set the collegiate record for tricks at 6,820 points at All-Stars in May 2005 at Beaver Lake, Ahoskie, North Carolina. The record lasted until All-Stars in 2014 when Dylan […]
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