# Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association > For the betterment of adaptive waterskiing and the disabled athlete ## Posts - [Wright City - August 16th, 2025](https://mdwsa.org/2025/08/16/wright-city-august-16th-2025/): Thank you David Miles for taking all of the photos and thanks everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  - [Lake St Louis - June 19th 2025](https://mdwsa.org/2025/06/19/lake-st-louis-june-19th-2025/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  - [Lake St Louis - May 27th 2025](https://mdwsa.org/2025/05/27/lake-st-louis-may-27th-2025/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  Thank you Greg Key and Steve Carey for coming out and taking pictures. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. You can contract Greg directly at 314-313-2187 greg@gotboatgear.com directly for the pictures who took (x-1U9A file format). This is the first time Steve Carey came out, welcome to the MDWSA family and we hope you come out again and help us document these wonderful events. Between Greg […] - [Holiday Shores - September 7th 2024](https://mdwsa.org/2024/09/07/holiday-shores-september-7th-2024/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Wright City - August 10th 2024](https://mdwsa.org/2024/08/10/wright-city-august-10th-2024/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Lake St Louis - July 19th 2024](https://mdwsa.org/2024/07/19/lake-st-louis-july-19th-2024/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  Thank you Susie Wilhauk for coming out and taking pictures. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Lake St Louis - June 20th 2024](https://mdwsa.org/2024/06/20/lake-st-louis-june-20th-2024/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  Thank you Greg Key for coming out and taking pictures. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry or contact Greg directly at 314-313-2184 greg@gotboatgear.com along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Lake St Louis - May 28th, 2024](https://mdwsa.org/2024/05/28/lake-st-louis-may-28th-2024/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  Thank you Greg Key for coming out and taking pictures. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry or contact Greg directly at 314-313-2184 greg@gotboatgear.com along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Cardinal Baseball - September 19, 2023](https://mdwsa.org/2023/09/19/cardinal-baseball-september-19-2023/): Thank you everyone who who came out and had a little fun at the Cardinal Baseball game.   - [Holiday Shores - August 26, 2023](https://mdwsa.org/2023/08/26/holiday-shores-august-26-2023/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  Thank you Shannon Wagner for taking the pictures. f you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Lake St Louis - August 11, 2023](https://mdwsa.org/2023/08/11/lake-st-louis-august-11-2023/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  Thank you Susie Wilhauk. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Channel 2 Fox news July 29 2023](https://mdwsa.org/2023/07/29/channel-2-fox-news-july-29-2023/): MDWSA has once again made the news. Laura Simon from Channel 2 news came out to Creve Coeur Park for couple of hours and and did an excellent article with several interviews. For the article on Fox2now web site click here. - [Summer Splash- July 29, 2023](https://mdwsa.org/2023/07/29/summer-splash-july-29-2023/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  Thank you Ryan Voelkel and Candice Nixon for coming out and taking pictures. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Summer Splash- July 28, 2023](https://mdwsa.org/2023/07/28/summer-splash-july-28-2023/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  Thank you Ryan Voelkel for coming out and taking pictures. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Wright City- July 8, 2023](https://mdwsa.org/2023/07/08/wright-city-july-8-2023/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  Thank you Ryan Voelkel and Hayden McEachran for coming out and taking pictures. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Lake St Louis - June 22, 2023](https://mdwsa.org/2023/06/22/lake-st-louis-june-22-2023/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day for our 65 DASA campers from WeCanDu (https://dasasports.org/camp-wecandu/).  Thank you Ryan Voelkel for coming out and taking pictures. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Lake St Louis - May 30, 2023](https://mdwsa.org/2023/05/30/lake-st-louis-may-30-2023/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day.  Thank you Greg Key for coming out and taking pictures. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Holiday Shores - September 17, 2022](https://mdwsa.org/2022/09/17/holiday-shores-september-17-2022/): Thank you everyone who who came out and make a very special day for our VA’s.  If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Wright City - August 27, 2022](https://mdwsa.org/2022/09/03/wright-city-august-27-2022/): Thank you to the 31 volunteers who came out and make a very special day for 14 participants.  If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [Wright City - August 12, 2022](https://mdwsa.org/2022/08/12/wright-city-august-12-2022/): Thank you to the 52 volunteers who came out and make a very special day for 21 participants.  If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. - [LSL Days - July 8, 2022](https://mdwsa.org/2022/07/08/lsl-days-july-8-2022/): Thank you to the 61 volunteers who came out and make a very special day for 20 participants.  If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. Thank you to the High School TriClub for coming out and providing the necessary support as water starters and jumpers. Thank you Brandy Antonio for the beautiful pictures. - [DASA Event - June 23rd 2022](https://mdwsa.org/2022/06/23/dasa-event-june-23rd-2022/): Thanks to all of the volunteers and skiers who came out to make this a very special event. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. Thank you to the High School TriClub for coming out and providing the necessary support as water starters and jumpers. The event was held as part of the DASA (Disabled Athlete Sports Association) WeCanDu summer camp that they had at Babler State Park. We had 65 DASA campers that water skied, rode the tube and road in […] - [LSL Days - May 31st 2022](https://mdwsa.org/2022/05/31/lsl-days-may-31st-2022/) - [LSL Days - August 13th 2021](https://mdwsa.org/2021/08/13/lsl-days-august-13th-2021/): Thanks to all of the volunteers and skiers who came out to make this a very special event. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. Thank you to the High School TriClub for coming out and providing the necessary support as water starters and jumpers. Thank you Marty Knight with Marty Knight Photography for the beautiful pictures. Looking for family portrait pictures check out his website at MartyKnightPhotography.com - [Summer Splash - Sat July 31st](https://mdwsa.org/2021/07/31/summer-splash-sat-july-31st/): Thanks to all of the volunteers and skiers who came out to make this a very special event. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. Thank you Chris Brooks of Christopher-Michelle Photography for the beautiful pictures. Looking for wedding pictures check out his website at https://cmphotoclientaccess.smugmug.com/ Thank you Marty Knight with Marty Knight Photography for the beautiful pictures. Looking for family portrait pictures check out his website at MartyKnightPhotography.com Thank you Jim Miles, long term supporter of MDWSA and always takes […] - [Channel 2 news July 31 2021](https://mdwsa.org/2021/07/31/channel-2-new-july-31-2021/): MDWSA has once again made the news. Ty Hawkins from Channel 2 news came out to Creve Coeur Park for couple of hours and and did an excellent article with several interviews. For the article on Fox2now web site click here. - [Summer splash - Friday July 30th, 2021](https://mdwsa.org/2021/07/30/summer-splash-friday-july-30th-2021/): Thanks to all of the volunteers and skiers who came out to make this a very special event. f you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. Thank you Colleen Murphy and check out her website with her story. www.murphysdontquit.com Thank you Marty Knight with Marty Knight Photography for the beautiful pictures. Looking for family portrait pictures check out his website at MartyKnightPhotography.com - [LSL Days - July 9th, 2021](https://mdwsa.org/2021/07/09/lsl-days-july-9th-2021/): Thanks to all of the volunteers and skiers who came out to make this a very special event. If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. Thank you to the High School TriClub for coming out and providing the necessary support as water starters and jumpers. Thank you Alayna with Captured With Joy for the beautiful pictures. Below are all 159 photos. Photos from above are included again. - [Forest Lake - June 19th, 2021](https://mdwsa.org/2021/06/19/wright-city-june-19th/): Thanks to all of the volunteers and skiers who came out to make this a very special event. This was our first event at Forest Lake in Wright City and what a HUGE success it was! This event was designed to allow participants to “ski until their arms fell off” and that they did! If you would like any “high resolution” copies of any of these pictures, send us an inquiry along with the image number(s) and we will get the photo(s) to you. Thank you Marty Knight with Marty Knight Photography for the beautiful pictures. Looking for family portrait pictures check out […] - [LSL Days - June 3rd, 2021](https://mdwsa.org/2021/06/03/lsl-days-june-3rd-2021/): Thanks to the 37 volunteers who came out to make this a very special event for our 13 participants who enjoyed a day filled with skiing, tubing and pontoon boat rides. This event was a joint venture between MDWSA and Harbor Unlimited as part of Harbor’s summer camp. Thank you to “The Thread STL” for coming out and shooting a fantastic video of the event. (The video will be posted here soon.) Thank you to the High School TriClub for coming out and providing the necessary support as water starters and jumpers. If you would like any “high resolution” copies […] - [Friends of MDWSA - New Years Day polar ski](https://mdwsa.org/2021/01/02/friends-of-mdwsa-new-years-day-polar-ski/): Thank you to all who came out on News Year’s Day and water skied and supported the “Friends of MDWSA”. This was our 36th annual event and we do it all to raise money for the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association. THANK YOU!!. Eight people took to the water to ski: Alex Rosenbloom, Brian Engelhard, Dan Rosenbloom, Danny Liliensick, David Diederich, Kathleen Kras, Monty Webster and Neil Rosenbloom. $1,725 was raised this day! This will allow the club to purchase, much needed, adaptive water skis. Thank you to Channel 2 (Fox News) who came out to watch and broadcast the […] - [Learn to ski - Aug 6th and 7th, 2020](https://mdwsa.org/2020/06/26/learn-to-ski-aug-6th-and-7th-2020/): CANCELLED Due to the areas of Wentzville and O’Fallon becoming COVID Hot Spots now, MDWSA has made the decision to cancel the August 6 – 7, and September 13 Adaptive Ski Clinics at Lake St. Louis, MO. We appreciate your willingness to help make these events possible, but unfortunately current circumstances are beyond our control. When we made the decision to proceed 6 weeks ago, we were hopeful the COVID situation would stabilize or improve. But that is not the case. Please know that we care about you and value your continue support! As the cases for COVID increase in […] - [Beach Trax Access Mats](https://mdwsa.org/2020/06/05/beach-trax-access-mats/): Thank you DONORS! With the funds you donated, in 2020 MDWSA was able to purchase Beach Trax Access Mats.  These durable, lightweight, fold-able and easily transportable wheelchair mats will allow for easier access across the sand and into the water.  In the past, we have used plywood sheets which are heavy, result in a large gap between the sections and have to be dried out completely before we can store them .  We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU! to Access Trax for including a story about MDWSA on their web site; we are very much looking forward to […] - [Congrats to VITO!](https://mdwsa.org/2018/09/18/congrats-to-our-very-own-vito/): Vito Lucido was recognized at the 2018 National Disabled Water Ski Championships with the Phil Martin Award by the Southern Region of USA Adaptive Water & Wake Sports, a division of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports.  The Nationals are held biennially and awards are given for the previous two years. The Phil Martin Award is presented in recognition and appreciation of outstanding contributions and dedication to the advancement of adaptive water skiing.  Congratulations to Vito who was the 2017-2018 recipient!   I know I am GRATEFUL to know and work with Vito and this award is WELL DESERVED.  Vito […] - [2018 Water skiing clinics](https://mdwsa.org/2018/09/06/2018-water-skiing-clinics/): MDWSA in collaboration with Lift Disability Network Missouri held three water ski clinics in Lake St. Louis, Mo. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and participated! O’Fallon TV came out to one of the events and created a fantastic four minute video about the event. Thanks to O’Fallon TV for this publicity. Check out the video. - [2018 Summer Splash](https://mdwsa.org/2018/07/27/2018-summer-splash/): July 27th – 28th, 2018 Our biggest Summer Splash ever! We had over 60 skiers and 100 volunteers who made this weekend very special. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, participated, and supported our mission to develop adaptive water skiing and the disabled athlete. Made Possible By Our Awesome Sponsors! Event pictures Photos compliments of Curt Rosenthal and Claire Guillemot - [2017 Water skiing clinic](https://mdwsa.org/2017/08/19/water-skiing-clinic/): Lift Disability Network Missouri, in collaboration with MDWSA, hosted two Water Skiing Clinics at Lake St. Louis, MO in the summer of 2017.   Thanks to everyone who volunteered and participated.  Check out the video below! - [2017 Summer Spash](https://mdwsa.org/2017/07/29/2017-summer-spash/):     Learn to Water Ski Clinic for the Disabledat Creve Coeur Park SATURDAY, 29 JULY 2017 Volunteer Training and Media Day – July 28, 2017 Presented bySurdyke Motorsports, the Knights Of Columbus, Lift Disability Network,and the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association     OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS   Event Pictures Compliments of James Miles Photography and Beth Wood - [2016 Summer Splash](https://mdwsa.org/2016/07/30/2016-summer-splash/): Learn to Water Ski Clinicfor the Disabledat Creve Coeur Park SATURDAY, 30 JULY 2016 Volunteer Training and Media Day – July 29, 2016 Presented bythe Knights Of Columbus, United Access,and the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association     OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS - [2015 Summer Splash](https://mdwsa.org/2015/08/01/2015-summer-splash/): Learn to Water Ski Clinicfor the Disabledat Creve Coeur Park SATURDAY, 01 AUGUST 2015 Volunteer Training and Media Day – July 31, 2015 Presented by Ameren Missouri,the Knights Of Columbus, United Access,and the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association     OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS - [2015 New Years Day Ski](https://mdwsa.org/2015/01/01/2015-new-years-day/): 01 JAN 2015NEW YEAR’S DAY"BRR …. IT WAS FREEZING!"POLAR BEAR WATER SKIat the St. Louis Arch AIR TEMP = 36degF     WATER TEMP = 36degF SUCCESS!!!Thank you to all who helped and participated.A good crowd to ring in the new year! News Coverage Fox News 2Video Coverage Post-DispatchArticle Many THANKS to the "BRRR … IT WAS FREEZING!!!" SKIERS! Kevin Day David Diederich Mallory Diederich Dan Federspill Dave Jarrett Todd Thompson Kathy Kras Daniel Liliensiek Monty Webster CAL – The German Shepherd Please notify MDWSA of any spelling errors or omissions! Many THANKS to the ALTON WATER SKI AND WAKEBOARD CLUBfor providing the […] - [2014 Summer Splash](https://mdwsa.org/2014/08/02/2014-summer-splash/): Learn to Water Ski Clinicfor the Disabledat Creve Coeur Park SATURDAY, 02 AUGUST 2014 Volunteer Training and Media Day – August 01, 2014 Presented by Ameren Missouri,the Knights Of Columbus, United Access,and the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association     OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS                                      Event Pictures Photos compliments of Richard Petty Photography Video - [2014 New Years Day Ski](https://mdwsa.org/2014/01/01/2014-new-years-day/): 01 JAN 2014 NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR BEAR WATER SKI at the St. Louis Arch NOTICE: S Leonor K Sullivan Blvd (Levee Road) – CLOSED from Arch Steps to Chouteau Recommend entering S Leonor K Sullivan NORTH of the arch, such as Washington, Lucas, or ML King Drive next to the MLK Bridge SHOW CENTER will be close to normal spot, near helicopter barge. New Year’s Eve (Updated at 1953 on 12/31/13): Weather for the event will be decent … 39F predicted at NOON … winds VAR@5-8mph 40% chance of snow after 3pm SKIING STARTS AT NOON SHARP!!! First Registered […] - [2013 Summer Splash](https://mdwsa.org/2013/07/26/2013-summer-splash/): Learn to Water Ski Clinicfor the Disabledat Creve Coeur Park 27 July 2013 Media Day – July 26, 2013 Presented by Ameren Missouri,the Knights Of Columbus,United Access,and the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association                                             Event pictures Photos compliments of Richard Petty Photography Video and Jim Miles Photography - [2013 New Years Day Ski](https://mdwsa.org/2013/01/01/2013-new-years-day/): 01 JAN 2013NEW YEAR’S DAY"SKI TOGETHER – FREEZE TOGETHER"POLAR BEAR WATER SKIat the St. Louis Arch AIR TEMP = 27degF     WATER TEMP = 37degF SUCCESS!!!Thank you to all who helped and participated.A little smaller crowd than normal but still a good showing!   News Coverage Fox News 2Video Coverage Post-DispatchArticle KMOX CBS LocalPhoto Gallery     Many THANKS to the "SKI TOGETHER – FREEZE TOGETHER" SKIERS! Kevin Day David Diederich Mallory Diederich Dan Federspill Dave Jarrett Todd Thompson Monty Webster CAL – The German Shepherd   Please notify MDWSA of any spelling errors or omissions!   Many THANKS to the NORM […] - [2012 Summer Splash](https://mdwsa.org/2012/07/27/2012-summer-splash/): –> Learn to Water Ski Clinicfor the Disabledat Creve Coeur Park 28 July 2012 Media Day – July 27, 2012 Presented by AmerenUE,the Gateway Confluence Wheelchair Sports Foundationand the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association   Many THANKS to our Proud Sponsors!                         Event Pictures Thanks to Kevin Banks and Jimmy Maritz Photography - [2012 Summer Splash Video](https://mdwsa.org/2012/07/26/summer-splash-video/): View this AWESOME video showing the MDWSA Summer Splash event as narrated by Kevin Day, Former President of MDWSA. (Courtesy of Jimmy Maritz Photography)   - [2012 New Years Day Ski](https://mdwsa.org/2012/01/01/2012-news-year-day/): 01 JAN 2012NEW YEAR’S DAY"I WASN’T SCARED"POLAR BEAR WATER SKIat the St. Louis Arch AIR TEMP = 45degF     WATER TEMP = 38degF UNBELIEVABLE is the only word for the day!Given Lambert International Airport was reporting 33mphwinds gusting to 42, we had great water smack-dab between the two legs ofthe St. Louis Arch! It just does not get much better than that! News Coverage Post-DispatchCoverage Post-DispatchPhoto Gallery   Many THANKS to the "I WASN’T SCARED" SKIERS! Annette Bach Kevin Day David Diederich Mallory Diederich Dan Duehren Dan Federspill Larry Greene Nick Hugeback Dave Jarrett Eaen Joiner Doug Kras Kathy Kras Bryan Rosinski […] - [2011 Summer Splash](https://mdwsa.org/2011/07/29/2011-summer-splash/): Learn to Water Ski Clinicfor the Disabledat Creve Coeur Park 30 July 2011 Media Day – July 29, 2011 Presented by AmerenUE,the Gateway Confluence Wheelchair Sports Foundationand the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association   Many THANKS to our Proud Sponsors!     Event Pictures Photos compliments of Jimmy Maritz Photography - [2011 New Years Day Ski](https://mdwsa.org/2011/01/01/2011-new-years-day/): 01 JAN 2011NEW YEAR’S DAY"JUST CHILL OUT"POLAR BEAR WATER SKIat the St. Louis Arch AIR TEMP = 30degF     WATER TEMP = 35degFWhat a GREAT day! Not the 62deg we had the day before,but mostly sunny and the wind was nottoo bad on the Arch Riverfront in St. Louis!  SEND MDWSA YOUR PICS!!!If you have any pics of the event, please contactLarryG at secretary@mdwsa.org to arrange posting.   Many THANKS to the "JUST CHILL OUT" SKIERS! Mitch Berger Clark Cole Kevin Day David Diederich Dan Duehren Colby Farlow Dan Federspill Larry Greene Adam Groerich Nick Hugeback David Jarrett Kathy Kraus Norm Rhea […] - [2010 Summer Splash](https://mdwsa.org/2010/07/31/summer-splash-2010/): Learn to Water Ski Clinicfor the Disabledat Creve Coeur Park 31 July 2010 Presented by AmerenUE,the Gateway Confluence Wheelchair Sports Foundationand the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association   Many THANKS to our Proud Sponsors!     Event Pictures - [2010 Spring Fling](https://mdwsa.org/2010/06/10/2010-spring-fling/): Join us in a fun and exciting event with all proceeds supporting the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Assoc (MDWSA). HELP US SUPPORT SOME FUN FOR THE DISABLED WITH YOUR DONATION and playing in this Golf & Party Event. The event will feature a Night Glow Golf event along with Food, Drinks, and Prizes along with Dancing and Entertainment before, during, and after the Golf event. Come meet some new friends and share in an annual party which has grown in size every year. You need not have a Golf team but 4-Somes are welcome and it’s a BLAST golfing in […] - [2010 New Years Day Ski](https://mdwsa.org/2010/01/01/2010-new-years-day/): 01 JAN 2010 NEW YEAR’S DAY"THRILL OF THE CHILL"POLAR BEAR WATER SKIat the St. Louis Arch   AIR TEMP = 21degF     WATER TEMP = 36degFWhat a FANTASTIC day! A sunny but friggidly cold dayin St. Louis greeted our skiers but they prevailed!  SEND MDWSA YOUR PICS!!!If you have any pics of the event, please contactLarryG at secretary@mdwsa.org to arrange posting.   GET YOUR THRILL OF THE CHILL SWEATSHIRTS FRONTBACK   Many THANKS to the "THRILL OF THE CHILL" SKIERS! Kevin Day David Diederich Colby Farlow Dan Federspill Gerry Gaylord (HM) Larry Greene Ryann Huff Nick Hugeback David Jarrett Kathy Kraus Amanda […] - [2009 Summer Splash](https://mdwsa.org/2009/07/18/2009-summer-splash/): SUMMER SPLASH Learn to Water Ski Clinicfor the Disabled at Creve Coeur Park 18 July 2009 Media Day – July 17, 2009 Presented by the Missouri Disabled Water SkiAssociation & the Gateway ConfluenceWheelchair Sports Foundation   Many THANKS to our Proud Sponsors!     MDWSA would like to thank Richard Petty Photography for the pictures.  We are sorry to say that the pictures are no longer available.       - [2009 Spring Fling Golf Extravaganza](https://mdwsa.org/2009/06/12/2009-spring-fling-golf-extravaganza/):     Presented by the Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association   12 June 2009   HOLE SPONSORSHIPS   Event Pictures - [2009 New Years Day Ski](https://mdwsa.org/2009/01/01/2009-new-years-day-ski/): NEW YEAR’S DAYPOLAR BEAR WATER SKIat the St. Louis Arch 01 JAN 2009       FRONTBACK   Many THANKS to our Proud Sponsors!   News Coverage Fox2 MorningShow Interview Fox2 EventCoverage KSDK5 EventCoverage Post-DispatchCoverage Post-DispatchPhoto Gallery Every year for some 33 years now, a “St. Louis tradition” has taken place called the New Years Day Polar Bear Water Ski. You are invited to participate this year as a Polar Bear Sponsor, Polar Bear Skier, Polar Bear Donor, and Polar Bear Spectator. Your cheers will be greatly appreciated during the New Years Day Polar Bear Water Ski down on the […] - [2008 September Fest](https://mdwsa.org/2008/09/27/2008-september-fest/) - [2008 Ski Clinic at Lake St Louis](https://mdwsa.org/2008/07/25/ski-clinic-at-lake-st-louis/): July 25th, 2008 [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”18″ gal_title=”2008 LSL Ski Clinic”] - [2008 Spring Fling Party](https://mdwsa.org/2008/06/13/2008-spring-fling-party/): Benefiting the Missouri DisabledWater Ski Association (MDWSA) 13 June 2008   Many THANKS to our Proud Sponsors! Event Pictures - [2008 New Years Day Ski](https://mdwsa.org/2008/01/01/2008-new-years-day-ski/): NEW YEAR’S DAYPOLAR BEAR WATER SKIat the St. Louis Arch 01 JAN 2008   An UNBELIEVABLE turnout for this Great Event!!!New Years Day Polar Bear Water Skiin front of The St. Louis Arch Riverfront! Many THANKS to our Proud Sponsors!   Event Pictures ## Pages - [Mailchimp signup](https://mdwsa.org/mailchimp-signup/) - [Home](https://mdwsa.org/home-2/) - [Holiday Shores](https://mdwsa.org/holiday-day-shores/) - [Event Sign-up Profile](https://mdwsa.org/event-sign-up-profile/): Event Sign-Up Profile - [Event Sign-up Login](https://mdwsa.org/event-sign-up-login/): Event Sign-Up Login - [Event Sign-Up Registration](https://mdwsa.org/event-sign-up-registration/): Event Sign-Up Registration Register to auto-populate your Event Sign-Up information You will be able to view and edit your Profile once created - [Past Events Test](https://mdwsa.org/past-events-test/) - [Forest Lake Days](https://mdwsa.org/forest-lake-days/) - [Lake Saint Louis Days](https://mdwsa.org/lake-saint-louis-days/) - [LSL 2nd page](https://mdwsa.org/lsl-2nd-page/): Three events at this venue Thursday June 3rd, 2021 Friday July 9th, 2021 Friday August 13th, 2021 June 3rd will be held at Windjammer Point Pavillion in lake St. Louis: (38.803132,-90.7751108) or click Google Maps location ) off of the Highway 70 behind the hospital at the Lake St. Louis exit.  This is a beautiful venue with a pavillion, a huge dock and….flush toilets!  July 9th and August 13th will be at our normal place, Jefferson Point Pavillion in Lake Saint Louis, Mo (38.787065,-90.8019695 or click Google Maps location ) off of the Lake St. Louis Civic Center Dr (service […] - [Forest Lake](https://mdwsa.org/forest-days/): One event at this venue Saturday June 19th, 2021 Where: The event will take place at the Forest Lake in Wright City, Mo. (38.831966, -91.008537 or click Google Maps location ). From St. Louis, take highway 70 past Wentzville and get off at the Foristell Exit (exit 203). Make a right and immediate left on the service road (continue West on the North Service Road). You will enter Wright City and total of 4 miles, turn right onto N Stringtown Road (large Westbound Real Estate office at corner). Travel 1/2 mile and turn left onto Forest Lake Dr. The gate […] - [Releases waivers](https://mdwsa.org/releases-waivers/) - [LSL Days](https://mdwsa.org/lsl-days/): Three events at this venue Thursday June 3rd, 2021 Friday July 9th, 2021 Friday August 13th, 2021 June 3rd will be held at Windjammer Point Pavillion in lake St. Louis: (38.803132,-90.7751108) or click Google Maps location ) off of the Highway 70 behind the hospital at the Lake St. Louis exit.  This is a beautiful venue with a pavillion, a huge dock and….flush toilets!  July 9th and August 13th will be at our normal place, Jefferson Point Pavillion in Lake Saint Louis, Mo (38.787065,-90.8019695 or click Google Maps location ) off of the Lake St. Louis Civic Center Dr (service […] - [Calendar](https://mdwsa.org/calendar/): 2023 Calendar Tuesday May 30th – Lake St. Louis  In cooperation with Harbor Summer camp; volunteers needed, some participant spots available Thursday June 22nd- Lake St. Louis In cooperation with DASA Camp: volunteers needed, no public participant spots available Saturday July 8th- Wright City Open Registration Summer Splash Friday and Saturday – July 28th & 29th Creve Coeur Park We’re moving to the Tremayne Shelter, just the other side of the lake. Open Registration Friday August 11th – Lake St. Louis Open Registration Saturday August 26th – Holiday Shores Open Registration I am a disabled athlete/participant and I want to: […] - [Event Positions - NOT used](https://mdwsa.org/event-positions/): Questions please contact Heather Pennington at 205.566.3906. Skier/Athlete We are so excited to have you come out and water ski!  It is an incredible day and life changing experience.  We believe everyone can be successful with adaptations to water sports!  Becoming an adaptive water skier or wake boarder begins with an intake assessment to gauge your abilities. The primary requirement for anyone is to be water safe, meaning that you can demonstrate that you can go from a face down position in the water to a face up position and signal OK while wearing a personal flotation device(life jacket). We […] - [Volunteer sign-up NOT USED](https://mdwsa.org/volunteer-sign-up/): . Thank you for wanting to signup for our August 7th Lake St. Louis event. MDWSA and Harbor Unlimited is working together to make this event successful for everyone, despite the Covid-19. - [Event Signups](https://mdwsa.org/event-signups/) - [Sponsorships](https://mdwsa.org/sponsorships/) - [Donate - Cancel](https://mdwsa.org/donate-cancel/): Sorry to see you have cancelled your donation to Missouri Disabled Water Ski Association; but we understand. Hopefully, in the near future, you will consider a tax deductible donation to our organization to help us fulfill our mission to provide adaptive waterski activities to the disabled. Thank you! Came to this page by mistake and still want to donate? Great and thank you! 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