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26 05, 2023

Webster Water Ski Collective Joins Forces with Move United to Promote Adaptive Water Sports

By |2023-05-26T17:07:44-04:00May 26th, 2023|Adaptive Skiing, Press|0 Comments

Webster Massachusetts –  May 26, 2023 – The Webster Water Ski Collective, a leading organization in promoting water skiing and fostering a sense of community, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Move United, a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing adaptive sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities. This collaboration aims to create more inclusive and accessible water sports experiences for people of all abilities.

Webster Water Ski Collective has long been recognized for its commitment to the water skiing community, providing exceptional training programs and fostering a love for the sport. By joining Move United, the collective aims to extend […]

4 04, 2023

Webster Water Ski Collective partners with Team Hoyt New England

By |2023-04-04T07:50:19-04:00April 4th, 2023|Adaptive Skiing, Press|0 Comments

For Immediate Release
04/04/2023

The Webster Water Ski Collective (WWSC) is honored to announce a partnership with Team Hoyt New England to promote inclusive sports and provide adaptive water skiing experiences to individuals with disabilities.    This collaboration promises to offer unique opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in water sports alongside able-bodied athletes.   

Team Hoyt New England, established in 2013, is one of 11 non profit Team Hoyt chapters approved by Dick and Rick Hoyt around the US and Canada. The Team Hoyt chapters pair these amazing athlete riders with teammates […]

5 07, 2022

Lake Lashaway Adaptive Ski Event to celebrate East Brookfield’s and Water Ski’s 100th Anniversary!

By |2022-07-05T10:17:23-04:00July 5th, 2022|Adaptive Skiing, Press|0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

What: 100th Anniversary Celebration – Adaptive Ski Day at Lake Lashaway in East Brookfield
When: Wednesday, July 13th from 8am-4pm
Where: North/East Brookfield Town Beach – 4 Lakeview Rd., North Brookfield, Ma
Contact: Ryan DesRoches –  508-944-9793 –  WebsterWaterSki@Gmail.com
Photographers/Videographers: Please meet us at the beach, We’ll do our best to get you on a Boat up close to see the smiling skiers.

Lake Lashaway Adaptive Ski Event to celebrate East Brookfield’s and Water […]

30 06, 2022

Tons of Smiles at 2nd Annual Adaptive Ski Day at Lake Quinsigamond!

By |2022-06-30T21:35:03-04:00June 30th, 2022|Adaptive Skiing, Press|0 Comments

We had such a great time at our Lake Quinsigamond Adaptive Ski Day event on Friday, June 24th as 25 members of our disabled community came out to join us for an amazing day on the water.     THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers, including members from the Aqua Riders of Holland and the Quinsigamond Water Ski Club for coming to help us out!   

The event was covered by Spectrum 1 News Worcester and the front-page of the Telegram and Gazette.    The Shrewsbury Media Connection (Marc Serra) also made this amazing video of the day for us […]

14 06, 2022

2nd Annual Lake Quinsigamond Any Age, Any Disability Adaptive Water Ski Event at Donahue Rowing Center Friday, June 24th from 8am-4pm.

By |2022-06-14T08:35:09-04:00June 14th, 2022|Adaptive Skiing, Events, Press|0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

What: 2nd Annual Any Age, Any Disability Water Skiing on Lake Quinsigamond.  Participants from 8-61 with a variety of disabilities water skiing, many for the first time.
When: Friday, June 24th from 8am-4pm
Where: Donahue Rowing Center,  237 N Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Contact: Ryan DesRoches –  508-944-9793 –  WebsterWaterSki@Gmail.com
Photographers/Videographers: Please meet us at the boat ramp, We’ll do our best to get you on a Boat up close to see the […]

25 08, 2021

Photos and Videos from Our 2021 Lake Quinsigamond Adaptive Ski Event.

By |2021-08-25T14:07:24-04:00August 25th, 2021|Adaptive Skiing, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Our Adaptive Ski Event at Lake Quinsigamond was a huge success.    We had a fantastic site to ski from at the Donahue Rowing Center, and the Shrewsbury Police and Fire also came down to allow the kids to “touch a truck” while they waited for their ski runs.     Thanks to all that made this event possible!

 

 

25 08, 2021

Adaptive water-ski event makes waves on Lake Quinsigamond – Community Advocate

By |2021-08-25T08:50:28-04:00August 25th, 2021|Adaptive Skiing, Press|0 Comments

Adaptive water-ski event makes waves on Lake Quinsigamond

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter

Siddharth Suratwale was one of the people
who wentwater-skiing on Lake Quinsigamond
on Aug. 17. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

SHREWSBURY — About 25 kids and adults with disabilities spent Aug. 17 water-skiing on Lake Quinsigamond. 

“It’s just a feel-good situation where we can get these kids [who may not] have the means to get out on the lake and certainly don’t have the means to […]

22 08, 2021

Spectrum One News Covers our Any Age – Any Disability Adaptive Ski Event at Lake Quinsigamond

By |2021-08-25T07:32:27-04:00August 22nd, 2021|Adaptive Skiing, Events, Press|0 Comments

Spectrum One News came out and covered our Any Age, Any Disability Adaptive Ski Event on Lake Quinsigamond on August 17, 2021. 

SHREWSBURY, Mass. – People of all ages were out on the water Tuesday thanks to an adaptive water skiing event on Lake Quinsigamond.

The “Any Age, Any Disability” water skiing event took place at the Donahue Rowing Center in Shrewsbury. 

The event gave kids and adults with disabilities a chance to try water skiing with trained instructors. For some, it was their first time.

People were able to use sit skis, with adjustable cages and outriggers, and took turns going around Lake […]

22 08, 2021

VIDEO – WCVB Boston Covers our Quinsigamond Adaptive Ski Event

By |2021-08-24T09:17:00-04:00August 22nd, 2021|Adaptive Skiing, Press|0 Comments

WCVB’s Seri Congi came out to our “Any Age – Any Disability” Adaptive Ski Event at Lake Quinsigamond on August 17, 2021. 

Liz Hackett is ready for adventure. She’s about to water ski on Lake Quinsigamond.

“The first day I started I was a bit nervous,” she said.

It’s an activity made possible thanks to a program that helps anyone with disabilities — Ride the Waves.

“Basically, any age, any disability, we can get them out there and let them have a fun ride around the lake,” said Linda Candela, of the Webster Water Ski Collective.

With a […]

10 08, 2021

Lake Quinsigamond to host Any Age, Any Disability Adaptive Water Ski Event at Donahue Rowing Center August 17th from 8am-4pm.

By |2021-08-10T08:40:45-04:00August 10th, 2021|Adaptive Skiing, Events|0 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lake Quinsigamond to host Any Age, Any Disability Adaptive Water Ski Event at Donahue Rowing Center August 17th from 8am-4pm.

First of its kind event at Lake Quinsigamond gives disabled kids the chance to water ski for free.

Worcester, MA – August  2021 –  On Tuesday, August 17th from 8am-4pm  the Donahue Rowing Center on Lake Quinsigamond will be the site of an “Any Age, Any Disability” Water Ski Event that will allow 25 kids and young adults aged 3 – 26 with various disabilities including spinal bifida,  cerebral palsy, down syndrome, […]

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