Texas A&M Water Ski Club
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- Water Ski Club
- Purpose:
- Promote interest in water skiing and its related activities among the students, faculty, and staff of TAMU. Attempt to develop and maintain facilities, course, and skiing equipment for use by all members to improve their skiing skills. Organize and sponsor exhibitions,shows, tournaments and associated recreational activities for the mutual benefit of all members. Promote greater water skiing safety and abide by rules established by the American Water Ski Association.
The Texas A&M Waterski Club is always looking for new members. Whether you are a seasoned pro, a recreational skier, or someone who is interested in simply getting on top of the water; we welcome you! Below are some frequently asked questions from prospective new members.
I am not very good at skiing, will I fit in?
There are many people who join our club just for their love of the water! There is always going to be someone who never been on a competition ski course, jumped off a jump ramp or done trick skiing. We enjoy teaching people to do new things so don't be shy!
What does the lake have to offer?
We have equipment for use by club members; slalom skis, trick skis, jump skis, jackets, wakeboards, wakeskates, ropes, handles, jump ramp, and a boat.
What are the dues?
Dues for this club is $300 for this semester. This goes to cover boat payments, lake rent, gas for the boat, transportation and lodging for tournaments, club equipment repair, and general maintenance. This is for as much skiing as you want until. *if you want to see what we are like, we can allow you to bring $10 the first time out. We can only allow this once. The second time out, we require full dues, which means you would owe $290. Sorry, we wish skiing was free too.
You can pay dues in cash, check, or online
You can pay through the above link on our website but we are charged a credit card fee which means that the team does not receive the full $300 from you. While you are welcome to utilize our online dues payment system it would be best if you could pay via cash or check.
Can I get discounts on personal equipment through the club?
YES! We are sponsored by Hyperlite, HO Sports, and Accurate ropes and handles. We get huge discounts on products through all of these manufacturers direct from the factory. If you are wanting to buy equipment through us, the price difference versus buying through a proshop will pay for your dues for multiple semesters.
How do I join?
Just give one of the officers a call or email to find out when we are going to be out at the lake, or come to our meetings on Tuesdays at 8PM in Rec room 281! - Year Founded:
- 1975
- Membership Dues:
- $325 per semester
- Admits Members:
- All Year
- Meeting Locations:
- Tuesday Nights at 8pm in the Rec Sports building in Rm. 281
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Sam Murdy
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- skmurdy@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- 6087749795
Group Contact Information
- Organization Web Site:
- https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/waterskiclub
- Organization E-mail Address:
- skmurdy@tamu.edu
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- General (No College)
- Non-Academic Department:
- Recreational Sports
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 31-50
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Our organization accepts graduate students as members
- Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
- Our organization membership will be required to meet specific GPR requirements
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 0-3 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Open
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Once per semester
- Fundraising Events:
- Three or more times per semester
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Once per year
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Twice per semester
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Three or more times per semester
- Hosting Conferences:
- Never
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Once per year
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Three or more times per semester
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Three or more times per semester
- Domestic US Travel:
- Three or more times per semester
- International Travel:
- Never