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2026 WATER SKI & WAKE SPORTS FOUNDATION
HALL OF FAME WEEKEND

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2026 WATER SKI & WAKE SPORTS FOUNDATION
HALL OF FAME WEEKEND

Friday & Saturday
April 10 & 11, 2026

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2025 Hall of Fame Reception & Ceremony
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Nora Mayo Hall
500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

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EARLY BIRD SPECIALS

Friday Night Social Only - $60

After March 14th $75

Social & Hall of Fame Combo - $240

After March 14th $275

Social & Hall of Fame Table of 8 - $1800

After March 14th, $2000

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2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

Freddy Krueger

The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation is proud to announce that Freddy Krueger (Winter Garden, Fla.) has been selected by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee as the 2026 Hall of Fame inductee. This prestigious honor recognizes Krueger’s extraordinary career and his transformative impact on the sport of water ski jumping.

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Stan & Donna Switzer

Stan and Donna moved to Tampa, Fla., from Kansas in 1968. In 1990 they, along with Richard and Ruth Johnston, purchased the property in Mulberry Fla., that became Ski Paradise. Their contributions to the sport as competitors and officials have been significant over the years.

AWARD OF DISTINCTION

This award was created to recognize many individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to our sport. They may include tournament skiers, innovators, industry leaders, officials and others responsible for landmark achievements in the development of water skiing as well as those whose long periods of dedicated and generous service deserve special recognition.

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Paul

Chapin

Water Skiing

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Karen

Truelove

Water Skiing

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Lisa

Steiner

Industry

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Scott

Pellaton

Collegiate Water Skiing

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Mario

Fossa

Show Skiing

Book Hotel

Staybridge Suites Winter Haven - Auburndale

305 5th St NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881

THANKS TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS

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