2026 WATER SKI & WAKE SPORTS FOUNDATION
HALL OF FAME WEEKEND

2025 Hall of Fame Reception & Ceremony
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Nora Mayo Hall, Winter Haven Florida

Thanks to our generous sponsors for making this event possible, especially Visit Central Florida, for their continued support.

If you cannot attend in person please consider supporting our mission to celebrate the innovators of towed water sports.

Seeking Sponsors for the 2026 Water Ski Hall of Fame Event!

This prestigious gathering honors the sport’s greatest athletes, pioneers, and contributors—bringing together fans, professionals, and enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening.

SPONSOR

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.

About Freddy Krueger

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.

About Donna & Stan

AWARD OF DISTINCTION

RECIPIENTS

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.