Turn Your Summer Into a Show!
Ever watched a water ski show and thought,
“That looks AWESOME… but could I do it?”
✨ Yes. You absolutely can. ✨
The Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show Team is always welcoming new members—kids, adults, families, beginners, and seasoned skiers alike. If you love the lake, being part of a team, and doing something unforgettable, you’re already one of us.
💥 Why Become a Plum Ski-ter?
Because this isn’t just a team—it’s a summer tradition and a lakefront family.
✔️ Spend your summer on the water
✔️ Learn exciting new skills (or brand-new ones!)
✔️ Be part of live shows that wow the crowd
✔️ Make lifelong friends and memories
✔️ Try something totally different and totally fun
👉 Warning: joining may cause excessive smiling, cheering, and lake obsession.
👨👩👧👦 Who Can Join?
Short answer: YOU!
🌟 Kids & Teens – Build confidence, learn to ski, and grow with the team
💪 Adults – Stay active, try something new, and join the fun
❤️ Families – Ski together, cheer together, volunteer together
🌊 First-Timers – Never skied before? No worries—we’ll teach you
No experience required. Just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to try.
🎭 What Do Plum Ski-ters Do?
🌊 On the Water
Learn skills like swivels, barefooting, doubles, pyramids, jump, and tricks
Practice safely with experienced Ski-ters
Perform in exciting weekly shows and special events
🎤 On the Shore
Announcing and music
Dock and safety support
Costumes, props, and show setup
Merchandise and behind-the-scenes help
✨ Many members start on shore and move onto skis when they’re ready.
😄 What’s Practice Like?
Think:
Lake time + teamwork + encouragement + laughter
You’ll practice at your own pace in a supportive environment where everyone cheers each other on. Some days you’ll learn something new, some days you’ll polish routines, and some days you’ll just have fun being part of the action.
🌊✨ Frequently Asked Questions ✨🌊
🕒 When Are Practices?
Practices are typically held in the mid-afternoon on show days, which are Wednesdays and Saturdays! ☀️🚤💦
It’s the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon on beautiful Plum Lake while learning new skills, making friends, and having a blast with the team!
We also offer a special Monday Pyramid Practice 🛶🏔️ for members participating in our pyramid acts. Skiers will be invited to attend these practices as they become involved with pyramids.
Throughout the season, we also hold advanced skills practices 🌟 which may include:
Trick Skiing
Swivel Skiing
Barefooting
Ballet Line
Specialty Acts
And so much more!
These specialty practices are usually scheduled based on instructor availability and team needs, and will be announced through team communication channels. 📣💬
🤔 What If We Can’t Commit to Every Practice or Every Show?
That’s totally okay! ❤️🙌
We know everyone has busy schedules, family events, vacations, work, and other activities. The Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show Team welcomes skiers and volunteers of all experience levels and availability.
Come to as many practices and shows as you’re able to attend! 🌊🎿
Whether you join us once in a while or all summer long, we’re excited to have you be part of the fun, friendships, and memories that make the Plum Ski-ters so special! 🌟💙
🎒 What You Need (and What You Don’t)
✅ You DO need:
Comfort around water
A team-first mindset
Willingness to learn
❌ You DON’T need:
Fancy equipment
Years of experience
To be fearless (we’ll help with that 😉)
If you don’t have gear yet, we’ll help you figure it out when the time comes.