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Membership
The Shawano Ski Sharks is a water show ski team consisting of 120 Members, with many different areas and ways to showcase talents from skiing to making costumes to helping with safety on the docks or spotting in the boats. A Ski Shark member is assured to never be bored and to enjoy the wonderful camaraderie that comes with being part of a team! You do not need to know how to waterski to be part of the Team. There are many non-skiing opportunities available.
It is required that each Shawano Ski Shark member fills out a membership form (online) and pays a yearly fee by June 1st. You will not practice until this fee is paid. Membership fees and Volunteer commitments are as follows:
Membership fees:
Level 1 - $150 for 1 skier
Level 2 - $275 for 2 skiers from same household
Level 3 - $350 for a family (3+ skiers from the same household)
Volunteer commitment - Individual Membership
1. Volunteer 4 or more spots
a. See volunteer sheet for opportunities--sign up genius will be emailed separately
b. These spots may be completed by a family member
2. Sell 50 raffle tickets (these will be handed out at a dryland practice)
3. Provide a separate $350 volunteer check--this will be held and returned at the end of the season provided you complete 4 or more volunteer spots and sell 50 + raffle tickets
4. All members will also need to obtain USA Waterski and Wisconsin Water Ski Federation membership.
a. USA-Waterski membership link
b. Wisconsin Water Ski Federation membership link
Volunteer commitment - Family Membership
1. Volunteer 8 or more spots
a. See volunteer sheet for opportunities--sign up genius will be emailed separately
b. These spots may be completed by a family member
2. Sell 100 raffle tickets (these will be handed out at a dryland practice)
3. Provide a separate $350 volunteer check--this will be held and returned at the end of the season provided you complete 8 or more volunteer spots and sell 100 + raffle tickets
4. All members will also need to obtain USA Waterski and Wisconsin Water Ski Federation membership.
a. USA-Waterski membership link
b. Wisconsin Water Ski Federation membership link
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Team Wetsuits
Those requiring use of a team wetsuit will follow these requirements . . .
1. $100 deposit at the start of the season, returned at the end of the season if wetsuit is given back to the team in satisfactory condition
2. Any damage is covered by the user
3. Team wetsuits are only to be used at ski shows
4. $575 charge if wetsuit is lost or not returned
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Are you a skier who is interested in learning more about joining the Ski Sharks? Please use this link to fill out our membership application form and our membership coordinator will get back to you to discuss the team's expectations and requirements.
If you are not a skier and are interested in learning more about our Learn to Ski events, check this page for information: Learn to Ski
Thanks to Our Sponsors
If you're interested in sponsoring us, please send us a message​
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Ski Sharks rely on sponsorships. There are many sponsorship opportunities available: ad in the annual program book, advertising on our ski jump, advertising on one of the towboats, equipment or monetary donation, etc. If you would like to sponsor or advertise with the Team, please reach out to us!