UW-La Crosse Waterski and Wakeboard Team

UW-La Crosse Waterski and Wakeboard Team We are a group of UWL students who love waterskiing and wakeboarding! Do you love to be out on the boat, waterski, wakeboard, or barefoot?

Do you dread the beginning of the school year because that means leaving your boat back home and cracking open the books? Not anymore if you are a part of the UW-La Crosse Waterski and Wakeboard Team! We are a group of college students that just love being on the water. We have everyone on the team from first timers just learning the ropes to some jumping 100+ feet, doing barrel roles on the board

s, or skiing with 22 off at 36 mph. And don’t worry if you don’t have your own equipment, we have some just for you! Everyone is out here because we love the water and being behind the boat. We are all here to have a blast! We are a member of the Midwest Collegiate Water Ski Association where we compete against all other University of Wisconsin schools, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri schools. The team is a competitive waterski and wakeboard team that competes in approximately 5 tournaments in the fall from the second weekend of school to the middle of October. Then in the spring we compete in at least one more tournament! The tournaments are either a three event waterski tournament of trick, jump, and slalom, or a wakeboard tournament. Tournaments will consist of driving to wherever Friday after class, camping at the site Saturday night, skiing/boarding all day Saturday, camping Saturday night, skiing/boarding Sunday morning and early afternoon, awards, and driving back Sunday late afternoon. You’ll be back in plenty of time Sunday night to get the bookwork done.

The next alumni we are celebrating is Trista Szafran! Trista is from La Crosse, Wisconsin. She has been a part of the sk...
05/15/2026

The next alumni we are celebrating is Trista Szafran!

Trista is from La Crosse, Wisconsin. She has been a part of the skigles for the past two years and quickly made an impact on the team with her positive attitude and willingness to jump right in.

Trista is graduating with a degree in Chemistry along with a minor in Healthcare Analytics Management.

Her favorite ski memory was Nationals 2024 in Texas, where she got to experience a lot of 3 event skiing for the first time!

Trista enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors. Whether it was at practice, traveling with the team, or cheering people on from the dock, she always brought a kind and positive presence to the skigles.

We are so excited to see everything ahead for Trista after graduation and are so grateful she was part of the team, we will miss you! 🦅

The next alumni we are celebrating is Nathan Pfeifer! Nathan is from Watertown, Wisconsin, and has been part of the skig...
05/15/2026

The next alumni we are celebrating is Nathan Pfeifer!

Nathan is from Watertown, Wisconsin, and has been part of the skigles for four years. During his time on the team, he served as both Content Manager and Men’s Captain!

Over the years, he earned personal bests of 1 buoy @ 32mph/22 off in slalom, 480 points in trick, and about 40 feet in jump.

Some of Nathan’s favorite memories came from the Nationals trips, winning D2 nationals in 2024, and being able to take photos that captured moments the team will always remember.

Outside of skiing, Nathan enjoys playing sports like baseball, volleyball, and golf. He also loves duck hunting and deer hunting.

Whether he was behind the camera or on the dock, Nathan always brought high energy to the team. Thank you for all of the memories you helped capture, you’ll be missed!

The next alumni we are celebrating is Ava Pleshek! Ava is from Bonduel, Wisconsin, and has been a key part of the skigle...
05/14/2026

The next alumni we are celebrating is Ava Pleshek!

Ava is from Bonduel, Wisconsin, and has been a key part of the skigles over the past four years. Throughout her time on the team, she served as both Content Manager and Women’s Captain.

Ava is graduating with a degree in International Business and a minor in Spanish. Over the years, she reached personal bests of 2.5 @ 28 in slalom, 300 points in trick, and a 78-foot jump. Her determination and love for the sport showed every time she stepped on the water.

One of Ava’s favorite memories was the 2024 Nationals tournament in Texas, where the team earned a first-place finish.

Outside of skiing, Ava loves traveling, shopping, and spending time with her friends. She always brings fun energy wherever she goes!

We are so excited to see what this next chapter has in store for Ava. From team trips to dock days, she helped make the last four years unforgettable for the skigles, and she will be missed!🦅

Next alumni we are celebrating is Olivia Connell! Olivia is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Olivia has been such a fun part o...
05/13/2026

Next alumni we are celebrating is Olivia Connell!

Olivia is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Olivia has been such a fun part of the skigles throughout the past 4 years.

Olivia is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition Science along with minors in Biology and Psychology, as well as a Food Microbiology Certificate. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school to become a registered dietitian, and we know she is going to do amazing things in the field.

Olivia earned personal bests of 3.5 @ 26 in slalom and 200+ points in trick. One of her favorite memories was going to Bennett’s her freshman and sophomore years and getting the chance to explore New Orleans with the team.

Outside of skiing, Olivia enjoys competing in triathlons, painting, and cooking. She always has a positive attitude on and off the water.

We are so excited to see everything ahead for Olivia and are grateful for everything she brought to the skigles over the years. You’ll be missed!🦅

Next, we are celebrating Andrew Apel! Andy is from Twin Cities, Minnesota and has been an amazing part of the skigles du...
05/13/2026

Next, we are celebrating Andrew Apel!

Andy is from Twin Cities, Minnesota and has been an amazing part of the skigles during the past 4 years. Throughout his years on the team, he served as both Secretary and Men’s Captain.

Andy is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology along with a minor in Neuroscience. Alongside his accomplishments in the classroom, he has also achieved personal bests on the water, including 3.5 buoys @ 30mph/22 off in slalom and a 57-foot jump.

One of Andy’s favorite memories with the team was finding out that the team would be skiing Division 1 at Nationals during his sophomore year.

Outside of skiing, Andy enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking, and cooking. Andy always brought a calm and positive energy to all tournaments!

As Andy starts this next chapter after graduation, we know he has an exciting future ahead of him. Thank you, Andy, for the memories and impact you’ve had on the skigles over the years. We can’t wait to see what’s next for you, and you’ll be missed. 🦅

It’s time to celebrate the seniors who have helped shape this team, and will now be a UWL waterski alumni. Today, we are...
05/12/2026

It’s time to celebrate the seniors who have helped shape this team, and will now be a UWL waterski alumni. Today, we are celebrating Faith Passehl!

Faith is from Shawano, Wisconsin, and has been an important part of the team for the past four years. Throughout her time with the skigles, she has brought positivity and dedication to the team, including serving as Women’s Captain.

Faith has accomplished a lot during her skiing career, with personal bests of 6 @ 34mph in slalom, 600+ points in trick, and an 82-foot jump.

One of Faith’s favorite memories with the team was conference her freshman year and winning nationals, in 2024.

Faith is graduating with a major in Public Communication and Advocacy, and we know she has an amazing future ahead of her. With her ability to connect with people and lead others, there is no doubt she will make a positive impact wherever life takes her.

Faith enjoys spending time on the water and being with her family. She also recently got engaged, so she’s excitedly planning her wedding and starting a new chapter!

While we are so excited to see everything Faith accomplishes after graduation, it is hard to imagine the skigles without her. She has made such a lasting impact on this team, and she will be missed.❤️🦅

We hope to see some new faces! Come meet new people and learn what we are all about! 🦅
04/29/2026

We hope to see some new faces! Come meet new people and learn what we are all about! 🦅

04/24/2026

First time skiing? We’ve ALL been there. Come meet the team & learn how to get started! Centennial Room 1403 at 6:30 PM on April 30th!🦅🦅

This planet gives us sunsets, lake days, and moments like these. Happy Earth day from the Skigles natural habitat!🦅❤️
04/22/2026

This planet gives us sunsets, lake days, and moments like these. Happy Earth day from the Skigles natural habitat!🦅❤️

Turn your grocery run into a brat run 🌭 We’d love to see you! Support the Skigles 10–6 Sunday!🦅
04/18/2026

Turn your grocery run into a brat run 🌭 We’d love to see you! Support the Skigles 10–6 Sunday!🦅

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