Ski Lessons return for 2019

Last summer we taught many many kids to ski. Our lessons are a bargain at $99 for a 10 week program. Lessons are held each Saturday night and run from roughly 6 – dark each night.

The Pomona Lake Ski Club is offering 10 weeks of lessons this summer. We call our lessons Junior Development (JD). This is weekly instruction under the supervision of Level 1 USA Waterski instructors and trained boat drivers. Lessons are held at our site, PineRidge, on Lake Pomona just NW of Vassar Ks.
Sessions are held from 6-8 p.m. each Saturday evening June 1 – Aug 10th. Students must be 6 -17 years old and be able to swim. Safety and fun learning are our goals. The fee for the summer is $99.

Regardless of the child’s skiing or athletic ability or lack of ability, our instructors will teach them the fundamentals of safe waterskiing. The club will provide the boat, and the equipment, skis, boards, ropes etc. The student need only bring a drink and a towel, sunscreen is advised too. If you have a life vest for your child please bring it. You may want to go and purchase one to fit your child if they don’t have one. The club has a selection of vests, but we encourage you to get your own well fitted vest. Your child must be able to swim.

Our beginners will start on the boom. This is a teaching device that allows for more mistakes while learning to get up. From the boom a student can progress to a short rope and finally to the 75ft rope behind the boat. We will start with skiing, then progress to wakeboarding, and kneeboarding and finally slalom skiing. For advanced and confident skiers barefooting is possible when your instructor feels you are ready.

A boat normally will hold up to 4 skiers at one session. Our drivers are all veteran waterskiers and drivers. Most times we will work with 2 adults in the boat, a coach and a driver. Safety is always our concern and we monitor the weather each and every time we go out. In the event of watches and warnings a class may be cancelled, should severe weather be eminent. We will alert you ahead of time should we have to cancel a class.

For Parents

There are 10 weeks of lessons. Every Sunday from June 1 to August 10th. You will be required to fill out a USA Waterski minor’s waiver and medical form before your child is allowed to ski. We do not provide any additional insurance for your child while they are on the boat.

You are welcome to come and watch from our dock or shore. We have a large clubhouse with Kitchen, restrooms and showers. You are welcome to use our facilities. We have a no alcohol policy while JD is happening. If your child has a cell phone please don’t let them bring it on the boat. We’ve seen too many go into the lake. We encourage you to bring a dry set of clothes for the ride home.

The club is actively looking for members. We find that many of our parents join the club and ski on a much more regular basis. Many of the kids perform in our shows. You will have the ability to use the jump and slalom course after you join as a full member. You will also have full access to use our equipment when you are on Pomona Lake.

If your child is a Scout, they will have the ability to earn several different merit badges, one being waterskiing.
These lessons are limited spaces, so get your registration in early. First come first served.

If you have further questions Call Mark Weber @ 785-806-4436 or Lynn Underwood @ 785-893-3629

Please fill out both the enrollment form and the waiver form and mail to the PLSC Treasurer – PO Box 73 – Vassar KS 66543
Click the link below for an enrollment and Waiver form to send to PLSC
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Thank you.

Mark Weber
USA Waterski Level 1 Instructor
USA Waterski Class A rated boat driver
USA Waterski Safety Coordinator

Lynn Underwood
USA Waterski Level 1 Instructor
USA Waterski Class A rated boat driver
USA Waterski Safety Coordinator