There is a new section taking shape on the team’s website. At the top you’ll notice a new tab called ‘History‘. There you’ll be able to find out all kinds of interesting information about the team, including theme information, awards won and vidoes. So far there is info about 2008 & 2009, but more will be coming soon. Be sure to keep an eye on that section.
As for right now, I have pretty good information dating back to 1998, but if you have information on earlier years, or pictures or videos to share from yesteryear, please email it to the team at info@madcityskiteam.com.
In the meantime, here’s the team’s 40th Anniversary Video that shows highlights from 1963 to 2003.
While working on the many show and highlight DVDs this past week (and I’m happy to report I made great progress) I spent a few minutes working on a project that I’ve wanted to work on for quite a while.
For those not in the know, EOD is the Evolution of Dance that Adam (our announcer) has done for a few years. In 2006 he started off with a solo dance using many of the songs our ski team has used through the years, in 2007 he danced with with his co-announcer Matt and in 2008 they did what they (Adam and Matt) called the Evolution of Dance 2.5. In this version, they still danced, but in a completely different way.
Many people have seen EOD 2.5 before, but with the exception of just a couple people, no one has seen it quite like this. Until now, pretty much everyone has only seen the side presented to the audience. Now you can watch Adam and Matt perform EOD 2.5 from a completely new perspective, from behind the curtain.
The 2009 Highlight Video is now available to be viewed online. It comes in at just under 30 minutes, and I’ll guesstimate you’ll see about 1000 or so pictures and some dramatic video in that time span, so grab a bag of popcorn and your favorite beverage of choice, turn up the sound, sit back and enjoy.
The Mad-City Ski Team competed at the 2009 National Water Sk Show Tournament at Shorewood Park in Loves Park, llinois the weekend of August 7-9 with the goal of winning a fourth straight National Championship. Continue reading '2009 National Champions'»
At our last show of the year this past weekend, 11-year old Rock made his first heli off the ramp. He’s been jumping for a couple years and has tried the heli only a handful of times. Here’s the footage…
Our highest scoring act from our National Championship Ski Show, and its not even an act on the water! This is the highlight from our continuous comedy act!! If you have seen the original Evolution of Dance, or the Sequel with Matt and Adam together, you will certainly enjoy this version, 2.5!
This is our year-end highlight clip that was put together for our banquet. Its long! But, very enjoyable, thanks to Eric Wedige for putting this great video together. Enjoy our journey from early spring all the way through the end of the summer.
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Upcoming Shows
The 2010 ski season is just around the corner. Our first show of the year is the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. Put it on your calendar now!