Seven Aqua Jays selected for U.S.A. Water Ski Show Team

By Gazette Staff - The Janesville Gazette - November 18, 2011

Seven Rock Aqua Jays have been selected to perform on the U.S. Water Ski Show team that will compete in the inaugural World Show Ski Tournament on Sept. 15-16 at Traxler Park, downtown Janesville.

Teams from as many as six countries, including China, Belgium, Australia and Canada are expected to compete.

Team rosters are limited to 35 members, including skiers, boat drivers, announcers and show directors.

Matt Heilman and Chris Coupland were named show directors by the National Show Ski Association board of directors in August and in charge of selecting the team after sorting through more than 200 applicants.

Rock Aqua Jays selected are: Brian Cullen, Jacklyn Kumlien, Jamie Kumlien, Ginny (Rezin) McGinnis, David Rezin, Janesville; and Cathy and Gerry Luiting, Edgerton.