The 2022 Tom Costello/Alan Rossi Vermont State Championships will be held Aug. 27th at Wrightsville Reservoir in Montpelier, Vermont.
The championships will feature three rounds of slalom and is open to skiers of all ages, abilities and states.
For more information, or to register, go to USA WaterSki event search.
The 2021 Tom Costello/Alan Rossi Vermont State Championships will be held Aug. 28th at Wrightsville Reservoir in Montpelier, Vermont.
The championships will feature three rounds of slalom and is open to skiers of all ages, abilities and states.
For more information, or to register, visit here.
The running order and work assignments for the 2019 Tom Costello/Alan Rossi Vermont State Championships have been announced:
The tournament start time is 7:30, so please be there by 7 am to ensure an on-time start.
For questions or concerns, please contact Justin Campfield at [email protected] or (802) 683-9889.
Hi Members,
Happy Holidays and best wishes for a great 2019! The Tom Costello/Alan Rossi State Championships was successful with great scores and conditions. Congrats to all our new State Champions (listed below). Thanks to all that volunteered to make our Tournament a success! The Tournament was again a stop on Justin Campfield’s North East Slalom Series, which is a seven stop five state tour that culminates in a head to head cash final. Points awarded are NOPS equalized to level the playing field so everyone has an opportunity to win. For more details visit the NESS website https://waterskitheeast.com/.
Our first Junior’s Clinic in July was coached by skiing legend Chris Rossi who graciously volunteered his time. It was great for Juniors to get inspired by Chris’s world class coaching. Thank You Chris! The Clinic was supported by GMWS, Junior Development Alan Rossi funds. Thanks to Justin Campfield and Bill Bruzzese for organizing the event.
Darlene McCormick has decided to retire from competitive waterskiing and her role as our Treasurer. Darlene developed and managed our website, as well as the East Region’s website, https://www.awsaeast.org. She has been dedicated to our sport and club for many years. She will continue as Treasurer until her term expires at our Annual Meeting this May. Thank you Darlene for all your time, effort, and dedication for so many years.
| Vermont 2018 State Champs | Division | Score | Speed | Buoys |
| Carter Bruzzese | B2 | 4@LL | 19 | 16 |
| Will Bruzzese | B3 | 1@35off | 36 | 97 |
| Abby Campfield | G2 | 2@LL | 21 | 20 |
| Adam Largess | M2 | 2@35off | 36 | 98 |
| Justin Campfield | M3 | 3@35off | 34 | 93 |
| Eric Dole | M4 | 3@35off | 34 | 93 |
| Joe Bourgeois | M5 | 3.5@32off | 34 | 87.5 |
| Karen Bruzzese | W4 | 3@22off | 34 | 75 |
| Darlene McCormick | W6 | 3@28off | 32 | 75 |
Our Club is what we make of it. THANKS!
Bruce Epstein, President
13 South Pinnacle Ridge Rd
Waterbury, VT 05676
CELL: (802)272-5324
Please click Events in the menu bar to see all the standard info about our tournament. Please register online. Entry deadline 8/19.
This year’s tournament (19E017C) is the third year of being the VT State Champs! We will also be going back historically and pulling together VT records, so please let us know what you may know about past stellar performances.
The 2018 tournament is FULL and the following people are confirmed:
Darlene McCormick
Brooke Mahan
Shannah Pochini
Derrick St. Laurent
Bill Putnam
Pat Morrill
Scott Behner
Louisa Behner
Chet Behner
Kathy Callan
Eric Dole
Bob Radimer
Tonya Maurer
Cole Maurer
Rui Afonso
John Witmer
Joyce/Jesse Dobbertin
Joe Bourgeois
Skip Hommel
Julie Hommel
Adam Largess
Leland Carpenter
Zack Carpenter
Zoe Carpenter
Justin Campfield
Abby Campfield
Emma Campfield
Will Bruzzese
Carter Bruzzese
Bill Bruzzese
Karen Bruzzese
Jay Murray
Dan Lausten
33 of 30 persons, 99 of 90 pulls.
Hi Members,
Our Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 8 at our home in Waterbury (address is below). Social time starts at 6:00 pm with Pizza provided. Bring your own beverage. Meeting will commence ~ 6:30 pm. Agenda will include Treasurer’s Report, Election of Officers, Membership status, Club Website, this year’s Tournament/State Championship, Northeast Slalom Series (NESS) Update, State Records, Juniors Clinic Update, the Alan Rossi Award, House Bill H.729 Update, USA Club Liability Insurance, Waterbury Courses Update, and any other items. If you would like any other items added please let me know.
Please confirm if you will attend so we can order enough Pizza. You can email me at address below or respond directly below.
The Tom Costello/Alan Rossi 2nd State Championships was a success, with great scores and conditions at the Wrightsville Reservoir Beach. Congrats to all our new State Champions (listed below). Thanks to all that volunteered your time to make our Tournament a success!
Our 2017 Vermont Champions:
| Abe Musty Boys 1 | Abigail Campfield Girls 2 |
| Will Bruzzese Boys 2 | Karen Bruzzese Womens 3 |
| Seth Chappell Mens 2 | Darlene McCormick Womens 5 |
| Ben Musty Mens 3 | Joyce Dobbertin Womens 6 |
| Bill Bruzzese Mens 4 | |
| Joe Bourgeois Mens 5 |
The Tournament was also a stop on Justin Campfield’s North East Slalom Series, which is a seven stop five state tour that culminates in a head to head cash finals. Points awarded are NOPS equalized to level the playing field so everyone has an opportunity. For more details visit the NESS website http://waterskitheeast.com/.
The 2017 Alan Rossi Award went to our own Darlene McCormick. In addition to being our Treasurer and website manager, she also developed/works on the AWSA East website, and works as a Regular Judge and Senior Driver at several tournaments. Darlene is a great skier dedicated to helping skiers. Our Club would not be the same without her dedication. Well Deserved!
Our Club is what we make of it. Please make every effort to attend. THANKS!
Bruce Epstein, President
13 South Pinnacle Ridge Rd
Waterbury, VT 05676
CELL: (802)272-5324
Please click Events in the menu bar to see all the standard info about our tournament. Please register online. Entry deadline 8/20.
This year’s tournament (18E019C) is the second year of being the VT State Champs! We will also be going back historically and pulling together VT records, so please let us know what you may know about past stellar performances.
See running order and officials/helpers.
The following people are confirmed for the 2017 tournament:
Darlene McCormick
Bruce Epstein
Brooke Mahan
Eric Dole
Pat Morrill
John Witmer
Bill Putnam
Shannah Pochini
Scott Behner
Louisa Behner
Chet Behner
Kathy Callan
Skip Hommel
Julie Hommel
Derrick St. Laurent
Joyce Dobbertin
Joe Bourgeois
Will Bruzzese
Bill Bruzzese
Karen Bruzzese
Justin Campfield
Abby Campfield
Emma Campfield
Skylar Hathorn
Ben Musty
Seth Chapell
Abe Musty
Dan Lausten
Rui Afonso
Mike Belanger
30 of 30 persons, 90 of 90 pulls.
Hi Members,
Our Annual Meeting will be held Friday, May 12 at our home in Waterbury (address is below). Social time starts at 6:00 pm with Pizza provided.
Bring your own beverage. Meeting will commence ~ 6:30 pm. Agenda will include Treasurer’s Report, Election of Officers, Membership status, Club website, this year’s Tournament/State Championship, NorthEast Slalom Series (NESS) Update, State Records, Scheduling Ski Clinic(s), Equipment Rentals, GMWS Sticker/Decal, the Alan Rossi Award, Waterbury Courses Update, and any other items. If you would like any other items added let me know. Please confirm if you will attend so we can order enough Pizza. You can email me or respond directly below.
The Tom Costello/Alan Rossi first state championships were successful with great scores and conditions. Congrats to all our new state champions (listed below). Thanks to all that volunteered your time to make our tournament a success! The tournament was also a stop on Justin Campfield’s North East Slalom Series, which is a seven stop five state tour that culminates in a head to head cash finals. Points awarded are NOPS equalized to level the playing field so everyone has an opportunity to win. For more details visit the North East Slalom Series website www.waterskitheeast.com. The Jamie Beauchesne Clinic held in July was supported by GMWS and Alan Rossi funding and again well attended. 2016 Alan Rossi Award went to Skip Hommel from Massachusetts. Skip is a great skier dedicated to helping skiers improve and volunteering time to our sport. Well deserved! Congrats to Joyce Dobberton Womens 5 Regional Champion, and Donna Epstein for 2nd Place at Nationals in Idaho.
| Will Bruzzese | Boys 2 | Abby Campfield | Girls 2 |
| Justin Campfield | Mens 3 | Karen Bruzzese | Womens 3 |
| Bill Bruzzese | Mens 4 | Darlene McCormick | Womens 5 |
| Joe Bourgeois | Mens 5 | Donna Epstein | Womens 7 |
| Bruce Epstein | Mens 7 |
Our Club is what we make of it. Please make every effort to attend.
THANKS!
Bruce Epstein, President
13 South Pinnacle Ridge RD
Waterbury, VT 05676
[email protected]
CELL: (802)272-5324
Please click Events in the menu bar to see all the standard info about our tournament. Please register online. Entry deadline 8/20.
This year’s tournament ( 17E016C ) is the inaugural year of being the VT State Champs! We will also be going back historically and pulling together VT records, so please let us know what you may know about past stellar performances.
The following people are confirmed for the 2016 tournament: Darlene McCormick, Bruce Epstein, Donna Epstein, Pat Morrill, Bill Putnam, Cole Maurer, Tonya Maurer, Bob Radimer, John Witmer, Scott Behner, Louisa Behner, Kathy Callan, Will Bruzzese, Bill Bruzzese, Karen Bruzzese, Shannah Pochini, Eric Dole, Justin Campfield, Abby Campfield, Joyce Dobbertin, Joe Bourgeois, Skip Hommel, Julie Hommel, Michael Cantamessa, Skylar Hathorn, Becky Bartlett, 78 of 75 pulls. We will start a waiting list as we may be able to include one or more additional people.
We had another great season capped by our annual Tom Costello Alan Rossi Slalom Derby tournament. The weather cooperated again with light winds, sunny skies and temps up near 80. The day’s best scores was Pat Morrill with 4@38 off 34mph, Bob Radimer 2@38 off 34mph, Bruce Epstein 2@38 off 32mph, Justin Campfield 4@35 off 34mph, and Jon Kusiak 2@35 off 36 mph. For the women Darlene McCormick got 3.5@28 off 32mph.
The day’s real highlights included Joe Bourgeois getting 1.5@35 off 34mph, and the Boys 2 duel between Will Bruzzese and Chase Gulick. This was Joe’s first tournament. Running a pass is the usual measure of success in one’s first tournament, but to get into 35 off is a truly incredible achievement! Big congrats to Joe! The boys put on a great show of their own by getting into 22 off 34mph. Chase bested Will by one half a buoy with 1.5 @ 22. Both boys exhibited exceptional technique that is reminiscent of Chris Rossi & Jamie Beauchesne at their age. Much appreciation to everyone who worked hard to make our tournament a success.
A big thanks to Fred Costello for yet again providing the t-shirts in memory of Tommy and Alan!
This year’s Alan Rossi Award went to Randy Youngsma. Randy is a past Eastern Regional champ, has put on many tournaments, and has always been a mentor/friend to everyone he’s met, including Alan. We are sure that Alan would be very proud to have Randy the award winner.
Bruce Epstein, President