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Rock Aqua Jays finish second at nationals

By SHELLY BIRKELO ( Contact ) Monday, August 11, 2008 - 5:56 a.m.

The Rock Aqua Jays skied to a second-place finish during the weekend’s 2008 Division I National Show Ski Championship Tournament on Lake Wazeecha in South Wood County Park at Wisconsin Rapids.

Janesville’s amateur water ski show team earned a total of 1,981 points, finishing 88 points behind the winning Mad City Ski Team of Madison.

The Aqua Jays scored the highest in the pyramid and strap doubles acts.

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ski1357
Aug 11, 2008 at 12:25 p.m.
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What this team accomplished this year is nothing short of amazing. Having to travel all over the state just to get some time on the water and finishing a close second at Nationals really shows the heart and determination of these young athletes. Now maybe they can get some support to help re-build their site so everyone in Janesville and surrounding areas can enjoy thier top-notch shows next year. They will need all the help they can get because of losing all of their income this year. With all the clean-up and some re-building they need to do, it will be a very large expense for a non-profit organization that brings so much to the community. Please help them with anything you can.

YES1992
Aug 11, 2008 at 11:05 a.m.
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Great job Aqua Jays. You have been through a lot this year. My family has missed coming down to see you this summer. We can't wait to see you next year.

karenlg91783
Aug 11, 2008 at 8:57 a.m.
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Nutty, your absolutely right. My husband and I were there yesterday morning and they were awesome. "BC" Brian Cullen with the Rock Aqua Jays had announced that this was actually their 4th and final show of the season. A BIG congratulations to all the skiers, boats drivers and every other member of the organization. This is a volunteer organization and you all went above and beyond this year.

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