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CHARLTON, Mass. — September 9, 2026 — As its major 2026 events come to a close, the New England Water Ski Collective is celebrating a season defined by adaptive-sport access, youth volunteer leadership, competitive achievement, and an estimated $117,900+ economic contribution to the region.

The Collective’s Adaptive Ski Program welcomed 118 athlete registrations across six adaptive ski events and weekly Adaptive Sundays, including 42 veteran participants. With 66 identified volunteers and athletes and families representing 62 hometowns, the program brought people together from throughout the region for opportunities […]

WEBSTER, Mass., August 6, 2026 — The New England Water Ski Collective will host its rescheduled 3rd Annual Veterans Water Ski Event on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Memorial Beach in Webster.

Originally scheduled for July 7 and postponed due to rain, the event will now take place on Webster Lake and will once again offer veterans and their families a free day of water skiing, adaptive skiing, community, and celebration on the water.

The event is open to both able-bodied and disabled veterans, […]

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New England Water Ski Collective to Host Sold-Out 3rd Annual Veterans Water Ski Event on Lake Quinsigamond

SHREWSBURY, Mass. – June 30, 2026 – The New England Water Ski Collective will host its sold-out 3rd Annual Veterans Water Ski Event on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Donahue Rowing Center in Shrewsbury, offering veterans and their families a free day of water skiing, adaptive skiing, community, and celebration on Lake Quinsigamond.

With 36 participants currently signed up, the event is sold out and is one of the largest veterans water ski events in […]

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New England Water Ski Collective Launches 2026 Adaptive Ski Season with June 9 Kickoff on Glen Echo Lake

CHARLTON, MA, June 2, 2026 — The New England Water Ski Collective will officially kick off its 2026 Adaptive Ski season on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with its first event of the summer at Glen Echo Lake in Charlton.

The event will welcome 15 participants with a range of disabilities for an opportunity to learn how to water ski in a safe, supportive, and fully inclusive environment. Assisting throughout the day will […]

Webster, MA – January 29, 2026 – The Webster Water Ski Collective is proud to announce that Ryan DesRoches, Director of Adaptive Programs and founder of the organization’s Adaptive Water Ski Program, along with Cindi Gazda, adaptive skier and certified adaptive ski instructor, have been selected to receive full scholarships to attend the 2026 Move United Education Conference.

The scholarships were awarded through a grant made possible by the VA Adaptive Sports Grant, which supports the development of adaptive sports opportunities for disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities across the United States.

Webster Water Ski Collective and Electric City Water Ski Show Team Partner for First-Ever Adaptive Water Ski Clinic in New York State

Scotia, NY – January 20, 2026 — Two passionate water ski organizations are joining forces for the first time to bring a life-changing event to the Mohawk River. The Webster Water Ski Collective (WWSC) is proud to announce its first-ever partnership with the Electric City Water Ski Show Team to host a FREE Adaptive Water Ski Clinic in Scotia, New York […]

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Webster, MA — December 29, 2025 — The Webster Water Ski Collective (WWSC), a nonprofit dedicated to making water skiing accessible to people of all ages and abilities, is proud to announce it has been awarded a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation’s (MOOR) Inclusive and Accessible Outdoor Recreation Grant Program for 2026. This funding initiative, part of a statewide effort to support inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities, is designed to help organizations break down barriers to outdoor participation and expand access to historically underserved communities. 

Webster, MA – December 8, 2025 — The Webster Water Ski Collective is proud to announce that its Adaptive Ski Program has once again been selected as a recipient of a generous grant from the Mark Fidrych Foundation for the upcoming 2026 season.

This continued support will directly fund boat and equipment maintenance, helping the Collective deliver safe, high-quality adaptive water ski experiences to individuals with disabilities across Massachusetts.

The Mark Fidrych Foundation, named in […]

Webster, MA – August 8, 2025 – The Webster Water Ski Collective is proud to announce its 6th Annual Adaptive Water Ski Event, taking place on Friday, August 8th on the shores of Webster Lake—the very place where our journey began six years ago.

What started as a small club with no adaptive equipment and little knowledge of adaptive water skiing has evolved into one of the largest adaptive water ski programs in the United States. Today, the Collective proudly serves over 120 adaptive participants […]