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CHARLTON, Mass., July 16, 2026 – The New England Water Ski Collective celebrated a milestone day for tournament water skiing in Massachusetts on Wednesday, July 15, as 33 skiers from across the region gathered at Buffumville Dam for the 2026 Massachusetts State Slalom Championships.

The two-round slalom event marked the first tournament hosted by the New England Water Ski Collective and the first Massachusetts state tournament in roughly 10 years. Skiers competed for Massachusetts State Championship titles while also earning valuable North East Slalom Series points and AWSA qualification scores for Regional […]

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All Athlete Spots Filled – Running Order Now Available

The Massachusetts State Water Ski Championships are officially SOLD OUT, with every available athlete position now filled. Competitors from across Massachusetts and New England will be taking to the water to compete for state championship titles in what promises to be an exciting day of world-class slalom skiing.

The organizing committee would like to thank all of the athletes, families, officials, volunteers, and sponsors for their tremendous support. The overwhelming response to this year’s championship reflects the continued growth and enthusiasm for tournament water skiing throughout the region.

The official running order […]

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Charlton, Mass. – July 6, 2026 – The New England Water Ski Collective is proud to host the Massachusetts State Slalom Championships on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Buffumville Dam and Lake in Charlton, Massachusetts.

With the tournament now just over a week away, the Collective is preparing to welcome athletes, officials, families, and spectators for a major return of championship water skiing in Massachusetts. The event marks the first time in many years that the Massachusetts State Championships will be held as a sanctioned tournament, and follows the Collective’s initial spring announcement that it would bring the event […]

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Charlton, MA – May 3, 2026 – West Michigan-based S-Lines, a leading U.S. manufacturer of ropes and slalom equipment, has been named the newest sponsor of New England Water Ski Collective (NEWSC).

As part of this new partnership, S-Lines will provide competition ropes, shock tubes, and prizes for the Massachusetts State Slalom Championships this July at Buffumville Lake on the Charlton/Oxford line. 

This partnership is a major win for New England Water Ski and its members. S-Lines is widely recognized throughout the water ski community for the quality and performance of its […]