John Shealy, Age 52 West Palm Beach FL Product Development Engineer/Owner Ski Club of the Palm Beaches Best Tournament: 4 @ 39 Rating: Master Men Ski Brand: Goode 98SL Boat: Ski Nautique 197 ZO Past Big Dawgs: 2008, 2009, 2010 Where: Michigan, Covington, Orlando Why? The best tournament on the planet! Placements: 8th 2008 Michigan Hobbies: Motorcycle and Auto Racing Mantra: Ski now, work later! "THE BIG DAWG SERIES ROCKS"
Dave Miller, "Wimpy" Age 49 Abbotsford BC Canada Auto Collision Repair Shop Owner Fraser Valley WSC and Imperial Lakes CA Best in Tournament: 4 at 10.25 Ski: Goode 9900 Mid Ride Boat: Nautique and Malibu Skied in all past Big Dawgs everywhere Why? Its a blast Many top 6 placements 1st in Covington Big Dawg 55k World Record Holder 4 at 10.25 3rd place Sr. Worlds France, 1st place 2006 Sr. Worlds South Africa, 3rd Place Sr. Worlds Spain, Pam Am Champion and many National Titles. 2nd in 2010 Worlds Italy "Love these Big dawg Events Great Fiends and Fun.I thank the Lord for my ability to be healthy and enjoy this great sport"!
Mike Dehlinger "Liquid D" Age 45 ouch! Orlando Florida Insurance for Homes and Autos Ski Site: Jenny Jewel Orlando Best Tournament: 2.5 @ 41 Goode Wide Ride Boat: Correct Craft Ski Nautique 07 Past Big Dawgs? Hundreds What years? All Why? "The chicks man, the chicks!" Placements? All of them Any Records? yes, Best of Earth Wind and Fire, Led Zeplin Box Set Hobbies? Handing out A$$ whoopins and Bubble Gum Comments: "Looking for sponsor from duct tape manufacturer"
Chet Raley
Bruce Dodd Age 54 Alberta, Canada Farmer Practice Site: Old Alberta and Jacks Best in Tournament: 1.5at41 Ski: Goode Mid-ride Boat: MasterCraft Big Dawgs: 2008, 2009, 2010 2nd in Texas 2010 3rd in California 2008 Records: Canadian M5 1.5at41 Hobbies: Snow Skiing "Thanks to all the sponsors and this is a great event"
Scott Larson Age 44 Canyon Lake, California District Manager, Pharmaceuticals Ski Site: Canyon Lake Ski Club Best in Tournament: 3at41 Ski: D3 Boat: Malibu Big Dawgs: 2005-2010 Hobbies: Most Sports "Thanks to Correct Craft, Greg Davis all the sponsors (especially D3, Eagle!!) for your support of this great event. Also thanks to the many volunteers who help to make this a world class event."
Chad Scott, Age 42 Covington, Louisana Special Agent/Drug Enforcement Ski Ranch, Covington Louisana Best in Tournament: 2.5 at 41 Goode 9900 SL and Malibu Response LXI Why Big Dawg? Great format, competition and fun! Skied in most Big Dawgs since the beginning of the series. Will ski in Texas and Colorado
Harald Hintringer West Palm Beach, Florida Occupation: Everything Ski Site: Okeeheelee Best in Tournament: 2.25at41 Ski: MR Boat: 2009 Ski Nautique Big Dawgs: 2009 and 2010 Austrian Record Holder 1.5at41 36mph Hobbies: snow ski, mountain bike, running Mantra: I can do it!
Jeff Kepchia I will fill out my bio the morning of the tournament, maybe the night before, I dont know.
Marc Shaw, Age 39, Orlando FL Will never tell his nickname VP of Sales, Equipment Locator Vendor Services Practice site: Several around Orlando Best in Tournament: 1.5at41 Goode 9900 2nd in 2009 Big Dawg Finals, 10th in 2009 Michigan, Top 8 2007 Harmony Qualifier Titles: 7 time Masters Men National Jump Record holder 209'Pan-American Jump Record Holder, 2009, 2008 & 2007 National Overall & Trick Champion, 2010 Sr. World 2nd Overall & Jump, 4th in Slalom & Tricks, 2008 Sr. World Jump Champion, 2nd overall, 3rd slalom and 4th tricks. 2008 Pan American Overall, Slalom, Trick and Jump Champion Hobbies: Ice Hockey, Surfing and Golf "A big thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers and fans that help to make these great events possible"
Todd Crow, Buzz Age 37, Noblesville, Indiana Plant Manager Beaver Lake and Emerald Lake Best in Tournament: 2 at 39 D3 X7 and Nautique 200 Past Big Dawgs: Covington and 2009 Finals Why Big Dawg? Love the head to head format Boys 3 Alabama record holder for over 17 years. Podium at 1989 US Nationals. Earned open rating at age 17. Still trying to crack the top 16 Interests: Water skiing, Golf, Working Out
Greg Badal Age 48 Brentwood, California Skis at Diablo Shores Best in Tournament: 5at41 Boat: Mastercraft Ski: HO A2 Big Dawgs: 2006, 2007, 200, 2010 2007 First Place Champion 5at41 MM Record Holder Hobbies: Snow Skiing "Thanks to my wife, HO, MasterCraft, and the continued support of Correct Craft and all the sponsors that make this event so much fun"
Kreg Korinek Age 47 Gilbert Arizona CFO Ski Club: San Tan Lakeside Estates Best in Tournament: 2at41 Ski: D3 Boat: Ski Nautique Big Dawgs: 2009 4th in Michigan Titles: 2009 M4 National Champion Interests: God, Family, Water Skiing "It is an incredible privilege to ski in the Big Dawg Series - because so many selfless people are involved in making it the best thing going in the sport! Saying thank you almost seems insufficient - but "thank you" to all of the sponsors, ski sites/clubs, officials and volunteers. Without all of your dedicated efforts and shared resources, we would not have this platform to compete and perform. As well, I would also like to thank the skiers - they are an incredible group of guys that have renewed my faith in the concept of sportsmanship!"
Darren Janzig Twin Cities, Minnesota Mechanical Design Engineer Ski Club: Trophy Lakes 3 Best in Tournament: .5 at 41 Ski: O'brien Elite Boat: All of them Past Big Dawgs: 2005 Why? The competition pushes you 3 times in sweet 16 Titles: 2000 and 2007 Pan Am Champ, slalom, tricks Hobbies: hockey, snow ski racing, my kids "Love the event. Chance to see everyone a couple more times a year. Competition is incredible!"
Todd Johnson Age 43 Houston Texas, Alberta Canada Ski Site: Lago Sante Fe, Houston Best in Tournament: 3 at 10.25 Ski: Radar Boat: Master Craft Past Big Dawgs: 2006 - 2010 1st Big Dawg Houston, 2nd in Denver Men 3 Slalom Canadian Record Holder 3 at 10.25 2010 Senior 1 World Slalom Champion Hobbies: Hockey, Coaching my kids, Golf, Snow Skiing
Tim Huston "Vintage Tim" Age 50 Winter Haven, Florida Automobile and Boat Dealer Ski Club: Lake Daisey Best in Tournament: 2at41 Ski: Goode 9900 2nd place in 2010 US Nationals M4 Hobbies: Bike riding, training Mantra: Don't give up!
Steve Ware "Silver" Age 54 Phoenix, Arizona Captain, Southwest Airlines Ski Site: Lakeside Ski Village, Santan Lakeside Estates, Buchli Lake Best in Tournament 1.5 at 41 Ski: HO Syndicate A1 Boat: Ski Nautique Past Big Dawgs: 2008, 2009, 2010 Why? Why not? 2009 M5 National Champion Hobbies: Family, Friends, Travel, Water Ski, Snow Ski, Diving, Sand Dune Riding Mantra: Live every Day "I am very fortunate to be a part of The Big Dawg Series. To ski with the best 34 mph skiers on the planet. It doesn't get any better. Thanks to my wife , and all my ski buddies. Thanks to all the sponsors, officials, and all volunteers for making it all happen."
Dave Goode Age 55 Ogden Utah Executive, GOODE Skis on Goode Ski Lake in Ogden, Utah Best in tournament: 3 at 39 Skis on a GOODE Boat: Ski Nautique Skied in many Big Dawgs Why? It's fun to be a part of such a great event Hobbies: Snow Skiing, Flying Mantra: Life is a Journey, not a destination! A big THANK YOU to all the Big Dawg organizers. GOODE is proud to be a sponsor. Good luck to all the skiers!
Scott Tynan, Age 45 Columbus, Indiana Skis at Sawmill Lake Best in tournament: 2.5 at 41 Skis on a D3 Boat: Nautique 200 Skied in most Big Dawgs Mantra: Water is for Skiing and wine is for drinking - Thierry Malhomme
George Levien, Age 57 Adventura, Florida Skis at Palm Beach Training Center with Chet Best in tournament: 3 at 39 Skis on Goode mid-ride Boat: Nautique 200 Skied the first Big Dawg in Ohio and all the years Why? Fun Placements? Not even close Records? The Doors Do you have any puppies? No, but lots of old dogs Hobbies: Snowboarding Mantra: Lucky Lowe would not let go! Bark out to all my old girlfriends...
Seth Stisher, Age 36 Nickname: Just Seth Charleston, South Carolina Occupation: Water Ski Coach and Pro Shop Owner Practice Site: H20 Training Center at Oz Best Performance: Let's see Ski: D3 Z7 ST Boat: Malibu Past Big Dawgs? No Why? I was too young to compete with the old guys Puppies? 7 year old little girl and 2 year old boy Hobbies: Water skiing, Family, Basketball, Carreer and anything outdoors Mantra: You only get out what you put in! Bark out to my wife Mary Ann and Kids Madalyn and Landon, H20 Pro Shop Crew; todd, Zac, Tadd et al
Doug Ross, Age 39 Winter Garden, Florida Practice Site: lake roper Best in tournament: 3 at 41 Ski: Elite Boat: Malibu Response LXI Skied in 2010 Big Dawg at Lake Hancock
Kris LaPoint, Age 58 Nickname: KLP Montverde, Florida Occupation: Real Estate Practice Site: Lake Florence, Montverde FL Best in tournament: 2 at 41 34mph, 1 at 41 36mph Ski: HO Boat: Master Craft Skied in 2008, 2009, 2010 O'Brien Big Dawgs Placements? Don't remember Records: 7 World Records in Men's Open, 7 Masters and 9 US National Titles http://waterskihalloffame.com/Halloffame/kris_lapoint2008hof.html Hobbies: Cars Bark out to all the sponsors for making this happen.
Ben Favret, Age 46 Windermere, Florida Occupation: CEO of Vestagen Technical Textiles Practice Site: Lake Olivia and Lake Ropper Best in tournament: 1 at 43 36mph Ski: Goode Nano Boat: American Skier, Nautique, Master Craft, Malibu First Place Big Dawg 2008, Won and place in many qualifiers Records: US Men 3, Master Men Slalom 3.5 at 41 Hobbies: Good Food and wine, Basketball, Golf and my Kids Mantra: Ski big, ski strong, ski smart
Dave Miller Ohio otherwise known as Mills Age 51 Bellalago Lake, Leavittsburg, OH Best in Tournament; 2 at 41 Ski: Goode 9900 mid Skis behind Centurion Carbon Pro Skied in 2004-2007 Big Dawg and 2010 M4 Ohio State Record, MM Ohio State Record Hobbies: Snow Ski, Basketball, Hunting Mantra: Stay focused Comments: "Thanks all the Big Dawgs that inspire me to be a better skier"
Mike Hajdukovich Age 39 Harding Lake, Alaska Works with youth sports, Challenge Life LLC First Tournament, First Big Dawg Skis on D3 behind Nautique Hobbies: Basketball, cross-country skiing, and running Mantra: Keep the line tight
Steve Cesnauskas Chez Age 46 San Diego Firefighter Skis at Imperial Lakes Best in tournament: 3 at 39 Syndicate A2 Skied in 2011 Big Dawg Texas M2 Hawaii State Record in 1992 Hobbies: Surfing Mantra: Keep on keeping on.... Comments: Thank you to Tania for the support to be a part of the Big Dawg.
Raoul Gabriel Age 39 Le Plan Eau Waterski School, France Best in Tournament 5 at 39 HO A1 First Big Dawg Titles: 2nd Europe Chamion 35+ Slalom 2010
Danny Anderson Age 56 Ottawa, Canada Sunset Southwood lake, Greely Ontario Best in tournament: 3 at 39 Skis on various Goode Models behind a Nautique Skied in past Big Dawgs Michigan, Ohio, NC, Orlando Hobbies: Running, Hockey, Traveling to ski tournaments Comments: Bark out to wife Judy and ski buddies, Scott Marshall, Mark and Karen Stevens, Ken Rule and Brother Dave.
