Webster Waterski Veterans Ski Day

Webster Water Ski Collective to Host Second Annual Veterans Ski Day in Shrewsbury, MA

One of the Nation’s Largest Adaptive Ski Events for Veterans Returns July 2nd

Shrewsbury, MA — The Webster Water Ski Collective is proud to announce its Second Annual Veterans Water Ski Day, taking place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Donahue Rowing Center on Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury. The event is part of the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Veterans Program, which selects only a handful of clubs across the nation to host these special events. WWSC is deeply honored to have been chosen for the second year in a row.

Last year’s inaugural Veterans Ski Day was one of the largest in the country, and this year’s event is expected to build on that momentum with another powerful day of fun, inclusion, and gratitude.

The 2025 event will bring together Veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, including both disabled and able-bodied participants, for a day of water skiing, camaraderie, and appreciation. With the help of trained instructors, adaptive equipment, and a dedicated team of volunteers, participants will be able to experience the freedom and excitement of water skiing—many for the very first time.

“We’re incredibly proud to be hosting this event again,” said Ryan DesRoches, Director of Adaptive Skiing at WWSC. “It’s a powerful way to give back to those who’ve served, and to show that the water is for everyone—regardless of ability or experience.”

The day will also feature a BBQ-style lunch catered by Bistro Eighty Ates, a locally loved restaurant based in Webster, MA, offering smoked pork and a spread of delicious summer favorites for all participants and volunteers.

This event is made possible thanks to support from USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, local sponsors, and the dedicated volunteers of the Webster Water Ski Collective, many of whom will be working side-by-side with Veterans both on and off the water.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
📍 Location: Donahue Rowing Center, Shrewsbury, MA
🌊 Who: All Veterans – both disabled and able-bodied – from all branches of service
🍽 Lunch: BBQ meal catered by Bistro Eighty Ates

For more information or to register, visit:
👉 www.websterwaterski.org/events/veterans-ski-day-clinic-july-2-2025-shrewsbury-ma