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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=pgblitz@earthlink.net href="mailto:pgblitz@earthlink.net">Gary&Pam
Hawblitzel</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=mark@planetbortz.com
href="mailto:mark@planetbortz.com">Mark Bortz</A> ; <A title=cdjenk12551@aol.com
href="mailto:cdjenk12551@aol.com">Donna Jenkins</A> ; <A title=cmcneill@rcn.com
href="mailto:cmcneill@rcn.com">Cam Mcneill</A> ; <A
title=meanylarryd@waterloo.deere.com
href="mailto:meanylarryd@waterloo.deere.com">Larry Meany</A> ; <A
title=ruhlbud@midstate.tds.net href="mailto:ruhlbud@midstate.tds.net">Bud
Ruhl</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Cc:</B> <A title=mac4crm@ncsbroadband.com
href="mailto:mac4crm@ncsbroadband.com">Chuck McLaughlin</A> ; <A
title=mskibowski@yahoo.com href="mailto:mskibowski@yahoo.com">Mark Skibowski</A>
; <A title=hiddenlakeski@yahoo.com
href="mailto:hiddenlakeski@yahoo.com">Randy/Tracey Patrick</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, July 25, 2007 11:38 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Malibu 2007 Division II Show Ski Nationals</DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Midwest and Eastern Region Contacts,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>With both of your regional tournaments this
weekend, the following information should be very helpful to help promote the
upcoming tournament. Could you please announce throughout your tournament
and also forward this message on to the respective team representatives in your
region.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sincerely,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Gary Hawblitzel</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT size=6>
<P align=center><STRONG>Malibu</STRONG></P>
<P align=center><STRONG>2007 Division II National Water Ski Show
Championships</STRONG></FONT><FONT size=5></P>
<P align=center><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>SHOW SITE PICTURES AND REGISTRATION
INFORMATION GO TO:</FONT></P><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6>
<P align=center><A
href="http://www.lakecityskiers.org">www.lakecityskiers.org</A></P>
<P align=center> </P></FONT>
<P align=center></FONT><FONT size=6><STRONG>Lake City Skiers Water Ski
Team</STRONG></P></FONT><FONT size=5>
<P align=center><STRONG>Warsaw, Indiana</STRONG></P>
<P align=center></P>
<P align=center><FONT size=2></FONT></FONT><FONT size=5> </P>
<P>Thank you for allowing the Lake City Skiers Water Ski Team to share
information about our site and community with you. If you have any questions or
would like additional information or clarification, please contact, Gary
Hawblitzel, at home (574) 268-1012, or via email: <A
href="mailto:pgblitz@earthlink.net">pgblitz@earthlink.net</A></P>
<P> </P></FONT><B><FONT size=4>
<P align=center>Malibu 2007 Division II National Show Ski
Tournament</P></B></FONT><FONT size=1>
<P align=center></P></FONT>
<P>The Lake City Skiers Water Ski Team, are proud to host the Malibu 2007
Division II National Show Ski Tournament at our amazing site on Hidden Lake in
Warsaw, Indiana.</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>We are honored to host this event at our site, which can accommodate as many
as 5,000 people.</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>We take great pride in hosting this event. Several factors stand out in
making our community and site an excellent place to hold the <FONT
size=3>Division II National </FONT>Show Ski Tournament.</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P><B>Location. </B>We are centrally located within the Central Region, which
also has us in an excellent position between the Midwest and Wisconsin Region to
the Eastern Region. Travel time is fairly equal for all teams from more regions.
The show site is also at the intersection of two major routes, State Road 15 and
U.S. 30.</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P><B>Community and Business Support. </B>The entire community supports the Lake
City Skiers for our Annual City of Lakes Water Ski Show Tournament and the
Central Region Show Ski Tournament held here in 2005. We will, once again, have
that same support in 2007 for the Division II National Show Ski Tournament and
Central Region Show Ski Tournament in 2008.</P>
<P></P>
<P><B>Superior Site. </B>Hidden Lake, located in Warsaw, Indiana, is a private
27-acre lake; and, it is among the best of show skiing sites around.</P><FONT
size=1></FONT>
<P><B>Media Coverage. </B>We have excellent relations with the major media
outlets in Warsaw and the surrounding area.</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P><B>Accommodations. </B>There are more than 500 rooms located 5-10 minutes
from the show site with many restaurants in that same immediate area. More than
100 rooms are located about 20 minutes north. There are also approximately 200
rooms located 35 minutes east of the show site with roughly 200 more rooms
located 35 minutes west of the show site.</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>We are able to offer a safe and enjoyable event for all participating teams,
officials, exhibitors, vendors, and spectators. We are open to any suggestions
or input that help improve the event and promote the growth of water skiing. We
are especially excited about the opportunity to host the Malibu <FONT
size=3>Division II National </FONT>Show Ski Tournament in 2007.</P><FONT
size=1></FONT>
<P>.</P>
<P>Respectfully submitted,</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>Randy Patrick</P>
<P>President</P><B><FONT size=5>
<P align=center></P>
<P align=center> </P>
<P align=center>Show Site Information</P></B></FONT>
<P align=center></P><B><U><FONT size=5>
<P>Hidden Lake</P></B></U></FONT>
<P>The Lake City Skiers are able to provide outstanding accessibility for teams,
officials, spectators, exhibitors, and vendors at the show site in beautiful
Warsaw, Indiana. There have been major improvements to the show site over the
last few years to make it a premier venue for show ski tournaments. And, the
team is continuously improving its site on Hidden Lake.</P>
<P>Centrally-located within the Central Region and the other northern regions,
Hidden Lake has calm-water conditions throughout the day and is unaffected by
wind. The show site is not affected by public boat traffic, due to being on a
27-acre private lake. It is a spring fed, man-made lake in the ideal shape for
show skiing patterns. Some of the other features of the Lake City Skiers show
site include:</P>
<P>*Easily accessible from both major routes coming into Warsaw.</P><FONT
size=1></FONT>
<P>*Accessible areas for individuals with disabilities</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>*Bleacher seating to accommodate up to 1,000 spectators with additional lawn
chair seating available.</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>*Capacity to host up to 3,000 people each day.</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>*Sufficient shade areas.</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>*Sponsor advertising opportunities (banners) available directly across the
lake from the show site.</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>*Sufficient room for staging and five pre-staging areas. </P>
<P>(Each pre-staging are is approximately 20’ X 100’)</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>*Ample parking for team vehicles, boats, equipment trailers, and spectator
vehicles. (Each teams boat/equipment parking area is approximately 40’ X
200’)</P><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>*Spacious exhibitor and vendor booth areas in high-traffic areas.</P><FONT
size=1></FONT>
<P>*Beer and Alcohol sales will not be allowed on the site.</P>
<P> </P><B><U><FONT size=5>
<P>Show Course</P></B></FONT></U>
<P>The show course at the Lake City Skiers’ site on Hidden Lake in Warsaw,
Indiana, is 300 feet in length from the performance platform to the white flag
pole. A sandy beach approximately 10 feet wide (behind the payoff stage) runs
the entire length of the show course.</P>
<P>The two widest portions of Hidden Lake are at each end of the lake at 600
feet, and the narrowest point is 400 feet through the show course. Water depth
at the jump varies from 20 to 30 feet. The depth of the water just off the end
of the performance platform/starting dock varies from 6 to 20 feet deep. The
depth of the water two feet out from the sandy beach landing area is
approximately 2 feet with a continuing gradual slope. The rest the shore line
around the lake has a very steep drop off once about 5 to 10 feet from
shore.</P>
<P>Distance of available usable water space beyond the show course to the west
is about 1,000 feet and approximately 700 feet to the east.</P><B><U><FONT
size=5>
<P>Docks, Stages, and Jump</P></B></U></FONT><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>The performance platform/starting dock is 20 feet wide by 40 feet long. The
dock is floating, but secured to sea wall and anchored. There are two auxiliary
docks outside of the show course. The auxiliary dock to the west is back about
250 feet and is 8 feet wide by 60 feet long. The auxiliary dock to the east is
about 200 feet out of the course and is also 8 feet wide by 60 feet long.</P>
<P>The payoff stage is 8 feet wide by 60 feet long. It can accommodate up to 40
skiers lined up single file across its entire length.</P>
<P>The jump used by the Lake City Skiers is the same jump that will be used for
the tournament. It meets all specifications outlined in rule 9.03 of the NSSA
rulebook.</P><B><U><FONT size=5>
<P>Landing Area</P></B></U></FONT><FONT size=1></FONT>
<P>The landing area of the Lake City Skiers’ show site on Hidden Lake is 300
feet long, which is the same length as the show course. There is about 10 feet
of sandy beach between the payoff stage and the water. The water depth two feet
out from the beach is about two feet.</P><B><U><FONT size=5>
<P>Staging Areas</P></B></U></FONT>
<P>The staging area and each of the five pre-staging areas will be at least
1,500 square feet in size. The areas are large enough for each team to spread
out their equipment. Trailer parking will be available at the end of each
pre-staging area.</P>
<P>Changing facilities and toilets will be located near the staging area. The
Lake City Skiers will also provide a first aid kit and backboard for use in the
staging area in case of emergencies.</P><B><FONT size=5>
<P align=center>Additional Site Information</P></B></FONT>
<P align=center></P>
<P>*Hidden Lake can hold over 300 vehicles on our site. An additional 500
vehicles can be parked 200 feet past the east end of the lake.</P>
<P>*VIP parking and seating will be available for officials and other
dignitaries. A special trailer will be located on site to provide VIP’s a place
to eat, drink, and relax.</P>
<P>*The entire show course and boat launch is closed off from public boat
traffic due to being a private 27-acre lake.</P>
<P>*The performance platform, payoff stage, and auxiliary docks on the west and
east end are covered with carpeting.</P>
<P>*No parking or admission charges will be assessed at any time during the
event.</P>
<P>*Hidden Lake’s grassed parking areas are accessed by gravel roads. They
provide easy access for teams, officials, spectators, exhibitors, vendors, and
emergency vehicles.</P>
<P>*Parking attendants may monitor and manage traffic in and out of the park
during the event.</P>
<P>*The Lake City Skiers will secure a minimum of 12 portable toilets to be
placed at various locations throughout the park.</P>
<P>*The show site offers electrical outlets that are available at various
locations.</P>
<P>*The Lake City Skiers will provide concessions during the tournament. The
main concession area will be at the east end of the show course.</P>
<P>*Local police officer will be on hand through the night to watch the boat and
equipment parking area.</P>
<P>*An ambulance and qualified personnel will be on site throughout the entire
event. Kosciusko Community Hospital and MedStat are both only minutes from the
show site.</P>
<P>*Communication will be maintained with the local authorities.</P>
<P> </P>
<P></P><B><FONT size=5>
<P align=center></P>
<P align=center>Transportation</P></B></FONT>
<P align=center></P>
<P>Warsaw, Indiana, is centrally-located within the Central Region. Road
transportation for competing teams an spectators is an easy trip going east and
west across U.S. 30 or north and south on State Road 15.</P>
<P>Warsaw, Indiana is located approximately the following distances from these
respective locations.</P>
<P>Madison, Wisconsin 270 miles</P>
<P>Milwaukee, Wisconsin 215 miles</P>
<P>Rock Island, Illinois 275 miles</P>
<P>Rockford, Illinois 210 miles</P>
<P>Chicago, Illinois 120 miles</P>
<P>Indianapolis, Indiana 120 miles</P>
<P>Grand Rapids, Michigan 130 miles</P>
<P>Detroit, Michigan 230 miles</P>
<P>Cleveland, Ohio 270 miles</P><B><U><FONT size=4>
<P>Airports</P></B></U></FONT>
<P>South Bend Regional Airport 50 miles</P>
<P>Fort Wayne Regional Airport 40 miles</P>
<P>Indianapolis Regional Airport 120 miles</P>
<P>Chicago’s O’Hare International 120 miles</P>
<P align=center></P><B><U><FONT size=4>
<P>Accommodations</P></B></U>
<P>The hotel/motel rooms below are located only 5 - 10 minutes from the show
site.</P></FONT><B>
<P>HOTEL/MOTEL # OF ROOMS</P></B>
<P>Ramada Plaza Hotel 156</P>
<P>Holiday Inn Express 80</P>
<P>Hampton Inn Opening spring 2007 </P>
<P>Comfort Inn 71</P>
<P>Economy Inn 67</P>
<P>Super 8 Motel 54</P>
<P>Days Inn 50</P>
<P>Total Rooms 478</P>
<P>There are 168 rooms, 20 minutes north of the show site.</P>
<P>There are approximately 200 rooms, 35 minutes west of the show site.</P>
<P>There are approximately 200 rooms, 35 minutes east of the show site.
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