Mark Zimmerman Bio – President


When did you start Skiing?

My dad taught me to ski when I was 5 behind a 10HP fishing boat. I’ve done 3 years of competitive show skiing, and 4 years of 3 event skiing. You may be surprised to learn my strongest water sport skill is Wakeboarding.

When and Why did you join CAWSC?

I joined CAWSC when I moved to Austin in 2017, was looking to meet other skiers in the area and get some ski pulls!

The people are the best part of CAWSC! I love the excitement of skiing, the great work out it provides, and that you can always improve your skills.

What is your favorite event?

I like to compete in all 3 events! More skiing the better. If I had to pick one, I think it would be Jumping as it provides such a fun adrenaline rush.

Where do you ski?

I mostly ski at Aquaplex, but also Ski League, Ski School (FrameSwitch), and sometimes Lake Austin.

What are your personal best tournament scores?

Overall – 1,297 NOPS. Texas State – 1st, South Central Regionals – 2nd, Nationals – 11th

Trick – 1,520 points. Texas State – 1st, South Central Regionals – 2nd, Nationals – 8th

Jump – 86 feet. Texas State – 1st, South Central Regionals – 2nd, Nationals – 11th

Slalom – 3 Buoys @ 22off 36mph. Texas State – 1st, South Central Regionals – 2nd, Nationals – 14th