Carolina Show Ski Team Shines at the 2024 Southern Regional Show Ski Championships with Bennett Cook and Kaedyn Giannini Wins
The 2024 Southern Regional Show Ski Championships, held on June 22-23, showcased remarkable talent and competition among the participating teams. Among the standouts was the Carolina Show Ski Team, which delivered a strong performance across various categories.
Overall Performance and Production
In the overall show category, the Carolina Show Ski Team earned a total of 951 points, securing the second place behind the Tampa Bay Water Ski Team, which led with 1069 points. This impressive result reflects the team’s dedication and high level of performance.
The team also excelled in the production category, where they scored 450 points, finishing second again behind the Tampa Bay Water Ski Team’s 505 points. This achievement underscores the team’s creativity and ability to deliver a captivating show.
Category Highlights
- Tow Boat Driving:
- The Carolina Show Ski Team demonstrated exceptional skill in tow boat driving, achieving 296 points and securing the third position in this category.
- Showmanship:
- With a score of 415 points, the Carolina Show Ski Team placed third in showmanship, highlighting their ability to engage and entertain the audience with their performances.
- Sound Crew:
- The team showed their technical prowess in the sound crew category, earning 428 points and finishing second, closely following the Tampa Bay Water Ski Team.
- High Individual Club Act:
- The Carolina Show Ski Team also made its mark in the high individual club act category, with a commendable score of 216 points, finishing third in this category.
Outstanding Individual Performances
The Carolina Show Ski Team boasted several outstanding individual performances, further solidifying their strong presence at the championships:
- Bennett Cook took 1st place in the 180 Degree Swivel category, showcasing exceptional skill and technique.
- Kaedyn Giannini excelled in the 360 Degree Swivel, also securing 1st place with her impressive performance.
- The duo of Brian and Kaleigh Flis achieved 3rd place in the Intermediate Strap Doubles, highlighting their synchronization and prowess.
- Liam Klotzbach dominated the Open Freestyle Jump, earning 1st place with a remarkable display of agility and creativity.
- Hudson Fox secured 3rd place in the Open Freestyle Jump, adding to the team’s accolades with his strong performance.
- The CSST Jump Team delivered a stellar performance, earning 2nd place in the Team Jump category, further demonstrating their collective talent and teamwork.
The Carolina Show Ski Team’s performance at the 2024 Southern Regional Show Ski Championships was nothing short of spectacular. With strong showings in multiple categories and several individual recognitions, the team has solidified its reputation as a formidable force in show skiing. Their achievements at this year’s championships are a testament to their hard work, talent, and dedication to the sport.
