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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more
information contact:

Dana Reed

E-mail: slalom@charter.net

2011 Katy Ski Jam presented by Eagle Sports

A water ski event to feature the world's best water skiers

Katy, Texas - Oct 15, 2011 - Katy, Texas, a suburb 20 miles west of downtown
Houston, TX, will be host to the 2011 Katy Ski Jam Oct 14-15, 2011. The
world's top professional & senior tour water ski athletes will compete in
traditional slalom ski and long-distance jumping events for $30,000 in prize
money. Audiences on hand will be entertained by the best water ski athletes
from around the world. Eagle Sports will also be showcasing different types
of water sports that they support Saturday evening between 5:30pm and 7pm
and will consist of the world's best Freestyle barefoot water skiers, huge
aerial acrobatics of freestyle ski jumping, hydrofoil, and wakeboard.

The 2011 Katy Ski Jam will look to attract top pro slalom ski and water ski
jump athletes including top skiers such as Will Asher, World Slalom
Champion, Chris Parrish, Slalom World Record Holder, Freddy ("Nightmare")
Krueger, currently World Jump Champion and World Record Holder, as well as
20 of the top senior tour "Big Dawg Slalom" skiers. Eagle Sports will be
partnering with Malibu boats to insure these world class athletes are pulled
by the world's #1 selling ski boat.

In slalom skiing, athletes navigate through a six-buoy course at constant
speeds of 36 mph at a initial 13-meter line. After completion of each pass,
the rope is shortened to increase difficulty. In the breathtaking
long-distance jumping, skiers race toward a 6-foot high ramp reaching speeds
of 70 mph. World Champion Freddy Krueger, known as the "Michael Jordan of
Long Distance Ski Jumping," recently jumped a phenomenal 236 feet at the
Global Invitational night finals held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pro Tour Organizer Dana Reed is excited to partner with Eagle Sports, the
Lakes of Katy, and the City of Katy to assure this event will be successful
for all involved. Local and national sponsors will find the Katy area is
one of the fastest growing business and family based communities in the
country and prides itself on having a very diverse & world class competitive
sporting atmospheres with exceptional scholastics programs.

The Eagle Sports Invitational is being organized as a family event with
something for spectators of all ages to enjoy. The event is produced by Pro
Slalom Events and sponsored by Eagle Sports. Concessions and parking will be
organized by the Lakes of Katy Water ski Club. Finals will be held Saturday
night at 7:00 p.m., with light towers lighting up the lakes it resembles an
airport runway. For more information, please visit www.theproskitour.com or
www.katyskijam.com

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KatyAreaMapThe Katy Area, a rapid population growth center located west of
Houston, enjoys the benefits of being part of the Houston Metro area. Katy
offers a quality suburban atmosphere, "small town" life-style, and an
energetic talent base for quality companies. Katy's location is key for many
businesses located here. Some features of the Katy Area include:

*181 square mile area of the Katy Independent School District

*Encompasses parts of three counties

*Includes three cities

*Located on Interstate 10

*Includes a major part of the Energy Corridor

*Award winning master planned communities

*Outstanding K-12 public education system

*Low cost of living

*Diverse shopping opportunities

*Outstanding parks and recreation For more information
http://www.katyedc.org/

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Eagle Sports Water ski Invitational Schedule

Friday, 10/14

8:00 AM 55K Skiers (Rd #1 Qualifying)

11:00 AM Open Men Slalom (RD #1 Qualifying)

2:00 PM Open Women Slalom Exhibition

2:45 PM Open Men Jump (Rd #1 Qualifying)

Saturday, 10/15

8:45 AM 55K Skiers (Rd #2 Qualifying)

11:45 AM Open Men Slalom (Rd #2 Qualifying)

2:15 PM Open Women Slalom Exhibition

2:45 PM Open Men Jump (Rd #2 Qualifying)

4:00 PM Open Men Slalom Quarter Finals

5:00 PM 55K Skiers Semi-Finals

5:30 PM Eagle Exhibition

6:45 PM Open Women Slalom Exhibition

7:15 PM Open Men Slalom Semi-Finals

7:45 PM 55K Skiers Finals

8:00 PM Open Women Slalom Exhibition

8:15 PM Open Men Slalom Finals

8:30 PM Open Men Jump Finals