HO Sports Unveils New U.S. Production Facility

HO Sports Unveils New U.S. Production Facility: Syndicate Works

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HO Sports Unveils New U.S. Production Facility: Syndicate Works

HO Sports Unveils New U.S. Production Facility

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Arlington, WA, October 2024 — HO Sports, a global leader in high-end water skis, is proud to announce the opening of its cutting-edge U.S. Facility, Syndicate Works, which will serve as the innovation epicenter for HO’s advanced development projects. The facility is strategically located in the heart of Arlington, Washington, right next to a lake, allowing for efficient product testing.

“We always wanted a factory right by the ski lake,” says Dave Wingerter, Sr. Director of Product Development. “We now have the ability to do much better R&D, take those ideas to the lake, ride the skis, and iterate.”

Syndicate Works is built on a commitment to simplifying ski design through focusing on the things that actually contribute to performance and getting rid of the rest. “Our goal is to put a lot of time, effort, and thought into making something that’s elegant, simple to build, and performs at the highest level.” – Dave Robinson, Works Manufacturing Manager.

With the Syndicate Works facility, HO Sports is ushering in a new era of product innovation that honors its storied past while embracing the future of watersports. “When you first walk in, there’s a whole different energy. You see the potential…you see the raw materials.” Says 2-Time World Champion Will Asher, “At that point, anything is possible.”

HO’s new Syndicate Works facility in Arlington Washington will be the birthplace of new ideas that will not only define competitive water skiing but will also expand the possibilities for the everyday skier.

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Monaco Slalom Cup Behind the Scenes // Pro Water Ski Slalom Event VLOG by Rob Hazelwood

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Fun Gliss Behind the scenes // Pro Water Ski Slalom Event VLOG by Rob Hazelwood

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K1000 Marrakech Pro Behind the scenes // Pro Water Ski Slalom Event VLOG by Rob Hazelwood

By Rob Hazelwood

HO Sports


Welcome Back! Join Rob as he takes you behind the scenes of the Pro Tour and the happenings of Team Syndicate. This Event is the start of the teams 3 week trip throughout Europe and Africa that has all the highs and lows yo would expect out of 5 events back to back! Make sure to keep an eye out for the episodes to follow!

Wade Cox is a 7 time US National Slalom Champion and now a Hall-of-Fame water ski inductee.

Dates Announced for 2024 Syndicate Ski With Wade Tour | HO Sports

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Syndicate Ski With Wade Tour

Wade Cox is a 7 time US National Slalom Champion and now a Hall-of-Fame water ski inductee.

Wade Cox

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SNOQULAMIE, WA – HO Sports & Syndicate Waterskis are pleased to announce the Syndicate Ski With Wade Tour, for 2024, with water ski Hall of Famer Wade Cox. Wade is one of the sport’s most successful slalom skiers and has been riding HO Skis since day one of his Pro career, in 1987, with the pink HO Extreme. Wade’s 47 pro slalom titles, 2 Pro Tour season championships, 6 National titles, 2 Masters Titles and a career that spanned 3 decades is a set of accomplishments that may never be matched.

I started coaching clinics in 1994 and haven’t stopped! It’s how I can continue to share my passion for the sport….” says Wade Cox. “There’s nothing quite like witnessing skiers try new gear, make huge gains on the water and get to share stories and laugh with them…. That’s really what this sport is about, for me.”

HO & Syndicate Marketing Manager, Marcus Brown adds “I watched Wade Cox dominate the slalom scene when I was a kid, and he continued to do so all the way up until we were standing on the dock together at Pro Events. He’s one of the most knowledgeable skiers out there, and we couldn’t be more fired up to have him touring the country spreading the stoke and sharing his love for skiing!” Check the dates below for a stop in your area, and head to https://skiwithwade.com/clinics/ to Sign Up!

Syndicate Ski With Wade Tour Dates:

  • 5/19 SKI PRO Phoenix, AZ
  • 6/7 ACTION WATER SPORTS Hudsonville, MI
  • 6/12 EDEN ISLE MARINA Greers Ferry, AR
  • 6/14 THUNDER MARINE/WAKE EFFECTS Osage Beach, MO
  • 6/20 MARINE PRODUCTS Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6/24 SWS WILEY’S Kenmore, WA
  • 6/27 ACTIVE WATER SPORTS Portland, OR
  • 7/9 MEADOW CREEK Longmont, CO
  • 7/14 MIDWEST WATER SPORTS Crystal, MN
  • 7/22 HIDDEN PASS Pennfield, NY
  • 7/23 FOGARTY’S FLOWER LAKE MARINA Saranac, NY
  • 8/3 BUCKEYE BUOY TOUR Columbus, OH
  • 9/21 BUXTON MARINE Lewisville, TX
  • 9/30 ACTION WATER SPORTS Polk City, FL
  • 11/1 MIAMI NAUTIQUE Miami, FL
Marcus Brown - HO Syndicate Marketing Manager

Marcus Brown Joins HO Sports/Syndicate as Marketing Manager

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Marcus Brown joins HO Sports/Syndicate as Marketing Manager

Marcus Brown - HO Syndicate Marketing Manager

Marcus Brown – Welcome to the Office – HO Sports & Syndicate Skis

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SNOQULAMIE, WA – HO Sports & Syndicate Waterskis are pleased to welcome Marcus Brown as Marketing Manager. His journey with HO began back in 1994, at 15 years old, with the HO Limited. Over the years he has worn many hats for the HO/Syndicate brand: pro athlete, ski designer/engineer, grass roots ambassador and coach, filmmaker and producer of FlowPointTV. His vast knowledge of the sport and our brands will bring a ton of value to HO & Syndicate moving forward

As a youngster, Marcus was drawn to the HO brand and what it stood for. In 2008, Marcus’ childhood heroes, Wade Cox and Bob LaPoint, were integral in bringing Marcus back to HO as a professional athlete. His past titles include Jr. Masters, University World, Moomba Masters and U.S. Open Championship as well as an induction into the Collegiate Water Ski Hall of Fame.

For over a decade, Marcus has worked hand in hand with HO Sports’ Production Director, Dave Wingerter, who also leads the Syndicate brand vision. HO & Syndicate have so many exciting products and plans for 2024; we couldn’t be happier with the addition of MB.

“I’ve known and been a fan of Marcus for years…” says Sr. Marketing Director, Greg Nelson “he’s a respected skier and his FlowPointTV series has been epic, looking forward to having Marcus lead the way for our brands.”

“Much of the success I’ve had in the industry has been thanks to the people who made HO/Syndicate what it is today… the risks they took on my crazy ideas has made all the difference.” says Marcus. “I am humbled and honored by this opportunity.”

Sr. Director, Product Development, Dave Wingerter adds “Marcus is a watersports visionary. From winning pro water ski events, reinventing water ski technique, to crafting the finest watersports films in the industry, I am excited for Marcus to showcase our brands.”

2023 Syndicate Collegiate Nationals

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2023 Syndicate Water Skis Collegiate Nationals

By Rob Hazelwood

HO Sports


The Water Ski event that brings the hype to our sport year after year! The energy is high, the skiing is intense and the friendships that are made are legendary! Enjoy Rob’s Recap of this very special event!

Thank you Tri-Lakes for hosting such a spectacular event and shoutout to all the teams, skiers, coaches, drivers, officials, volunteers and everyone else who makes the NCWSA Nationals and collegiate season what it is year after year.

Also thank you to Chris Wharton for the Drone Shots!

Qualified Teams

Southern Atlantic Coastal Region

  1. University of Alabama
  2. Rollins College
  3. Florida Southern College
  4. Clemson University
  5. Auburn University

South Central Region

  1. University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  2. University of Louisiana Monroe
  3. Texas A&M University
  4. University of Arkansas
  5. Texas State University

West Coast Region

  1. Arizona State University
  2. San Diego State University
  3. California Polytechnical University – San Luis Obispo
  4. Western Washington University
  5. University of California – Los Angeles

Midwest Region

  1. University of Kansas
  2. University of Wisconsin – Madison
  3. Miami University
  4. University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
  5. University of Nebraska
  6. Purdue University
  7. University of Michigan – Wildcard qualified
  8. University of Cincinnati – Wildcard qualified
  9. The Ohio State University – Wildcard qualified
2022 NCWSA Nationals

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2022 Syndicate Water Skis Collegiate National Championships // THE Water Ski Event of the YEAR

By Rob Hazelwood

HO Sports


Re-live the 2022 Syndicate Water Skis Collegiate National Championships in San Marcos, TX! One of the most exciting and energized competitions in the sport of Water skiing! We at HO/Syndicate are always thankful to continue supporting collegiate water skiing and keep this amazing tournament as alive and epic as ever!

Shoutout to all the teams, skiers, coaches, drivers, officials, volunteers and everyone else who makes the NCWSA Nationals and collegiate season what it is year after year.

Competing Teams:
Southern Atlantic Coastal Region:
University of Alabama – D1
Florida Southern College – D1
Rollins College – D1
Clemson University – D1
Auburn University – D2

South Central Region:
University of Louisiana at Lafayette – D1
University of Louisiana Monroe – D1
Texas A&M – D2
University of Texas – Austin – D2
University of Arkansas – D2

West Coast Region:
Arizona State University – D1
San Diego State University – D2
California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo – D2
University of California, Berkeley – D2
Western Washington University – D2

Midwest Region:
University of Wisconsin – Madison – D1
Kansas University – D1
The Ohio State University – D1
University of Michigan – D1
University of Miami – D1
Purdue University – D2
Michigan State University – D2
University of Nebraska – D2
University of Cincinnati – D2