Steve's Story
A split second in January of 1980 changed Steve Hornsey’s life.
Most people would have given up…resigned themselves to a less than exceptional life. Steve chose to excel. His chosen sport…waterskiing.
Over 20 years later and with an unbeatable attitude and spirit, he is a world and national champion. And he is looking to be one again while representing the United States in the 2009 World Disabled Water Ski Championships. With your support, he can continue to go beyond what most of us can’t even imagine
Steve continues to commit his life to helping others with disabilities learn that they can achieve anything they want. As Program Coordinator for City of Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation Access Leisure Section, he has helped countless others to thrive and enjoy life by providing sports and leisure opportunities to individuals with disabilities in the greater Sacramento area.
About Steve Hornsey
Past Accomplishments
World Record holder in the Slalom and Jump events Steve and his faithful buddy Zolie
- Disabled Water Ski Nationals
- Gold Medal: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2008
- Silver Medal: 1992, 1993, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2003
- Bronze Medal: 2007
Current
- 2008 US Disabled National Water Ski Championships
- Gold Medal Overall
- Gold Medal Jump, Silver in Tricks, Silver in Slalom
- Member of Bronze Medal 2007 United States Disabled Water Ski
- Bronze Medal Jump
- President of the Competitive & Recreational Disabled Skiers Water Ski Club
- Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA)
- Certified Snow Ski Instructor at Alpine Meadows’ Tahoe Adaptive Ski School
- Instructor for Operation Challenge Disabled Water Ski Program
- Western Regional Director for Water Skiers with Disabilities Association BOD
- Chairman of Equipment Development Committee for WSDA
- Sled Hockey (adaptive ice hockey) member of the Sacramento Lighting
More information about sports programs for individuals with disabilities
Next page: USA Water Ski Disabled Division
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