Support Us
The Backwater Gamblers provide FREE waterski shows to the Quad Cities. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and none of the members receive pay to perform. The Backwater Gamblers rely solely on the support and funding from the community and fans to perform our ski shows.
Thank You
The Backwater Gamblers would like to extend a very special thank you to the following organizations for their generous grants to the Backwater Gamblers to continue to help improve the ski shows and site:
| Organization |
Grant given for |
Year |
| Regional Development Authority |
New bleachers |
2018 |
| Rock Island Community Foundation |
New skis |
2015 |
| Davenport Jaycees |
Bleachers |
2014 |
| Community Foundation of the Great River Bend |
New wetsuits |
2013 |
| Moline Foundation |
Additional bleachers |
2012 |
| Community Foundation of Great River Bend |
New safety boat |
2011 |
| Rock Island Community Foundation |
Additional bleachers |
2010 |