We’re excited to announce the 2024 IWWF U17 World Waterski Championships, taking place at the Predator Bay Water Ski Club in Calgary, Alberta from August 1-4, 2024! This event will bring together the best U17 water skiers from around the world for an unforgettable competition.
Live Webcast: Catch all the live action through TWBC’s webcast. Tune in here: TWBC Live Webcast
Event Schedule, Running Order & Live Results: Stay updated with the schedule, running order, and live results at the official IWWF event page: IWWF Event Information
Official IWWF Website: Click here.
Predator Bay Water Ski Club Website: Click here.
Directions and Important Information: For directions to the lake, please click here. Please adhere to the following lake rules: no dogs, no outside alcohol, and drive slowly on the premises.
Parking On-site: Parking is free, but you will need to sign up for a parking pass. Please fill out the form for the parking pass here.
Registration and Check-In:Registration and check-in will take place on-site at Predator Bay Water Ski Club from Monday, July 29th to Wednesday, July 31st. Registration must be completed before official familiarization.
- Monday, July 29th, registration is open 2pm – 6pm
- Tuesday, July 30th, registration is open 7am – 12pm & 2pm – 6pm
- Wednesday, July 31st, registration is open 7am – 12pm
Familiarization & Tournament Schedule: Official familiarization begins Monday, July 29th – to view the schedule, click here. For the tournament schedule and results once the event begins, click here. The running orders will be posted within the next few days.
Opening Ceremonies: Join us for the opening ceremonies on-site at Predator Bay Water Ski Club on Thursday following the day’s skiing events. There will be a Taste of Calgary ‘Pancake Breakfast’ starting at 4:30pm followed by the Opening Ceremonies starting at 7-8pm on-site.
Food Trucks and Merchandise: Food trucks will be available on-site during lunch, offering a variety of delicious options. Athletes and officials will receive a lunch ticket for each day. On August 1st & 2nd there will be a coffee truck on-site in the morning. Additionally, multiple types of customisable event merchandise will be available for purchase on-site.
Health Advisory: Please be aware of the local weather conditions and potential smoke in the area. Participants with asthma or inhalers are advised to take necessary precautions and carry their medications.
Photography by Johnny Hayward: Johnny Hayward will be on-site capturing memorable moments throughout the event. If you’re interested in purchasing photos, please contact Johnny directly at johnny@johnnyhaywardphoto.com or message him on Instagram @johnnyhayward_photo ahead of the event to arrange your purchase and payment.
Social Media and Hashtags: Remember to tag @teamcanski and @iwwfed in your social media posts during the event and use #U17Worlds2024 to share your experiences with the world.
Calgary Tourism: We are thrilled to host you in Calgary! While you’ll be busy with the championship, we encourage you to explore the city with the Calgary Explore More 2024 Pass, which offers exclusive discounts for various attractions and activities around the city. For more information about visiting Calgary and all it has to offer, check out the 2024 IWWF World Under 17 Waterski Championship X Tourism Calgary website.
Join us in celebrating the future stars of water skiing as they compete on the world stage in Calgary!
Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada is proud to be hosting along with Predator Bay Water Ski Club the 2024 IWWF World U17 Waterski Championships, set to take place at Lakes of Kastynstone, in Calgary, Alberta. The event will showcase the world’s top Under 17 water skiers competing in Slalom, Trick, Jump, and Overall disciplines from July 29th to August 4th, 2024.
Athletes from over 20 countries will come to Calgary, including a strong contingent of 11 Canadian athletes representing six provinces. Official practice will commence from July 29th to 31st, 2024, followed by the exhilarating competition days starting on August 1st through August 4th, 2024. The Championships promise captivating action and memorable performances as young athletes compete for top honours in their respective disciplines.
The Canadian team, led by a talented group of young athletes, includes:
6-Person Team:
- Samson Clunie, Saskatchewan
- Easton Graves, Nova Scotia
- Enzo Kristian, Saskatchewan
- Sophie Lahaie, Quebec
- Sofia Pelkey, Alberta
- Kate Pinsonneault, British Columbia
Individual Athlete:
- Jaret Goulah, British Columbia
Wild Card Athletes:
- Louis Cuilleret, Quebec
- Sebastian Hron, Ontario
- Reuben Mednick, Ontario
- Maxwell Strilchuk, Saskatchewan
“We are thrilled to host this event in Calgary and welcome athletes from around the world to showcase their skills at the incredible Lakes of Kastynstone,” said Russ Dickson, President at Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada. “It’s an honour for Canada to host the 2024 IWWF World U17 Waterski Championships, and we look forward to an exciting competition.”
