Water Ski Canada is thrilled to announce that 20 athletes will represent Canada at the 2024 Pan American Water Ski Championships in Bogotá, Colombia. Taking place from October 6-12, 2024, the event will showcase the skills of our Canadian athletes across four teams: U14, U17, U21, and Open. These athletes are ready to take on the best from across the Americas.
The following athletes will be competing:
U14 Team
Anna Wheeler (ON) – Slalom, Trick
Madison Savory (BC) – Slalom, Trick
Ethan Kuntz (ON) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Matthew Baxter (ON) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Jeremy Barton (AB) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Briggs Aneca (AB) – Slalom, Trick
U17 Team
Kate Pinsonneault (BC) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Sofia Pelkey (AB) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Sophie Lahaie (QC) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Enzo Kristian (SK) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Easton Graves (NS) – Slalom, Trick
Samson Clunie (SK) – Slalom, Jump
U21 Team
Hannah Stopnicki (QC) – Slalom, Trick
Kate Pinsonneault (BC) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Carly Bonham (AB) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Max Strilchuk (SK) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Open Team
Rebecca Ramsay (ON) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Chantal Singer (ON) – Slalom, Trick
Jonah Shaffer (ON) – Slalom
Bradley Gibbons (AB) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Thomas Daigle (QC) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
Enzo Kristian (SK) – Slalom, Trick, Jump
The Canadian teams will be guided by coaches Cole Grant and Matt Rini, with Kyle Hunter managing the teams. With a strong lineup across all age groups, Team Canada is ready for success.
“We are incredibly proud of the athletes selected to represent Canada on the international stage,” said Water Ski Canada Spokesperson. “Their hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport make them outstanding ambassadors for our country.”
The Pan American Championships is a key event for Canadian water skiers, offering a platform to compete on an international stage.
Jonah Shaffer, Hannah Stopnicki, Kate Pinsonneault, Carly Bonham Photo Credit: Johnny Hayward Photography