WSWC Adaptive Awards

The Athlete & Rider of the Year Awards recognize outstanding WSWC athletes and riders who have demonstrated excellence in competition, dedication to their discipline, and a strong commitment to the growth of towed water sports in Canada. Recipients are selected by their respective discipline committees based on achievements and performances from the past season.

Meet our amazing Athletes & Riders.

Adaptive

Female Adaptive Athlete of the Year:

• 2025 – Ashley Baerg
• 2024 – Ashley Baerg
• 2023 – Ashley Baerg
• 2022 – Ester Berman

Male Adaptive Athlete of the Year:

• 2025 – Blake Lamontagne
• 2024 – Blake Lamontagne
• 2023 – Blake Lamontagne
• 2022 – Ryan Riehl & Blake Lamontagne

Adaptive Athlete of the Year:

• 2021 – Blake Lamontagne
• 2020 – Jacob Wassermann
• 2019 – Nolan Barnes
• 2018 – Ashley Baerg
• 2017 – Ashley Baerg
• 2016 – Ashley Baerg
• 2015 – Ashley Baerg
• 2014 – Gord Tuck
• 2013 – Ashley Baerg
• 2012 – Ryan Riehl
• 2011 – Jennifer Cloutier
• 2010 – Ryan Riehl

Female Adaptive Development Athlete of the Year:

• 2025 – Kendra Erhardt
• 2024 – Chloe Giroux
• 2023 – Kendra Erhardt
• 2022 – Kendra Erhardt

Male Adaptive Development Athlete of the Year:

• 2025 – Jonathan Sieswerda
• 2024 – Phil Kerr
• 2023 – Braeson Schacher
• 2022 – Braeson Schacher