The 2026 Canadian Water Ski Championships are almost here!

Before you arrive at T’s Pond, please review the important participant information below, including on-site registration, the updated competition schedule, Pick & Choose rounds, medal presentations and Saturday’s Banquet.

UPDATED SCHEDULE, PICK AND CHOOSE SECOND ROUND & OPEN FINALS

With a smaller field registered for Nationals this year, an additional Pick & Choose second round has been added to the competition schedule.

Skiers will have the option to choose one discipline (Slalom, Trick or Jump) to compete in for a second round.

Skiers who have qualified for the Open Finals will not be able to compete in the Pick & Choose round, as the Open Finals will serve as their second round.

A preliminary Open Finals list will be available for athletes to view at registration. Please note that this list may change based on performances during Nationals.

View the updated schedule: CLICK HERE

ONLINE SCHEDULES, RUNNING ORDERS & RESULTS

Schedules, running orders and results will be available online throughout Nationals. Be sure to check the appropriate link for the latest information.

3-Event Nationals
Schedule, running orders and results: CLICK HERE

Adaptive Nationals
Schedule, running order and results: CLICK HERE 

FAMILIARIZATION

Familiarization is scheduled throughout the week – see schedule.

Familiarization sets are $35 each and can be paid for on-site.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION

On-site registration will begin on Wednesday, August 12 during familiarization and will remain available throughout the event.

Stop by registration to pick up your:

• Tournament bib
• Athlete bag
• Banquet ticket

SKIER BIOS

All skiers will be asked to complete a short skier bio at registration for our event announcer.

Please take a few minutes to fill it out so our announcer has some information about you to share during the competition.

MEDAL PRESENTATIONS

Event medals will be presented at the end of each competition day for the events completed that day.

Overall medals will be presented at the Banquet on Saturday night.

FOOD AT T’S POND

Food trucks will be available on-site on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

BANQUET | SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

The Ovation Ballroom
1311 Egerter Rd.
Port Robinson, ON L0S 1K0

Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.

All registered skiers receive one Banquet ticket with their registration. Your ticket will be included in your athlete bag when you pick it up at registration.

NEED EXTRA BANQUET TICKETS?

Additional tickets are $65 each and will be available for purchase at on-site registration throughout the event, prior to Saturday.

Tickets are first come, first served, so we recommend purchasing any additional tickets you need early.

A QR code will be available at registration to pay for additional tickets. After completing payment, visit registration to pick up your tickets.

EXPLORE NIAGARA

There’s lots to see and do while you’re in the Niagara Region for Nationals!

Take some time to explore:

• Niagara Falls
• Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Beaches
• Wineries
• Port Colborne and other small towns throughout the region
• And more!

For more ideas on things to see and do during your stay, visit: https://www.visitniagaracanada.com/

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to T’s Pond for the 2026 Canadian Water Ski Championships.

If you have any questions please email info@wswc.ca or visit the registration table on-site. 

Port Colborne, ON – August 6, 2026 – Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada is recognizing the support of the Government of Ontario in bringing the 2026 Canadian Water Ski Championships to Port Colborne from August 13-16, 2026.

Funded in part by the Government of Ontario, the national championships will welcome athletes, officials, volunteers, families and spectators from across Canada to T’s Pond at the Greater Niagara Water Ski Club.

The four-day event will feature competition in Slalom, Trick, Jump, and Overall, with athletes competing for national titles across a range of age divisions. The adaptive Canadian Water Ski Championships will also take place alongside the event, providing adaptive athletes with the opportunity to compete for national titles. 

Fans will be able to experience all three water ski disciplines throughout the championships, with athletes showcasing incredible skill, speed and precision in Slalom, Trick and Jump competition.

Support from the Government of Ontario is helping Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada and the Greater Niagara Water Ski Club deliver a national championship while attracting visitors to the Port Colborne and Niagara region and supporting local tourism and businesses.

“Our government is proud to support the 2026 Canadian Water Ski Championships through the Ontario Sport Hosting Program,” said Natalie Pierre, Parliamentary Assistant to the Ontario Minister of Sport. “Hosting premier sporting events like this creates opportunities for athletes to compete at the highest levels while driving tourism, supporting local businesses and strengthening our economy. We look forward to welcoming competitors from across Canada as they showcase their incredible talent and help reinforce Ontario’s reputation as a leading destination for sport.”

“We are grateful for the support of the Government of Ontario in helping make the 2026 Canadian Water Ski Championships possible,” said Russ Dickson, President of Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada. “This investment allows us to deliver an exceptional national championship while welcoming athletes and visitors from across Canada to Ontario.”

The championships will bring together competitors from coast to coast while providing the local community with the opportunity to experience national-level water ski competition. Spectators are welcome throughout the event, and admission is free.

Media Contact: 

Taryn Grant 

Communications Coordination 

352-272-5840

taryn@wswc.ca

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Some of the world’s best water ski athletes will descend on Calgary this week as the inaugural Rocky Mountain Pro Am takes place July 30 – August 2, 2026 at Predator Bay Water Ski Club.

The event is the second stop of the inaugural 2026-2027 Nautique Water Ski World Series presented by GM Marine, a new professional series bringing together many of the world’s top water ski athletes. The Rocky Mountain Pro Am also marks the first time Calgary has hosted a stop on the series.

Athletes will compete in Slalom, Trick, and Jump across U21, Pro, and Senior divisions. The field features reigning Open and U21 World Champions, world record holders, and many of the sport’s top-ranked athletes, making it a strong professional water ski event held in Canada. 

Fans will have the opportunity to watch many of the sport’s biggest names in action, including:

• Jake Abelson (USA) – Trick World Record Holder and reigning U21 World Champion in Men’s Trick
• Jaimee Bull (North Bay, ON) – Reigning three-time World Champion in Women’s Slalom
• Cristhiana De Osma (Peru) – Reigning U21 World Champion in Women’s Slalom
• Matias Gonzalez (Chile) – Reigning World Champion in Men’s Trick
• Regina Jaquess (USA) – Women’s Slalom World Record Holder
• Erika Lang (USA) – Women’s Trick World Record Holder
• Joel Poland (Great Britain) – Overall World Record Holder and reigning World Champion in Men’s Jump
• Charlie Ross (Muskoka, ON) – Reigning U21 World Champion and U21 World Record Holder in Men’s Slalom
• Neilly Ross (Muskoka, ON) – Reigning World Champion in Women’s Trick
• Hannah Stopnicki (Montreal, QC) – Reigning U21 World Champion in Women’s Trick
• Carly Bonham (Calgary, AB) – Competing on home water against many of the world’s best

The U21 world champions earned their titles at Predator Bay Water Ski Club during the 2025 IWWF World Under 21 Waterski Championships, making this a return to a venue where they have already experienced international success one year ago.

Spectators can expect four days of world-class competition featuring athletes soaring more than 200 feet in jump, performing gravity-defying flips and spins in trick, and showcasing incredible precision and speed in slalom.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to experience one of the premier stops in international water skiing.

Members of the media are welcome throughout the event, including during official practice on Wednesday, July 29 and the afternoon of Thursday, July 30, as well as throughout competition from July 30 through August 2. Athlete interview, photo, and video opportunities will be available.

“The Rocky Mountain Pro Am brings together an incredible lineup of athletes from around the world and continues Calgary’s reputation as a destination for world-class water ski events,” said Russ Dickson, President of Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada. “With so many world champions and world record holders competing, fans can expect an exciting weekend of world-class action on the water.”

Canada will be well represented throughout the weekend by Jaimee Bull (North Bay, ON), Carly Bonham (Calgary, AB), Charlie Ross (ON), Neilly Ross (ON), Hannah Stopnicki (Montreal, QC), Nellie Allard (Saint-Donat, QC), Samson Clunie (SK), Thomas Daigle (QC), Carter Lucas (SK), Cole McCormick (ON), Kate Pinsonneault (BC), Max Strilchuk (SK), Sophie Strilchuk (SK), Madison Savory (BC), Enzo Kristian (Saskatoon, SK), and Seb Hron (Ottawa, ON).

Event Information

Rocky Mountain Pro Am

Dates: July 30 – August 2, 2026

Location: Predator Bay Water Ski Club, Calgary, Alberta

Divisions: U21, Pro, and Senior

Disciplines: Slalom, Trick, and Jump

Admission: Free

The Rocky Mountain Pro Am is made possible through the support of Nautique Boats, GM Marine, PCM Marine Engines, Sport Canada, Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Wizard Lake Marine Inc., Shuswap Ski & Board, Water Ski &Wakeboard Alberta, Caledonian Midstream Corp., JL Audio, Masterline, Zero Off, Basecamp, Syndicate Water Skis, Compass Group, Wildcat Royalty Corporation, the Vern Oberg Legacy Fund, and Eagle. Their support helps bring world-class water ski competition to Calgary and showcases the sport on the international stage.

Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit to Johnny Hayward) 

Complete List of U21 & Open Athletes: CLICK HERE

Register for the 2026 Canadian Water Ski Championships Before August 2

The countdown to the 2026 Canadian Water Ski Championships is on, and the registration deadline is approaching.

Register by Sunday, August 2, 2026, to avoid late registration fees.

The championships will take place August 13-16, 2026, at T’s Pond in Port Colborne, Ontario, hosted by the Greater Niagara Water Ski Club. Athletes from across Canada will compete for national titles in Slalom, Trick, Jump, and Overall, while the Adaptive Canadian Water Ski Championships will be held alongside the event.

If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time. Don’t wait until the last minute and risk paying late fees.

Registration

2026 Canadian Water Ski Championships
Register through the IWWF EMS:
https://ems.iwwf.sport/Competitions/Details?Id=ac790b2a-af0a-4853-8efd-0b35e5b6312b

Adaptive Canadian Water Ski Championships
Adaptive athletes must register separately:
https://ems.iwwf.sport/Competitions/Details?Id=5b4aabf2-590c-422e-ae73-8cb7b98ba24d

Event Information

Visit the official event website for the latest schedule, accommodation information, and additional event details:
https://greaterniagarawaterskiclub.com/2026-wswc-canadian-national-waterski-championships/

We look forward to welcoming athletes, officials, volunteers, and families from across the country to Port Colborne this August for four days of great competition.

Kelowna’s Gerry Whittaker earned two silver medals while representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Held at Predator Bay in Calgary, Alberta, the championships brought together more than 250 athletes from approximately 20 countries to compete in slalom, trick, jump, and overall. 

Competing in the Over 70 Men’s division, Whittaker captured the silver medal in Trick before adding a second silver medal in Overall, recognizing the top combined performances across slalom, trick, and jump.

Whittaker’s two-medal performance contributed to one of Canada’s strongest showings at the championships, where Canadian athletes earned 16 individual medals, including three World Championship titles and two Canadian records.

Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada congratulates Gerry on his outstanding performance and on representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit – Johnny Hayward)  

The Host Organizing Committee extends its sincere thanks to the many volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication has made these championships possible. Special thanks to Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Sport Canada, Malibu Boats, and Shuswap Ski & Board for their invaluable support in helping bring another world-class international sporting event to Calgary. Their contributions, along with the support of many other valued partners, have helped showcase Calgary and Alberta on the world stage.

Photo by Johnny Hayward

Mont-Tremblant’s Pierre Plouffe delivered an outstanding performance while representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships, winning two World Championship titles and a silver medal.

Held at Predator Bay in Calgary, Alberta, the championships brought together more than 250 athletes from approximately 20 countries to compete in slalom, trick, jump, and overall. Team Canada finished the event second in the Overall Team standings.

Competing in the Over 70 Men’s division, Plouffe captured the World Championship title in Trick before adding a second World Championship title in Overall, recognizing the top combined performances across slalom, trick, and jump. He also earned the silver medal in Jump, finishing the championships with three individual medals.

In addition to his success on the water, Plouffe served as Team Captain for all Canadian athletes competing at the championships, alongside Team Manager Wendy Durigon. His leadership helped guide Canada’s athletes throughout the week as the team earned 16 individual medals, three World Championship titles, two Canadian records, and a silver medal in the Overall Team standings.

Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada congratulates Pierre on his outstanding championship performance and on his leadership in helping Team Canada achieve one of its strongest performances at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit – Johnny Hayward)  

The Host Organizing Committee extends its sincere thanks to the many volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication has made these championships possible. Special thanks to Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Sport Canada, Malibu Boats, and Shuswap Ski & Board for their invaluable support in helping bring another world-class international sporting event to Calgary. Their contributions, along with the support of many other valued partners, have helped showcase Calgary and Alberta on the world stage.

Photo by Johnny Hayward

Kelowna’s Peter Person earned a bronze medal while representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Held at Predator Bay in Calgary, Alberta, the championships brought together more than 250 athletes from approximately 20 countries to compete in slalom, trick, jump, and overall. Team Canada finished the event second in the Overall Team standings.

Competing in the Over 65 Men’s Overall event, Person claimed the bronze medal with a strong all-around performance across slalom, trick, and jump.

As a member of Canada’s 10-athlete World Championship team, Person also helped Canada earn the silver medal in the Overall Team standings. His podium finish contributed to one of Canada’s strongest performances at the championships, where the team earned three World Championship titles, 16 individual medals, and two Canadian records.

Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada congratulates Peter on his bronze medal performance and on helping Team Canada earn a silver medal in the Overall Team standings at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit – Johnny Hayward)  

The Host Organizing Committee extends its sincere thanks to the many volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication has made these championships possible. Special thanks to Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Sport Canada, Malibu Boats, and Shuswap Ski & Board for their invaluable support in helping bring another world-class international sporting event to Calgary. Their contributions, along with the support of many other valued partners, have helped showcase Calgary and Alberta on the world stage.

Photo by Johnny Hayward

North Cowichan’s Damaris Barry earned a silver medal and set a new Canadian record while representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Held at Predator Bay in Calgary, Alberta, the championships brought together more than 250 athletes from approximately 20 countries to compete in slalom, trick, jump, and overall. Team Canada finished the event second in the Overall Team standings.

Competing in the Over 65 Women’s Jump event, Barry captured the silver medal while setting a new Canadian record in the division, marking one of Canada’s standout performances at the championships.

As a member of Canada’s 10-athlete World Championship team, Barry also helped Canada earn the silver medal in the Overall Team standings. Her silver medal and Canadian record contributed to one of Canada’s strongest performances at the championships, where the team earned three World Championship titles, 16 individual medals, and two Canadian records.

Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada congratulates Damaris on her silver medal performance, her new Canadian record, and on helping Team Canada earn a silver medal in the Overall Team standings at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit – Johnny Hayward)  

The Host Organizing Committee extends its sincere thanks to the many volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication has made these championships possible. Special thanks to Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Sport Canada, Malibu Boats, and Shuswap Ski & Board for their invaluable support in helping bring another world-class international sporting event to Calgary. Their contributions, along with the support of many other valued partners, have helped showcase Calgary and Alberta on the world stage.

Photo by Johnny Hayward

Red Deer’s Brad Balon earned two bronze medals while representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Held at Predator Bay in Calgary, Alberta, the championships brought together more than 250 athletes from approximately 20 countries to compete in slalom, trick, jump, and overall. Team Canada finished the event second in the Overall Team standings.

Competing in the Over 45 Men’s division, Balon captured the bronze medal in Jump before adding a second bronze medal in the Overall competition, recognizing the top combined performances across slalom, trick, and jump.

As a member of Canada’s 10-athlete World Championship team, Balon also helped Canada earn the silver medal in the Overall Team standings. His two podium finishes contributed to one of Canada’s strongest performances at the championships, where the team earned three World Championship titles, 16 individual medals, and two Canadian records.

Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada congratulates Brad on his two bronze medal performances and on helping Team Canada earn a silver medal in the Overall Team standings at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit – Johnny Hayward)  

The Host Organizing Committee extends its sincere thanks to the many volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication has made these championships possible. Special thanks to Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Sport Canada, Malibu Boats, and Shuswap Ski & Board for their invaluable support in helping bring another world-class international sporting event to Calgary. Their contributions, along with the support of many other valued partners, have helped showcase Calgary and Alberta on the world stage.

Photo by Johnny Hayward

Williams Lake’s Parnell Pinette earned a silver medal while representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Held at Predator Bay in Calgary, Alberta, the championships brought together more than 250 athletes from approximately 20 countries to compete in slalom, trick, jump, and overall. Team Canada finished the event second in the Overall Team standings.

Competing in the Over 45 Men’s Jump event, Pinette delivered an impressive performance to claim the silver medal against a strong international field.

As a member of Canada’s 10-athlete World Championship team, Pinette also helped Canada secure the silver medal in the Overall Team standings. His performance contributed to one of Canada’s strongest showings at the championships, with the team earning three World Championship titles, 16 individual medals, and two Canadian records.

Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada congratulates Parnell on his silver medal performance and on helping Team Canada earn a silver medal in the Overall Team standings at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit – Johnny Hayward)  

The Host Organizing Committee extends its sincere thanks to the many volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication has made these championships possible. Special thanks to Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Sport Canada, Malibu Boats, and Shuswap Ski & Board for their invaluable support in helping bring another world-class international sporting event to Calgary. Their contributions, along with the support of many other valued partners, have helped showcase Calgary and Alberta on the world stage.

Photo by Johnny Hayward

Kole Magnowski won a World Championship title while representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Held at Predator Bay in Calgary, Alberta, the championships brought together more than 250 athletes from approximately 20 countries to compete in slalom, trick, jump, and overall. Team Canada finished the event second in the Overall Team standings with 16 individual medals.

Competing in the Over 35 Men’s Jump event, Magnowski delivered a standout performance to earn the gold medal and claim the World Championship title. His victory marked one of three World Championship titles won by Canadian athletes during the competition.

Originally from Russell, Manitoba, and now residing in Cumberland, British Columbia, Magnowski was also a member of Canada’s 10-athlete World Championship team that earned the silver medal in the Overall Team standings. His individual world title played a key role in Canada’s successful showing on home water, where the team finished with three World Championship titles, 16 individual medals, and two Canadian records.

Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada congratulates Kole on becoming a World Champion and on helping Team Canada earn a silver medal in the Overall Team standings at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit – Johnny Hayward)  

The Host Organizing Committee extends its sincere thanks to the many volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication has made these championships possible. Special thanks to Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Sport Canada, Malibu Boats, and Shuswap Ski & Board for their invaluable support in helping bring another world-class international sporting event to Calgary. Their contributions, along with the support of many other valued partners, have helped showcase Calgary and Alberta on the world stage.

Photo by Johnny Hayward

Ontario native Amanda Amos earned two silver medals and set a new Canadian record while representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Held at Predator Bay in Calgary, Alberta, the championships brought together more than 250 athletes from approximately 20 countries to compete in slalom, trick, jump, and overall. Team Canada finished the event second in the Overall Team standings with 16 individual medals.

Competing in the Over 35 Women’s division, Amos captured the silver medal in Jump while setting a new Canadian record. She followed that performance with a second silver medal in the Overall event, recognizing the top combined performances across slalom, trick, and jump.

Originally from Ontario and now residing in California, Amos’ performance played a key role in Canada’s success on home water and marked one of the country’s standout performances at the championships.

Canada concluded the championships with three World Championship titles, 16 individual medals, and two Canadian records.

Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada congratulates Amanda on an outstanding performance and on representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit – Johnny Hayward)  

The Host Organizing Committee extends its sincere thanks to the many volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication has made these championships possible. Special thanks to Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Sport Canada, Malibu Boats, and Shuswap Ski & Board for their invaluable support in helping bring another world-class international sporting event to Calgary. Their contributions, along with the support of many other valued partners, have helped showcase Calgary and Alberta on the world stage.

The 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships concluded Sunday after five days of competition at Predator Bay in Calgary, Alberta. The event welcomed more than 250 athletes from approximately 20 countries, with the world’s top Over 35 competitors battling for world titles in slalom, trick, jump, and overall.

Competing on home water, Team Canada delivered one of its strongest performances in championship history, winning 16 individual medals and finishing second in the Overall Team standings.

Canada’s medal haul included three world titles. Kole Magnowski (BC) captured gold in Over 35 Men’s Jump, while Pierre Plouffe (QC) claimed World Championship titles in both Over 70 Men’s Trick and Over 70 Men’s Overall. Plouffe also added a silver medal in the Over 70 Men’s Jump.

Canadian athletes also earned six silver medals. Amanda Amos (ON) finished second in both Over 35 Women’s Jump and Over 35 Women’s Overall while setting a new Canadian Record in jump. Parnell Pinette (BC) earned silver in Over 45 Men’s Jump, Damaris Barry (BC) claimed silver in Over 65 Women’s Jump while also establishing a new Canadian Record, and Gerry Whittaker (BC) earned silver medals in both Over 70 Men’s Trick and Over 70 Men’s Overall.

Seven bronze medals rounded out Canada’s impressive performance:

• Jamie Debruin (ON) – Over 35 Women’s Slalom
• Tiffany Edgecombe (AB) – Over 45 Women’s Slalom
• Brad Balon (AB) – Over 45 Men’s Jump
• Brad Balon (AB) – Over 45 Men’s Overall
• Todd Johnson – Over 55 Men’s Slalom
• Peter Person (BC) – Over 65 Men’s Overall

In total, Canadian athletes finished the championships with:

• 3 Gold
• 6 Silver
• 7 Bronze
• 16 Total Medals

The results reflect the strength of Canada’s water ski program across multiple age divisions and disciplines. Hosting the World Championships on home soil provided Canadian athletes with the opportunity to compete in front of family, friends, and fans while showcasing the sport to an international audience.

Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit – Johnny Hayward)  

The Host Organizing Committee extends its sincere thanks to the many volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication has made these championships possible. Special thanks to Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Sport Canada, Malibu Boats, and Shuswap Ski & Board for their invaluable support in helping bring another world-class international sporting event to Calgary. Their contributions, along with the support of many other valued partners, have helped showcase Calgary and Alberta on the world stage.

Photo by Johnny Hayward

Todd Johnson earned a bronze medal while representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Held at Predator Bay in Calgary, Alberta, the championships brought together more than 250 athletes from approximately 20 countries to compete in slalom, trick, jump, and overall. Team Canada finished the event second in the Overall Team standings.

Competing in the Over 55 Men’s Slalom event, Johnson claimed the bronze medal against a strong international field.

Originally from Calgary and now residing in the United States, Johnson is a former member of Predator Bay Water Ski Club. Returning to compete on familiar water, he earned a place on the podium at the same site where he trained for many years.

Johnson’s bronze medal contributed to Canada’s successful showing at the championships, where Canadian athletes earned 16 individual medals, including three World Championship titles and two Canadian records.

Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada congratulates Todd on his bronze medal performance and on representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit – Johnny Hayward)  

The Host Organizing Committee extends its sincere thanks to the many volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication has made these championships possible. Special thanks to Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Sport Canada, Malibu Boats, and Shuswap Ski & Board for their invaluable support in helping bring another world-class international sporting event to Calgary. Their contributions, along with the support of many other valued partners, have helped showcase Calgary and Alberta on the world stage.

Photo by Johnny Hayward

Burlington’s Jamie Debruin earned a bronze medal while representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Held at Predator Bay in Calgary, Alberta, the championships brought together more than 250 athletes from approximately 20 countries to compete in slalom, trick, jump, and overall. Team Canada finished the event second in the Overall Team standings with 16 individual medals.

Competing in the Over 35 Women’s Slalom event, Debruin claimed the bronze medal against a strong international field, adding to Canada’s success in the slalom competition.

Debruin’s podium finish contributed to one of Canada’s strongest performances at the World Over 35 Championships, as the host nation earned three World Championship titles, 16 individual medals, and two Canadian records over five days of competition.

Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada congratulates Jamie on her bronze medal performance and on representing Canada at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships.

Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit – Johnny Hayward)  

The Host Organizing Committee extends its sincere thanks to the many volunteers, officials, partners, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication has made these championships possible. Special thanks to Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Sport Canada, Malibu Boats, and Shuswap Ski & Board for their invaluable support in helping bring another world-class international sporting event to Calgary. Their contributions, along with the support of many other valued partners, have helped showcase Calgary and Alberta on the world stage.