Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada is proud to announce the hosting of the 2024 IWWF World U17 Waterski Championships, set to take place at Lakes of Kastynstone, Predator Bay Water Ski Club 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 Clune, 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.”
