Photo by Johnny Hayward
Water Ski Canada is pleased to announce that Evan Kraus, from Edmonton, Alberta, will compete for Canada at the 2025 IWWF World U21 Waterski Championships. The event will take place from July 31 to August 3, 2025, at the Predator Bay Water Ski Club at Lakes of Kastynstone in Calgary, Alberta, with over 100 athletes from 20+ countries competing in a range of events.
Evan, who has been competing for 14 years, will participate in the Slalom and Trick events. His accomplishments include:
- Competing at the Malibu Open and Jr. Masters.
- Representing Team Canada.
- Achieving a 3.96 GPA in University, balancing academic success with athletic pursuits.
- Being part of the Kraus family, with his grandad, Ken Nelson, being the developer and owner of Shalom Park in Edmonton, a place central to Evan’s water skiing roots.
Evan’s favorite water ski-related memory is participating in the Malibu Open, his first pro event, where he competed alongside some of the best in the sport.
Evan got his start in water skiing with his mom, dad, and grandad at Shalom Park, a place that has become a central part of his family’s legacy in the sport.
Looking ahead to the U21 Worlds, Evan is excited to compete with the best in the world and continue to pursue his goals. In addition to his passion for water skiing, Evan aims to become a lawyer, build a great family, and enjoy skiing as a life-sport.
A total of 12 Canadians will compete at the 2025 IWWF World U21 Waterski Championships, and Evan will be among the talented athletes representing Canada on the world stage. The event promises to bring thrilling competition and showcase the best in young waterskiing talent.
Thank You to Sponsors and Supporters:
Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada would like to extend its sincere thanks to all sponsors and supporters who have made this event possible. Special thanks to the Government of Alberta, Tourism Calgary, Shuswap Ski and Board, Nautique Boats, IWWF, and Masterline for their continued support.