2023 WSWC MALE WAKE PARK RIDER OF THE YEAR
WSWC is thrilled to announce Riley Dillon as the 2023 WSWC Wake Canada Male Wake Park Rider of the Year! Congratulations, Riley, on a stellar season!
In 2023, Riley experienced a breakthrough in his career, marking his debut on the European tour, and securing podium finishes in exclusive invite-only competitions. Starting strong with a win at the indoor event during the boat show season, he transitioned seamlessly into completing his segment for the Outhouse End of the Roll movie, clinching his ender trick along with several others just in time.
Throughout the summer, Riley competed in around a dozen contests, notably clinching the Nationals title, securing 3rd place at Bretzels in France, and landing 5th at RedBull Wake Duel. Amidst the excitement of the season, Riley made a bold move in his career, parting ways with Ronix Wakeboards to pursue his own path.
With determination and skill, he embarked on filming “Free Agent”, a project that showcased his solo journey in the wakeboarding world. And to top it all off, he premiered his hard work at Market Brewery in late December, wrapping up an unforgettable year.
Riley, your achievements have been nothing short of remarkable, and we can’t wait to see what 2024 holds for you! Keep inspiring!
2023 WSWC FEMALE WAKE PARK RIDER OF THE YEAR
WSWC is stoked to announce Coti Scaglia as the 2023 WSWC Wake Canada Female Wake Park Rider of the Year!
From dominating Canadian Nationals to throwing down at a Red Bull invite-only event in Milan, and even filming for Coalition Vol. 10, Coti’s been on fire!
Huge Congratulations, Coti!
2022 WSWC GROM GIRL’S WAKE PARK RIDER OF THE YEAR – AYDEN SWAN
Congratulations to Ontario’s Ayden Swan @ayden_swan, Wake Canada’s Grom Girl’s Wake Park Rider Of The Year (2022)!
Ayden grabbed the Super Grom Girls (age 10-13) title at the Wake Park Nationals and first in Grom Girls at the Wake Park Provincials in 2022.
Ayden rides out of @planetbayou and @therailyard.ca wake parks with coaching from some of Canada’s best including @lesliesparkes, @brennangrange, @sydneymchugh and @jordanshapes. She also looks to @danikbrown, @katherineshirriff and @copycatsclub / @sinafux as inspirational influences.
Ayden’s current goals for her wakeboarding progression are Tantrums, 540s and improving her Front Boards. She loves to ride in the summer with @sisterhoodsessions and her @womenofwake.wow friends!
In the winter Ayden is an up-and-coming snowboarder competing in Ontario slopestyle park events and training at @mtstlouismoonstone. She took 1st place in Women’s Slopestyle at the Provincials and is a member of the Ontario Snowboard Team.
Look for Ayden stepping up her game at this summer’s @wakeontario Series and the 2023 Wake Park Nationals. – Steve Jarrett
Content Credit: @caseofwake
2022 WSWC GROM BOY’S WAKE PARK RIDER OF THE YEAR – CONNOR GILBERT
Congratulations to Canadian Development Team rider Connor Gilbert @connor_a_gilbert, Wake Canada’s Grom Boy’s Wake Park Rider Of The Year (2022)!
Connor grabbed the Junior Boys title at both the Canadian National and the Ontario Provincial Wake Park Championships in 2022. He also snagged first in Amateur Wakeskate at the Provincials.
Connor rides out of @bluestonewakepark with coaching from some of Canada’s best including @liam_brearley and @andyokegb. He also frequents @planetbayou and @therailyard.ca wake parks.
In the winter Connor is an up-and-coming snowboarder competing in Ontario park and slopestyle events, training at @mtstlouismoonstone and @beavervalley.snowparks. He took 3rd in Junior (13 & Under) at the 2022 Slopestyle Provincials.
When he’s not busy boarding Connor enjoys painting, illustrating and playing the piano.
Look for Connor stepping up his game at this summer’s @wakeontario Series and Wake Park Nationals. – Steve Jarrett
Connor is sponsored by @boardinghouse.ca.
Content Credit: @jessejarrett_ #planetbayou @brennangrange #bluestonewakepark
2022 WSWC WOMEN’S WAKE PARK RIDER OF THE YEAR – COTI SCAGLIA
Congratulations to pro wakeboarder and Canadian Elite Team rider Coti Scaglia @cotiscaglia, Wake Canada’s Women’s Wake Park Rider Of The Year (2022)!
A pioneer of women’s street and park riding, Coti has enjoyed feature film parts in the @spacemob.tv’s trilogy of Coalition Movies and 2022’s Coalition 9 film, as well as the past two Canadian @outhousewake Films, all the while competing internationally for Canada.
The past Canadian Wake Park Champion (2021) and @thewwa World Wake Park #3 (2020), represented Canada at last year’s #RedBullWakeTheCity in Italy and @valdostawakecompound “VWC Yardsale IV” in the USA where she was a finalist in both events.
Noted for her fearless combination of style and technical riding, Coti is also a member of the international @copycatsclub wake crew pushing women’s riding globally. She has been showcased in Copycats Club Magazine dedicated to women’s wake.
Coti is sponsored by @slingshotwake and is featured in the current Slingshot ads for the new Copycat Women’s pro model board and bindings.
When she’s not competing internationally, Coti can be found riding with her partner @daryznebel in Muskoka, Ontario. – Steve Jarrett
Video: @brennangrange @planetbayou
2022 WSWC MEN’S WAKE PARK RIDER OF THE YEAR – DARY ZNEBEL
Congratulations to pro wakeboarder, Elite National Team rider and 6 x Canadian Champion, Dary Znebel @daryznebel , Wake Canada’s Men’s Wake Park Rider Of The Year (2022)!
A stylish innovator in creative park and street riding, Dary has filmed some of the most acclaimed wake movie parts of recent years including in the Canadian @outhousewake Film Series and the ender in @spacemob.tv’s iconic “The Coalition – The Movie – The Trilogy”. In 2022 Dary held down the feature part in the “Coalition 9” short film.
On the 2022 competition scene, Dary won the Best Overall Male Rider at the prestigious @valdostawakecompound “VWC Yardsale IV” international pro contest as voted by a consensus of the world’s best wake park riders competing there!
@obrienwatersports has recognized Dary’s achievements with the creation of the “DZ” pro model board, their wake park best seller in 2022!
While this award is for Wake Park Rider, it’s worth noting that Dary is that rare breed of wake athlete who is a triple threat across park, boat and wakeskate! He was the top Canadian and finalist at the 2022 Pan Am Wake Boat Championship in Brazil, winning Canada its “country spot” for the upcoming Pan Am Games Men’s Wakeboard (November 2023). Dary took 4th in Pro Wakeskate at the 2020 Wake Park Worlds.
Off the water Dary gives back to the sport as Wake Canada National Wakeboard Team Coach contributing countless volunteer hours. Dary also puts in time judging at the local, national and world level as one of Canada’s highest certified wake officials. In his spare time during the summer Dary runs his own private wake sports coaching program in Muskoka, Ontario. – Steve Jarrett
Video: @brennangrange @planetbayou