Photo by Johnny Hayward
Water Ski Canada is proud to announce that Nellie Allard, from Saint-Donat, Quebec, will represent Team 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, where over 100 athletes from 20+ countries will compete.
Nellie, who has been competing for 15 years, will participate in Slalom, Trick, and Jump, with her individual scores contributing to the Overall competition. Her accomplishments include:
- Junior World Jump Champion
- 4th place at University Worlds in Jump
- 1st and 2nd in Jump at Junior Masters
- 2 Canadian records in Jump
Nellie’s passion for waterskiing began when her father, who ran a water ski school, introduced her to the sport. “My dad always had a water ski school, and that’s how my parents met. My whole family does a lot of water skiing, so I grew up around it and always wanted to do it,” Nellie reflects.
In addition to water skiing, Nellie competed in snow skiing for 13 years before deciding to focus exclusively on water skiing. One of her favorite water ski memories is skiing with friends and family, often before school or in quiet mornings before the ski school kids arrived.
Looking ahead to the 2025 U21 Worlds, Nellie is aiming to achieve a personal best or come close to it. Her goal is to make the finals in both Slalom and Jump, but above all, she aims to push herself to the maximum and enjoy the experience.
Nellie is part of the 6-person team representing Canada in the quest for the Overall Team Title. The event promises to bring high-speed action and remarkable performances, and Nellie will play a crucial role in Team Canada’s efforts for the top spot.
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.