Water Ski Canada is thrilled to announce that 20 athletes will represent Canada at the 2024 Pan American Water Ski Championships in Bogotá, Colombia. Taking place from October 6-12, 2024, the event will showcase the skills of our Canadian athletes across four teams: U14, U17, U21, and Open. These athletes are ready to take on the best from across the Americas.

The following athletes will be competing:

U14 Team

Anna Wheeler (ON) – Slalom, Trick

Madison Savory (BC) – Slalom, Trick

Ethan Kuntz (ON) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Matthew Baxter (ON) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Jeremy Barton (AB) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Briggs Aneca (AB) – Slalom, Trick

U17 Team

Kate Pinsonneault (BC) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Sofia Pelkey (AB) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Sophie Lahaie (QC) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Enzo Kristian (SK) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Easton Graves (NS) – Slalom, Trick

Samson Clunie (SK) – Slalom, Jump

U21 Team

Hannah Stopnicki (QC) – Slalom, Trick

Kate Pinsonneault (BC) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Carly Bonham (AB) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Max Strilchuk (SK) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Open Team

Rebecca Ramsay (ON) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Chantal Singer (ON) – Slalom, Trick

Jonah Shaffer (ON) – Slalom

Bradley Gibbons (AB) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Thomas Daigle (QC) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

Enzo Kristian (SK) – Slalom, Trick, Jump

The Canadian teams will be guided by coaches Cole Grant and Matt Rini, with Kyle Hunter managing the teams. With a strong lineup across all age groups, Team Canada is ready for success.

“We are incredibly proud of the athletes selected to represent Canada on the international stage,” said Water Ski Canada Spokesperson. “Their hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport make them outstanding ambassadors for our country.”

The Pan American Championships is a key event for Canadian water skiers, offering a platform to compete on an international stage. 

Jonah Shaffer, Hannah Stopnicki, Kate Pinsonneault, Carly Bonham Photo Credit: Johnny Hayward Photography