2022 WSWC JUNIOR SHOW SKI ATHLETE OF THE YEAR – ZACK PHAM-DINH
Congratulations to Zack Pham-Dinh, 2022 WSWC Junior Show Ski Athlete of the Year!
Zack Pham-Dinh started water skiing at age 3 on Sparrow Lake and on the Ottawa River. He has now been show skiing and training with the amazing athletes at SWS, Muskoka Extreme, Fern Resort, and the Canadian Junior Development Team which he has been a part of for 2 years.
Zack is a natural show skier and has effortlessly learned how to jump, do shoulder starts, base 2-1 pyramids, and is learning doubles. He also placed 3rd Barefoot Nationals in his age category.
Zack is dedicated to training in all disciplines, has great sportsmanship and has a bright future ahead.
2022 WSWC MALE SHOW SKI ATHLETE OF THE YEAR – JORDAN LONG
Congratulations to Jordan Long, 2022 WSWC Male Show Ski Athlete of the Year!
Jordan Long is an exceptional show skier and a specialist in many disciplines including freestyle ski jumping, barefooting, hydro foiling, and wakeboarding. With his diverse skillset, he generously volunteers his time to coach up-and-coming skiers on the development team. He has been a key performer at the last 5 World Water Ski Show Championships. At the most recent World Championships in 2022, Jordan came 9th in the freestyle jumping individuals’ division and performed in 6 out of 13 acts in Team Canada’s competitive show. At the same event, he skied his way to winning the Male MVP Award of the entire tournament. In addition to this honour, Jordan was named 2022 @iwwfed Male Show Ski Athlete of the Year. He was also one of two Canadian athletes nominated for the Ski Show Podcast awards this year.
2022 WSWC FEMALE SHOW SKI ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Carly Jones, 2022 WSWC Female Show Ski Athlete of the Year!
Carly Jones is Canada’s top swivel skier and placed 7th at the 2022 World Championships in the individual swivel ski competition. As part of Team Canada, Carly participated in most acts during the show; star swivel, pyramid, barefoot pyramid, women’s barefoot flyer, doubles, and ballet.
Carly is dedicated to the sport like no other. At the 2022 World Championships, she injured her knee during the show on Saturday. Although injured, that did not stop her from performing in the show on Sunday. She did not want to let the team down and persevered through her difficult acts.
Carly not only trains herself, but she also is a volunteer coach for the development team. She has a true passion for the sport, and it shows through her constant skill development and her mentorship.