Some of the world’s best water ski athletes will descend on Calgary this week as the inaugural Rocky Mountain Pro Am takes place July 30 – August 2, 2026 at Predator Bay Water Ski Club.
The event is the second stop of the inaugural 2026-2027 Nautique Water Ski World Series presented by GM Marine, a new professional series bringing together many of the world’s top water ski athletes. The Rocky Mountain Pro Am also marks the first time Calgary has hosted a stop on the series.
Athletes will compete in Slalom, Trick, and Jump across U21, Pro, and Senior divisions. The field features reigning Open and U21 World Champions, world record holders, and many of the sport’s top-ranked athletes, making it a strong professional water ski event held in Canada.
Fans will have the opportunity to watch many of the sport’s biggest names in action, including:
- Jake Abelson (USA) – Trick World Record Holder and reigning U21 World Champion in Men’s Trick
- Jaimee Bull (North Bay, ON) – Reigning three-time World Champion in Women’s Slalom
- Cristhiana De Osma (Peru) – Reigning U21 World Champion in Women’s Slalom
- Matias Gonzalez (Chile) – Reigning World Champion in Men’s Trick
- Regina Jaquess (USA) – Women’s Slalom World Record Holder
- Erika Lang (USA) – Women’s Trick World Record Holder
- Joel Poland (Great Britain) – Overall World Record Holder and reigning World Champion in Men’s Jump
- Charlie Ross (Muskoka, ON) – Reigning U21 World Champion and U21 World Record Holder in Men’s Slalom
- Neilly Ross (Muskoka, ON) – Reigning World Champion in Women’s Trick
- Hannah Stopnicki (Montreal, QC) – Reigning U21 World Champion in Women’s Trick
- Carly Bonham (Calgary, AB) – Competing on home water against many of the world’s best
The U21 world champions earned their titles at Predator Bay Water Ski Club during the 2025 IWWF World Under 21 Waterski Championships, making this a return to a venue where they have already experienced international success one year ago.
Spectators can expect four days of world-class competition featuring athletes soaring more than 200 feet in jump, performing gravity-defying flips and spins in trick, and showcasing incredible precision and speed in slalom.
Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to experience one of the premier stops in international water skiing.
Members of the media are welcome throughout the event, including during official practice on Wednesday, July 29 and the afternoon of Thursday, July 30, as well as throughout competition from July 30 through August 2. Athlete interview, photo, and video opportunities will be available.
“The Rocky Mountain Pro Am brings together an incredible lineup of athletes from around the world and continues Calgary’s reputation as a destination for world-class water ski events,” said Russ Dickson, President of Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada. “With so many world champions and world record holders competing, fans can expect an exciting weekend of world-class action on the water.”
Canada will be well represented throughout the weekend by Jaimee Bull (North Bay, ON), Carly Bonham (Calgary, AB), Charlie Ross (ON), Neilly Ross (ON), Hannah Stopnicki (Montreal, QC), Nellie Allard (Saint-Donat, QC), Samson Clunie (SK), Thomas Daigle (QC), Carter Lucas (SK), Cole McCormick (ON), Kate Pinsonneault (BC), Max Strilchuk (SK), Sophie Strilchuk (SK), Madison Savory (BC), Enzo Kristian (Saskatoon, SK), and Seb Hron (Ottawa, ON).
Event Information
Rocky Mountain Pro Am
Dates: July 30 – August 2, 2026
Location: Predator Bay Water Ski Club, Calgary, Alberta
Divisions: U21, Pro, and Senior
Disciplines: Slalom, Trick, and Jump
Admission: Free
The Rocky Mountain Pro Am is made possible through the support of Nautique Boats, GM Marine, PCM Marine Engines, Sport Canada, Tourism Calgary, the Government of Alberta, Wizard Lake Marine Inc., Shuswap Ski & Board, Water Ski &Wakeboard Alberta, Caledonian Midstream Corp., JL Audio, Masterline, Zero Off, Basecamp, Syndicate Water Skis, Compass Group, Wildcat Royalty Corporation, the Vern Oberg Legacy Fund, and Eagle. Their support helps bring world-class water ski competition to Calgary and showcases the sport on the international stage.
Media Assets: CLICK HERE (Photo Credit to Johnny Hayward)
Complete List of U21 & Open Athletes: CLICK HERE