For the first time in Canadian water ski history, 18 skiers will be representing Canada at the 62nd Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament. There will be 9 athletes competing in the Junior Masters and 9 competing in the Open division. This is the highest number of athletes in history to represent Canada at the US Masters. The event will take place at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA on May 27-29, 2022.
The Juniors will compete in prelims and finals on May 27 in slalom, trick, jump, and overall. The Open competitors will compete in slalom, trick, and jump with prelims on May 28 and finals on May 29. The Masters is known around the world as being one of the most prestigious watersports events, with the origin beginning in 1959. The event will host the best water skiers in the world, an invitation to compete at the Masters alone is considered an honour.
Water Ski Canada is proud to recognise these top athletes. Their invitation to the 62nd Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament is a confirmation of their hard work and dedication within the sport of waterskiing.
Junior Competitors:
Nellie Allard (QC) – Overall
Olivia Chute (NS) – Trick
Micky Geller (ON) – Jump
Evan Kraus (AB) – Slalom
Shae O’Brien (AB) – Jump
Megan Pelkey (AB) – Trick
Lucas Pinette (BC) – Jump
Charlie Ross (ON) – Slalom
Hannah Stopnicki (QC) – Trick
Open Competitors:
Jaimee Bull (ON) – Slalom
Ryan Dodd (AB) – Jump
Taryn Grant (MB) – Jump
Dorien Llewellyn (AB) – Trick & Jump
Whitney McClintock Rini (ON) – Slalom
Cole McCormick (ON) – Slalom
Conley Pinette (BC) – Jump
Paige Rini (ON) – Trick & Slalom
Neilly Ross (ON) – Trick
Open competitors, from left to right:
Jaimee Bull, Ryan Dodd, Taryn Grant, Dorien Llewellym, Whitney McClintock Rini, Cole McCormick, Conley Pinette, Paige Rini, Neilly Ross
Junior Competitors, from left to right:
Nellie Allard, Olivia Chute, Michy Geller, Evan Kraus, Shae O’Brien, Megan Pelkey, Lucas Pinette, Charlie Ross, Hannah Stopnicki
