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PRESS RELEASE
TWELVE CANADIAN SKIERS QUALIFY TO COMPETE AT THE NAUTIQUE MASTERS
The 61st Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament® will be held May 28-30, 2021. The Masters is known throughout the world as the most prestigious watersports tournament. The event began in 1959 at Callaway Gardens and is held annually during the Memorial Day weekend.
The Robin Lake site at Callaway, built specifically for the Masters, boasts an expansive pavilion with covered stadium seating, judges’ tower and media area. The action can be seen clearly from the beach and picnic areas. The immaculately maintained gardens, lakes, resort and attractions at Callaway provide a tournament venue like no other in the world.
The 28th Junior Masters Tournament features the world’s finest junior waterskiing and wakeboarding athletes. In lieu of prize monies, junior competitors receive trophies.
Callaway’s Robin Lake is nestled in a serene and beautiful atmosphere. Spectators are treated to thrilling competition while lounging in a remarkable natural setting. This event attracts thousands of spectators annually and enjoys media coverage in the local and metropolitan Atlanta areas prior to and during the tournament, followed by worldwide print coverage for several months.
Twelve Canadian skiers have qualified to complete at the Nautique Masters. This is the largest Canadian team to attend in history. Unfortunately, Ryan Dodd (a defending Champion) will not be in attending this year due to an ankle injury.
The Canadian athletes attending are:
MASTERS
Masters Women’s Trick: Paige Rini (ON) & Neilly Ross (ON)
Masters Women’s Slalom: Jaimee Bull (ON) & Whitney McClintock-Rini (ON)
Masters Women’s Jump: Dominique Grandon-Allard (QC) & Taryn Grant (MB)
Masters Men’s Trick: Dorien Llewellyn (AB)
Masters Men’s Slalom: Cole McCormick (AB)
Masters Men’s Jump: Dorien Llewellyn (AB)
JR MASTERS
JR Women’s Jump: Shae O’Brien (AB)
JR Women’s Trick: Olivia Chute (NS)
JR Men’s Trick: Evan Kraus (AB)
JR Men’s Slalom: Charlie Ross (ON)
An invitation to compete in the Masters is universally considered an honor and an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline – only the world’s most elite athletes compete at the Masters! This tournament is IWWF/USA Water Ski and WWA sanctioned.
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EVENT INFO
The 61st Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament® will be held May 28-30, 2021. The Masters is known throughout the world as the most prestigious watersports tournament. The event began in 1959 at Callaway Gardens and is held annually during the Memorial Day weekend.The Robin Lake site at Callaway, built specifically for the Masters, boasts an expansive pavilion with covered stadium seating, judges’ tower and media area. The action can be seen clearly from the beach and picnic areas. The immaculately maintained gardens, lakes, resort and attractions at Callaway provide a tournament venue like no other in the world.
An invitation to compete in the Masters is universally considered an honor and an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline – only the world’s most elite athletes compete at the Masters! This tournament is IWWF/USA Water Ski and WWA sanctioned.
The 28th Junior Masters Tournament features the world’s finest junior waterskiing and wakeboarding athletes. In lieu of prize monies, junior competitors receive trophies.
Callaway’s Robin Lake is nestled in a serene and beautiful atmosphere. Spectators are treated to thrilling competition while lounging in a remarkable natural setting. This event attracts thousands of spectators annually and enjoys media coverage in the local and metropolitan Atlanta areas prior to and during the tournament, followed by worldwide print coverage for several months.
The Masters is instrumental in promotion and support of new and exciting watersports disciplines.
WHEN: May 28-30, 2021LOCATION: 3 MILE BEACH DRIVE, PINE MOUNTAIN, GA
WEBSITE: http://masterswaterski.com
Only the world’s most elite athletes compete at the Masters. An invitation to compete is universally considered an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline. The tournament is sanctioned by IWWF/USA Water Ski and WWA.Canadian athletes qualified to compete in the Masters Water Ski Tournament are:
MASTERS COMPETITORS
FEMALE COMPETITORS JAIME BULL (ON) – Women’s Slalom DOMINIQUE GRONDIN – ALLARD (QC) – Women’s Jump TARYN GRANT (MB) – Women’s Jump WHITNEY MCCLINTOCK (ON) – Women’s Slalom PAIGE RINI (ON) – Women’s Trick NEILLY ROSS (ON) – Women’s Trick MALE COMPETITORS DORIEN LLEWELLYN (AB) – Men’s Trick & Men’s Jump COLE MCCORMICK (ON) – Men’s Slalom JUNIOR COMPETITORS
FEMALE COMPETITORS OLIVIA CHUTE (NS) – JR Women’s Slalom SHAE O’BRIEN (AB) – JR Women’s Jump MALE COMPETITORS EVAN KRAUS (AB) – JR Men’s Trick CHARLIE ROSS (ON) – JR Men’s Slalom 
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SCHEDULE
2021 Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament Schedule of Events
Friday, May 28th – Military Appreciation
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 28th Junior Masters – SEMIFINAL AND FINAL ROUNDS
Jr. Women’s & Men’s Trick Semifinals / Jr. Women’s & Men’s Trick Finals
Jr. Women’s & Men’s Slalom Semifinals / Jr. Women’s and Men’s Slalom Finals
Jr. Women’s & Men’s Jump Semifinals / Jr. Women’s and Men’s Jump Finals
Jr. Women’s Wakeboard Semifinals / Jr. Women’s Wakeboard Final Round
Jr. Men’s Wakeboard Semifinals / Jr. Men’s Wakeboard Final Round
Saturday, May 29th – Military Appreciation
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 61st Masters Semifinal Rounds
Pro Women’s & Men’s Trick Semifinals
O’brien Scholarship Challenge: Jr. Women’s Slalom Head-to-Head
Pro Women’s & Men’s Slalom Semifinals
Pro Women’s & Men’s Wakeboard Semifinals
Pro Women’s & Men’s Jump SemifinalsRobin Lake – East Beach Pavilion
9:15 PM – Fireworks, sponsored by GM Marine Engine Technology
Sunday, May 30th – Military Appreciation
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Morning of Champions Chapel Service
Outdoors at Lodge and Spa Longleaf Lawn with In His Wakes Ministries10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Opening Ceremonies
Parade of Champions10:30 AM – 4:00 PM 61st Masters Final Rounds
Pro Women’s & Men’s Trick Finals
O’brien Scholarship Challenge: Jr. Men’s Slalom Head-to-Head
Pro Women’s & Men’s Slalom Finals
Pro Women’s & Men’s Wakeboard Finals
Pro Women’s & Men’s Jump Finals4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Pavilion Awards Presentation
Join us in celebrating the 2021 Masters Champions at the Robin Lake East Beach Pavilion immediately following the conclusion of the competition. -
STANDINGS AND RESULTS
For the Masters Standings CLICK HERE
For the Juniors Standings CLICK HERE
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WATCH LIVE
To watch the event live CLICK HERE
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ATHLETES
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JR ATHLETES
CHARLIE ROSS
TWELVE CANADIAN SKIERS QUALIFY TO COMPETE AT THE NAUTIQUE MASTERS
