UK Teenagers Compete at World Junior Waterski Championships
2 January 2023
Six of our best young water skiers will be representing their country at the IWWF World Under 17 Waterski Championships being held in Chile from 5th to 8th January…
More than 100 skiers from 22 countries are expected to take part in the competition at Lago Los Morros near Santiago.
The GB Team is made up of:
- Harrison Crossland (slalom tricks)
- Lilli Deste (slalom, tricks, jump)
- Stella Gamski (slalom, tricks)
- Dani Halford (slalom, tricks, jump)
- Tom Parkin (slalom, tricks, jump)
- Noah Pollard (slalom, tricks, jump)
Stella Gamski - photo James Elliott
The whole GB Team has been together in Florida, USA, ahead of the competition, taking advantage of some warm weather training - though a few days of unexpectedly cold temperatures over the Christmas holiday meant it felt more like home at times!
They have been accompanied by GB Youth Coach, Charlotte Wharton, who has now travelled with them to Chile.
“Many of the team have been training in Orlando at Matt Rini Ski School with myself and Cole Grant,” Charlotte said.
“Despite the cold front to hit Florida, the skiers were able to get some great quality training in leading up to this event. For some of these skiers, it is their first World Championships and, despite the nerves, I know they are excited.
“I have seen how hard they have been training and we are all excited to watch them compete this week. We have a few days practice before the event begins on January 5th and Team GB are ready!“
The whole competition will be livestreamed by The Waterski Broacasting Company.
Team GB in Chile. L-R: Charlotte, Lilli ,Tom, Noah, Harrison, Dani & Stella
It's good to see there's already been some local press coverage for our team skiers:
King's Lynn: Waterskier Noah Pollard in world championships | Eastern Daily Press (edp24.co.uk)
Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard
