2026 WSWC Canadian National Waterski Championships
August 13th – 16th, 2026 | T’s Pond, Niagara.
Site Information
T’s Pond: Home of the Greater Niagara Water Ski Club
- Located at 1133 Forkes Rd, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
The Lake: T’s Pond features a 1950 foot long man made water ski lake on 30 acres of privately owned land. The lake runs north/south and has turn islands on each end. The prevailing winds are south west and the lake is quite protected from wind with plenty of surrounding trees and a berm.
Site Amenities
Parking
There is free onsite parking for athletes and spectators.
Facilities
These will be ample porta potties on site including one that is wheelchair accessible.
Electricity
There are some electrical outlets onsite for phone charging.
Wifi
There is wifi available onsite.
Food
A food truck will be on site for all four days of competition. There will also be an Ice Cream Truck on site for all four days.
Air travel to the Niagara Region
45 mins (Cross-border).
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
75 mins.
Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
40 mins (Easiest for domestic).
Hamilton International (YHM)
Things to do in the Niagara Region
Nestled between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, the Niagara Peninsula boasts sprawling wineries in Niagara on the Lake, sandy beaches along Lake Erie, the historic Welland canal, quaint downtown Port Colborne and of course the natural world wonder that is Niagara Falls. Check out these links to see the activities and attractions that are on offer in the Niagara Region.
Accommodations
As the Niagara region is a huge tourist destination in the summer there are plenty of hotels to choose from although it is advisable to book early due to this high seasonal demand. Cities to look for accommodations in are:
6 km from T’s Pond
Port Colborne
11 km from T’s Pond
Welland
25 km from T’s Pond
Niagara Falls
40 km from T’s Pond
Niagara on The Lake
The following are some suggested accommodations that we have come up with.
Economical
Residence & Conference Centre - Welland |110 Niagara College Blvd. Welland, ON L3C 7L4
Telephone 905-732-9700
Mid Tier
Best Western Rose City Suites 300 Prince Charles Drive, Welland, Ontario
The Experience for Families
Americana Waterpark Resort 8444 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Familiarization and Event Schedule
Familiarization Info
Unofficial familiarization is available at the site previous to August 12th
Practice sets are 4 passes for slalom, 6 minutes for trick and 2 jumps
The cost is $35 per practice set payable by cash or E-transfer on site.
Tournament Fees
$245 for one event
$285 for 2 events
$325 for 3 events
Tournament Fees
Follow this link for tournament registration
The Banquet
Date: Sat. August 15th
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: The Ovation Ballroom
Sponsor & Donation "Impact"
Official Event Sponsor Package — $1,500
Designed for businesses, brands, and premium supporters who want stronger visibility before and during the event.
Includes:
- Recognition as an Official Sponsor of the 2026 Waterski Nationals at T’s Pond on WSWO social media posts.
- Company logo on athletes ski bibs during the competition.
- Company sticker/logo placement on the ski boat during the competition.
- Logo placement on the event landing page with a link to your website.
- Name prominently listed on the on-site supporter board.
- Opportunity to include promotional item(s) in the event swag bag
- 4 complimentary event guest passes to be used throughout the competition.
- 2 complimentary tickets to the championship dinner banquet on Saturday, August 15th.
- 2 commemorative 2026 Waterski Nationals at T’s Pond sweaters.
- On-site sponsor recognition by the announcer / event host.
Champion Supporter Donation Package — $500
Perfect for individuals, families, alumni, and local supporters who want to back the event and be recognized as part of the championship community.
Includes:
- Recognition as a Champion Supporter on the event landing page.
- Name listed on the on-site supporter board.
- Recognition as an Official Donor to the 2026 Waterski Nationals at T’s Pond on WSWO social media posts.
- 1 event swag bag.
- 1 complimentary event guest passes to be used throughout the competition.
For more information, please contact Jamie Shanks - jamie@shanksco.com
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