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Krystal Arvisais Award
Introduction
Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada (WSWC) has established an annual award in honour and memory of
Krystal Arvisais, a beloved international level Canadian water skier who, at age 21, tragically
perished in an accident in December 2007. Krystal Arvisais, a native of Val-des-Monts, Quebec,
represented Canada at the Pan Am Water Ski Championships and the Can Am Challenge, excelled in
Canada and the United States, and was a 12-time medalist at Canadian Water Ski Championships.
She was characterized by the Canadian water ski community as a person who clearly loved the
sport, was sociable to all, and successfully combined pursuit of post secondary studies while
maintaining a high level of training.
Criteria
One skier will be selected on an annual basis who best exemplifies the qualities of Krystal
Arvisais in her skiing and regard for the sport.
To be eligible for consideration, an individual must:
- Be a male or female water skier, of any age;
- Be an overall skier, participating in all three events (slalom, tricks and jump);
- In normal circumstances, participate in the Canadian Water Ski Championships of the relevant year;
- Be a student at a post-secondary school;
- Be a Canadian citizen.
The award will be bestowed upon the eligible skier who best exemplifies the following qualities:
- Love and passion for the sport of water skiing;
- Sociability and friendliness within the water ski community;
- Ability to laugh and make others smile;
- Good sportsmanship;
- Demonstrates a commitment to training;
- Is a developing skier who demonstrates the ability to water ski at a high level, but who has not yet achieved National Team status;
- Combines training with pursuit of post secondary education, or if still in middle or secondary school, with a high academic standing;
Selection Process
Prior to the start of each Canadian Water Ski Championship, the WSWC President shall appoint a panel
of three members who will be tasked with selecting the recipient of the Krystal Arvisais Award. The panel
members shall determine any methodology by which to collect information about candidates and,
ultimately, to select the recipient consistent with the above criteria. The recipient will be
announced at the closing banquet of the annual Canadian Water Ski Championships.
Award
The recipient will be presented with a keeper award that personifies Krystal Arvisais.
List of Recipients
- 2008 Karen Stevens, ON
- 2009 Stephen Collins, ON
- 2010 Amanda Amos, ON
"Ski hard, smile always!"
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