Bruce Reid

Hometown: Winnipeg, MB. Bruce Reid has had a long history in the sport of water skiing. Along with many championship titles as a water skier, he has also won several provincial titles as a barefoot water skier. His passion for athletics later extended to his chosen profession as an Orthopedic Surgeon. Bruce obtained his first National title at the age of 9 at the Canadian Championships in the tricks event, in what was then-called the Neophyte Boys division. Nineteen years later in 1984, he continued claiming the tricks title in the Open Men’s division. As a member of the National Team, Bruce competed at 6 World Championships and 6 Pan American Championships. During his career, he competed in a total of 19 Canadian Championships and was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1986. Even though he no longer competes at the National level, Bruce continues to be active in the sport. His involvement has resulted in his being presented with several awards, such as the Outstanding Achievement Award from the City of Winnipeg and the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal for his contribution to the development of the sport. He currently assists in various activity courses in aquatics and tennis while pursuing his career as a Medical Doctor.

Awards

• Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal for outstanding contribution to the development of the sport on a national level
• Outstanding Achievement Award from the City of Winnipeg
• Inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 1986

Career Highlights

National/International Results

SLALOM	TRICK	JUMP	OVERALL
1965 Canadian Championships 3rd (Neophyte Boys) 1970 Canadian Championships 1st (Junior Boys) 1971 Canadian Championships 2nd (Boys) 1972 Canadian Championships 2nd (Boys) 1977 Canadian Championships 2nd 1979 Canadian Championships 2nd 1982 Canadian Championships 3rd	1973 South African International Games 2nd 1973 South African National Championships 2nd 1974 Mexican Invitational International Championships 2nd 1975 California International Cup 1st 1980 Pan American Championships 4th 1973 World Championships 6th 1975 World Championships 10th 1977 World Championships 9th 1981 World Championships 11th 1965 Canadian Championships 1st (Neophyte Boys) 1970 Canadian Championships 1st (Junior Boys) 1978, 1981 &1983 Canadian Championships 1st	1973 South African International Games 3rd 1973 South African National Championships 1st 1974 Mexican Invitational International Championships 3rd 1979 Merc Cruiser International Ski Jump Classic 2nd 1980 World Cup Competition 3rd 1980 Pan American Championships 2nd 1980 British Masters 3rd 1982 French Masters 2nd 1977 World Championships 4th 1979 World Championships 3rd 1970 Canadian Championships 1st (Junior Boys) 1976–1979, 1981–1984 Canadian Championships 1st	1973 South African International Games 3rd 1973 South African National Championships 2nd 1980 Pan American Championships 3rd 1980 British Masters 3rd 1973 World Championships 8th 1975 & 1977 World Championships 7th 1979 World Championships 11th 1981 World Championships 6th 1983 World Championships 10th 1970 Canadian Championships 1st (Junior Boys) 1976 & 1980 Canadian Championships 2nd 1978, 1981-1983 Canadian Championships 1st

Canadian Records

JUVENILE BOYS
SLALOM
1970 Canadian Championships 0.5 @ 16 off

Tricks
1970 Canadian Championships 2997 points

BOYS III
Tricks
1974 Canadian Championships 4910

MEN I
Tricks
1974 Canadian Championships 5030

Jump
1977 Western Championships 169’ (51.5)
1978 Group 1 Championships 170’ (51.8m)
1979 World Championship 172’11” (52.6m)
1980 British Masters 179’ (54.45m)
1981 K.P. British Masters 179’6” (54.7m)
1981 World Championships 182’1” (55.5m)

OPEN MEN

Tricks
1972 Championship Americas 4000 points (Raw)
1977 Western Championship 5220 points

Jump
1974 Canadian Championship 169’ (51.5m)
1978 Group 1 Championship 170’ (51.8m)
1979 World Championship 172’11” (52.6m)
1980 British Masters 179’ (54.45m)
1981 K.P. British Masters 179’6” (54.7m)
1981 World Championship 182’1” (55.5m)

MEN II
Tricks
1983 Liz Allan Superstars 6050 points
1983 Canadian championships 6650 points

MEN III
Jump
1999 Canadian Championships 50.5m (165’8”)

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