WINNIPEG (November 29, 2022) – Team Canada is ready to compete at the upcoming Junior World Championships being held in Guatemala City, Guatemala from December 3 to 10.
The seven athletes from across the country named to the team qualified based on their results at Racquetball Canada’s National Championships held last May.
“The Juniors are an integral part of our National Team Program,” said Jen Saunders, Racquetball Canada’s High Performance Director. “We are excited to send this team to the Junior World Championships for the purpose of experiencing strong international competition, new challenges and to have a great time representing their country. Best of luck to our athletes and coaches.”
Athlete biographies are linked to each athlete’s name in the following team list.
Junior Girl’s World Championship Team
| Athlete | Hometown | Event |
|---|
| Juliette Parent | Saint-Jacques, QC | 21 & U Girl’s Singles21 & U Mixed Doubles |
| Ofelia Wilscam | Repentigny, QC | 16 & U Girl’s Singles16 & U Girl’s Doubles18 & U Mixed Doubles |
| Chloé Jauvin | Terrebonne, QC | 16 & U Girl’s Singles16 & U Girl’s Doubles16 & U Mixed Doubles |
Junior Boy’s World Championships Team
| Athlete | Hometown | Event |
|---|
| Nathan Jauvin | Terrebonne, QC | 18 & U Boy’s Singles18 & U Boy’s Doubles21 & U Mixed Doubles |
| Christian Pocsai | New Hamburg, ON | 18 & U Boy’s Singles18 & U Boy’s Doubles18 & U Mixed Doubles |
| Asher Pocsai | New Hamburg, ON | 16 & U Boy’s Singles16 & U Boy’s Doubles16 & U Mixed Doubles |
| Leyton Gouldie | Brandon, MB | 16 & U Boy’s Singles16 & U Boy’s Double |
World Championships Team Support Staff
| Name | Hometown | Position |
|---|
| Michel Gagnon | Longueuil, QC | Head Coach |
| Rino Langelier | Montréal, QC | Assistant Coach |
John Halko of Edmonton, Alberta and Dan Smith of Timberlea, Nova Scotia have been named to the International Racquetball Federation (IRF) team of officials for the event.
Racquetball Canada appreciates the contribution and commitment of our athletes, coaches and officials and wish them all the best throughout competition at the Junior World Championships.
Click here to link to the IRF website where links to the draws and results will be listed.
The IRF plans to livestream some of the action from the Junior World Championships live on their Facebook Page and on YouTube. More information will be found on their website closer to the beginning of competition.
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