Canadian Selection announced for FINA Women’s World League Prelims
Water Polo Canada -(OTTAWA, January 18, 2016) – Water Polo Canada has confirmed the list of women athletes selected to participate in the Intercontinental Tournament held in Lewisville, Texas, from February 16 to 21, 2016. This event constitutes the preliminary phase of the 2016 FINA World League and, more importantly, the last major international competition for the Canadian women before they head over to Gouda, Netherlands, to enter the Olympic Qualification Tournament.
The 6-team Intercontinental Tournament will welcome squads from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan and the United States of America. Canadians will play their first of six games on February 16, against Japan.
Athletes selected to participate in the 2016 Women’s Intercontinental Tournament:
|
Last and First name |
Position |
City |
1 |
Alogbo, Krystina |
Center, |
CAMO (QC) |
2 |
Christmas, Kyra, |
Attacker |
Calgary Renegades (AB) |
3 |
Colterjohn, Nicola, |
Goalie, |
Hamilton Hammer (ON) |
4 |
Crevier, Axelle, |
Attacker, |
CAMO (QC) |
5 |
Eggens, Carmen, |
Utility, |
Gatineau (QC) |
6 |
Eggens, Monika, |
Attacker, |
Gatineau (QC) |
7 |
Fournier, Shae, |
Attacker, |
Bushido (MB) / DDO (QC) |
8 |
Gaudreault, Jessica, |
Goalie, |
Capital Wave (ON) |
9 |
McKee, Kelly, |
Defender, |
Calgary Renegades (AB) |
10 |
Monton, Katrina, |
Center, |
DDO (QC) |
11 |
Perreault, Dominique, |
Attacker |
CAMO (QC) |
12 |
Robinson, Christine, |
Utility |
DDO (QC) |
13 |
Wright, Emma, |
Attacker |
Scarborough Shadow (ON) |
Alternates |
|||
A |
Bekhazi, Joelle, |
Attacker |
DDO (QC) |
A |
Kohli, Jacqueline, |
Defender |
Pacific Storm (BC) |
A |
Nacouzi, Joelle, |
Attacker |
DDO (QC) |
A |
Vulpisi, Clara, |
Goalie |
CAMO (QC) |
A |
Yelizarova, Hanna, |
Utility |
CAMO (QC) |
Staff:
Name |
Position |
Paradelo, David, |
Head Coach |
Oliveira, Justin, |
Team Leader/Co-Coach |
Melancon, Laurence, |
Manager |
Croteau, Félix, |
Physiotherapist |
Prieur, Manon, |
Massage Therapist |
Johnson, Angela, |
Video Analyst |
Frechette, Martin, |
Nutritionist |
Richard, Veronique, |
Mental Performance Consultant |
Roy, Stephane, |
Referee |
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For further information and interview requests, please contact:
Pascale Beaudoin, Water Polo Canada Communications, (514) 758-7472, pbeaudoin@waterpolo.ca
About Water Polo Canada
Water Polo Canada is the National Sport Federation and governing body for the sport of water polo in Canada. It manages the National and Olympic Teams as well as the domestic development plan. (www.waterpolo.ca)