WINNIPEG, November 17, 2021 – Racquetball Canada is pleased to announce the selection of the Elite, Development and Junior National Teams for the 2021-2022 season. Athletes were selected based on results from the National Open Championships and the Junior National Championships held earlier this fall.
This year’s teams consist of several veteran athletes with considerable experience at the international level, some who also have success on the pro-tour. Added into the mix are athletes who have proven themselves in the junior ranks and at the national level.
“After a lengthy break from competitive racquetball I am so pleased to be able to announce Racquetball Canada’s National Teams for the 2021-22 season,” said Jen Saunders, Racquetball Canada’s High Performance Director. “There were some great battles at Nationals and Junior Nationals as we returned to the courts. Our team has some veteran players with a proven ability to medal internationally and lead us into this new phase of racquetball. We also have an amazing list of up-and-coming talent. I look forward to watching everyone’s progression as we are able to compete and train together again.”
Teams representing Canada in international competition will be selected from the national teams. With both the World Championships and the Junior World Championships coming up in November and December, athletes will have an opportunity to compete early at a major event. Based on results from the World Championships combined with National Team Selection points, Racquetball Canada will be nominating athletes for Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program.
National Women’s Elite Team
| Athlete | Hometown | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Frédérique Lambert | Montréal, QC | Nautilus PlusBrossard, QC |
| Christine Keay | Regina, SK | Maple Ridge Leisure CentreMaple Ridge, BC |
| Alexis Iwaasa | Lethbridge, AB | Kinsmen Sport CentreEdmonton, AB |
| Juliette Parent | Saint-Jacques, QC | Club Sportif 777Joliette, QC |
| Michèle Morissette | Baie-Comeau, QC | Peps de l’Université LavalQuébec, QC |
| Cassie Prentice | Macrorie, SK | University of SaskatchewanSaska |
National Men’s Elite Team
| Athlete | Hometown | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Murray | Baie-Comeau, QC | Sani SportBrossard, QC |
| Coby Iwaasa | Lethbridge, AB | Lethbridge CollegeLethbridge, AB |
| Lee Connell | Saskatoon, SK | University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK |
| Trevor Webb | Cambridge, ON | Chaplin Family YMCACambridge, ON |
| Francis Guillemette | Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, QC | NautilusPlusBrossard, QC |
| Tanner Prentice | Macrorie, SK | University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK |
National Women’s Development Team
| Athlete | Hometown | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Marjolaine Parent | Saint-Jacques, QC | Sani SportBrossard, QC |
| Ofelia Wilscam | Repentigny, QC | Nautilus Plus,Brossard, QC |
| Tamara Wilscam | Repentigny, QC | Nautilus Plus,Brossard, QC |
National Men’s Development Team
| Athlete | Hometown | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Kurtis Cullen | Brandon, MB | Brandon Community SportsplexBrandon, MB |
| Michael Leduc | Québec, QC | Peps de l’Université LavalQuébec, QC |
| Mitch Brayley | Calgary, AB | Acadia Recreation ComplexCalgary, AB |
| Nathan Jauvin | Terrebonne, QC | Nautilus Plus,Brossard, QC |
| Christian Pocsai | New Hamburg, ON | A.R Kaufman YMCAKitchener, ON |
Junior National Team
| Athlete | Hometown | Division | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juliette Parent | Saint-Jacques, QC | Filles 18 ans et moins | Club Sportif 777Joilette, QC |
| Nathan Jauvin | Terrebonne, QC | Garçons 18 ans et moins | Nautilus PlusBrossard, QC |
| Naman Gauri | Lethbridge, AB | Garçons 18 ans et moins | Lethbridge CollegeLethbridge, AB |
| Tamara Wilscam | Repentigny, QC | Filles 16 ans et moins | Nautilus Plus,Brossard, QC |
| Ofelia Wilscam | Repentigny, QC | Filles 16 ans et moins | Nautilus Plus,Brossard, QC |
| Christian Pocsai | New Hamburg, ON | Garçons 16 ans et moins | A.F Kaufman YMCAKitchener,ON |
| Matthew Hudson | Burlington, ON | Garçons 16 ans et moins | Cedar Springs Health Racquet & SportsclubBurlington, ON |
| Chloé Jauvin | Terrebonne, QC | Filles 14 ans et moins | Nautilus PlusBrossard, QC |
| Alaya Buller | Grand Prairie, AB | Filles 14 ans et moins | Eastlink CentreGrande Prairie, AB |
| Asher Pocsai | New Hamburg, ON | Garçons 14 ans et moins | A.R. Kaufman YMCAKitchener, ON |
| Raphaël Guillemette | Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, QC | Garçons 14 ans et moins | Nautilus PlusBrossard, QC |
The following high performance coaches from across Canada coach athletes on the National Elite and Development Teams:
- Michel Gagnon – Longueuil, Québec
- Tim Landeryou – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Rino Langelier – Montréal, Québec
- Evan Pritchard – Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Ross Richardson – Regina, Saskatchewan
The next major domestic event for national team members will be the National Team Selection Event in early February. Results from that tournament are taken into consideration for next season’s national teams, as well as competition at the international level.
Athlete headshots can be downloaded using the password MEDIA!!2021 at: https://racquetballcanada.photoshelter.com/indexRacquetball Canada is the National Sport Organization for the sport of racquetball. As a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, our mission is to coordinate, govern and encourage the advancement of racquetball from the grassroots to the elite level across Canada. Our vision is to be a visible, vibrant sport enjoyed coast to coast by Canadians of all ages and abilities. For more information visit our website.
Media Contact
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Communications, Diversity & Safe Sport Director
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