{"id":2515,"date":"2026-07-22T15:30:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racquetballcanada.ca\/nfld\/2026\/07\/22\/racquetball-canada-announces-2026-27-national-elite-and-development-teams\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T19:46:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:46:02","slug":"racquetball-canada-announces-2026-27-national-elite-and-development-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racquetballcanada.ca\/nfld\/2026\/07\/22\/racquetball-canada-announces-2026-27-national-elite-and-development-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Racquetball Canada Announces 2026\u201327 National Elite and Development Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WINNIPEG<\/strong> (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) \u2013 Racquetball Canada is proud to announce the athletes named to its 2026\u201327 National Elite and Development Teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s roster brings together experienced international competitors and an emerging generation of athletes, reflecting the depth and strength of Canada’s high-performance program. Every team member has represented Canada internationally as either a senior or junior athlete and earned selection through their performances at this season’s National Team Selection Events and the 2026 National Championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Elite Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Women’s Elite Team combines a decorated veteran core with the next generation of Canadian champions. The roster features athletes with national championship success and international podium experience at the World Championships and Pan American events, led by Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Lambert and Juliette Parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Men’s Elite Team returns an experienced, internationally proven lineup. The roster features athletes with national championship success and extensive international experience, led by Samuel Murray and Coby Iwaasa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Development Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Women’s Development Team brings together experienced leadership and emerging talent. Mich\u00e8le Morissette brings extensive international experience and proven success at the national level and is joined by a wave of junior national athletes continuing their transition into elite competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Men’s Development Team features a mix of rising junior athletes and competitors returning to the national program. Christian and Asher Pocsai lead a group that represents the next generation of Canadian talent, supported by athletes continuing their development and pursuit of elite-level competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Saunders, Director of High Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The announcement of our 2026\u201327 National Team marks the beginning of another exciting season for Racquetball Canada. Our Elite and Development athletes have earned this opportunity through their performances and commitment to continual improvement. We are committed to providing an environment that challenges and supports them as they pursue excellence, represent Canada with pride, and inspire the next generation of athletes across the country.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selections were based on results from two National Team Selection Events held earlier this season, along with performances at the 2026 National Championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Athletes named to the National Teams receive financial support from Racquetball Canada through funding provided by Sport Canada. Athletes who will receive carding support through Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistance Program will be announced this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The teams will gather this summer for a national training camp as they begin preparations for the 2026 World Championships and the upcoming national season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those wishing to support Racquetball Canada’s National Team Program can make a donation at the following link: https:\/\/racquetballcanada.ca\/donate\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To read more about an athlete, click on their name in the following charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n <\/colgroup>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
National Women’s Elite Team<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n
Athlete<\/th>\n Residence<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Juliette Parent<\/a><\/td>\n Saint-Jacques, QC<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Lambert<\/a><\/td>\n Montr\u00e9al, QC<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Marjolaine Parent<\/a><\/td>\n Saint-Basile-le-Grand, QC<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Chlo\u00e9 Jauvin<\/a><\/td>\n Terrebonne, QC<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Danielle Ramsay<\/a><\/td>\n Saskatoon, SK<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Christine Keay<\/a><\/td>\n New Westminster, BC<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n <\/colgroup>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
National Men’s Elite Team<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n
Athlete<\/th>\n Residence<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Samuel Murray<\/a><\/td>\n Saint-Basile-le-Grand, QC<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Coby Iwaasa<\/a><\/td>\n Lethbridge, AB<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Trevor Webb<\/a><\/td>\n Kitchener, ON<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Leyton Gouldie<\/a><\/td>\n Brandon, MB<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Lee Connell<\/a><\/td>\n Saskatoon, SK<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Nathan Jauvin<\/a><\/td>\n Terrebonne, QC<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n <\/colgroup>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
National Women’s Development Team<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n
Athlete<\/th>\n Residence<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Mich\u00e8le Morissette<\/a><\/td>\n Baie-Comeau, QC<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Lahni Buller<\/a><\/td>\n Grande Prairie, AB<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Kaitlyn Couckuyt<\/a><\/td>\n Brandon, MB<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Ariana Buller<\/a><\/td>\n Grande Prairie, AB<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Alaya Buller<\/a><\/td>\n Grande Prairie, AB<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n <\/colgroup>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
National Men’s Development Team<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n
Athlete<\/th>\n Residence<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Asher Pocsai<\/a><\/td>\n New Hamburg, ON<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Christian Pocsai<\/a><\/td>\n New Hamburg, ON<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Devin Halko<\/a><\/td>\n Edmonton, AB<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Matthew Swaine<\/a><\/td>\n Etobicoke, ON<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Naman Gauri<\/a><\/td>\n Lethbridge, AB<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

About Racquetball Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Racquetball Canada is the national governing body for racquetball in Canada. As a member of the\u00a0Canadian Olympic Committee, its mission is to coordinate, govern and promote the development of racquetball, from grassroots to elite levels, across Canada. Our vision is to be a dynamic and recognised sport, played from coast to coast by Canadians of all ages and abilities. For more information, visit our\u00a0website<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan Hanson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communications, Diversity & Safe Sport Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of Communications, Diversity and Safe Sport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

communications@racquetballcanada.ca<\/u><\/a> I 306.502.4422<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about an athlete, click on their name in the tables below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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