Photo Credit : Racquetball Canada / Andre Forget
National Teams Set for 2021-22 Season
WINNIPEG, November 16, 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.
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.
National Women’s Elite Team
| Athlete | Home Town | Club |
| Frédérique Lambert | Montréal, Québec | Nautilus Plus Brossard, Québec |
| Christine Keay | Regina, Saskatchewan | Maple Ridge Recreation Centre Maple Ridge, British Columbia |
| Alexis Iwaasa | Lethbridge, Alberta | Kinsmen Sport Centre Edmonton, Alberta |
| Juliette Parent | Saint-Jacques, Québec | Sani Sport Brossard, Quebec |
| Michèle Morissette | Baie-Comeau, Québec | Peps de l’Université Laval Québec, QC |
| Cassie Prentice | Marcrorie, Saskatchewan | University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
National Men’s Elite Team
| Athlete | Hometown | Club |
| Samuel Murray | Baie-Comeau, QC | Sani Sport Brossard, QC |
| Coby Iwaasa | Lethbridge, AB | Lethbridge College, Lethbridge, AB |
| Lee Connell | Saskatoon, SK | University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK |
| Trevor Webb | Cambridge, ON | Chaplin Family YMCA Cambridge, ON |
| Francis Guillemette | Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, QC | Nautilus Plus, Brossard, QC |
| Tanner Prentice | Macrorie, SK | University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK |
National Women’s Development Team
| Athlete | Hometown | Club |
| Marjolaine Parent | Saint-Jacques, QC | Sani Sport Brossard, 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 Sportsplex Brandon, MB |
| Michael Leduc | Valleyfield, QC | Peps de l’Université Laval Québec, QC |
| Mitch Brayley | Calgary, AB | Acadia Recreation Complex Calgary, AB |
| Nathan Jauvin | Terrebonne, QC | Nautilus Plus Brossard, QC |
| Christian Pocsai | New Hamburg, ON | A. R. Kaufman YMCA Kitchener, ON |
Junior National Team
| Athlete | Hometown | Club | Division |
| Juliette Parent | Saint-Jacques, QC | Club Sportif 777 Joliette, QC | 18 & U Girl’s |
| Nathan Jauvin | Terrebonne, QC | Nautilus Plus Brossard, QC | 18 & & Boy’s |
| Naman Gauri | Lethbridge, AB | Lethbridge College Lethbridge, AB | 18 & U Boy’s |
| Tamara Wilscam | Repentigny, QC | Nautilus Plus Brossard, QC | 16 & U Girl’s |
| Ofelia Wilscam | Repentigny, QC | Nautilus Plus Brossard, QC | 16 & U Girl’s |
| Christian Pocsai | New Hamburg, ON | A.F. Kaufman YMCA Kitchener, ON | 16 & U Boy’s |
| Matthew Hudson | Burlington, ON | Cedar Springs Health Racquet and Sports Club Burlington, ON | 16 & U Boy’s |
| Chloé Jauvin | Terrebonne, QC | Nautilus Plus Brossard, QC | 14 & U Girl’s |
| Alaya Buller | Grand Prairie, AB | Eastlink Centre Grand Prairie, AB | 14 & U Girl’s |
| Asher Pocsai | New Hamburg, ON | A.F. Kaufman YMCA Kitchener, ON | 14 & U Boy’s |
| Raphaël Guillemette | Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, QC | Nautilus Plus Brossard, QC | 14 & U Boy’s |
