Juliette Parent

Biography

Date of Birth

Birthplace

Saint-Jacques, Québec

Residence

Saint-Jacques, Québec

Home Club

Club Sportif 777, Joilette

Coach

Rino Langelier

Equipment

Juliette Parent has accomplished a lot as a young athlete. She has represented Canada at three international elite tournaments, including the 2022 and 2021 World Championships and the 2022 Pan Am Championships. She has also medaled at the elite national level twice in Women’s Open Doubles, winning bronze in 2018 and silver in 2021. Parent has represented Canada at seven Junior World Championships, winning a silver medal in 16 and Under Girl’s Doubles in 2018. She has been on the podium twelve times at the Junior National level, with seven of her podium results being a gold medal win.

Q&A

Start in Racquetball: When I was young, my father registered my sister and I in racquetball.

Reason for playing: I like the feeling of competition, speed, endurance and self-discipline.

Training habits: It depends on each day. When I’m with my coach Rino, we start by hitting balls and then play games.

Best Racquetball moment: My 2nd place win in doubles at the Junior World Championships in Mexico.

Non Racquetball talents: I am also a good soccer player.

What is something people might not know about you or find surprising? I am a motocross amateur.

When you are not playing racquetball, you are probably? Studying, training or relaxing at home when I have the time.

What advice do you have for athletes who want to play at your level? Get organized, be patient, set manageable goals and have fun!

Who has been important in your development as an athlete? Having a very good coach, good teammates who are always fun to work with and the support of my family/friends.

Highlights

4th
2022 National Championships
Women's Open Singles
4th
2022 National Championships
Women's Open Doubles
4th
2021 National Championships
Women's Open Singles
Silver
2021 National Championships
Women's Open Doubles
Bronze
2019 National Championships
Women's Open Doubles
Silver
2018 Junior World Championships
Girl's 16 & U Doubles
Gold
2021 Junior National Championships
Girl's 18 & U Singles
Gold
2019 Junior National Championships
Girl's 16 & U Singles
Gold
2018 Junior National Championships
Girl's 16 & U Singles
Silver
2018 Junior National Championships
Girl's 18 & U Doubles
Gold
2017 Junior National Championships
Girl's 14 & U Singles
Silver
2017 Junior National Championships
Girl's 18 & U Doubles
Silver
2016 Junior National Championships
Girl's 14 & U Singles
Gold
2016 Junior National Championships
Girl's 16 & U Doubles
Silver
2015 Junior National Championships
Girl's 14 & U Singles
Gold
2015 Junior National Championships
Girl's 16 & U Doubles
Gold
2014 Junior National Championships
Girl's 14 & U Doubles
Bronze
2013 Junior National Championships
Girl's 16 & U Doubles