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Senior Women’s National Team
Our Senior Women’s National Team consists of the best female players from across the country, competing in international games and tournaments.
Established in 2010, the IFAF Women’s World Championship is scheduled to take place every four years, featuring top senior women’s teams from around the world. Team Canada has finished second in all of their appearances at this event. The next Women’s World Championship is scheduled to be held in Finland July 30th to August 7th, 2022.
https://jenkkifutis.fi/wwc2022/teams/canada/
2022 World Championship Roster
| # | Name | Pos | Ht | Wt | YOB | Hometown | Club Team |
| No. | Nom | Taille | Poids | ADN | Ville Natale | Équipe Locale | |
| 1 | Kristie Elliott | K /P | 5-8 (173) | 150 (68) | 2002 | North Vancouver, B.C. | Simon Fraser U. (M) |
| 2 | Kendra Nash | RB | 5-6 (168) | 165 (75) | 1997 | Calgary, Alta. | Calgary Rage |
| 3 | Reed Thorstad | QB | 5-8 (173) | 165 (75) | 1996 | Saskatoon, Sask. | Saskatoon Valkyries |
| 4 | Annabelle Chevrier | REC | 5-5 (165) | 140 (64) | 1995 | Coteau-du-lac, Que. | Blitz de Montréal |
| 6 | Haley Girolami | REC | 5-9 (175) | 160 (73) | 1995 | Saskatoon, Sask. | Saskatoon Valkyries |
| 7 | Alex Kowalski | REC | 5-2 (157) | 135 (61) | 1992 | Moose Jaw, Sask. | Regina Riot |
| 8 | Kasey McCombs | RB | 5-4 (163) | 170 (77) | 2003 | Yorkton, Sask. | Regina Riot |
| 9 | Rose-Amélie Brunet | REC | 5-8 (173) | 170 (77) | 1996 | Bouctouche, N.B. | Moncton Vipers |
| 10 | Rebekah Koutsogiannopoulos | REC | 5-5 (165) | 135 (61) | 1988 | Regina, Sask. | Regina Riot |
| 11 | Sarah Wright | RB | 5-5 (165) | 175 (80) | 1998 | Saskatoon, Sask. | Saskatoon Valkyries |
| 13 | Maude Lacasse | QB | 5-9 (175) | 160 (73) | 1995 | Montreal, Que. | Blitz de Montréal |
| 15 | Alexandra Ondo | DB | 5-3 (160) | 146 (66) | 1998 | Gatineau, Que. | Unattached |
| 17 | Baylie Kennedy | LB | 5-3 (160) | 140 (64) | 2001 | Sylvan Lake, Alta. | Edmonton Storm |
| 20 | Hallie Eggie | RB | 5-5 (165) | 170 (77) | 1988 | Winnipeg, Man. | Manitoba Fearless |
| 21 | Shanelle Rioux | REC | 5-7 (170) | 145 (66) | 2002 | Estevan, Sask. | Regina Riot |
| 22 | Hanna McEwen | RB | 5-7 (170) | 150 (68) | 1998 | Winnipeg, Man. | Texas Elite Spartans |
| 24 | Nicole Drouin | DB | 5-6 (168) | 165 (75) | 1999 | Chilliwack, B.C. | Manitoba Fearless |
| 25 | Quinn Petrinchuk | DL | 5-10 (178) | 188 (85) | 2001 | Regina, Sask. | Regina Riot |
| 27 | Harmine Christina Léo | DB | 5-5 (165) | 137 (62) | 1992 | Montreal, Que. | Blitz de Montréal |
| 28 | Ricki Obed | REC | 5-4 (163) | 145 (66) | 1991 | Saskatoon, Sask. | Saskatoon Valkyries |
| 32 | Bethany O’Toole | RB | 5-6 (168) | 160 (73) | 1992 | Kings Country, N.B. | Saint John Storm |
| 33 | Rae-Lynn Schaffer | LB | 5-6 (168) | 165 (75) | 1999 | Regina, Sask. | Regina Riot |
| 34 | Emmarae Dale | LB | 5-6 (168) | 190 (86) | 1997 | Saskatoon, Sask. | Saskatoon Hilltops (M) |
| 37 | Nura Muhindo | DL | 5-7 (170) | 170 (77) | 1999 | Winnipeg, Man. | Manitoba Fearless |
| 42 | Amanda Davidson | DB | 5-8 (173) | 155 (70) | 1987 | Toronto, Ont. | Toronto Storm |
| 44 | Ophelia Poisson-Vecchio | LB | 5-9 (175) | 175 (80) | 1998 | Montréal, Que. | Blitz de Montréal |
| 51 | Virginie Roberge | OL | 5-8 (173) | 195 (89) | 1988 | Laval, Que. | Blitz de Montréal |
| 53 | Betsy Mawdsley | OL | 6-1 (185) | 220 (100) | 1988 | Fort Smith, N.W.T. | Saskatoon Valkyries |
| 55 | Chantal Vogel | DL | 5-8 (173) | 200 (91) | 2000 | Weyburn, Sask. | Calgary Rage |
| 58 | Lauren Ferguson | OL | 6-0 (183) | 200 (91) | 1992 | New Glasgow, N.S. | Saskatoon Valkyries |
| 62 | Alyssa Funk | OL | 5-8 (173) | 210 (95) | 1995 | Hague, Sask. | Saskatoon Valkyries |
| 65 | Ashley Viklund | OL | 5-9 (175) | 260 (118) | 1984 | Prince Albert, Sask. | Saskatoon Valkyries |
| 66 | Julie Sprague | OL | 5-8 (173) | 275 (125) | 1998 | Grosse Isle, Man. | Manitoba Fearless |
| 67 | Andrea Backlund | OL | 5-9 (175) | 240 (109) | 1988 | Winnipeg, Man. | Manitoba Fearless |
| 75 | Hailee Raffey | OL | 6-1 (185) | 280 (127) | 2000 | Whitewood, Sask. | Regina Riot |
| 85 | Virginie Roussel | REC | 5-7 (170) | 180 (82) | 1992 | Montréal, Que. | Blitz de Montréal |
| 88 | Laurence Pontbriand | REC | 5-10 (178) | 165 (75) | 1988 | Montréal, Que. | Blitz de Montréal |
| 90 | Breanne Ward | DL | 5-10 (178) | 216 (98) | 1991 | Winnipeg, Man. | Texas Elite Spartans |
| 91 | Emilie P. Belanger | LB | 5-5 (165) | 180 (82) | 1993 | Laval, Que. | Blitz de Montréal |
| 92 | Brooklyn Dyce | DL | 5-6 (168) | 195 (89) | 1991 | Winnipeg, Man. | Manitoba Fearless |
| 94 | Arden Kliewer | DL | 5-8 (173) | 185 (84) | 2002 | Saskatoon, Sask. | Saskatoon Valkyries |
| 95 | Joanie Duchesneau | DL | 6-2 (188) | 195 (89) | 1994 | Montreal, Que. | Blitz de Montréal |
| 96 | Brigitte O’Driscoll | DL | 5-9 (175) | 170 (77) | 1993 | Lachine, Que. | Blitz de Montréal |
| 98 | Trina Graves | DL | 5-10 (178) | 180 (82) | 1979 | Hampton, N.B. | Saint John Storm |
| 99 | Danaye Holynski | DL | 5-7 (170) | 180 (82) | 2001 | Saskatoon, Sask. | Saskatoon Valkyries |
2022 World Championship Staff
Head Coach: Ryan Clutterbuck
- Marci Halseth (Offensive Coordinator)
- Cody Halseth (Defensive Coordinator)
- Eric Theroux (Special Teams Coordinator)
- Brenden Bennett (Offensive Line)
- Saadia Ashraf (Quarterbacks)
- Thomas Retzlaf (Video Coordinator)
- Pat Berry (Linebackers)
- Olivier Eddie (Defensive Backs)
- Beth Thompson (Defensive Line)
- Claire Dore (Receivers)
Support Staff: Marta Breul (AT), Whitney Gallant (AT), John Hannon (Equipment)
2022 World Championship Final Standings
- USA
- Great Britain
- Finland
- Canada
- Mexico
- Germany
- Australia
- Sweden
Canada vs Australia: https://player.vimeo.com/video/735015679?h=dd5d441f65&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479
Canada vs Finland: https://www.youtube.com/live/-f89RbWPFNk?feature=share
Road to the 2022 World Championships
STEP 1: PROVINCIAL/REGIONAL ID CAMPS
(Updated Feb 9, 2022)
Please note that, due to ongoing COVID restrictions, the provincial/regional ID camps have been cancelled.
STEP 2: SELECTION CAMP – RED & WHITE GAME (May 2022, Ottawa)
Registration: CLOSED
Age Restriction: Must be 18 years of age as of December 31, 2021.
Location: We are confirming fields but will be at or near Carleton University the hotels/meeting facilities will be around the airport.
- May 5, 2022: Arrival Day
- 17:00: Registration opens (at hotel)
- 19:00: Meetings (at hotel)
- May 6 & 7, 2022: Practice/Training Days
- May 8, 2022: Red & White Game – Kickoff at 1 pm
Travel: Travel to and from the Camp is the responsibility of the ATHLETE.
- Arrival by 17:00 on May 5th, 2022
- Departure AFTER 18:00 on May 8th, 2022
CAMP FEE: $100 per participant (includes taxes) – Try out fee that will cover t-shirt, training, and field costs
*If you previously paid for the Regional ID camp, you should have received a discount code
ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS: $450 per participant (includes taxes) – this will cover ground transportation to and from accommodations to practice facility, accommodations, and meals.
**IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FIND YOUR OWN ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY THIS FEE SO CHOOSE THE PAY LATER OPTION AND EMAIL kmiyazaki@footballcanada.com
STEP 3: FINAL SELECTIONS
The Selection Committee will determine the 45-player roster after the selection camp and Red & White Game
STEP 4: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (July 2022, Finland)
The final roster selected will represent Canada at the World Championships in Finland from July 27–August 8, 2022.
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