Four Teams Set to Represent Canada at the Junior International Cup
Canada is ready to make a strong showing at the upcoming Junior International Cup, hosted by USA Football in Los Angeles, California. Four Championship teams that were determined at the Elite Flag National Event held in Kingston; Ontario will represent the country on an International Stage. The age categories for these teams are 15U Boys, 15U Girls, 17U Boys, and 17U Girls, showcasing some of the most promising young talent in Canadian Flag Football.
Road to the International Cup
The journey to the Junior International Cup began at the Elite Flag National Event in Kingston. Over the course of three days, teams from across Canada competed fiercely for the honor of representing the nation. The victorious teams emerged as follows:
– 17U Boys: Champions from Nova Scotia
– 17U Girls: Champions from Quebec
– 15U Boys: Champions from Quebec
– 15U Girls: Champions from Saskatchewan
The Competition
The Junior International Cup will see teams from around the world vying for top honors. The event kicks off July 11th with a packed schedule that includes intense group play and tournament matches. The Canadian teams are scheduled to face strong opponents from the United States, Japan, Panama, Coahuila, and Nuevo Leon.
*All times are in PT*
15U Girls Schedule
– July 11th, 11:00 AM: Nuevo Leon vs. Team Canada
– July 11th, 1:30 PM: Team Panama vs. Team Canada
– July 11th, 4:30 PM: Team Coahuila vs. Team Canada
15U Boys Schedule
– July 11th, 10:00 AM: Team USA vs. Team Canada
– July 11th, 1:30 PM: Team Canada vs. Nuevo Leon
– July 11th, 3:30 PM: Team Canada vs. Team Panama
17U Girls Schedule
– July 11th, 10:00 AM: Team USA vs. Team Canada
– July 11th, 12:00 PM: Team Canada vs. Coahuila
– July 11th, 4:30 PM: Team Canada vs. Team Japan
17U Boys Schedule
– July 11th, 12:00 PM: Team USA vs. Team Canada
– July 11th, 2:30 PM: Coahuila vs. Team Canada
– July 11th, 4:30 PM: Team Panama vs. Team Canada
The Teams are now in Los Angeles, and they carry with them the pride of all our Canadian Flag Football fans. The Junior International Cup offers a platform for these young athletes to gain invaluable experience and showcase their talent on an international stage. With rigorous preparation and a strong sense of national pride, Team Canada is ready to take on the world. Make sure to cheer on all the Canadian Teams participating by tuning in using the link below.
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