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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.

Media Guide Here

https://jenkkifutis.fi/wwc2022/teams/canada/

2022 World Championship Roster

#NamePosHtWtYOBHometownClub Team
No.NomTaillePoidsADNVille NataleÉquipe Locale
1Kristie ElliottK /P5-8 (173)150 (68)2002North Vancouver, B.C.Simon Fraser U. (M)
2Kendra NashRB5-6 (168)165 (75)1997Calgary, Alta.Calgary Rage
3Reed ThorstadQB5-8 (173)165 (75)1996Saskatoon, Sask.Saskatoon Valkyries
4Annabelle ChevrierREC5-5 (165)140 (64)1995Coteau-du-lac, Que.Blitz de Montréal
6Haley GirolamiREC5-9 (175)160 (73)1995Saskatoon, Sask.Saskatoon Valkyries 
7Alex KowalskiREC5-2 (157)135 (61)1992Moose Jaw, Sask.Regina Riot
8Kasey McCombsRB5-4 (163)170 (77)2003Yorkton, Sask.Regina Riot
9Rose-Amélie BrunetREC5-8 (173)170 (77)1996Bouctouche, N.B.Moncton Vipers
10Rebekah KoutsogiannopoulosREC5-5 (165)135 (61)1988Regina, Sask.Regina Riot
11Sarah WrightRB5-5 (165)175 (80)1998Saskatoon, Sask.Saskatoon Valkyries
13Maude LacasseQB5-9 (175)160 (73)1995Montreal, Que.Blitz de Montréal
15Alexandra OndoDB5-3 (160)146 (66)1998Gatineau, Que.Unattached
17Baylie KennedyLB5-3 (160)140 (64)2001Sylvan Lake, Alta.Edmonton Storm
20Hallie EggieRB5-5 (165)170 (77)1988Winnipeg, Man.Manitoba Fearless
21Shanelle RiouxREC5-7 (170)145 (66)2002Estevan, Sask.Regina Riot
22Hanna McEwenRB5-7 (170)150 (68)1998Winnipeg, Man.Texas Elite Spartans
24Nicole DrouinDB5-6 (168)165 (75)1999Chilliwack, B.C.Manitoba Fearless
25Quinn PetrinchukDL5-10 (178)188 (85)2001Regina, Sask.Regina Riot
27Harmine Christina LéoDB5-5 (165)137 (62)1992Montreal, Que.Blitz de Montréal
28Ricki ObedREC5-4 (163)145 (66)1991Saskatoon, Sask.Saskatoon Valkyries 
32Bethany O’TooleRB5-6 (168)160 (73)1992Kings Country, N.B.Saint John Storm
33Rae-Lynn SchafferLB5-6 (168)165 (75)1999Regina, Sask.Regina Riot
34Emmarae DaleLB5-6 (168)190 (86)1997Saskatoon, Sask.Saskatoon Hilltops (M)
37Nura MuhindoDL5-7 (170)170 (77)1999Winnipeg, Man.Manitoba Fearless
42Amanda DavidsonDB5-8 (173)155 (70)1987Toronto, Ont.Toronto Storm
44Ophelia Poisson-VecchioLB5-9 (175)175 (80)1998Montréal, Que.Blitz de Montréal
51Virginie RobergeOL5-8 (173)195 (89)1988Laval, Que.Blitz de Montréal
53Betsy MawdsleyOL6-1 (185)220 (100)1988Fort Smith, N.W.T.Saskatoon Valkyries
55Chantal VogelDL5-8 (173)200 (91)2000Weyburn, Sask.Calgary Rage
58Lauren FergusonOL6-0 (183)200 (91)1992New Glasgow, N.S.Saskatoon Valkyries
62Alyssa FunkOL5-8 (173)210 (95)1995Hague, Sask.Saskatoon Valkyries
65Ashley ViklundOL5-9 (175)260 (118)1984Prince Albert, Sask.Saskatoon Valkyries
66Julie SpragueOL5-8 (173)275 (125)1998Grosse Isle, Man.Manitoba Fearless
67Andrea BacklundOL5-9 (175)240 (109)1988Winnipeg, Man.Manitoba Fearless
75Hailee RaffeyOL6-1 (185)280 (127)2000Whitewood, Sask.Regina Riot
85Virginie RousselREC5-7 (170)180 (82)1992Montréal, Que.Blitz de Montréal
88Laurence PontbriandREC5-10 (178)165 (75)1988Montréal, Que.Blitz de Montréal
90Breanne WardDL5-10 (178)216 (98)1991Winnipeg, Man.Texas Elite Spartans 
91Emilie P. BelangerLB5-5 (165)180 (82)1993Laval, Que.Blitz de Montréal
92Brooklyn DyceDL5-6 (168)195 (89)1991Winnipeg, Man.Manitoba Fearless
94Arden KliewerDL5-8 (173)185 (84)2002Saskatoon, Sask.Saskatoon Valkyries
95Joanie DuchesneauDL6-2 (188)195 (89)1994Montreal, Que.Blitz de Montréal
96Brigitte O’DriscollDL5-9 (175)170 (77)1993Lachine, Que.Blitz de Montréal
98Trina GravesDL5-10 (178)180 (82)1979Hampton, N.B.Saint John Storm
99Danaye HolynskiDL5-7 (170)180 (82)2001Saskatoon, 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

  1. USA
  2. Great Britain
  3. Finland
  4. Canada
  5. Mexico
  6. Germany
  7. Australia
  8. 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 [email protected]

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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