September 13, 2021: Canada kicks off the Pan American Cup (women) against Puerto Rico today at 3 pm ET in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Six teams from NORCECA’s Central Zone will be starting the qualification process for the Pan American Games in Chile 2023 as well as accumulating points for the FIVB ranking system. In addition to Canada, the U.S., Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico and Puerto Rico will be competing in this 19th edition of the tournament.
Each day of the preliminary round will consist of three matches at 15:00, 17:00 and 19:00 local time. With the final rounds on Saturday and Sunday.
Canada’s Roster
Courtney Baker, Bridgewater, NS
Natasha Calkins, Grande Prairie, AB
Hannah Duchesneau, Newmarket, ON
Avery Heppell, Langley, BC
Courtney Hillier, Fredericton, NB
Hilary Howe, Calgary, AB
Brie King, Langley, BC
Melissa Langegger, Oakville, ON
Caroline Livingston, Kelowna, BC
Julia Murmann, Toronto, ON
Jayde Robertsen, Vancouver, BC
Kaylee Plouffe, Calgary, AB
Kennedy Snape, Kelowna, BC
Nyadholi Thokbuom, Calgary, AB
Staff
Shannon Winzer, Head coach
Matt Krueger, Assistant coach
Julien Boucher, Team manager
Hilary Mallinger, Physiotherapist
Hilary Parson, Statistician
Cody Piwowar-Desilets, Strength and conditioning
Volleyball Canada media contact:
Jackie Skender
Mobile: 613.794.7676
Photo: NORCECA
