Canada-Women’s-Team-Prepares-for-Olympic-Qualifier
The tournament takes place in Tijuana, Mexico from April 29-May 5th.
Canada, currently ranked #22 in the world, finds themselves in a pool with Dominican Republic (world #9), Puerto Rico (world #19) and Honduras (world #69).
They will play a round robin against those teams before crossing over with the second pool which has Cuba (world #10), Mexico (world #27), Costa Rica (world #28), and Trinidad & Tobago (world #34).
In order to qualify for the Olympic Games, Team Canada must win this tournament. Canada last appeared in the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996.
Team Canada will travel with a roster of 12 athletes. The following athletes are currently vying for a spot on this roster, which will be determined by Monday, April 23.
Left Sides: Tammy Mahon, Tonya Mokelki, Marie-Pier Murray-Methot, Liz Cordonier, Kyla Richey.
Middle Blockers: Jennifer Hinze, Marisa Field, Tasha Holness, Nadine Alphonse.
Right Sides: Sarah Pavan, Brittney Page.
Setters: Jaclyn Ellis, Kelci French.
Liberos: Julie Young, Claire Hanna.