Football Canada is proud to unveil the Women’s National Team roster which will compete at the 2013 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Women’s World Championship to be held June 28-July 7 in Vantaa, Finland.

The roster was chosen from a group of 75 players who attended final selection camps held in Fredericton, NB and Moose Jaw, SK.

The women earned invitations to the attend one of two final selection camps based on their performances at last summer’s Challenge Cup which hosted 175 players from four provincial and one regional team. 

Canada, the defending silver medalist from 2010 will send a roster of 45 players to Finland to compete against the World. The roster features nine returnees from the inaugural event held in Stockholm, Sweden.

“It’s an honour to be able to represent my country for a second time," said returning receiver Alex Black.

“Women’s football across the country has made great strides towards more knowledgeable and skilled athletes which has helped improve our game. I am looking forward to playing alongside women who share my passion for this wonderful game.”

The National Team will assemble for a training camp at the end of June to prepare for its competition in Vantaa.

For more information regarding the 2013 Women’s World Championship please visit the tournament’s website atwww.wwc2013.com or their Facebook page here.

New Brunswick Athletes Selected to Women’s National Team/ Équipe nationale féminine

Pos. First Last Current Team
RB/ DO Justine Barter Moncton Vipers
REC Alex Black Capital Area Lady Gladiators
REC Lori Boyles Saint John Storm
REC Tara Keohan Moncton Vipers
OL/ LO Robyn Neill Capital Area Lady Gladiators
DL/ LD Trina Graves Saint John Storm
LB/ SEC Emma Hicks Capital Area Lady Gladiators
DB/ DD Marie-Noëlle Beaulieu Moncton Vipers

Reserve Roster / Équipe réserve
First Last Current Team
Kristen Chatterton Capital Area Lady Gladiators
Ashley Clements Saint John Storm
Michelle Young - Mather Saint John Storm