CanoeKayak BC selects 16 athletes to Team BC for Western Canada Summer Games
CanoeKayak BC is proud to announce the canoe and kayak athletes who will be representing Team BC at the Western Canada Summer Games which will be held in Wood Buffalo, Alberta from August 6-11.
The athletes were selected based on the 2015 Team BC Western Canada Summer Games selection criteria following the trials held on May 24 in Burnaby.
“I am excited with the composition of the team. We have an excellent mix of veterans, including Alex Brent (competed at the 2014 Junior World Championships and Youth Olympic Games) and Zach Morgan (member of the Senior National Development Team) and a number of talented rookies, such as Hana Ronayne and Lauryn Cheung. We also have great coaching group. Overall, I anticipate it to be a great Games!”
Blake Dalton, Provincial Coach
“I look forward to representing British Columbia and building synergy with the other Team BC athletes. It will be an exciting Games and I hope to contribute to the medal count.”
Alex Brent, Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club
“This is my first multi-sport games and I am incredibly excited to be part of Team BC. It is great to have the opportunity to compete at a high level competition and have access to different coaches and support staff.”
Hana Ronayne, Pemberton Canoe Association
Team BC Canoe Kayak Athletes
(Athlete Name, Club, Hometown)
Women’s Kayak
Danielle Caron, Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club, Nanaimo
Lauryn Cheung, Fort Langley Canoe Club, Langley
Julianna Won, Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club, Maple Ridge
Meghan Cheung, Fort Langley Canoe Club, Langley
Women’s Canoe
Anna Zhang, False Creek Racing Canoe Club, Vancouver
Hana Ronayne, Pemberton Canoe Association, Pemberton
Melody Oh, Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club, Maple Ridge
Samantha Loutet, Burnaby Canoe and Kayak Club, Burnaby
Mens’ Kayak
Alex Brent, Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club, Dewdney
Coen del Valle, Chinook Racing Canoe Club, Victoria
Justin Won, Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club, Maple Ridge
Matthew Koehler, Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club, Maple Ridge
Sebastian Sorescu, Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club, Maple Ridge
Men’s Canoe
Alexander Demishkevich, Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club, Kamloops
Omar Said, Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club, Maple Ridge
Zach Morgan, Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club, Kamloops
The selected athletes will participate in a team camp from June 29 to July 3, the BC Cup #3 in Burnaby, July 4-5, and a discipline camp closer to the Games. The canoe and kayak competition will take place during phase one of the Western Canada Summer Games, August 7-11 at Snye Park in Fort McMurray.
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About CanoeKayak BC
CanoeKayak BC is the Provincial Sport Organization which actively encourages and provides opportunities to enjoy, participate and excel in paddle sports. Our members include competitive athletes, developing athletes, enthusiasts, coaches, officials, administrators and supporters of the sport. For more information visit www.canoekayakbc.ca
About Team BC
Team BC brings together the best athletes, coaches, managers, and mission staff to represent British Columbia at the Western Canada Summer Games as well as the Canada Winter and Summer Games. Team BC will send a dedicated team of up to 430 to the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta, August 7 to 16. For more information visit www.teambc.org.
About the Western Canada Summer Games
The Western Canada Summer Games are held every four years and bring together over 2500 athletes from the four western provinces and three northern territories to compete in 18 sports. These Games provide development opportunities for amateur athletes to help them advance their skills in a competitive but, friendly environment. The 2015 Western Canada Summer Games will take place in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta. For more information visit www.2015woodbullalo.com
Media Contacts:
Blake Dalton
Provincial Coach, CanoeKayak BC
778-870-8801
778-870-8801
blake@canoekayakbc.ca
Lia Threlfall
Communications Manager, Team BC
250-812-3887250-812-3887
liat@bcgames.org