MA News: Canada Announces its Softball Team for the 2007 Summer Universiade
May 2nd, 2007
Softball Canada has named seventeen athletes to its Summer Universiade Team. The Summer Universiade will take place from August 8th to 18th in Bangkok, Thailand. The athletes selected to the Summer Universiade Team are: Becky Hartley Ashley Lanz Megan MacKenzie Robin Mackin Noemie Marin Melanie Matthews Erin McLean Daniella Pappano Kaleigh Rafter Katie Rosentreter Jan Salling Rachel Schill Megan Timpf Ashley Van Boxmeer Janiva Willis Jen Yee
"I am very excited about the possibilities that await the National Teams in 2007" stated Lori Sippel, Senior Women's National Team Head Coach. "A high level schedule including return trips to the Canada Cup and the US World Cup will provide the training and competition necessary to prepare us for championship play at the Pan American Games. Additionally, the chance to experience multi sport events such as the Pan American Games and Summer Universiade can only elevate each player's confidence and experience level while providing the necessary evaluating opportunities for the staff leading into Olympic team selection." Canada will play in a pool with Taiwan, South Africa, Italy and host Thailand at the 2007 Universiade.
Lori Sippel, Head Coach Team Canada
