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OTTAWA, ON – Badminton Canada is pleased to announce the list of athletes who will be part of the 2016/17 Yonex Canada National Badminton Team. This year’s roster will consist of 10 athletes which includes 8 returning players from the 2015/16 Canadian National squad and 2 new top athletes to the team. The 2016/17 National Team criteria focused its selection on the development of its High Performance objectives and program.

The National Team for 2016/17 was considered through the evaluation of the athlete’s performances at Senior Elite Series Events, National Championship Events and International Events between June 1st, 2015 and May 31st, 2016. The selection criteria were considered by taking into account the athletes training plans, training environment, future competition plans and commitment to the Senior National Team Program.

In order to be selected to the National Team, athletes were required to have competed in a minimum of 2 Elites Series events and in a minimum of 4 international tournaments for returning members between June 1st, 2015 and May 31st, 2016.

For more information on the 2016/2017 National Team selection criteria: http://badmintoncanada.visualclubweb.nl/file_download.aspx?id=651857&a=1

 “This 2016/17 season will be an outstanding year for badminton in Canada. The 2016/2017 Yonex Canada National Badminton Team demonstrates the best athletes from coast-to-coast in Canada. This year’s roster, once again, showcases a great balance of veteran players and young talent who have dominated the rankings and committed themselves to improving their results and the sport throughout the year” stated Joe Morissette, Executive Director of Badminton Canada.

Also, Badminton Canada would like to individually thank Alex Bruce, Derrick Ng, Phyllis Chan, and Andrew D’Souza for their incredible contribution and immeasurable dedication to the sport of badminton and our Canadian National Team.

The members of the 2016/2017 Yonex Canada National Badminton Team are:

·         Michelle Li - Markham, ON.

·         Toby Ng - Richmond, BC.

·         Adrian Liu -  Prince Rupert, BC.

·         Brittney Tam - Markham, ON.

·         Nyl Yakura - Pickering, ON.

·         Josephine Wu - Edmonton, AB.

·         Martin Giuffre - Calgary, AB.

·         Rachel Honderich - Toronto, ON.

·         Jason Ho-Shue - Markham, ON.

·         Michelle Tong - Markham, ON.

 

About Badminton Canada
Badminton Canada is the national governing body of the sport of badminton in Canada. Our mission is to be an innovative and highly respected sports organization that is the leader in contributing to badminton becoming the most successful racquet sport in Canada and the world by enabling Canadian Athletes, Coaches and Officials of all ages, cultural background and skill level the opportunity to excel in badminton and in life.  For further information: www.badminton.ca.