BURLINGTON, ON (February 8 2026) – Sam Murray (St-Basile-Le-Grand, QC) and Juliette Parent (Saint-Jacques, QC) finished in top spot at the National Team Selection Event that was held in Burlington, Ontario on February 6 and 7, 2026.
Men’s Open Division
In the men’s final on Saturday, Murray faced Coby Iwaasa (Lethbridge, AB) in a very competitive and close match. Iwaasa claimed the opening game 11–7, but Murray responded with three consecutive wins, 12–10, 11–7, 12–10. Both athletes delivered a fast-paced, physical performance, showcasing why racquetball is such an exciting sport.
The men’s bronze medal match saw Trevor Webb of Kitchener, ON, take on Leyton Gouldie of Brandon, MB. Webb jumped out to an early lead, taking the first two games 11–3 and 11–5. Gouldie pushed hard in the third, but Webb held strong to edge out a 12–10 victory and claim the bronze.
Women’s Open Division
The women’s draw followed a round-robin format, with Juliette Parent finishing on top of the standings, earning a perfect record with decisive wins in every match.
Chloé Jauvin earned the silver medal, delivering a strong and consistent performance throughout the tournament. Her only loss came against Parent.
Marjolaine Parent captured bronze in her second tournament back after a break from the national team. Racquetball Canada celebrates her dedication in balancing life as a new mother and elite-level competition.
National Team Implications
This was the final selection event ahead of the 2026 Pan American Championships in Guatemala, taking place March 27 to April 4. The national team will be announced in the coming weeks.
Easterns
In addition to the National Team Selection Event, Racquetball Ontario hosted the Easterns, an inclusive tournament welcoming athletes of all ages and skill levels. The event brought together 42 competitors from across Ontario, showcasing the depth and growth of the sport at the provincial level. Participants competed across multiple age and ability divisions, including several of Ontario’s rising junior athletes who represent the future of the game. A summary of division winners can be found in the results section below.
Racquetball Canada sincerely thanks Tournament Director Kyle Wiseman and the team of dedicated volunteers, our host facility Burlington Hall Sporting Club, and Racquetball Ontario for their outstanding support. We also extend our gratitude to the Government of Canada for its continued financial commitment to high-performance racquetball programs, including national-level competitions.
Draws and results: https://secure.racquetballcanada.ca/entry-list/matches/1017382/50101/0/M/
Results Summary: Open Women – National Team Selection Event
- Julliette Parent, Saint-Jacques QC
- Chloé Jauvin, Terrebonne, QC
- Marjolaine Parent, St-Basile-Le-Grand, QC
- Lahni Buller, Grande Prairie, AB
- Kaitlyn Couckuyt, Brandon, MB
Results Summary: Open Men – National Team Selection Event
- Samuel Murray, St-Basile-Le-Grand, QC
- Coby Iwaasa, Lethbridge, AB
- Trevor Webb, Kitchener, ON
- Leyton Gouldie, Brandon, MB
- Nathan Jauvin, Terrebonne, QC
- Mitch Brayley, Calgary AB
- Lee Connell, Saskatoon, SK
- Christian Pocsai, New Hamburg, ON
- Asher Pocsai, New Hamburg, ON
- Roger Harripersad, Calgary, AB
- Raphaël Guillemette, Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, QC
- Matthew Swaine, Etobicoke, ON
- Matt Forstner, Burlington, ON
- Tommy Murray, St-Basile-Le-Grand, QC
- Roberto Santander, Grassie ON
- Noah McEwen, Sherwood Park, AB
Division Winners – Easterns
Elite Singles: Luke Coughey (Cambridge, ON)
A Singles: Evan Aiello (Burlington, ON)
Women’s A Singles: Talia King (Burlington, ON)
B Singles: Christopher Jette (Dundas, ON)
Junior B Singles: Asher Wiseman (Burlington, ON)
A/B Doubles: Aaron Agnew / Kyrylo Tkach (Hamilton, ON / Burlington, ON)
Women’s Doubles: Hosanna Coughey / Talia King (Cambridge ON / Burlington, ON)
Junior Doubles: Saish Bhavsar / Asher Wiseman (Thorold, ON / Burlington, ON)
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