BC Ball Hockey congratulates the following members of the Vancouver Women's Ball Hockey League on being selected to the National Women's Team. We are honored to have them represent BC on such a prestigious event. The selection process is never easy, especially for those in the position to either select or release players from any sport. The process was equally up to the task of "almost impossible" when the selection came down to who would be chosen for the National Women's Ball Hockey Team. Talent continues to grow and it not only extends to the Ice sports. Players excel at all levels as well as all sports and never is it more dominate than Women's Ball Hockey.

The governing body of Women's Ball Hockey in the lower mainland of BC is known simply as the Vancouver Women's Ball Hockey League and plays during the summer months on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday's at various arena's. Games start at either 7 or 7:30 pm depending on the location and naturally availability of floor time, something which the lower mainland is short of. Area's such as Edmonton are fortunate to have use of a dry floor year round, thus allowing the program to expand and produce more talent.

However, showing no shortage of talent in the lower mainland is the Women's program which has produced National Championship teams over the past years. Much credit must be given to those who continue to stay involved and promote the program. Years back it was Harry and Val Dion who contributed not only time, but dedication to the league allowing it to prosper. With both on the retirement end of ball hockey, others have picked up the slack and under the leadership of Linda Wood it continues to grow.

Players attend tryout camps and some are selected at National Championship events, just due to logistics, not to mention the dollar it would cost to attend on of these camps.

The Vancouver Women's League is pleased to have the following individuals selected to the National Women's Team and all are to be commended.

The following is a complete list of players as well as locations of where the players are based out of.

After extensively scouting players from across the country, it is with great pride that we present you the 2007 Women's Team Canada.

Sherri Pitre – Vancouver , BC
Linda Milani – Vancouver , BC
Britni Smith – Oshawa , ON
Susie Laska – Ottawa , ON
Di Brown – Toronto , ON
Lori Parker – Vancouver , BC
Jessie Stachiw – Toronto , ON
Cheryl (Codi) Lee – Vancouver , BC
Jami Adams - Trenton, ON
Melissa Ho – Vancouver, BC
Tammy Coté – Ottawa , ON
Colleen Katsube - Vancouver , BC
Shannon McCann - Vancouver , BC
Cassie Sparks – Oshawa , ON
Sue Brogno - Vancouver , BC
Michelle Binning – Oshawa , ON
Robin Thompson – Riverview , NB
Isabelle Aubé – Ottawa , ON
Amber Ellis – Oshawa , ON
Victoria Wells – Oshawa , ON
Kim Thompson – Ottawa , ON
Jennifer Price - Vancouver , BC
Crystal Mark - Vancouver , BC
Kathryn Padmore – Toronto , ON

This team is comprised of highly talented, dedicated and diverse players led by an experienced, passionate and motivated coaching staff - Chris Pellerin (Head Coach), Stephanie White (Ass. Coach) and Cindy Horton (Ass. Coach). The players of this team were brought together because they each bring a unique set of skills and expertise to the team. We are confident that they will indeed well represent Canada in Germany.

Please visit the site often - http://www.cbha.com/TeamCanada/womens-team.html - as we will post news, updates, player profiles and sponsors on a regular basis.

If you have any ideas or leads for sponsorship, please contact Judy Ilcio, Operational Manager, at jilcio@sympatico.ca or at 416-236-1313.

If you have any questions or wish information, please contact Sophie Dagenais, Team Manager, at sdagger@rogers.com or at 613-746-5451.