Baseball Canada announces Women’s National Team Winter Meetings roster
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November 30, 2023
Baseball Canada
OTTAWA, Ont. – Baseball Canada is pleased to announce the names of 42 athletes selected to participate in Women’s National Team (WNT) Winter Meetings that will take place virtually over the coming months.
Athletes were identified following evaluations from Baseball Canada’s Women’s Championships in 2023 along with consultation from provincial coaches, while previous performance and national team participation were also considerations.
The WNT Winter Meetings will kickstart the 2024 season as the program sets its sights on representing Canada at the IX WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals in Thunder Bay, Ont, from July 28 to August 3, 2024.
Led by Women’s National Team manager Anthony Pluta and his coaching staff consisting of Patricia Landry, Aaron Myette, Kate Psota and Ashley Stephenson, the Winter Meetings will focus on player development, mental skills sessions along with strength and conditioning programming.
Selection Camp in the Nation’s Capital
From July 2 to 7, 2024 Baseball Canada will host the Women’s National Team Selection Camp in Ottawa where invitees will compete for 20 available roster spots that will make up Canada’s entry for the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals in Thunder Bay.
Note: Selection to the Women’s National Team Winter Meetings roster does not guarantee an invite to the Selection Camp. Eligible athletes from both inside and outside the Winter Meetings Roster will be evaluated prior to the release of Selection Camp invitations.