Ottawa, Ont. – November 4, 2026 – Softball Canada is pleased to announce the 22 athletes named to the U15 Women’s National Team Athlete Pool ahead of the tentatively scheduled WBSC U15 Women’s Pan American Championship in February 2027 in Montería, Colombia.
The 2027 championship will build on Canada’s emerging presence in international U15 softball. Canada made its debut at the U15 Women’s Pan American Championship in 2025 in Acapulco, Mexico, where the team finished fourth and qualified for the WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup in Italy. The upcoming competition represents another important opportunity for Canada’s next generation of athletes to gain international experience and continue building the program.
The athlete pool recognizes a group of young athletes from across Canada who have demonstrated the potential to contribute to the U15 Women’s National Team program. The pool will provide a pathway for continued development and evaluation as the coaching staff prepares for the upcoming competition.
The team will be led by Kaitlyn Cameron (Langley, B.C.) and Michelle Webster (Vernon, B.C.), with additional staff to be announced closer to the event.
“We were encouraged by the depth of talent we saw across the country and the commitment these athletes are showing to their development. This group represents a range of communities and softball experiences, and we’re excited to continue supporting their growth as they work toward the opportunity to represent Canada on the international stage,” said Cameron.
The athletes named to the U15 Women’s National Team Athlete Pool are:
| Athlete | Hometown | Athlete | Hometown |
| Sofia Calaminici | King City, Ont. | Blake Matheos | Surrey, B.C. |
| Sydney Chatwell | Langley, B.C. | Tabitha Patey | Mississauga, Ont. |
| Gia Dhaliwal | Delta, B.C. | Lela Pirkl | Waterloo, Ont. |
| Ella Eiswerth | Langley, B.C. | Christina Riley | Delta, B.C. |
| Noelle Emans | Mission, B.C. | Samantha Riley | Delta, B.C. |
| Charlotte Garcia | Milton, Ont. | Dylan Steele | Surrey, B.C. |
| Jade Gordon | Aurora, Ont. | Jordyn Strawson | St. Albert, Alta. |
| Riley Jones | Port Coquitlam, B.C. | Ella Sugden | Langley, B.C. |
| Kasey Legien | White City, Sask. | Devyn Tarrant | Maple Ridge, B.C. |
| Peyton Luskey | Halton Hills, Ont. | Milana Verellen | Stratford, Ont. |
| Everley Malsbury | Red Deer, Alta. | Tayvn Zdunick | Edmonton, Alta. |
Athletes named to the pool may be considered for future U15 Women’s National Team development opportunities and selection, subject to the program’s eligibility requirements and the coaching staff’s evaluation process. Inclusion in the athlete pool does not guarantee selection to the final roster for the Pan American Championship.
Further details regarding the competition, including confirmed dates and additional team staff, will be shared when available.
For more information on Softball Canada’s U15 Women’s National Team program, visit softball.ca and follow Softball Canada on social media.
