2025 FISU World University Games Team
Selection Rationale
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Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to the 2025 FISU World University Games in Turin, Italy from January 8 to January 24, 2025 . Athlete selections were based on the 2025 FISU World University Games Selection Criteria.
As outlined in the selection criteria (point 3.1), to be eligible and considered for selection, athletes had to have registered an Expression of Interest (EOI) either through Zone4 portal or with Julie Beaulieu by November 13, 2024, to be considered for selection.
Ranking list can be viewed here : FISU Ranking List
Due to incredibly tight deadlines outside Nordiq Canada’s control the appeal deadline is December 19, 2024, 11:59 PM MST. Appeals must be submitted in writing to Nordiq Canada’s Appeal Manager, Stefano Mingarelli, at . A $250 appeal fee must be paid to Nordiq Canada before an appeal can be reviewed. It is recommended athletes contact the selection authority (listed before) prior to submitting an appeal as issues can often be resolved outside the appeal process.
Athletes:
Helen McCulligh – Carleton University
Sarah Cullinan – University of Calgary
Brooke Ailey – Nipissing University
Sienna Brennan-Raab – University of Calgary
Emmanuelle Paquet – Cégep Garneau
Sophie Tremblay – Laurentian University
Stella Duncan – University of Calgary
Sophie Giangrande – Carleton University
Noah Weir Chaba – University of Calgary
Rémi Boilard – Université Laval
Robin Mason – University of Calgary
Xavier Normandin – Cégep Garneau
Nicholas Randall – Lakehead University
Alexis Ermel – Université Laval
Mats Halvorsen – Université Laval
Alexander Randall – Lakehead University
Athlete nominations were made by the High Performance Committee (HPC) based on the 2025 FISU World University Games Selection Criteria. The HPC oversaw the selection process as per the Nordiq Canada Nomination, Selection and Announcement policy.
Members of this committee are:
- Graham Nishikawa (athlete rep – PN)
- Devon Kershaw (athlete rep – Olympic)
- Maria Lundgren (BC)
- John Lofranco (Athletics Canada)
- Julie Beaulieu (Nordiq Canada)
- Pauline Nadlersmith (ON)
- Chris Jeffries (Nordiq Canada)
Final athlete selections were approved by Julie Beaulieu