Canada Skateboard is proud to announce its roster of skateboarders for the 2024 National Team program, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. With 7 astonishing Canadian skateboarders, the program focuses on qualifying athletes for Paris 2024 through the Olympic Qualifier Series, and preparing for Los Angeles 2028.
“Canada Skateboard's National Team is an eclectic, multi-generational, and confident group of skateboarders. A brilliant blend of leadership and experience combined with youth and enthusiasm. We are excited to see what this talented team of individuals can accomplish on the world's stage!” - Hagan McCreath, Executive Director, Canada Skateboard.
Canada Skateboard’s 2024 National Team:
Street Team:
Samantha Secours, Montreal, QC
Ryan Decenzo, Delta, BC
Matt Berger, Kamloops, BC
Micky Papa, Vancouver, BC
Cordano Russell, London, ON
Johnny Purcell, Halifax, NS
Park Team:
Fay De Fazio Ebert, Toronto, ON
National Team Coaches, Sean Hayes and Adam Higgins will continue to guide the team on their journey to Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028.
“We are reaching the final phase of the qualification period for Paris 2024, these skaters continue to demonstrate that they are ready for every challenge that is being thrown at them. It's time to show up even more and get behind these skaters as they make the final push to Paris!” .” - Adam Higgins, High-Performance Director
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The 2024 National Team was selected based on the 2024 National Team Selection Protocol available here.
Any individual wishing to appeal a selection decision must do so in accordance with the Canada Skateboard Appeals Policy, which is available at https://www.canadaskateboard.ca/resources.
Appeals of the selections listed in this announcement should be sent in by Friday May 3rd 2024 at 5:00 pm PST. A notice of appeal, as described in the Appeals Policy, must be sent directly to adam@canadaskateboard.ca