The 2025-2026 National Team

Canada Skateboard is proud to announce our 2025-2026 National Team & Development Team, in partnership with Bell, the official Telecommunications partner of Canada Skateboard.

As we begin another Olympic cycle, we’re proud to work alongside the best skateboarders in the country to build a team defined by skill, experience, and an unmatched passion for the sport. Our National Team features long-standing members and Olympic veterans who have already made their mark on the world stage, while our Development Team is packed with rising stars destined to push skateboarding to new heights. Together, these athletes embody the spirit of Canadian skateboarding—motivating the next generation and shaping the future of the sport.

Our National Street Team:

• Cordano Russel (London, ON)

• Matt Berger (Kamloops, BC)

• Ryan Decenzo (Delta, BC)

• Micky Papa (Vancouver, BC)

Our National Park Team:

• Fay Defazio Ebert (Toronto, ON)

  
  

"These skaters continue to define what Canadian skateboarding is all about - passion, creativity, and resilience, both in the streets and in contest," says interim Executive Director Adam Higgins. "We've already made our mark at two Olympic games now, and this team is ready to keep raising the bar, inspiring skaters across the country, and representing our nation proudly on the world stage"

National Team Coaches, Sean Hayes and Adam Higgins will continue to guide the team on their journey to Los Angeles 2028.

Our Development Team:

• Richie Bullbrook (London, ON)

• Christopher Setinas (Markham, ON)

• Oliver Ward (Burnaby, BC)

• Evie Pritchard (Nanaimo, BC)

• Olivia Jiang (Toronto, ON)

• Zoe Zollinger (Nanaimo, BC)

With an all-star lineup and the full strength of our supporters, Canadian skateboarding is gearing up for a breakthrough year. From the seasoned pros to the up-and-coming talents , every skater has their goals locked in to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

We're excited to see what our team can accomplish this year and we're stoked to see how they represent Canadian skateboarding on the international stage. You can watch as our athletes set new personal bests, fight for top finishes, and write the next chapter of our sport’s story by following the journey at @canadaskateboard, where we’ll be telling their stories, celebrating their wins, and standing beside them every step toward LA 2028.

The 2025/26 Canada Skateboard National and Development Teams were selected based on the 2025 National Team Selection Protocol available here. Team selection is valid from April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026.

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/governance

Appeals of the selections listed in this announcement should be sent in by Wednesday August 20th 2025 at 5:00 pm PST.  A notice of appeal, as described in the Appeals Policy, must be sent directly to adam@canadaskateboard.ca