Each year at the Canadian Ultimate Championships, a junior all-star is selected from each team. Ultimate Canada would like to honour the all-stars from the junior women’s division and acknowledge the huge impact they had on their teams at CUC 2018 in Brampton!
*All-stars listed alphabetically by team.
Arsenic, Québec: #83 Lorraine Campeau
Position: Handler
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: Ric Flair Drip – Offset & Metro Boomin
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: Je me blesse toujours de manière extrêmement bizarre quand je joue (peut-être parce que je layout tout croche)
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: Laure Drouin-Jacques. C’est une joueuse qui n’abandonne jamais et elle reste toujours motivée et positive peu importe les obstacles qui se présentent à elle. Elle a une vision de jeu extraordinaire et elle donne tout ce qu’elle a sur un terrain (même son genou hihihi). Elle m’a donné le plus qu’elle pouvait et j’aimerais beaucoup lui ressembler un jour comme handleuse, comme joueuse et comme personne. Je t’aime <3.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: Le spirit est tout ce qui rend le ultimate un sport si unique. Selon moi, une équipe qui est spirit entre leurs propres membres est beaucoup plus spirit qu’une équipe où on sent la tension. Ça se ressent aussi quand on joue contre les équipes. Jouer contre une équipe sans spirit est probablement un des pires scénario au ultimate. C’est après tout ce qui rend ce sport si extraordinaire et passionnant à pratiquer.
Bonfire, British Columbia: #4 Alicia Brolly
Position: Handler
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: I Like It By Cardi B
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: Favourite show is The Office!
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: My teammates! I look up to each one of them because they all have qualities I look for in myself.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: Spirit of the game is what makes ultimate different from other sports. It is important because it’s all about supporting one another whether it be your own teammates or opponents. Being able to congratulate players for their success allows for an environment where people can grow both as players and individuals.
Cannons, Alberta: #4 Emily Bennett
Position: Handler
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: Whatever It Takes- Imagine Dragons
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: I was a competitive swimmer for 12 years!
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: I look up to Terri Whitehead because of her incredible plays that she makes! I watch them and want to work to be able to play like that!
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: Spirit of the game is putting in a continuous effort to have positive communication with your team and opponent during games both on the field, when calls are made and on the sidelines. To me it means always staying calm and open during any discussions as well as striving to avoid dangerous plays.
Eclipse, British Columbia: #12 Andrea Moir
Position: Cutter
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: All of the Lights – Kanye West ft. Rihanna
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: I really love bubble tea.
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: Alyssa Mason because she is fearless – as displayed by her aggressive bids – and hardworking, and Victoria McCann because she is a very smart player with a large arsenal of throws as well as great cutting abilities.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: Spirit of the Game is something unique to ultimate that creates a friendly, safe, enjoyable and supportive environment for all players. It makes us accountable for our actions and forces us to reflect on how we wish to be portrayed and how we want to treat fellow athletes.
High Tide, New Brunswick: #9 Chloe Dallaire
Mischief, British Columbia: #19 Hannah Samuel
Position: Cutter
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: Child’s play -Drake
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: I’ve never been a cutter before this summer!
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: Veronica Ng!! I look up to Vee not only because of how amazing of a player she is, but also because of her immense support as a coach and ability to lift your spirits.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: Spirit of the game means respecting each team you play and being able to put aside any competitiveness you may be feeling to talk and work through issues calmly.
Masters of Flying Objects, Manitoba: #14 Sarah Jacobsohn
Position: Cutter
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: Pound the Alarm
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: Been to 6 out of the 7 continents! (Guess the missing one)
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: 1. Carmen Lee- has taught me a large portion of the skills I know, is such a knowledgeable player, has always led by example, has always been the encouraging backbone of my competitive career
2. Karen Hatch- leads by example, is a leading female figure in the Winnipeg ultimate community, has an enormous skill set when it comes to ultimate, is extremely dedicated to the sport and the development of juniors ultimate, is simply a badass on the field.
3. Jesse Shofner- embodies grit and determination, is always breaking the glass ceiling, has incredible skill on offence and defence, is very enjoyable to watch play.
4. Catherine Hui- has immense passion for the sport, is someone who is extremely consistent on the field, has an enormous ultimate IQ, extremely spirited, overall very well-rounded player.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: To me, spirit of the game is the most important aspect of ultimate. It is rare to find a sport, that even at the international level, doesn’t have referees and instead relies on the integrity of it’s athletes. Players are forced to communicate, listen, compromise, and be honest with each other. The beauty of ultimate is that players can maintain a competitive and elite level of play, yet still have the ability to communicate with each other and uphold the spirit of the game. Spirit of the game to me is the high fives after points, the spirit circles after games, the conversations after a call is made, and the cheers. Spirit of the game essentially creates a similar set of value for all ultimate players to uphold.
New Scotland Blues, Nova Scotia: Anna Manuel
NightFury Soars, Ontario: #22 Vania St Jean
Position: Handler
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: Whatever it takes, Imagine Dragons
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: I have a 3-legged dog named Hiccup.
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: Krystal Dos Santos, she has unbelievable field sense and awareness, she knows exactly what’s going to happen before it does and intercepts the play, a skill I hope to develop someday.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: Being a decent person. Discussing issues with other teams, and your own team. Making mandatory and applicable calls and explaining them if need be. Being respectful and kind to your teammates, opponents and coaches, and ensuring that others do the same.
NL Storm, Newfoundland: #8 Madison Hull
Position: Handler
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: Five More Hours
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: Last year, my province did not have a girls team to go to CUC’s but I still had the opportunity to join the Nova Scotia girls team – New Scotland Blues and even though I was the youngest girl, I was also given the opportunity to take on a leadership role and play in the handler position.
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: My coaches – Hilary Walsh & Aaron Power because of their commitment to the sport and for passing on their knowledge and expertise to help me continue to strive to be the best that I can be.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: In my opinion, Spirit of the Game means that you can bring all your competitive and athletic zeal to a game without sacrificing fair play or respect for your opponent.
Origine, Québec: #80 Léa Morneau
Position: Cutter
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: Chop Suey de System of a Down
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: Je fais exactement 6 sport incluant le frisbee (hockey, ringuette, soccer, rugby, frisbee, basketball)
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: Il n’est pas connu, mais le joueur que j’aimerais le plus ressembler à est mon frère Zacharie Morneau qui m’a montré à jouer au frisbee, c’est un modele pour moi; il veut toujours etre meilleur et il est pret a faire tous les sacrifices qu’il faut, il est aussi tres passioné et veux en apprendre et en faire apprendre au autre en tout temps.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: L’esprit du jeu veut dire que meme si tu manques une passe ou tu echappes une passe qui aurait ou faire un point, tu te releves de l’échec et tu acceptes que ça l’arrive, c’est aussi de respecter l’autre equipe car elle aussi fait des echecs et de leur proposer la main quand ils sont tombés même apres un point qui vous aurait fait perdre. C’est aussi de compétitionner jusqu’à la din même si les points ont un grand ecarts; de donner une bonne games à l’adversaire en tout temps.
Prairie Blaze, Saskatchewan: #19 Yeanna He
Position: Cutter
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: Ultimate is the first team sport I’ve played competitively.
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: Sarah Eklund. I first found out about her when I saw her highlight reels on the AUDL Instagram page when they were featuring the Eurostars tour, and she inspires me greatly. She is always in the right place at the right time, always looking for the disc in the end zone, and always runs hard. I hope to be more like her as I continue to grow as a player!
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: Spirit of the Game is the love of the game that is shared between the games. Ultimate cannot be played with just one team. It is the respect that both teams have for each other and the respect that they have for the game that makes this sport possible. The value of teamwork and being fair is crucial to the game and Spirit of the Game reminds us that we play for something bigger than ourselves individually; we play for each other and we play for the ultimate community. We play for the game.
Red River Rebellion, Manitoba: #7 Emily Cho
Position: Cutter
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: Space Jam by Quad City DJ’s
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: I sweat buckets!!!
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: My sister Caitlin Cho for getting me to start ultimate early on and my adopted brother Liam Gutkin for being sick at ultimate.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: Spirit of the game to me means mutual respect between all the players and fun spirit dances at the end of games.
Rolling Thunder, British Columbia: #6 Kelly Luk
Position: Cutter
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: High Hopes – panic ! At the disco
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: I love to read crime novels
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: Tiffany Chao- she’s great at motivating and explaining plays
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: The spirit of the game is what make ultimate so much better and different from other sports, spirit holds everyone accountable and respects the play.
Titane, Québec: #12 Alessia Vinet
Position: Handler
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: Remember the name
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: I have my ultralight pilot license
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: I look up to the Cardenas twins because they are both amazing players and yet they are so young!
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: To me, the spirit of the game means giving your 100% on the field while respecting the opponent and remembering that both teams are there to have fun because they love the sport.
TORO, Ontario: #10 Doris Zeng
Position: Handler
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: I also like climbing rocks
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: Carla DiFilippo! Because she is the most incredible teacher with an unstoppable love for ultimate.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: It’s recognizing that everyone on the field is there out of love so the goal is to just have fun, but also while playing with integrity!
Uproar, Ontario: #77 Bronte Chew
Position: Handler
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: Pick It Up by Famous Dex
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: I really like to play ultimate but I also enjoy visual arts such as sketching and painting.
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: I look up to Keane and Hugh Knapp. They are my cousins and the reason that I started to play ultimate frisbee. Whenever I watch them play a game I try to learn from them and then apply what I learn to the way I play. They have both motivated me to become a better ultimate player.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: Spirit of the game for me is cheering for your team and supporting the other team. This support ranges from offering ice to an injured player on the opposing team to giving high fives to everyone when you come on and off the field after the point. Spirit of the game means that both teams respect each other and learn from each other.
Vintage, British Columbia: Christy Park
Vortex, British Columbia: #22 Sheia Ursua
Position: Handler
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: I can hype up to almost anything.
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: I love to eat ice on the sideline.
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: April Hortelano: She has helped me stay grounded and pushed me to give it my all ever since I’ve started playing. She has been a friend, motivator, and competitor.
Mika Kurahashi: She possesses so much talent at such a young age. Her entire heart is in every practice and game we play and I love seeing her go crazy on the field.
Harrison Van Beest, Justin Falconer-Chow, and Abeer Lamba: Have you seen them play?? They’re all insane players who keep grinding through long intense points or tournaments when they’ve barely had a break on the sidelines.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: Spirit of the Game is a mutual understanding between all players and coaches that we are going to play a fair and respectable game. It means at the end of the day, no matter the score, everyone was able to have a fun and intense game and take care of any violations or calls ourselves in a mature manner.
Wicked West, Ontario: #16 Jessica Stockbrugger
Position: Handler
Pump Up Song / Chanson motivante: Alpha Omega
Fun Fact about yourself / Fait unique à propos de toi: I can’t wear shoes without socks.
Ultimate players you look up to and why? / Joueur(euse) d’ultimate que tu considères ton modèle et pourquoi?: I look up to all the people who have coached me over the years. Sharing their knowledge of the game and coaching me to where I am today. They pushed me to become a better player every time I step on the field. I’ve come so far from hoping before I throw to putting up full field hucks and I owe it all to my coaches.
What does Spirit of the Game means to you? / Qu’est-ce que l’Esprit du jeu veut dire pour toi?: To me, spirit of the game means being respectful towards all the players on the field. It means listening to what others have to say when a call is being made, high-fiving the other team when they score or don’t score a point, or just having fun and making new friends from across the country.
Congratulations to all the players named as junior all-stars! Look out for these talented athletes as they head into CUC 2019 in both the junior and adult divisons.
