Saskatoon athlete named captain for Team Canada at Junior Roller Derby World Cup

A Saskatoon native is taking the lead as the captain of Team Canada for the Junior Roller Derby World Cup which will take place in Valence, France, next week.

Everton Slaferek was named captain for one of the two teams out of 35 athletes who will make up an all-female team as well as an open team.

Slaferek and Jasper “Golden Eagle” Davis from Lethbridge, Alta., will captain the open team, while Tess “Tornado” Charlton from Guelph, Ont., and Naomi “Scream Soda” Morrell from Victoria, B.C., will co-captain the all-female team.

This event in France is the first time the competition will be held outside of North America.

“I’m so excited and very happy. Making the team was fantastic, but to be the captain? I’m thrilled to represent the country and the amazing Canadians I’m skating with,” Slaferek said.

“Our captains were selected for their derby knowledge, their ability to stay calm in stressful situations, and their rapport with their fellow teammates,” Team Canada head coach Caroline “Meow” Reimer said.

“We have a good balance of east, west, and central Canada who will be wearing the C.”

Slaferek isn’t the only Sask. resident representing Canada, with other athletes hailing from Swift Current, Saskatoon and Estevan.

The 35 athletes headed to France and their derby names include:

Coaches and support staff for the team include:

by Global News