Official Announcement: 2026 Canadian Championships – Final Team Roster Updates

Following the May 28 deadline, we have finalized several key components of the Ontario Team participation. Please review these critical updates regarding selection, financial support, and mandatory attendance.

1. Final Team Selections & New Invitations

All athletes who qualified for multiple teams have now confirmed their final choices. Consequently, we are pleased to officially invite three additional athletes to the Ontario Team:

  • Adrian Florin Girbea – U19 Boys Team (First alternate following Denis Yang’s selection of the U15 Team).
  • Sophia Bai – U15 Girls Team (First alternate following Olivia Ziyi Wang’s selection of the U19 Team).
  • Coco Zhang – U13 Girls Team (First alternate following Olivia Ziyi Wang’s selection of the U19 Team).

Note for U13 Girls: Kexin Fan and Emily Xin have been selected as the top two finishers from the Ontario Championships.

2. Mandatory Training Camp Attendance

Participation in the High Performance training camps on June 21 and June 28 is mandatory.

  • Attendance Policy: Failing to present at these training camps will result in immediate removal and replacement on the team roster.
  • Exceptions: Any requests for an exception to this rule must be submitted in writing and will be granted solely at the discretion of the OTTA.
  • Uniforms: GTA-based athletes must pick up their uniforms during these sessions. Athletes from other regions will receive theirs at the Championships. Athletes are responsible for printing their own names on the back.

3. Financial Support Distribution

The previously announced financial support (ranging from $120 to $250 based on category) is confirmed for all athletes meeting the selection and HPC registration criteria.

Important: These funds will be distributed after the conclusion of the Canadian Championships.

4. Inter-Provincial Cooperation: Mixed U13 Boys Team

Nova Scotia and New Brunswick recently contacted all provincial associations to form mixed teams for the national championships. Ontario has responded positively to this initiative.

We are pleased to announce the formation of a Mixed U13 Boys Team (Ontario/Nova Scotia):

  • Nova Scotia Representative: Shaun Chen
  • Ontario Representative: Eric Ma (Selected based on the May ORL and selection policy)

Important: This invitation is subject to the same mandatory training camp requirements listed above. Eric Ma must confirm his participation no later than Friday, May 29th at 1:00 PM.

4. Final Roster Announcement

The complete, finalized list of athletes and coaching staff will be officially published on May 31.

Action Required: Adrian, Sophia, and Coco must confirm their participation no later than 1:00 pm, May 31 to be included in the final roster.

May 27, 2026

OTTA is pleased to provide several important updates regarding the upcoming Canadian Championships.

Athlete Support

All athletes who met Ontario selection criteria and are registered within one of the Ontario HPC programs will receive athlete support as follows:

  • International & Elite: $250
  • Continental: $225
  • National: $180
  • Provincial ON1: $130
  • Provincial ON2 / Regional / Club: $120

In addition, OTTA will cover team event entry fees and coaching fees during the team events (approximately $200 per athlete) for all players officially nominated to Ontario teams.

Ontario Team Selection

The attached Ontario Team selection is based on the May ORL rankings.

The final Ontario Team roster, including team selections and coaches, will be announced by May 31.

Athletes who qualified for more than one team must confirm their selected team by May 28.

Uniform Distribution

Ontario team uniforms will be distributed during the training camps on June 21 and June 28 in MyTTC Mississauga.

  • GTA athletes are required to pick up uniforms in person during one of the training camp dates.
  • Athletes from outside the GTA will receive uniforms at the Canadian Championships.
  • Athletes may print their own names on the back of the uniforms if desired.

OTTA would like to congratulate all qualified athletes and wish everyone continued success in preparation for the Canadian Championships.