Meet Your 2025/26 National Team — Fueled by Passion, Powered by Bell

The next chapter of Canadian snowboarding is here — and it’s stacked.

The 2025/26 Canadian National Snowboard Team has been named, including Olympic and Paralympic veterans, long-standing team members, and new faces with podium potential. This year’s roster again spans all five disciplines: Slopestyle and Big Air, Halfpipe, Snowboard Cross, Alpine, and Para Snowboarding. It also includes a strong field of NextGen athletes—the future stars of the sport—who are training, travelling, and competing alongside the best.

Whether they’re dropping into a World Cup final or sharing their journeys online, these riders are helping inspire the next generation and shaping the future of snowboarding in Canada.
 

A National Team Backed by Bell

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This announcement also marks a major milestone in our partnership with Bell, the Official Telecommunications Partner of Canada Snowboard.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to grow snowboarding across Canada by supporting elite athletes, enhancing community-level access, and using world-class technology to bring fans closer to the sport than ever before.

From coast to coast, Bell is helping elevate the profile of Canadian snowboarders — powering the technology that keeps athletes connected on the road and creating fan experiences at key events. That started last season at the Snowboard Cross World Cup: Bataille Royale in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec, where Bell’s Activation Zone brought fans into the heart of the action.

And this year, Bell will be present at all home FIS World Cups in Canada — helping fans engage with the team like never before through livestreams, on-site activations, and digital content that brings the sport to life.

“This partnership is a game-changer for our sport,” said Dustin Heise, CEO of Canada Snowboard. “With Bell’s support, we can amplify the reach of snowboarding across Canada, inspire youth to engage with the sport, and continue providing our elite athletes with the world-class platforms they deserve.”
 

Meet Your 2025/26 Canadian National Snowboard Team

The athletes named to the 2025/26 National and NextGen Teams represent the very best of Canadian snowboarding. From Olympic/Paralympic champions to exciting up-and-comers, this year’s roster brings talent, experience, and energy to every turn, trick, and gate.

This season is especially meaningful as many of these athletes will be chasing qualification points and podium finishes with an eye on the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Their performances across the international circuit this year will help determine who will wear the maple leaf on the world’s biggest stage.

These are the riders who will represent Canada on the world stage throughout the season — and we couldn’t be more proud.

 

ALPINE

Smooth, tactical, and poised — our Alpine team is a powerhouse in the gates.

Arnaud Gaudet has proven he can mix it up with the world’s best, delivering top-8 finishes at World Champs and World Cups. Two-time Junior World Champion and a top-4 finisher at the Légendes du Nord World Cup,  Aurélie Moisan, continues to impress with her precision and competitive fire.

Ben Heldman comes off a top-8 finish and stacking consistent top-16 results at a World Cup last season with momentum and focus, and teammates Kaylie Buck, Megan Farrell, Luis Freeman, and Michael Nazwaski add depth, skill, and serious drive to this talented roster.

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SNOWBOARD CROSS

 

This squad races with heart — and serious horsepower.

Leading the charge is Eliot Grondin, World Champion and two-time Crystal Globe winner who thrives under pressure and rarely misses a final. Meryeta O'Dine, who placed 4th at the 2025 World Championships in Engadin, and Audrey McManiman are both fierce and focused contenders, pushing the pace in every heat.

Liam Moffatt and Evan Bichon add tactical depth and serious drive to the mix, while this season also sees the return of Olympian Tess Critchlow — back in action with her trademark consistency and grit. And rising NextGen talents like James Savard-Ferguson, Colby Graham, and Hannah Turkington are hungry for experience and already pushing toward the next level.

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PARA SNOWBOARD

 

Strength, resilience, and heart define this incredible squad.

Tyler Turner, a three-time World Champion and three-time Crystal Globe winner, returns to show the world what domination looks like. Back and better than ever, Sandrine Hamel brings fearless energy to every run. Alex Massie stood on the SBX World Cup podium again this season, and newcomer Philippe Nadreau capped off his season with a small-final win at the SBX World Championships. Both athletes add consistency and power to the team, and up-and-comer Chase Nicklin is hungry to take the next big step.

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HALFPIPE

 

This team is all about amplitude and style.

Elizabeth Hosking stormed back onto the scene after injury to snag her first World Cup podium in two years at Snow Rodeo — going bigger than ever and inspiring every kid who dreams of riding like her. Bringing smooth grabs and serious amplitude,  Brooke D’Hondt earned a top-10 finish at the World Championships this past season. 

Liam Gill is a true talent with a powerful story — balancing competition with his work supporting Indigenous youth — and is one to watch this season.  And Ryan Vo and Felicity Geremia continue to make serious progress on the international scene as they look to stake their claim this winter.

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Slopestyle + Big Air

 

From the world's most iconic slopestyle courses and big air jumps, this crew is pushing the sport to new heights.

This season, all eyes will be on Cameron Spalding — our reigning Slopestyle Crystal Globe winner — and Liam Brearley, who became Canada’s first men’s Slopestyle World Champion last year. Both are at the top of their game and looking to keep pushing.

And let’s not overlook Francis Jobin, coming off a breakout World Cup win at Aspen and X Games Street Style Gold, proving he can go trick-for-trick with the best.

Mark McMorris remains the undisputed trailblazer — his X Games golds and Olympic medals have set the bar for years, and team member Laurie Blouin is the queen of style with a third-place finish at the Chur Big Air in 2024;  she brings smooth spins every time she drops in.

The team’s depth continues with innovators like Eli Bouchard, Big Air gold medalist at Aspen World Cup, and inventor of the Triple Moose Flip, as well as Juliette Pelchat, Truth Smith, Nic Laframboise, Jasmine Baird, and Emeraude Maheux — each one ready to leave their mark this winter.

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Here’s to a Big Season
 

With this powerhouse team and Bell in our corner, it’s going to be a huge year for Canadian snowboarding. Many of these athletes have their eyes set on earning spots at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, so every heat, every jump, and every carve will matter as they chase their dreams.

More than ever before, Canadian snowboarding is ready to light up the world stage — and you can follow every moment as this team pushes for personal bests, big podiums, and a proud future for the sport. 

Stay tuned all season at canadasnowboard.ca and @canadasnowboardteam as we share their stories, celebrate their successes, and rally behind this team every step of the way.

 

AAP Provisional Nominations
 

Canada Snowboard, in accordance with its Carding Nomination Criteria for the Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program for the 2025-26 Carding Cycle, would like to identify the athletes below who will be recommended for nominations.  

* Any person wishing to appeal a selection decision must do so in accordance with the Canada Snowboard Appeals Policy, which is available on the Canada Snowboard website at: https://www.canadasnowboard.ca/files/Canada_Snowboard_Appeals_Policy_EN.pdf

Unless otherwise specified, the deadline for appeals of the selections listed in this announcement is Monday, July 7th, 5:00 pm PST.

A notice of appeal, as described in the Appeals Policy, must be sent directly to the Independent Third-Party Ombudsman (Brian Ward) vgc@jjqef.pn and please cc:

Tyler Ashbee (Park & Pipe) glyre@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn or Kim Krahulec (Speed) xvz.xenuhyrp@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn

For further information, contact: