Canada
In Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) responds to search and rescue emergencies, asserts Canada’s sovereignty including in northernmost regions, conducts humanitarian assistance and natural disaster response, and is a key player in safeguarding Canadian waters. Internationally, the CAF contributes to global peace and security often as part of a Government of Canada effort. The CAF takes part in several UN, NATO, and other multinational missions such as in Iraq, Ukraine and Haiti to name a few. The CAF is composed of approximately 66,500 Regular Force personnel and of 48,700 Reserve personnel serving with the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, and the Royal Canadian Air Force.
“Sports have been key to forgetting about my injury and focusing instead on what I have in my personal arsenal and want to achieve. When I’m training for an event or competing, I don’t think about my limitations, but about knocking off that extra second or achieving an extra point on the scoreboard.” – Simon Mailloux, Captain, Canadian Army.
To reach the Canada POC (point-of-contact) via email, click on the following link, Canada, or email canada@invictusgames2016.org
“I am very excited to represent Canada with this team composed of incredible athletes. This opportunity to meet and compete with other nation is an experience that will last a lifetime.”-Bruno Guevremont, Canada Team Captain
“Sports have been key to forgetting about my injury and focusing instead on what I havein my personal arsenal and want to achieve. When I’m training for an event or competing,I don’t think about my limitations, but about knocking off that extra second or achieving an extra point on the scoreboard.”
– Simon Mailloux, Captain, Canadian Army.
“Participating in adaptive sport competitions have been very rewarding experiences for me post-injury. I encourage Veterans to continue to challenge themselves both on and off the sports field. Our warrior spirit can serve us well in sport and in everyday life.”
-Steve Daniel
Canada Team Competitors
The Canada Team is proud to be competing at Invictus Games 2016 in Orlando Florida. Biographies of competitors are highlighted below.
Competitors
Bryson, Duane: Retired Sergeant Duane Bryson served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and will be competing in track and field and other competitions. Mr. Bryson grew up in Northern Ontario.
Cléroux, Ronald: Retired Leading Seaman Ronald Cléroux served with the Royal Canadian Navy and will be competing in road cycling and other competitions. Mr. Cléroux’s hometown is Ottawa, Ontario, but he now lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Cotts, Michael: Master Warrant Officer Michael Cotts served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in the discus and other competitions. Mr. Cotts lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Crispin, Lyle: Retired Sergeant Lyle Crispin served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in the road cycling competition. Mr. Crispin’s hometown is Rossland, British Columbia.
Cyr, Adam: Retired Master Corporal Adam Cyr served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in archery and other competitions. Mr. Cyr hails from Saskatchewan.
Daniel , Dr. Steven: Retired Sergeant Dr. Steven Daniel served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in indoor rowing and other competitions. Dr. Daniel’s hometown is Sudbury, Ontario.
Dentry-Travis, Sarah: Retired Corporal Sarah Dentry-Travis served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in archery and other competitions. Ms. Dentry-Travis’ hometown is Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Dupuis, Natacha: Retired Master Corporal Natacha Dupuis served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in the track and field as well as other competitions. Ms. Dupuis lives in Chelsea, Québec.
Fuentespina, Michael: Master Warrant Officer Michael Fuentespina is serving with the Canadian Army and will be competing in road cycling and other competitions.
Forest, Ryan: Retired Corporal Ryan Forest served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in track and field and other competitions. Mr. Forest’s hometown is Calgary, Alberta.
Gauthier, Christine: Retired Corporal Christine Gauthier served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in powerlifting and other competitions. Ms. Gauthier’s hometown is Montréal, Québec.
Girard, André: Retired Master Corporal André Girard served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in indoor rowing and other competitions. Mr. Girard’s hometown is Sept-Iles, Québec.
Guévremont, Bruno: Retired Leading Seaman Bruno Guévremont served with the Royal Canadian Navy and will be competing in the indoor rowing competition. Mr. Guévremont’s hometown is Victoria, British Columbia.
Guindon, Joel: Retired Master Corporal Joel Guindon served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in the archery competition. Mr. Guindon’s hometown is Gatineau, Québec.
Hoogendoorn, Mark: Master Corporal Mark Hoogendoorn is serving with the Canadian Army and will be competing in powerlifting and other competitions. MCpl Hoogendoorn’s hometown is Grimsby, Ontario.
Joksimovic, Bojan: Sergeant Bojan Joksimovic is serving with the Canadian Army and will be competing in track and field and other competitions.
MacEachern, Brian: Retired Sergeant Brian MacEachern served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in road cycling and other competitions. Mr. MacEachern’s hometown is Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Mailloux, Simon: Captain Simon Mailloux is serving with the Canadian Army and will be competing in track and field and other competitions. Capt Mailloux’s hometown is Québec City, Québec.
Martin, Luc: Retired Corporal Luc Martin served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in archery and other competitions. Mr. Martin’s hometown is Moncton, New Brunswick.
Meunier, Nicolas: Retired Sergeant Nicolas Meunier served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and will be competing in archery and other competitions. Mr. Meunier’s hometown is Montreal, Québec. Learn more about Nic Meunier.
Moreau, Stéphane: Retired Leading Seaman Stéphane Moreau served with the Royal Canadian Navy and will be competing in road cycling and other competitions. Mr. Moreau’s hometown is Victoria, British Columbia.
Murphy, Andrew: Retired Corporal Andrew Murphy served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in track and field competition. Mr. Murphy’s hometown is Victoria, British Columbia.
Poulin, Mireille: Corporal Mireille Poulin, is serving with the Joint Personnel Support Unit and will be competing in swimming and other competitions. Cpl Poulin’s hometown is Comox, British Columbia.
Power, Richard: Retired Master Corporal Richard Power served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and will be competing in road cycling and other competitions. Mr. Power’s hometown is Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Reddin, Harry: Retired Corporal Harry Reddin served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and will be competing in swimming and other competitions. Mr. Reddin’s lives in Comox, British Columbia.
Seinen, Mike: Retired Ordinary Seaman Mike Seinen served with the Royal Canadian Navy and will be competing in road cycling and other competitions. Mr. Seinen’s hometown is Victoria, British Columbia.
Virgo, Jeff: Retired Private Jeff Virgo served with the Canadian Army and will be competing in swimming and other competitions. Mr. Virgo’s hometown is Port Elgin, Ontario.
Wyatt, Sean: Retired Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Wyatt served with the Royal Canadian Navy and will be competing in the archery competition. Mr. Wyatt’s hometown is Halifax, Nova Scotia.