Canadian Professional Beach Volleyball Update: Wilkerson and Bukovec Denied Entry to Doha Tournament

Welcome to our Team Canada beach volleyball update where you can stay tuned with tournaments, results and rankings for your favourite athletes on both the men’s and women’s circuit. This week will feature the most recent results for Canadian teams representing on the international stage, including news on why one of Canada’s hottest beach duos was denied entry to the Doha tournament.

Each week will provide an update on whichever teams are currently competing in tournament–stay tuned!

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Canadian Men

Sam Schachter and Dan Dearing –> IG: @samschacter and @dandearing

Tournament: Doha, Qatar on May 5^th– 8^th

Results: 9^th place

Current Ranking: 45^th

Next Tournament: Kusadasi, Turkey Challenge May 19th-22nd

Jake MacNeil and Alex Russell –> IG: @jakemacneil and @alexwrussell

Tournament: Doha, Qatar on May 5^th– 8^th

Results: 25^th place

Current Ranking: 78^th

Next Tournament: Ostrava, Czech Republic on May 25^th– 29^th

Special shoutout to team: Fecteau-Boutin/Rosso-Bonneau who were Canada’s top men’s team in Cuba where they placed 10^th. Bravo!

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Canadian Women

Megan McNamara and Nicole McNamara –> IG: @megannmcnamara and @nicolecmcnamara

Tournament: Doha, Qatar on May 5^th– 8^th

Results: 5^th place

Current Ranking: 8^th

Next Tournament: Kusadasi, Turkey Challenge May 19th-22^nd

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Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan –> IG: @melissahumanaparedes and @sarah_pavan

Tournament: AVP Austin Open

Results: 2^nd place

Current Ranking: 17^th

Next Tournament: Ostrava, Czech Republic on May 25^th– 29^th

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Amanda Harnett and Alina Dormann –> IG: @amandaharnett and @alinadormann

Tournament: Doha, Qatar on May 5^th– 8^th

Results: 19^th place after qualifying for the main draw!

Current Ranking: 46^th

Next Tournament: Kusadasi, Turkey Challenge May 19th-22nd

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Brandie Wilkerson and Sophie Bukovec –> IG: @bvuilleumier and @sophiebukovec

Unfortunately Brandie and Sophie had to pull out of the tournament in Doha, Qatar. The duo wasn’t allowed to play because the tournament didn’t accept their proof of third vaccination because it wasn’t a QR code. A frustrating situation for the women. They are currently in France for a training camp in preparation for their next tournament in Turkey! Looking forward to seeing these two back in action.

Current Ranking: 58^th

Next Tournament: Kusadasi, Turkey Challenge May 19th-22nd

Myriam Robitaille and Devon May –> IG: @myriamrob and @devonmayy

Tournament: Doha, Qatar on May 5^th– 8^th

Results: Tied for 33^rd place

Current Ranking: 143^rd

Next Tournament: Kusadasi, Turkey Challenge May 19th-22nd

Katharine Wuttunee and Darby Dunn –> IG: @darbsdunn

Tournament: Doha, Qatar on May 5^th– 8^th

Results: Tied for 33^rd place

Current Ranking: 186^th

Next Tournament: Kusadasi, Turkey Challenge May 19th-22nd

How Do Rankings Work?

Rankings are based on a team’s 8 best results at all FIVB recognized events over the last 365 days. FIVB World rankings are updated every Monday after an FIVB recognized event granting FIVB ranking points.

Stay tuned to see how results change over time!