Saskatoon product Raina Owen will get a chance to do something next year that she couldn’t do in 2020.

The 20-year-old will be a member of Canada’s coaching staff at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup next July in France. Owen, known as “Raina Terror” as a player, was named to the Canadian squad as a player in 2020, only to have the World Cup be cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following is the news release from the Saskatoon Junior Roller Derby League…..

Subject: NEWS RELEASE: Saskatoon roller derby athlete will be coaching Junior National Team

September 21, 2022 — On September 3, Saskatoon Junior Roller Derby’s own coach and past player was named to the coaching staff of Team Canada Junior Roller Derby.

Junior Roller Derby World Cup

The Junior Roller Derby World Cup will be held in France in July 2023. Tryouts for Team Canada features skaters aged 13-18 from across the country who will be trying out for a place to represent Team Canada. Try-outs, which are conducted in person or via video submission, are open now and end November 11th.

Raina Owen, Coach of Team Canada Junior Roller Derby

20 year old Raina Owen will be headed to France in July 2023 as part of Canada’s Junior Roller Derby Team. Raina, who is also known as “Raina Terror” in roller derby circles, has been playing roller derby for 7 years. As a junior, Owen was selected as a member of Team Canada in 2020. Unfortunately, this was cancelled due to Covid. Now they have the opportunity for redemption as coach. Their love for derby began with Saskatoon Junior Roller Derby League, and they have since been playing with Saskatoon Roller Derby League, an adult league with players over 18.

Saskatoon Junior Roller Derby League

SJRDL has been operating in Saskatoon since date. It prides itself as a safe environment that supports youth and provides a caring environment for their growth.