FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2026
Team Atlantic Announces 2026 Senior Women’s Tackle Football Roster
MONCTON, NB — Following a highly competitive identification process and rigorous evaluation camps, Team Atlantic is proud to officially unveil the roster of athletes selected to represent the region at the 2026 Senior Women’s National Football Championship August 3-9 in Saskatoon, SK.
Led by Head Coach Chris Gallant and a group of coaches representing Atlantic Canada, this year’s team features a blend of veteran leadership and emerging talent from across the Maritimes. The roster consists of 40 players and a reserve unit, all prepared to showcase our women’s football talent on the national stage.
“Selecting this year’s Senior Women’s Team Atlantic was an incredibly difficult decision, a true reflection of the depth of talent and dedication across our region.” Said Chris Gallant, “Now that the roster is set, we’re excited to come together, get to work, and represent Atlantic Canada.“
The 2026 Team Atlantic Roster
| Name | City | Province |
| Ainsley Meahan | Rothesay | New Brunswick |
| Alanna Hennessey | Halifax | Nova Scotia |
| Alex Gould | Halifax | Nova Scotia |
| Alex Purdy | Middleton | New Brunswick |
| Alex Warman | Kingston | New Brunswick |
| Amber Dennis | Quispamsis | New Brunswick |
| Anna Pierce | Rothesay | New Brunswick |
| Cam Boucher | Stratford | Prince Edward Island |
| Carly Leavitt | Rothesay | New Brunswick |
| Cecilia Suarez | Dieppe | New Brunswick |
| Clarissa Arseneault | Quispamsis | New Brunswick |
| Danielle Macdonald | Lantz | Nova Scotia |
| Dianne Ikeda | Dartmouth | Nova Scotia |
| Ella Lord | Rothesay | New Brunswick |
| Emma Bradley | Willow Grove | New Brunswick |
| Frederica Jacks | Halifax | Nova Scotia |
| Jana McAllister | Fredericton | New Brunswick |
| Joally Labrecque | Dieppe | New Brunswick |
| Josée Cormier | Shediac | New Brunswick |
| Karen Beckstead | Halifax | Nova Scotia |
| Katelyn LeBlanc | West Quaco | New Brunswick |
| Katia Noiles | Saint John | New Brunswick |
| Lauren MacQueen | Lake Echo | Nova Scotia |
| Lillian Pani | Rothesay | New Brunswick |
| Lisa Bourque | Dieppe | New Brunswick |
| Lydia Phillip | Dartmouth | Nova Scotia |
| Maddy Chapman | Riverview | New Brunswick |
| Mila Mahar | Summerside Pei | Prince Edward Island |
| Olivia Vautour | Memramcook | New Brunswick |
| Rebecca Massie | Fredericton | New Brunswick |
| Riley Rice | Saint George | New Brunswick |
| Robyn Hanscom | Saint John | New Brunswick |
| Rosalie Emond | Moncton | New Brunswick |
| Sarah Linder | Fredericton | New Brunswick |
| Shanie Robinson | Memramcook | New Brunswick |
| Shawney McGregor | Halifax | Nova Scotia |
| Tasha McMaster | Halifax | Nova Scotia |
| Taylor Nicholson | Halifax | Nova Scotia |
| Trina Graves | Saint John | New Brunswick |
| Zoe Fullerton | Quispamsis | New Brunswick |
Reserve Roster
The following players have been named as reserve roster and will continue to work with the team as they prepare for Nationals:
| Name | City | Province |
| Abby Allen | Saint John | New Brunswick |
| Miley Jolly | Memramcook | New Brunswick |
| Rose Snelgrove | Halifax | Nova Scotia |
Coaching Staff
| Name | City | Province |
| Chris Gallant, Head Coach | Saint John | New Brunswick |
| Danny Oliver, Defensive Coordinator | Saint John | New Brunswick |
| Phil MacDonald, Offensive Coordinator | Halifax | Nova Scotia |
| Josh Blakely, Special Teams Coordinator and Offensive Assistant | Cornwall | Prince Edward Island |
| Gerry Pellerin, Defensive Assistant | Moncton | New Brunswick |
| Jen Oliver-Brown, Defensive Assistant | Saint John | New Brunswick |
| Tyler MacDonald, Defensive Assistant | Halifax | Nova Scotia |
| Jonathan Burgess, Offensive Assistant | Saint John | New Brunswick |
| Lisa Harlow-Gallant, General Manager | Saint John | New Brunswick |
| Todd Doucette, Equipment Manager | Moncton | New Brunswick |
Looking Ahead
Following the Maritime Women’s Football League season, Team Atlantic will ramp up its training sessions leading up to Nationals in August.
Media Contact:
Team Atlantic Communications
Lisa Harlow
General Manager
