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White Rock, South Surrey Athletes Named to Canada's Rugby Squads

SOUTH SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 9 – Team Canada won their first two games by large margins, continuing their gold medal defense after a recent Pan-American Championship victory, with over 1,500 athletes competing this year.

  • The 30th annual Canada Cup softball tournament took place from July 4 to 13 in Surrey, British Columbia.
  • The event featured teams representing the USA, Canada, as well as distant countries including a Middle Eastern nation, a Pacific island country, a European nation known for its windmills, and an East Asian territory, highlighting its broad international reach.
  • Local athletes from Whidbey Island, including recent CHS graduates and players from Oak Harbor, competed with the Whidbey Island Thunder 18U squad, finishing the tournament with three wins and two losses.
  • The Whidbey Island Thunder's roster included recent CHS graduates Taylor Brotemarkle and Madison McMillan, along with Oak Harbor teammates Layla, Mia, and Ramona, while the Island Vipers featured numerous Wolf varsity athletes.
  • The Whidbey Island Thunder continued their travel season with more tournaments scheduled through the end of July, indicating ongoing competitive play beyond the Canada Cup.
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Surrey Now-Leader broke the news in Surrey, Canada on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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