Key Takeaways
- The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Snowboard have announced the Team Canada snowboard slopestyle/big air athletes for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
- The team includes veteran athletes such as Mark McMorris and Laurie Blouin, as well as newcomers like Cameron Spalding, Eli Bouchard, Francis Jobin, and Juliette Pelchat.
- The athletes qualified based on their performances and accumulated FIS points across the Olympic qualification window.
- Team Canada’s snowboarders have won 17 Olympic medals since the sport’s debut at Nagano 1998, with eight of those coming in slopestyle and big air.
Introduction to Team Canada
The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Snowboard have announced the roster of Team Canada snowboard slopestyle/big air athletes who will compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The team includes a mix of experienced veterans and young talent, with athletes such as Mark McMorris, Laurie Blouin, and Cameron Spalding leading the charge. The athletes qualified for Team Canada based on their performances and accumulated FIS points across the Olympic qualification window.
Veteran Athletes Leading the Way
Mark McMorris, a 32-year-old snowboarder from Saskatchewan, will compete in his fourth Olympic Winter Games. He has won three consecutive bronze medals in men’s slopestyle and is one of the most decorated snowboarders in history. McMorris is looking forward to sharing his experience and guiding the younger riders on the team. Laurie Blouin, a 29-year-old snowboarder from Quebec, will make her third Olympic appearance and is coming off a World Cup victory in Aspen. She is a leader within the Canadian snowboard program and is recognized as a role model for the next generation of Canadian women snowboarders.
Newcomers to the Olympic Stage
Cameron Spalding, a 20-year-old snowboarder from Ontario, will make his Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026. He won the FIS Crystal Globe in snowboard slopestyle for the 2024-25 season and is currently ranked seventh in the World Snowboard Points List. Spalding credits his family of five fellow snowboarders with his success and looks up to Mark McMorris as his idol. Eli Bouchard, Francis Jobin, and Juliette Pelchat will also make their Olympic debuts. Bouchard is an 18-year-old snowboarder from Quebec who won a silver medal in men’s slopestyle and gold in men’s big air at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games. Jobin won his first gold medal on the World Cup circuit in Aspen in 2025, and Pelchat placed a career-best fourth at the Steamboat World Cup last month.
Team Canada’s Snowboard Program
Canadian snowboarders have won 17 Olympic medals since the sport made its debut at Nagano 1998. Eight of those have come in slopestyle and big air. At Beijing 2022, Team Canada’s snowboarders won five medals, the biggest Olympic medal haul for Canadian snowboarders. The team’s CEO, Dustin Heise, is proud of the team’s selection and credits the coaches and support staff for their hard work in developing world-class competitors. Team Canada’s snowboard cross, halfpipe, and parallel giant slalom athletes will be announced in the coming days.
Competition Schedule and Coaches
The snowboard big air competition will take place from February 5-9, while the snowboard slopestyle event will take place from February 16-18. Both events will be contested at the Livigno Snow Park in Livigno. Team Canada’s snowboard slopestyle/big air team includes coaches Adam Burwell, Eliot Catton, Jeremy Sheppard, Sam Weston, and Chris Witwicki. The team is subject to approval by the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Team Selection Committee following receipt of nominations by all National Sport Organizations.
Conclusion and Fan Support
The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Snowboard are excited to announce the Team Canada snowboard slopestyle/big air athletes for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The team has a mix of experienced veterans and young talent, and is looking forward to competing on the world stage. Fans can follow Team Canada on social media for the latest news and updates, and can attend Team Canada FanFest to celebrate and cheer on the athletes. The event will be an immersive and festive experience, and will include unforgettable Olympic moments and the opportunity to be part of Team Canada.