KINGSTON, Ont., (July 26, 2011) – Canadian Interuniversity Sport, in conjunction with Volleyball Canada, announced Tuesday Gaels women's volleyball coach Joely Christian-Macfarlane will serve as an assistant for Canada. The 12 student-athletes joining her will represent Canada in women's volleyball at the 26th Summer Universiade in August in Shenzhen, China.

Christian-Macfarlane will be entering her fifth season as head coach of the Queen's women's volleyball team in 2011-12. In her four years with the Gaels, the team has posted a 42-34 regular season record, qualifying for the playoffs in all four seasons. Queen's best post-season finish during Christian-Macfarlane's tenure came back in 2009-10 when the Gaels qualified for their first OUA final four tournament since 2003-04, finishing fourth.

The head coach for Canada is Alain Pelletier from Laval University. Assistant coaches Lee Carter from Brandon and Christian-Macfarlane from Queen's – who will also act as team leader - round out the support staff, along with athletic therapist Christine Johnston.

The women's volleyball tournament will run from August 14 to 21.

TEAM CANADA ROSTER

Position      Name                                   Height (cm)      University             Hometown

Setter          Jaclyn Ellis                          183                      Alberta                Mississauga, Ont.
Setter          Alexandra Lojen                 180                      Montreal             Montreal, Que.
Middle         Beth Clark                           184                      Regina               Saskatoon, Sask.
Middle         Tricia Mayba                       185                      Manitoba            Winnipeg, Man.
Middle         Jaimie Thibeault               188                      Montana             Sylvan Lake, Alta.
Middle         Alicia Perrin                        192                      Trinity Western  Creston, B.C.
Left Side     Lisa Barclay                       188                      UBC                     Brandon, Man.
Left Side     Kristi Hunter                       175                      Manitoba             Roblin, Man.
Left Side     Shanice Marcelle               180                      UBC                    Victoria, B.C.
Left Side     Marie-Sophie Nadeau      183                      Montreal              Saint-Aimé, Que.
Left Side     Krista Zubick                      183                      Alberta                 St. Albert, Alta.
Libero          Noémie Lefebvre              175                      Syracuse             Terrebonne, Que.

COACHING STAFF

Position                               Name                                     University   Hometown

Head coach                        Alain Pelletier                       Laval           Quebec City, Que.
Coach                                  Lee Carter                             Brandon     Brandon, Man.
Coach & Team Leader    Joely Christian-Macfarlane Queen's     Kingston, Ont.
Athletic Therapist              Christine Johnston                -                  Winnipeg, Man

UNIVERSIADE POOLS & SCHEDULE:

Pool A: China, Japan, Sweden, Belarus
Pool B: Italy, Brazil, Slovenia, Ukraine
Pool C: Poland, Taiwan, CANADA, France
Pool D: Russia, Thailand, Norway, Hong Kong

Aug. 14 : Poland vs. Canada
Aug. 15: Taiwan vs. Canada
Aug. 16: France vs. Canada
Aug. 18: Quarter-finals
Aug. 19: Semi-finals
Aug. 21: Bronze & Final