YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region Athlete of the Month (July 2018): Valeria Rojas
Valeria Rojas is currently in Clearwater, FL with the Canadian junior women’s water polo team for the July 10-15 19-and-Under Pan American Championships, which serves as a qualifier for next summer’s junior worlds. The St. Matthew Catholic High School student practices 11 times a week in the Capital Wave Water Polo Club’s high-performance program, led by Canadian coaching legend David Hart. The #2 leading scorer in this season’s National Championship League U19 women’s division is also expected to represent Canada at the 18U FINA World Women’s Youth Water Polo Championships from Aug. 25-Sept. 2 in Serbia.
E-mail editor@sportsottawa.com to nominate your Stars! Please include Athlete or Team’s Name, Player Roster, and why they should be recognized. Courtesy of the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region, the selected Stars of the Month will receive free passes to the Y.