Lori-Jane Powell
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Lori-Jane Powell was a Canadian racquetball
player from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
. Powell was Canadian Champion five times: thrice in singles and twice in doubles. She was forced to retire from competition in 2006 due to a right knee injury.
(WPRO) at the end of four seasons. She reached the semi-finals twice, but was never a finalist.
Powell won gold medals on two of her 18 international appearances with Team Canada. She won singles at the 2004 Pan American Racquetball Championships
and doubles in 2002 with Karina Odegard at the Pan American Championships
. Powell was also part of Team Canada that won the overall team title at the 2000 World Championships
, which is the only time the USA has not won that title.
Powell was also a silver medalist in doubles at the 1999 Pan American Games
with Debbie Ward, losing the final to Jackie Paraiso
and Joy MacKenzie.
Powell was a bronze medalist on four occasions: in singles at the 2003 Pan Am Games
and 2001 Pan American Championships
and in doubles with Amanda MacDonald at 2003 Pan American Championships
and with Josée Grand'Maître at 2006 World Championships
. which was Powell's last competition.
, and also has certification as both a physical and mental trainer. She ran Powell-Performance, a physical and mental training business, when she lived in Calgary
.
Powell received the Women's Award from Racquetball Canada in 2003 in recognition of contributions that advance women in racquetball. Also, she was the Technical Director for Racquetball Canada from 2004 to 2009. Powell now lives in San Diego, California
.
Racquetball
For other sports often called "paddleball", see Paddleball .Racquetball is a racquet sport played with a hollow rubber ball in an indoor or outdoor court...
player from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan...
. Powell was Canadian Champion five times: thrice in singles and twice in doubles. She was forced to retire from competition in 2006 due to a right knee injury.
Professional career
Powell was ranked in the top 10 rankings of the Women's Professional Racquetball OrganizationWomen's Professional Racquetball Organization
The Women's Professional Racquetball Organization is the latest name for the women's professional racquetball tour. It features the world's best players and several events each season - running from September to May - that are mostly played in the USA....
(WPRO) at the end of four seasons. She reached the semi-finals twice, but was never a finalist.
Domestic and international career
Powell was Canadian Women's Singles Champion three times: in 1995, 2003, and 2004. She was also the Canadian Women's Doubles Champion twice: in 1999 with Debbie Ward and in 2001 with Josée Grand'Maître.Powell won gold medals on two of her 18 international appearances with Team Canada. She won singles at the 2004 Pan American Racquetball Championships
Pan American Racquetball Championships
The Pan American Racquetball Championships are held annually in the spring with play ending on the day before Easter. Originally called the Tournament of the Americas, the Pan American Championships are hosted by the Pan American Racquetball Confederation....
and doubles in 2002 with Karina Odegard at the Pan American Championships
Pan American Racquetball Championships
The Pan American Racquetball Championships are held annually in the spring with play ending on the day before Easter. Originally called the Tournament of the Americas, the Pan American Championships are hosted by the Pan American Racquetball Confederation....
. Powell was also part of Team Canada that won the overall team title at the 2000 World Championships
Racquetball World Championships
The World Racquetball Championships, organized by the International Racquetball Federation , were first held in 1981. The second World Championships were in 1984, and have been held every two years since.The World Championships have two parts...
, which is the only time the USA has not won that title.
Powell was also a silver medalist in doubles at the 1999 Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
with Debbie Ward, losing the final to Jackie Paraiso
Jackie Paraiso
Jackie Paraiso is an American racquetball player. Paraiso was the #1 player on the women's pro racquetball tour at the end of the 1991-92, 1998–99, and 1999-2000 seasons...
and Joy MacKenzie.
Powell was a bronze medalist on four occasions: in singles at the 2003 Pan Am Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
and 2001 Pan American Championships
Pan American Racquetball Championships
The Pan American Racquetball Championships are held annually in the spring with play ending on the day before Easter. Originally called the Tournament of the Americas, the Pan American Championships are hosted by the Pan American Racquetball Confederation....
and in doubles with Amanda MacDonald at 2003 Pan American Championships
Pan American Racquetball Championships
The Pan American Racquetball Championships are held annually in the spring with play ending on the day before Easter. Originally called the Tournament of the Americas, the Pan American Championships are hosted by the Pan American Racquetball Confederation....
and with Josée Grand'Maître at 2006 World Championships
Racquetball World Championships
The World Racquetball Championships, organized by the International Racquetball Federation , were first held in 1981. The second World Championships were in 1984, and have been held every two years since.The World Championships have two parts...
. which was Powell's last competition.
Personal
Powell earned a B.A. (psychology) and M.S. (kinesiology) from the University of SaskatchewanUniversity of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the...
, and also has certification as both a physical and mental trainer. She ran Powell-Performance, a physical and mental training business, when she lived in Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
.
Powell received the Women's Award from Racquetball Canada in 2003 in recognition of contributions that advance women in racquetball. Also, she was the Technical Director for Racquetball Canada from 2004 to 2009. Powell now lives in San Diego, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.