FIH Junior World Ranking: 18

How they qualified: 4th Place – Junior Pan American Championship 2023

Junior World Cup history: 2022 – 15th, 2013 – 14th, 2005 – 15th, 2001 – 13th, 1997 – 11th, 1993 – 8th, 1989 – 7th

Canada secured their berth at Santiago 2023 with a fourth-place finish at the Junior Pan American Championships, which were played in April 2023 in Barbados. They claimed convincing pool victories over Guyana (12-0) and hosts Barbados (11-0) either side of a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Chile. A painful 1-0 semi-final loss to Argentina denied them a place in the competition final before Chile beat the Canadians for a second time, running out 5-1 winners in the bronze medal match. Attacking stars Mallory Mackesy and team captain Allison Kuzyk scored six times apiece for Canada in Barbados, with both players being selected for Santiago 2023. Despite being the lowest ranked team in a tough looking pool, the 2021 Junior Pan American champions will be determined to remind everyone of their qualities during what will be their eighth Women’s Junior World Cup campaign.