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Ontario's Carol Anne Chénard appointed to FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup France 2018

By Staff, 05/15/18, 2:15PM EDT

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Local match official among 15 female referees and 30 female assistant referees that will officiate upcoming event

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The FIFA Referees Committee has appointed 15 female referees and 30 female assistant referees to officiate at the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018.

Among the selections will be Ontario's Carol Anne Chénard.  This will represent Chénard’s fourth appointment to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

The selection criteria for the match officials from 21 different countries was based on their experience in their respective association and confederation competitions, as well as their levels of fitness and ability to read the game. Those selected for the tournament in Brittany this summer will also be candidates to officiate at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™.

The four official host cities for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018 are located across Brittany: Concarneau (Stade Guy Piriou), Dinan/Léhon (Stade du Clos Gastel in Léhon), Saint-Malo (Stade de Marville) and Vannes (Stade de la Rabine). Vannes will host the opening match of the competition on 5 August, as well as the final on 24 August.

Click here to find all the appointments.