Catherine Parenteau
Catherine Parenteau — "Cat" — is a Canada professional pickleball player known for a control / strategic game. Born in 1995, Catherine is around 31 years old and hails from Montreal, QC. Catherine is ranked #5 women's in singles and Top 5 women's. Catherine plays with the Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta and is sponsored by Selkirk and Skechers. Catherine stands 5'5" (165 cm).
Quick facts
- Nickname
- “Cat”
- Country
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Hometown
- Montreal, QC
- Age
- ~31 (born 1995)
- Height
- 5'5" (165 cm)
- Playing style
- Control / strategic
- Singles rank
- #5 women's
- Doubles rank
- Top 5 women's
- Paddle
- Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta
- Sponsor
- Selkirk and Skechers
About Catherine
One of pickleball's most enduring elite players. Cat Parenteau has been a top-5 women's player for five straight years through sheer consistency, sharp angles, and high-IQ play. A former NCAA tennis player at Michigan State who was hand-picked by Simone Jardim to be her successor.
Career highlights
- ›2021 US Open Women's Singles and Women's Doubles gold medals
- ›Five consecutive top-5 end-of-year finishes
- ›Mentored directly by former world #1 Simone Jardim
Fun fact
Simone Jardim — the dominant women's player before Anna Leigh Waters — essentially recruited Parenteau from tennis specifically to train her as a pickleball pro. The mentorship worked: Parenteau became a world-class player and Jardim's legacy lived on through her student.
Catherine Parenteau — frequently asked questions
How old is Catherine Parenteau?+
Catherine Parenteau was born in 1995, making Catherine around 31 years old (Catherine is from Montreal, QC).
What paddle does Catherine Parenteau use?+
Catherine Parenteau plays with the Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta, as part of a sponsorship with Selkirk and Skechers.
Who sponsors Catherine Parenteau?+
Catherine Parenteau is sponsored by Selkirk and Skechers.
How tall is Catherine Parenteau?+
Catherine Parenteau is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.
What is Catherine Parenteau's ranking?+
Catherine Parenteau is ranked #5 women's in singles and Top 5 women's on the pro tour.
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