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Selena Njegovan

Selena Njegovan is a Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Selena Njegovan (born Selena Kaatz on January 22, 1992) is a Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has played at the elite level in women's curling, including as a vice-skip and skip for Manitoba-based teams. She is part of Canada's competitive women's curling scene, representing Manitoba in national and Grand Slam events.

Early life

Selena Njegovan was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on January 22, 1992, and originally competed under the surname Kaatz.

Curling career

Njegovan became known in Canadian women's curling as a strong front-end and vice-skip player, later taking on skip responsibilities in Manitoba-based teams. She has competed for Manitoba-based teams at the national and Grand Slam level.

Team leadership

Sources indicate she served as a game-caller for Team Lawes and later skipped a Winnipeg-based women's team, reflecting a shift into leadership roles.

Personal life

Public curling profiles list her residence as Beausejour, Manitoba, and identify her employer as Deloitte.

Key facts

  • Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and originally competed as Selena Kaatz.
  • Competed for Manitoba-based teams at the national and Grand Slam level.
  • Played as a third/vice-skip and later took on skip duties.
  • Right-handed curler residing in Beausejour, Manitoba.
  • Associated with Team Lawes and later led her own rink as skip.
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Canadian context

Njegovan is part of Canada’s competitive women’s curling scene, representing Manitoba in national and Grand Slam events.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Selena Njegovan?
She is a Canadian curler from Winnipeg, Manitoba, known for playing at the elite women’s level and for taking on skip duties for Manitoba teams.
What was Selena Njegovan’s birth name?
Her birth name is Selena Kaatz.
When was Selena Njegovan born?
She was born on January 22, 1992.
What position does Selena Njegovan play?
She has played as a third/vice-skip and has also skipped her own team.
Where is Selena Njegovan from?
She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and is listed as residing in Beausejour, Manitoba.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selena_Njegovan
    Supports: Birth date, birth name, birthplace, nationality, and general identity as a Canadian curler.
  2. CurlingZone — https://www.curlingzone.com/player.php?playerid=22622
    Supports: Residence, throwing hand, birthplace, occupation/employer, and player profile details.
  3. Grand Slam of Curling — https://www.thegrandslamofcurling.com/news/selena-njegovan-details-tough-life-decisions-and-big-goals-for-next
    Supports: Her role as skip of a Winnipeg-based women’s team and leadership transition.
  4. The Curling News — https://www.curlingnews.com/news/news/four-curling-teams-spawn-new-njegovan-combo
    Supports: Her assumption of skip duties and team composition context.
  5. Sportsnet — https://www.sportsnet.ca/grand-slam-of-curling/article/njegovan-skips-team-lawes-into-win-column-at-co-op-canadian-open/
    Supports: Her role skipping Team Lawes in Grand Slam competition.