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PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD - A Fort Simpson darts player helped Team Canada bring back silver medals from the Americas Cup.

Brenda Moreau was part of the four-person team that competed against 12 other teams from around the world during the darts competition held in Port of Spain, Trinidad July 25-27.

Members of the Canadian team that won silver at the Americas Cup include, from left, Jerry Hull, Ken MacNeil, manager Mary Dezan, Brenda Moreau and Kim Whaley-Hilts. - photo courtesy of Mary Dezan

After eight years of competing at the national level, this was Moreau's first foray into the international darts scene.

"It was amazing," she said.

The Canadian team headed into the tournament looking for gold.

After watching the United States win for the past three years, Canada was ready to challenge them and take it away, said Moreau.

Despite having a strong team that included Kim Whaley-Hilts from Ontario, Jerry Hull from Quebec and Ken MacNeil from Alberta, Canada fell short of toppling the U.S.

Moreau said after three days of playing darts the team was tired by the time they faced the U.S.

The U.S. team also had some strong players including Gary Mawson, a professional darts player.

Although they had to settle for silver, she said the Canadian team gave an outstanding performance.

"We walked away with more trophies than any other team," Moreau said.

The team brought back seven trophies for individual performances including a third place in the women's singles for Moreau.

Being part of a tournament of this size and calibre was something new for Moreau.

"I was really nervous," she said.

Moreau said she regained her confidence after realizing that all of the other women at the tournament were as anxious as she was, trying to get as many points as possible for their country.

For Moreau, some of the stiffest competition came from the Jamaican team.

"Their women were so strong, fierce competition," she said.

Moreau said she was impressed by how well organized the tournament was and by the friendliness of the host team.

When Team Canada landed, Team Trinidad was waiting at the airport to meet them.

After the awards ceremony on the final day, Trinidad held a special party for the U.S. and Canadian teams to celebrate their success during the tournament.

Now having been to a world event, Moreau said she will be concentrating on playing in more tournaments this year.

With each tournament Moreau will be able to gain more points to count towards her standings for Canadian women. Her goal is to be among the top eight in the country.

Moreau said she's particularly grateful for all the support she has received from Fort Simpson which has allowed her to come this far.