GUIDE TO

FEMALE HOCKEY
IN CANADA
September 2018
 HOCKEY CANADA - FEMALE HOCKEY TABLE OF CONTENTS
STAFF RESOURCES
10 USPORT INTRODUCTION
Gina Kingsbury 11 CANADA WEST
Director, National Teams – Women’s
University of Alberta
[email protected]
University of British Columbia
University of Calgary
• High Performance player development University of Lethbridge
University of Manitoba
Amber Lesage Mount Royal University
Manager, National Teams University of Regina
[email protected] University of Saskatchewan
• Manages Canada's National Women's Under-18 Team camps and events
12 ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Brock University
Lesley Reddon University of Guelph
Manager, National Teams
[email protected]
Laurentian University
• Manages Canada's National Women’s Team program camps and events
Wilfrid Laurier University
Nipissing University
Queen’s University
Tania Kenny Ryerson University
Senior Coordinator, National Teams University of Toronto

04 THE ROAD TO TEAM CANADA

A HIGH PERFORMANCE HOW-TO:
[email protected] University of Ontario Institute of Technology
• Supports with administration of national women's programs University of Waterloo
University of Windsor
James Emery Western University
Manager, Video/Analytics York University

06 PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE
[email protected]
14 RÉSEAU DU SPORT ÉTUDIANT DU QUÉBEC
Carleton University
Dylan Rockwell Concordia University
Coordinator, National Teams
[email protected]
McGill University
• Supports with administration of national women's programs
Université de Montreal
University of Ottawa

18 EDUCATION & HOCKEY WORKBOOK 15 ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY SPORT

Dalhousie University
Université de Moncton
St. Francis Xavier University
St. Thomas University
08 Hockey Canada 23 Canadian Tire First Shift St. Mary's University
National Championships University of New Brunswick
24 Esso Fun Days
17 Hockey Canada Mount Allison University
26 Recreational Hockey / University of P.E.I.
Skills Academy Healthy for Life 16 ALBERTA COLLEGES ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
17 Sports Schools MacEwan University
27 Female Officiating
20 Canadian Women's NAIT
28 We Are Coaches Olds College
Hockey League (CWHL)
29 Hockey Canada Network App Red Deer College
22 Clarkson Cup (CWHL) SAIT Polytechnic
30 Useful Resources

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 START
AT YOUR
MEMBER
A HIGH PERFORMANCE HOW-TO:
BRANCH THE ROAD TO TEAM CANADA
AGES HOCKEY NORTH
HockeyNorth.ca
MANITOBA
U16, U18 Programs
HockeyManitoba.ca
PRINCE EDWARD
ISLAND
U16, U18 Programs Provincial under-16 & under-18 CANADA’S NATIONAL WOMEN’S CANADA’S NATIONAL

12-17
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
U16, U18 Programs
ONTARIO
U16, U18 Programs
HockeyPEI.com
NOVA SCOTIA programs are the first step in UNDER-18 PROGRAM CAMPS WOMEN’S UNDER-18 TEAM
Summer Series vs. United States
BCHockey.net OWHA.on.ca U16, U18 Programs
HockeyNovaScotia.ca
High Performance. (INVITATION) IIHF U18 Women's
ALBERTA QUEBEC
NEWFOUNDLAND • Strength & Conditioning Camp World Championship
U16, U18 Programs
HockeyAlberta.ca
U16, U18 Programs
Hockey.qc.ca & LABRADOR Each member runs its programs • National Team Selection Camp See Page 6
SASKATCHEWAN NEW
U16, U18 Programs
HockeyNL.ca annually. Contact to get involved • Goalie Development Camp
U13, U16, U18 Programs BRUNSWICK
SHA.sk.ca U16, U18 Programs early and progress through your
HNB.ca
member system.
CANADA’S NATIONAL
CANADA’S NATIONAL WOMEN’S WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT TEAM
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CAMPS Summer Series vs. United States
• Strength & Conditioning Camp Nations Cup

18-23
• National Team Selection Camp See Page 7
• Goalie Development Camp

YEARS OLD CANADA’S NATIONAL

WOMEN’S TEAM
4 Nations Cup
CANADA’S NATIONAL
IIHF Women's World Championship

22+
WOMEN’S PROGRAM CAMPS Olympic Winter Games
• Strength & Conditioning Camp
See Page 10 See Page 20 • National Team Selection Camp
See Page 7

YEARS
• Goalie Development Camp

MARIE-PHILIP
POULIN 2005/2007/2008
National Women’s
Under-18 Championship
2007
Canada Winter Games
2008/2009
IIHF World Women’s U18
Championship
2012
Canada’s National Women’s
Development Team
2011/2012/2013/
2015/2016/2017
2010/2014/2018
Olympic Winter Games
A JOURNEY TO TEAM CANADA IIHF Women's World Championship

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 PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE

HockeyCanada.ca/NWDevTeam Canada’s National Women’s Development Team

@HC_Women The second step in the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence,Canada’s National Women’s Development
Team, meets three times a year, for a summer strength and conditioning camp and three-game series,
typically against the U.S., in August, and again for an international tournament in January.

The participants of these camps are invited by the coaches, scouts and management at
Hockey Canada. Having been through the U18 member program and fully knowledgeable of
the expectations this program maintains, these players typically play at the university level
throughout the year and take time for Hockey Canada camps and events.

Players from this team are individually selected to participate in national team camps and events.
Over time, players may earn their spot on Canada's National Women's Team.

Females from all over the country dream of wearing the red and white and representing Canada
on the world stage. The Hockey Canada Program of Excellence has three stages of progression. In
order to be invited to the Hockey Canada POE, a player must first be part of their member program HockeyCanada.ca/NWT Canada’s National Women’s Team
(see page 31). Earning an invite to be a part of the POE takes a lot of hard work and dedication @HC_Women Since 1990, Canada’s National Women’s Team has been a power on the world stage, winning 10
starting in the early teenage years. IIHF Women's World Championship gold medals, four Olympic gold medals and 13
3 Nations/4 Nations Cups.
HockeyCanada.ca/NWU18Team Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team
@HC_Women The first step in the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence, Canada’s National Women’s Players that have graduated from the U18 program to Canada’s National Women’s Development
Under-18 Team meets three times a year, for a summer strength and conditioning camp and Team then work for the opportunity to be selected to Canada’s National Women’s Team, which
three-game series, typically against the U.S., in August, and again for the IIHF U18 Women's World is the final step in the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence.
Championship in January.
It is every little girl’s dream to one day play on Canada’s National Women’s Team and represent the
These players are selected by Hockey Canada scouts to be invited to camps throughout the country on the world stage.Women are now being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame for their
year. They are chosen from the member U18 programs that participate in the National Women’s amazing devotion to the game and achievements throughout their careers. Paving the way for the
Under-18 Championship. Players at this level are also beginning their journey to the university up-and-coming stars, female hockey has a short but rich history and a strong future.The rising stars
level in their club-team career. Combining education and hockey is one of the greatest benefits of today’s team are growing to be household names and are role models for girls and women alike.
of the sport and it is highly recommended from Hockey Canada to pursue this path to achieve
the most growth. Throughout the year, members of Canada’s National Women’s Team play at the university level or
are a member of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) and take time away from these
Graduates of this program may move on to Canada’s National Women’s Development Team to programs to participate in Hockey Canada camps and events.
continue their path in Hockey Canada's high performance programs.

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 FEMALE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Throughout the year Hockey Canada hosts various national championships at all levels of female
hockey. These events rotate through all parts of the country each year, showcasing the best female
hockey players in the game. Check out HockeyCanada.ca, or follow the event-specific social media
accounts to get all the information and find out when an event is coming to a city near you.

Esso Cup
Five regional champions from across Canada will compete with the host team for the Esso Cup, and
the right to be called national champions.The growth of the women’s game in Canada continues
as a national champion is crowned for women’s minor hockey. Canada's National Female Midget
Championship is the first club team championship en route to the Program of Excellence.
Esso Cup (Sudbury, Ont., April 21-27, 2019)
HockeyCanada.ca/EssoCup
National Women's Under-18 Championship
Before they hit the ice for Canada’s National Women’s Development Team or National Women’s
Team, the future of women’s hockey debuts on the national stage at the National Women’s
Under-18 Championship, fighting for a gold medal and national bragging rights. Teams comprising
the top U18 players from provinces and regions across the country come together to compete.
National Women's Under-18 Championship (Morden & Winkler, Man., November 2019)
HockeyCanada.ca/NWU18

Canada Winter Games

The Canada Winter Games are held every four years, the country’s largest multi-sport
competition for young athletes with players competing for their home provinces. Women’s
hockey was introduced at the 1991 Games in Charlottetown, P.E.I.The athletes are the country’s
next generation of national, international and Olympic champions. Some of Canadian women's
hockey's most recognizable names got their national start at the Canada Games, including
CanadaGames.ca Meghan Agosta, Jayna Hefford, Caroline Ouellette, Marie-Philip Poulin and Hayley Wickenheiser.
Canada Winter Games (Red Deer, Alta., Feb. 15-March 3, 2019)

USPORTS Women’s Hockey National Championship

Every season, the champions of the four USports conferences (OUA, RSEQ, AUS, Canada West), the
runner-up teams and the host university come together to compete for a national championship.
Dating back to the first national tournament in 1998, the event celebrates Canadian University
Sport, female hockey and education. Some of Canada's greatest female hockey players have played
USPORTS.ca in the event and continue to coach, play and give back.
USPORTS Women's Hockey National Championship (Charlottetown, P.E.I., March 14-17, 2019)

Clarkson Cup
The Clarkson Cup was donated by Adrienne Clarkson, the former Governor General of Canada.
It is highly regarded as the Stanley Cup of women's hockey, as it is quickly becoming the
ultimate trophy to strive for in this fast-growing female sport.The Clarkson Cup is awarded
every March at the conclusion of the Canadian Women's Hockey League playoffs.
Clarkson Cup (Toronto, Ont., March 24, 2019)
theCWHL.ca

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 USPORTS CANADA WEST
UNIVERSITIES ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

University of Alberta University of University of Calgary

Edmonton, Alberta British Columbia Calgary, Alberta
athletics.ualberta.ca Vancouver, B.C. godinos.com
ualberta.ca gothunderbirds.ca ucalgary.ca
LEAGUE INFO: Head Coach: Howie Draper ubc.ca Head Coach: Danielle Goyette
[email protected] Head Coach: Graham Thomas [email protected]
CanadaWest.org 780-492-7234 [email protected] 403-220-8807
@CWUAA @UACoachDraper 604-822-2309 @UCDinos
@ubctbirds

U SPORTS is the governing body for university sport in Canada, including women’s hockey.
There are four conferences within U SPORTS, to reduce the travel and better the experience of
the student-athletes. Each conference crowns its champion, and those champions compete
for the USPORTS National Championship every spring.
University of Lethbridge University of Manitoba Mount Royal University
Lethbridge, Alberta Winnipeg, Manitoba Calgary, Alberta
gohorns.ca gobisons.ca mrucougars.com
uleth.ca umanitoba.ca mtroyal.ca
Head Coach: Michelle Janus Head Coach: Sean Fisher Head Coach: Scott Rivett
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
USPORTS.ca 403-332-5218 204-474-7274 403-990-9820
@UofLPronghorns @umbisons @mrucougars

University of Regina University of Saskatchewan

Regina, Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
reginacougars.com huskies.usask.ca
uregina.ca usask.ca
Head Coach: Sarah Hodges Head Coach: Steve Kook
[email protected] [email protected]
306-585-5629 306-966-1045
@URWomensHockey @HuskieAthletics

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 ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

LEAGUE INFO: Brock University University of Guelph Ryerson University University of Toronto University of Ontario
St. Catharines, Ontario Guelph, Ontario Toronto, Ontario Toronto, Ontario Institute of Technology
OUA.ca gobadgers.ca gryphons.ca ryersonrams.ca varsityblues.ca/whockey Oshawa, Ontario
@OUASport brocku.ca uoguelph.ca ryerson.ca utoronto.ca goridgebacks.com
Head Coach: Margot Page Head Coach: Rachel Flanagan Head Coach: Lisa Haley Head Coach: Vicky Sunohara uoit.ca
/OntarioUniversityAthletics [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Head Coach: Justin Carvana
905-688-5550 ex. 4034 519-824-4120 ex. 53335 416-979-5000 ex. 4651 416-978-2224 [email protected]
@BrockBadgers @GryphonsHockey @ryersonrams @Varsity_Blues 905-259-0417
@UOITRidgebacks

Laurentian University Wilfrid Laurier University University of Waterloo University of Windsor Western University
Sudbury, Ontario Waterloo, Ontario Waterloo, Ontario Windsor, Ontario London, Ontario
luvoyageurs.com laurierathletics.com gowarriorsgo.ca golancers.ca westernmustangs.ca
laurentian.ca wlu.ca uwaterloo.ca uwindsor.ca uwo.ca
Head Coach: Stacey Colarossi Head Coach: Kelly Paton Head Coach: Shaun Reagan Head Coach: Deanna Iwanicka Head Coach: Candice Moxley
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
705-675-1151 ex. 1024 519-884-0710 ext. 2182 519-580-0880 519-253-3000 ex. 2437 519-661-3269
@voyageursWHKY @WLUathletics @WarrriorsWHockey @WindsorLancers @WesternMustangs

Nipissing University Queen’s University York University

North Bay, Ontario Kingston, Ontario Toronto, Ontario
athletics.nipissingu.ca gogaelsgo.ca yorkulions.ca
nipissingu.ca queensu.ca yorku.ca
Head Coach: Darren Turcotte Head Coach: Matt Holmberg Head Coach: Dan Church
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
705-474-3450 ex. 4682 613-533-6000 x75145 416-736-2100 ex. 20107
@nulakers @queensu @yorkulions

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 RÉSEAU DU SPORT ÉTUDIANT DU QUÉBEC ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY SPORT

LEAGUE INFO:
RSEQ.ca LEAGUE INFO:
@RSEQ1 AtlanticUniversitySport.com
Carleton University Concordia University McGill University Dalhousie University Université de Moncton St. Francis Xavier University
/RSEQ1 Ottawa, Ontario Montréal, Quebec Montréal, Quebec @AUS_SUA Halifax, Nova Scotia Moncton, New Brunswick Antigonish, Nova Scotia
goravens.ca stingers.ca mcgillathletics.ca daltigers.ca umoncton.ca goxgo.ca
carleton.ca concordia.ca mcgill.ca dal.ca Head Coach: stfx.ca
Head Coach: Pierre Alain Head Coach: Julie Chu Head Coach: Peter Smith Head Coach: Sean Fraser Marc-André Côté Head Coach: Ben Berthiaume
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
613-520-2600 ex. 8446 514-848-2424 ex. 3858 514-398-7005 902 494-1684 506-858-4925 902-867-5409
@CURavens @the_stingers @MartletHockey @DalTigers @XWomenHockey

St. Thomas University St. Mary's University Mount Allison University

Fredericton, New Brunswick Halifax, Nova Scotia Sackville, New Brunswick
Université de Montreal University of Ottawa stu.ca/athletics smu.ca/athletics athletics.mta.ca
Montréal, Quebec Ottawa, Ontario stu.ca smu.ca mta.ca
carabins.umontreal.ca whockey.geegees.ca Head Coach: Peter Murphy Head Coach: Chris Larade Head Coach: Terry Rhindress
umontreal.ca uottawa.ca [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Head Coach: Isabelle Leclaire Head Coach: Yanick Evola 506-452-0539 (902) 496-8115 506-232-2607
[email protected] [email protected] @STUWH @SMUHuskies @MTA_Athletics
514-343-6111 ex.4794 613-562-5800 ex. 6419
@Carabins @GeeGeesWHockey

University of P.E.I. University of New Brunswick

Charlottetown, P.E.I. Fredericton, New Brunswick
gopanthersgo.ca varsityreds.ca
upei.ca unb.ca
Head Coach: Bruce Donaldson Head Coach: Sarah Hilworth
[email protected] [email protected]
902-393-0662 506-261-9019
@upeiwhockey @UNBWHockey

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 ALBERTA COLLEGES ATHLETIC CONFERENCE HOCKEY CANADA SKILLS ACADEMY
In order to get the most out of arenas during weekday hours – when most minor hockey players
are in school – Hockey Canada believes that a sport program for hockey is required. With that
in mind, the Hockey Canada Skills Academy (HCSA) program, a partnership between Hockey
Canada and its 13 members, is a step in the right direction. Skills Academy programs are open to
both female and male participants of all levels.These programs are partnered with an educational
facility and are focused on skills-based development for all minor hockey levels from house
league to elite hockey players.

MacEwan University NAIT For the 2018-19 season, there are 158 registered Hockey Canada Skills Academy programs in
Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton, Alberta schools across the country, representing eight provinces. The number of female participants
LEAGUE INFO: macewan.ca nait.ca HockeyCanada.ca/HCSA continues to grow, with 966 registrants among the 4,390 total students.
acac.ab.ca Head Coach: Lindsay McAlpine Head Coach: Stephanie Thomson
@acac [email protected] [email protected] Hockey Canada Skills Academy, by Province and Territory
@MacEwanHockey 780-471-8557 Ontario.................................... 60 Saskatchewan............................ 6
/AlbertaCollegesAthleticConference
@naitooks British Columbia..................... 35 Prince Edward Island................ 5
Alberta.................................... 27 New Brunswick........................ 1
Manitoba................................. 24 Nova Scotia............................... 1

SPORTS SCHOOLS
In recent years, Hockey Canada felt it was wise to create and develop partnerships that would
see sports schools operate within the Hockey Canada family as opposed to operating outside the
Olds College Red Deer College structure which would see these programs compete with rather than compliment our philosophy.
Olds, Alberta Red Deer, Alberta
oldscollege.ca rdc.ab.ca Currently, 32 sports school programs are in operation across the Canada, including 16
Head Coach: Chris Leeming Head Coach: Kelly Coulter with a female program:
[email protected] [email protected]
Balmoral Hall School Mount Academy Pursuit of Excellence
403-507-7799 403-342-3449 (Winnipeg, Man.) (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) (Kelowna, B.C.)
@OldsBroncos @rdcathletics
Banff Hockey Academy Newbridge Academy Rothesay Netherwood School
(Banff, Alta.) (Dartmouth, N.S.) (Rothesay, N.B.)

Delta Hockey Academy Northern Alberta Xtreme Stanstead College

(Delta, B.C.) (Leduc, Alta.) (Stanstead, Que.)

Edge School for Athletes Okanagan Hockey Academy St. Mary’s Academy
(Calgary, Alta.) (Penticton, B.C.) (Winnipeg, Man.)

Kimberely Academy Ontario Hockey Academy Shawnigan Lake School

(Kimberley, B.C.) (Cornwall, Ont.) (Shawnigan Lake, B.C.)
SAIT Polytechnic
Calgary, Alberta Pilot Mound Hockey Academy
saittrojans.com (Pilot Mound, Man)
Head Coach: Kelsey Liefson
[email protected] Many of these programs compete annually at the Female World Sport School Challenge, which
403-850-8133 was developed in line with Hockey Canada’s commitment to foster its growing relationship with
@SAIT_Trojans sport schools and give players attending sport schools the chance to compete at a higher level.

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 Financial Considerations
1. What are the tuition costs of the school? EXTRA NOTES:

EDUCATION & HOCKEY WORKBOOK 2. What are the additional costs that I will incur? (housing, meals, books, travel, etc.)

This workbook is to assist athletes and their guardians with the challenges of choosing a post-
secondary institution. These are areas to consider when graduating whether you are staying close 3. Will I require financial assistance? If yes, what type of financial assistance does the school offer?
to home or travelling to a new place. The full booklet is available on the Hockey Canada website.

Admissions / School
1. What are my top three program choices for a post-secondary education?
e.g. Engineering, Business, Education, etc. 4. Are there scholarships and bursaries I can apply for? Deadlines?
•
•
HockeyCanada.ca/EducationWorkbook •
2. What schools offer these programs? Athletics
1. What is the coach’s philosophy? How long has the coach been at this school?
What is their experience?

3. When is the admissions deadline? What are the costs to apply?

2. How are the facilities? (arena, gym, etc.)

4. What courses and grades are required for the program?

3. How often does the team practice?

5. Is the degree valid in the country I will be working?

4. How many teams are in the league? What is the travel like for games?

6. How is the campus? Do I like the city or town? 5. How many veterans are graduating? How many spots are there for rookies?

6. What other coaches/trainers are involved? (fitness, physio, mental, etc.)

7. Will I still be happy with the school if I get injured during the season?

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 CANADIAN WOMEN'S HOCKEY LEAGUE (CWHL)

Caroline Ouellette
Les Canadiennes de Montréal –
The Canadian Women's Hockey League is the premier professionally-run women's hockey Four-time Olympic gold medallist
league in the world. The CWHL is a centrally-funded league, meaning that all participating "Les Canadiennes are everything
teams in the CWHL receive equal access to funding and are given the same opportunities to to me. They are the reason I have
succeed. Every dollar goes towards building a league that is dedicated to raising the profile been fortunate to have represented
of women's hockey while providing a place where the best female hockey players in the world Canada on a world stage. They are
can come to train and compete. the ones I share my highs and my
lows with and they are the ones I
The players are the brightest and the fastest — in fact, many of them played for Canada, want to win the Clarkson Cup with."
Russia, Finland and the United States at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang. @couellette13
The women's game is based on speed, skill and finesse and creates a family-friendly
environment where access to heroes is very possible.
LEAGUE INFO:
TheCWHL.ca
@TheCWHL TEAMS OF THE CWHL
/TheCWHL

Natalie Spooner
Toronto Furies
2014 Olympic gold medallist
2018 Olympic silver medallist
"Being able to play against the best
players in North America for my
hometown team in the CWHL, the
Toronto Furies, really is a dream. I

SUPPORT Get involved and support the female game by spreading the word, buying merchandise,
following on social media, or sponsorships!
was so proud to become the first
woman in CWHL history to win
an Olympic gold medal and the
Clarkson Cup in the same year! The

PLAY If you are interested in playing in the CWHL, enter yourself in the draft that takes place each
summer and follow along with the selections at TheCWHL.com.
competition in the CWHL has been
stoked by rivalries that were started
in university and on the national
teams at the world championship

WATCH Follow all games online through CWHL TV and Sportsnet.

Watch LIVE – buy tickets for games in Calgary, Markham, Montreal, Toronto and Worcester.
and Olympics. The level of play is
increasing each year.”
@natspooner5

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 CLARKSON CUP (CWHL) CANADIAN TIRE FIRST SHIFT

Donated by Adrienne Clarkson, the 26th Governor General of Canada, the Clarkson Cup is the
Stanley Cup of women's hockey. Awarded to the champions of the Canadian Women's Hockey
League, the trophy is quickly becoming one of the most prestigious in the women's game.
The program mission is to change the way hockey is offered to bring one million new families
TheFirstShift.ca
Every season, the teams of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League compete to reach the playoffs into the sport globally over the next 10 years. Because we believe in all hockey has to offer kids,
and have for a chance to lift the Clarkson Cup and be called champions. The CWHL brings together For $199, players receive: their families and our communities, we designed The FIRST SHIFT to break down barriers to entry
national team members from all over the world to create the top league in women’s hockey. • Program Overview, Education by offering a program that is ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE and, most importantly, FUN! Join us! We
• Expert Fit Session & Equipment Collection can’t wait to help your kids fall in love with hockey too.
The CWHL Awards Gala also takes place during the Clarkson Cup festivities. Awards are
presented for the season in the following categories: • 6 Weeks, 1x/week, 1 hour The First Shift program is open to girls and boys, ages 6-10, who have never previously enrolled in
LEAGUE INFO: • ➢Humanitarian Award • Consistent day and time minor hockey in Canada.
TheCWHL.ca • Coach of the Year • Focus on fun; precursor to ‘learn to skate’
@TheCWHL • Most Valuable Player
• 1:4 Instructors: Participants Ratio
THE FIRST SHIFT program is designed to ensure a positive experience for new-to-hockey
/TheCWHL • ➢Rookie of the Year families. We want you to experience the game at its best – understand why so many Canadians
• ➢Goaltender of the Year • 2 education session for parents to support feel an inherent love for the sport – and stimulate a desire for continued participation.
• ➢Defenceman of the Year engagement
• ➢Angela James Bowl (Top Scorer) Canadian Tire and Hockey Canada are pleased to offer minor hockey associations across Canada an
• ➢Jayna Hefford Trophy (MVP, voted by players) opportunity to bring the THE FIRST SHIFT to their community for the 2018-19 season. In order to
• Chairman's Trophy (Top regular season team) be considered as a program host, please review the application criteria at TheFirstShift.ca.

Join the celebration online and buy tickets to watch the Clarkson Cup Final live in Toronto on If you are looking to enroll your young female in the program there is an event locator available
March 24. Follow @TheCWHL all season to stay updated on the action and get your season tickets. on The First Shift website!

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 ESSO FUN DAYS Since 1998 the Esso Fun Day program has introduced thousands of females to the great game of
hockey. This event combines one hour of on-ice instruction with one hour of off-ice instruction to
give females of all ages a preview of the game, free of charge, with no pressure to sign up full-time.
Minor hockey associations or communities apply to host these events locally. They then receive
jerseys for all participants and a subsidy from Hockey Canada once it is complete.

Who is the program for?

The program is meant to be a fun day of hockey for first-time participants in the female game, for
REGISTER YOUR EVENT TODAY! anyone between the ages of four to 94 who wants to give hockey a try! An Esso Fun Day is for
HockeyCanada.ca/Esso-Fun-Days you and it's free. Single-day or six-week program funding is available.

What will the program do for you?

The focus of the day is to introduce players of all ages to the basics, to make new friends and to
try the game without having to make a commitment to sign up for a full season. These sessions
can be for youth or adult females so everyone has a chance to play the game.

On-ice activities are to be provided by individuals with Coach Level certification and assisted
by other on-ice role models. Participants that are interested in pursuing hockey even further are
given the information or an opportunity to sign up at the event.

Six-week program
The Esso Fun Day program also has the option of extending to a full six weeks. It would be the
same participants for the full program, returning one night per week to learn the sport of female
hockey. Within the application process there is an option for a single-day or a six-week program.
Following that, the process to host the event is the same.

How do I get involved?

Host: If your community and minor/female hockey association would like to host an Esso Fun
Day please register your event on the HockeyCanada.ca/Esso-Fun-Days website. Each association
or community across Canada has the ability to host Esso Fun Days during the year. Registration
for an event is available on the Hockey Canada website and any questions about hosting can be
directed to Teal Gove, manager of female development ([email protected]). You can also
speak to your local association for the potential to host an event locally.

Help: Coaches can also contact their local female association representative to find out about
helping out on- or off-ice with any local events being held.

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 RECREATIONAL HOCKEY / HEALTHY FOR LIFE
FEMALE OFFICIATING

“I started officiating my first year of

college. I needed to pay tuition fees, food,
rent, etc. Since I was playing on our college
hockey team, the sports coordinator
suggested I start officiating to help me
financially. I enjoy reffing because I get
to be on the ice, I'm amongst the best
players in the world, It's also challenging
physically and mentally. I've been
competing at the highest officiating level,
I got to travel, meet new people and I've
made a lot of friends around the world.
All you need to know is how to skate, the
CanadianSportForLife.ca Sport Canada’s Long-Term Player Development resource paper “Canadian Sport for Life” sets out rest can be learned. You can talk to your
HockeyCanada.ca/LTPD a framework for sport development in Canada. Hockey Canada’s Long-Term Player Development minor hockey association to get started. The game of female hockey continues to grow and so does the demand for female officials.
is an eight-stage model based on the physical, mental, emotional and cognitive development of Do it for yourself not for anyone else.” Officials are an integral part of the sport of hockey and the Hockey Canada Officiating Program
children and adolescents. Each stage reflects a different point in developing the player. is an important development program within the Hockey Canada structure. The program gives
Mélanie Bordeleau officials a tremendous level of satisfaction and access to great opportunities at the national and
Being an athlete is about more than gold medals and big stages, it’s about living a healthy lifestyle. 2014 Sochi Olympics international level.
Whether an athlete is in the early stages of life and just beginning to play sports or in the later
stages and looking to stay active, hockey is a great opportunity to balance the physical and social
aspects of athletics. Incorporating the sport of hockey amongst other activities is a key concept Why do I want to become a female hockey official?
to developing a well-rounded athlete and healthy person. • To gain a new perspective and understanding of the game
• To make the game a fun and safe experience for all participants
Recreational Hockey • To make some additional money in a fun way
Women’s hockey is a continuously growing sport that females of all ages can take part in across • To have the skating ability and basic skills to be an effective official
Canada. Each member has its own programming based on the volume of players registered and • To find an alternate way to increase physical activity and fitness
various levels of its abilities to accommodate as many participants as possible. • To create opportunities to officiate at regional, national and international competitions
• For the love of the game
Hockey is a fun, exciting and healthy activity which introduces players to new people and
great friendships. Want to experience the sport for the first time? Looking to get back involved? Anyone interested in becoming a female hockey official can register for a clinic through their
Anyone interested should get in touch with their local female hockey association or contact local minor hockey association and start officiating. Most communities have a local referee-
their member (page 31) to find out how to get into the game. in-chief that sets up clinics. Contact the local minor hockey association, provincial female
representative or member referee-in-chief for more information.

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 WE ARE COACHES HOCKEY CANADA NETWORK APP

HockeyCanada.ca/We-Are-Coaches
[email protected]
"After playing hockey for 13 years for
a mix of coaches, I fortunately had the
opportunity to play for a tremendous
female coach and role model while I
was in university. She challenged me,
believed in me, and gave me the right
support in both successful times and
through difficult moments. She helped
my teammates and I to understand
that the skills we were working to
master every day - communicating, Growing the game of women’s hockey starts on the bench. Not only does Hockey Canada want to
handling confrontation, and giving continue to increase the numbers of players, but also increase the number of female coaches in the
support to others - were all things that game. Coaching gives back to the game in so many ways and can create a professional path.
would help us in our careers, with our
families, and in our lives. She modeled Members host coaching clinics throughout the year to begin training for prospective coaches. Anyone HockeyCanadaNetwork.com The Hockey Canada Network gives parents,coaches and players the tools to succeed with drills,
that it was possible to balance being a interested can also contact their local minor hockey association to find out how they can volunteer. Use the Code HCCERT2018 skills, videos, practice plans and articles on your tablet or phone.
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The goals of the initiative are to: • Over 1,500 drill videos, diagrams, descriptions, and Team Canada game clips, helping coaches
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Head Coach, Quinnipiac University can provide financial support by following these steps:
Head Coach, 2015 National Women's • Notify Teal Gove ([email protected]) of the approved event
U18 Team • Set up a registration to record those attending
• Have a certified facilitator host the session
• Submit the requested information and expenses following the event to Hockey Canada
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 USEFUL RESOURCES
MEMBER CONTACTS - FEMALE HOCKEY
Drill Hub HockeyCanada.ca/DrillHub

BC Hockey Hockey Alberta Saskatchewan Hockey

Hockey Canada Network HockeyCanadaNetwork.com 6671 Oldfield Road #201, 120 College Circle Hockey Association Manitoba
Saanichton, B.C. V8M 2A1 Red Deer, Alta. T4R 0T7 #2 – 575 Park Street 145 Pacific Avenue, Room 508
Tel/Tél. : 250-652-2978 Tel/Tél. : 403-342-6777 Regina, Sask. S4N 5B2 Winnipeg, Man. R3B 2Z6
www.bchockey.net www.hockeyalberta.ca Tel/Tél. : 306-789-5101 Tel/Tél. : 204-925-5755
www.hockeymanitoba.ca
Female University Female Hockey Contact
250-652-2978
Female Hockey Contact
Kendall Newell
www.sha.sk.ca
Female Hockey Contact Female Hockey Contact
Education Workbook HockeyCanada.ca/EducationWorkbook [email protected] 403-342-6777 Derek Derow Dustin Stewart
[email protected] 306-789-5101 204-926-8355
[email protected] [email protected]

HC - Female Hockey HockeyCanada.ca/FemaleHockey

HC - Officiating HockeyCanada.ca/Officials
Ontario Women's Hockey Québec Hockey Prince Edward Island Hockey New Brunswick
Hockey Association 7450 boulevard les Galeries d’Anjou, suite 210 P.O. Box 302 861 Woodstock Road
Montreal, Que. H1M 3M3 40 Enman Crescent P.O. Box 456
U SPORTS USPORTS .ca 225 Watline Avenue
Tel/Tél. : 514-252-3079 Charlottetown, P.E.I. C1A 7K7 Fredericton, N.B. E3B 4Z9
Mississauga, Ont. L4Z 1P3
www.hockey.qc.ca Tel/Tél. : 902-368-4334 Tel/Tél. : 506-453-0089
www.owha.on.ca
Female Hockey Contact www.hockeypei.com www.hnb.ca
Female Hockey Contact
Émy CÔté Female Hockey Contact Female Hockey Contact
Pat Nicholls
514-252-3079 ext. 3002 Jen MacDonald Nick Boudreau
905-282-9980
[email protected] 902-368-4334 506-453-0871
Canadian Association for the [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
Advancement of Women in CAAWS.ca
Sport and Physical Activity
Leadership and Development

Hockey Newfoundland Hockey Nova Scotia Hockey North

Female Coaching Network FemaleCoachingNetwork.com and Labrador 7 Mellor Avenue, Suite 17 3506 McDonald Drive
32 Queensway Dartmouth, N.S. B3B 0E8 Yellowknife, N.T. X1A 2H1
Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L. A2A 2J4 Tel/Tél. : 902-454-9400 Tel/Tél. : 867-920-2729
Tel/Tél. : 709-489-5512 www.hockeynovascotia.ca www.hockeynorth.ca
www.hockeynl.ca Female Hockey Contact Female Hockey Contact
Female Hockey Contact Brad Taylor Debbie Strome
Carolyn Yates 902-454-9400 250-426-3281
709-486-3018 [email protected]
[email protected]
Coaches Association of Canada Coach.ca

Calgary Ottawa Toronto Montreal

201-151 Canada Olympic Road SW RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive 400 Kipling Avenue 1275 Rue St. Antoine O
Calgary, Alta. T3B 6B7 Ottawa, ON. K1H 7X7 Toronto, ON. M8V 3L1 Montreal, QC. H3C 5L2
Tel/Tél : 403-777-3636 Tel/Tél : 613-696-0211 Tel/Tél : 416-548-7285 Tel/Tél : 514-925-2240

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