Field Hockey Canada: A successful year of events and community impact 

Celebrating 2025 and a look ahead to 2026 events 

As 2025 comes to a close, Field Hockey Canada celebrates a year defined by domestic event success, international competitions, community leadership, and milestone moments. Clubs, provinces, universities, volunteers, and athletes united to strengthen the pathway and elevate the sport at every level. 

Field Hockey Canada’s domestic calendar continues to grow, anchored by National Championships for U18, U16, masters, and university athletes. These events remain vital for athlete development and community connection. The National Championships this summer in Brampton were a highlight, featuring nine U18 teams and thirteen U16 teams. BC Blue captured U16 and U18 girls’ titles, while Quebec claimed U16 boys. For many athletes, these championships open doors to NextGen training and Youth National Team opportunities. Field Hockey Canada CEO, Susan Ahrens reflected on the excitement of building out a national pathway through youth development. 

“When I watch nationals and see our youth national teams go overseas to play, I’m reminded of the growing strength and spirit of our field hockey community from coast to coast. Our progress is a true collective effort driven by volunteers, families, coaches, officials, and partners who believe in elevating the sport.” 

The 2025 U SPORTS Championship, hosted by the University of Prince Edward Island, marked a milestone for Atlantic Canada. Supported by Field Hockey PEI and a dedicated host committee, the event delivered exceptional experiences and unprecedented regional visibility. The last time the university championships was hosted in Atlantic Canada was in 2002, when the event was hosted in Halifax. The tournament was also hosted in Halifax in 1991 and 1976. 

Off the field, the social element and community impact was huge. On the field, the play was amazing through all conditions. York University won their first-ever program title and UPEI capturing the bronze in dramatic fashion on home soil was a special note to end on.  

“The U SPORTS Championship at UPEI was a shining example of what can be achieved when a community comes together with passion and purpose,” said Hailey Yhap, Field Hockey Canada’s Events and Engagement Officer.  

It was not only domestic competition Field Hockey Canada was busy hosting in 2025. After the focus on international hosting of major continental championships (IPAC and JPAC) in 2024, FHC built on this success by hosting the annual international Indoor CANAM Series in Toronto, ON. This event has become an annual fixture in the calendar and rotates hosting privileges between Canada and the USA. This year, Canada took the hosting opportunity as one to expand the series to include junior, senior and master’s national teams. In total, 12 national indoor teams thrilled the local support in a display of indoor excellence.   

Internationally, Field Hockey Canada was as busy as ever. Our senior women participated in the Nations Cup and Pan American Cup while our men took on Pan Am Cup and Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. Our juniors were busier than ever with two major events in six months, putting in great performances in the Junior Pan American Games in the summer and the Junior World Cup this December. Adding in the expansion of the Can Am Indoor Series and our annual youth tours to Europe, Field Hockey Canada supported a total of 15 international tours over the course of the year.   

Looking Ahead to 2026 

Next year brings major events westward: U18 Nationals in Surrey, BC, and U16 Nationals in Calgary, AB, alongside U SPORTS and masters and international tournaments, such as the Sikh Games. Internationally, our senior national teams are gearing up in a World Cup year. Both teams will take on World Cup Qualifiers at the start of March with the World Cup taking place in August. Our junior national teams will be playing in the Junior Pan American Championships, and our masters teams will be competing in the Masters World Cup. 

As 2025 concludes, Field Hockey Canada extends heartfelt thanks to all who made this year possible. Together, we look forward to an exciting 2026 and the continued growth of Canadian field hockey. 

2026 Event Calendar at a glance