Field Hockey Canada announces month-long Men’s Super League

*Note November 6 game cancelled: FHC staff were made aware today that a member of the immediate FHC SL community was not feeling well. As a precaution and in the best interests of all those involved, this evenings game has been cancelled. FHC HP staff are aware that this is part of our new reality and this is good preparation for future international events. A decision on Sunday’s game will be made following the result of the COVID-19 test and in full consultation with medical staff and of course, players. UPDATE: Sunday’s game has also been cancelled.

November Super League offers an elite competition element as the national team prepares for an Olympic campaign

The best men’s players in the country. Three teams. Game on!

When the Canadian Men’s National Team qualified for Tokyo 2020 a year ago, no one cold have predicted what was on the way. Although the national teams have been safely training since the end of summer, the postponement of the Tokyo Games and other international competitions left the men’s national team with major competition gaps. With COVID-19 throwing complications in the traditional build up to an Olympic Games, Field Hockey Canada is taking the opportunity to offer a four-week Super League for nationally identified athletes.

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VISION

1. International Quality Matches: Provide high-level domestic competition aimed at addressing the lack of international competition due to COVID-19 restrictions.
2. Athlete Pathway: Improve the integration and opportunity for NextGEN athletes to access National Team Coaches and selection opportunities for National Teams.
3. International Preparation: Improve preparation of junior and senior national team programs in build up to international events.

SCHEDULE

STREAMING

Field Hockey Canada is excited to bring live stream for all Friday night games. Visit our Youtube page for details.

GAME ONE WATCH LINK

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

These matches will follow Field Hockey Canada Return to Play protocols with the highest emphasis on player safety. FHC National program athletes will be allowed to take part in this series as part of the FHC cohort, and will be allowed to train or play in one other cohort to adhere to the two cohort model. As FHC moves to Phase-two of return to play, we will see the implementation of cohorts. For more information, please visit Field Hockey Canada’s return to play page.

TEAMS

SUPPORT

Thank you to our primary sponsor, Frontline Medical for their support helping make the FHC Super League possible.

Thanks, as always to our organization sponsors, Gryphon Hockey and Osaka for their continued support.