REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): OFFICIAL APPAREL & HARDWARE PARTNER
Field Hockey Canada (FHC) invites qualified commercial sportswear manufacturers and apparel suppliers to submit comprehensive proposals to become the Official Apparel Partner, with an exclusive first-right option to encompass the Official Hardware Sponsor portfolio (sticks, bags, protective gear, and on-field equipment).
FHC seeks a long-term, high-yield strategic partnership with a vendor capable of designing, manufacturing, and distributing elite-level performance playing kits and training gear. The chosen partner will outfit all tiers of the Canadian National Team pathway while simultaneously commercializing the brand through a direct-to-consumer digital infrastructure.
RFP Release Date: May 21, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: June 20, 2026
Implementation & Contract Start Date: November 1, 2026
Submissions to be made to FHC CEO Susan Ahrens at sahrens@fieldhockey.ca
Field Hockey Canada is building a cohesive national ecosystem. The chosen partner must move beyond a simple transactional supplier framework. Proponents should demonstrate an active willingness to co-invest in the growth of the sport, elevate the aesthetic identity of Canadian athletes on the world stage, and deliver innovative consumer access points that directly support local clubs, provincial partners, and fan networks from coast to coast.
Field Hockey Canada (FHC) is the National Sport Organization (NSO) governing body responsible for the development, growth, and international representation of field hockey within Canada.
- Provincial Infrastructure: Composed of seven (7) Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs): Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.
- Collegiate Footprint: Leads and governs the annual university USports National Championship tournament network.
- Membership & Pathway Scale: Engages over 8,000 baseline registered competitive members, with 500+ elite athletes actively tracked inside National Team pathway programs.
- Grassroots Outreach: The Stick Together national community project engages more than 60,000 participants across diverse Canadian demographics.
- International Profile: Canadian National Squads consistently compete under the International Hockey Federation (FIH), Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF), Commonwealth Games, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) mandates.
