Field Hockey Canada names Men’s Pan American Championships Youth Squad

Field Hockey Canada is pleased to announce the 20 athletes who have been named to the Men’s Pan American Championships Youth Squad. This selection comes after 79 athletes participated in two national identification camps in Brampton, Ontario (October 26 and 27) and Vancouver, British Columbia (November 9 and 10).

“The identification camps were the first step in a long process for a chance to represent Canada at the international level,” said Anthony Farry, head coach of the senior men’s team. “Selection to this group is one more step along the athlete pathway that leads to the senior men’s team.”

On December 20, nine players from this squad will be named to the team that Canada will send to the 2014 Men’s Youth Pan American Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Taking place from February 1 to 8, 2014, the championships will play a modified game called Hockey 5.

Men’s Pan American Championships Youth Squad

An announcement of the full Men’s Junior Development Squad will be made at the end of the year.

Working in collaboration with a variety of partners, Field Hockey Canada is the national sport governing body responsible for the development, growth and promotion of field hockey in Canada. Through the Women’s and Men’s National programs, Field Hockey Canada selects, prepares and promotes Canada’s teams for international competitions including Continental Championships, World Championships, and major multi-sport games such as the Olympic Games, Pan American Games and Commonwealth Games. Approximately 15,000 Canadians participate in field hockey, which is currently played in more than 600 schools and 400 clubs across the country. For more information, please visit fieldhockey.ca.