Indoor Women’s National Team – Upcoming Camp and Phase Information

Indoor Women’s National Team sets upcoming dates for eastern camps

Field Hockey Canada is committed to supporting the Indoor program. The program will focus on developing athletes capable of successfully meeting the demands of international level competition. 

Elements of the Program (Phase 1):

The first phase of the indoor program begins with a squad selection camp which will be held on November 17th-19th, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario.

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This first phase will run through until the end of March 2024 and will include a squad participation in the Indoor Pan American Cup, and a preparation tour (dates & details to be confirmed).

INDOOR CAMPS AND COMPETITION PROGRAMS (PHASE 1)

• November 17th-19th, 2023 (Toronto, Ontario)
• Domestic Training: November 2023 – March 2024 (Toronto, Ontario)
• IPAC Preparation Tour: January 2024 (Vienna, Austria)
• Domestic League: January to March 2024 (Toronto, Ontario) – TBC
• Indoor Pan American Cup: March 17th-23rd, 2024 (Calgary, Alberta)

Details of the next phases leading up to the 2025 Indoor World Cup can be accessed here.

Registration Requirements: 

Athletes must meet the following requirements and any other set out by the national coach, in order to attend the camp, be selected and train with the national squad.

• Be a Canadian Citizen
• Be a nationally or provincially identified athlete.
• Be available for domestic training and competitive elements.
• Be a member in good standing with FHC and your provincial organization.

Camp Details: 

• Attendance at all sessions is a requirement of the camp, unless excused by the head coach.
• Accommodation, food and travel to and from the camp will be the responsibility of the individual athlete.
• Athletic trainers/ therapists will be present for all practices and games.
• Bring red, white and black shirts.

Camp Schedule:

Dates & locations will be confirmed by October 31st, 2023

Method of Payment & Registration Process:

• Camp Registration will be done through the following link (FHC F-RED registration)

Squad and Team Selection:

• A Squad will be named on November 23rd, 2023 or earlier.

Nationally Identified and Non-Ontario Athletes:

Athletes training in Vancouver for the national outdoor program and would like to participate in the Indoor program will be selected to the squad and or team by the indoor national coach on an individual consideration, provided certain criteria are met.

Athletes not residing in Ontario, if selected to the squad or team, will need to work with the indoor national coach on a plan which ensures training components are met.

Self-Funded Program: 

The program is self-funded; your assistance in fund raising and attendance at other team activities that raise awareness for the program will be required. All funds raised will be used for the sole purpose of expenses incurred by the program.

Medical Insurance: 

You must be a registered Provincial and FHC member to be covered by the FHC’s membership’s insurance policy. This is mandatory if you want to attend indoor national training and competition.