NEXTGEN OVERVIEW

The goal of the NextGen Program at Field Hockey Canada is to identify athletes that are 2-8 years away from making a significant contribution on the senior national stage. The FHC Men’s NextGen National Program is a collection of young athletes from across the country.  These players train and compete in their regional training centres located in BC, Alberta, and Ontario. It is from this athlete pool that coaches draw for Junior and Youth international competitions. The NextGen pathway serves as the development pipeline for the Senior Men’s National Team.

TALENT IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Field Hockey Canada is always evaluating and identifying young talent. The talent identification model allows Field Hockey Canada to use different stages of the year to identify and evaluate young talent by way of training camps, tours and talent ID sessions. The long-term development of Canada’s Targeted Athletes is a fundamental priority of this program. Our goal is to provide the best possible experiences for players to realize their potential of representing Canada on the International Stage. View intake opportunities and more information about talent development below.

All Field Hockey Canada policies apply to this program, including Field Hockey Canada Athlete Policies as applicable.

U19 Youth INDOOR TEAM

The U19 Youth Indoor Team is assembled on year-to-year basis. This year, the U19 Youth Team is assembled to compete at the annual CAN-AM indoor series between Canada and USA. This year’s event will feature Canada’s U19 youth Team and will be happening simultaneously to the Indoor Pan American Cup in Calgary, AB.

U19 Youth Indoor National Team

2024 U17 NATIONAL TEAM

The U18 Indoor Women’s Youth National Team program is organized on a year-to-year basis for tours and tournaments as scheduled by Field Hockey Canada High Performance direction. This year, the U18 National Indoor National Team will travel to the Philadelphia, USA in February-March for an international hockey tournament.

NEXTGEN OVERVIEW

The goal of the NextGen Program at Field Hockey Canada is to identify athletes that are 2-8 years away from making a significant contribution on the senior national stage. The FHC Women’s NextGen National Program is a collection of young athletes from across the country.  These players train and compete in their regional training centres located in BC, Alberta, and Ontario. It is from this athlete pool that coaches draw for Junior and Youth international competitions. The NextGen pathway serves as the development pipeline for the Senior Women’s National Team.

TALENT IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Field Hockey Canada is always evaluating and identifying young talent. The talent identification model allows Field Hockey Canada to use different stages of the year to identify and evaluate young talent by way of training camps, tours and talent ID sessions. The long-term development of Canada’s Targeted Athletes is a fundamental priority of this program. Our goal is to provide the best possible experiences for players to realise their potential of representing Canada on the International Stage. View intake opportunities and more information about talent development below.

Talent ID Model | Talent Development Priorities

Detailed Program Overview

All Field Hockey Canada policies apply to this program, including Field Hockey Canada Athlete Policies as applicable. 

U18 Indoor Youth National Team Roster

2023 Junior World Cup Roster

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CLICK TO DONATE TO A NEXT GEN ATHLETE

Junior World Cup Roster [2023]

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U17 National Team Roster

U18 National Team Roster

The Men’s Indoor National Team competes with intent to qualify for the FIH Indoor World Cup each cycle. This requires the team to attend the Indoor Pan American Cup every two-three years depending on the cycle rotation. most recently, Team Canada finished third in 2021 in Spring City, USA. Team Canada last qualified for the Indoor World Cup in 2015.

2024-2025 Information

The Indoor Pan American Championships is a qualification event and the top two teams will qualify for the Indoor World Cup in 2025. The planned program is to have an identification camp, one tour to Europe and a centralization period in Toronto with the final team will be announced in early February 2024.

This is a self funded program which means all costs will be covered by the athletes, fundraising events and donations. Field Hockey Canada has support to fundraising for all identified athletes within the pathway and if selected, you will be onboarded into this support system.

SELECTION CAMP DATES

The West Selection camp will take place on November 3-5, in Calgary.

The East Selection camp will take place from Oct 22 – Oct 24th in Mississauga.

REGISTER HERE FOR SELECTION CAMP

2023/24 IPAC Selection Process and Training Information

Phase 1:

• October 2023: Camp West and East
• 20 athletes identified.

Phase 2:

• Indoor is combined with NTC training and regionalized – all identified indoor players are registered via NextGen hubs and into F-RED as NextGen for this block
• For 20 athletes – all training locally in NTC’s

Phase 3: 

• Away series in Czech Republic in January and Home series in Toronto vs Kazakhstan at the end of February – this will be an additional sign up for the 20 identified
• Selection after Kazakhstan down to IPAC 12.

Phase 4:

• Final 12 for Canada for IPAC.

Calgary to Host 2024 Indoor Pan American Championships

Field Hockey Canada is thrilled to announce Calgary, Alberta as the official host-city of the 2024 Indoor Pan American Championships. The women’s and men’s tournament will take place simultaneously at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex, in Calgary on March 18-22, 2024.

The last time Canada hosted the Indoor Pan American Championships was in 2005 in Waterloo, Ontario. Since then, the event has taken place in Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay, Guyana, and in 2021, the event was held in Pennsylvania, USA. READ MORE.

The story of our Women’s National Indoor Team is one of determination and fortitude.  The team represents a dedicated group of athletes balancing both the commitment and training required of national athletes while pursuing studies or their professional careers. Many have had the privilege of representing Canada as a national athlete in previous indoor World Cups, on the senior or junior women’s national outdoor team or are just beginning their pursuit of national aspirations. Ranging in age from high school to mid-30’s, this diverse group of individuals are united in their focus to represent Canada to the best of their ability.

The Women’s Indoor National Team competes with intent to qualify for the FIH Indoor World Cup. This requires the team to attend the Indoor Pan American Cup every two to three years depending on the cycle rotation.

2023-2024 Information

Elements of the Program (Phase 1): 

The first phase of the indoor program begins with squad selection camps which will be held on November 17-19, in Toronto, Ontario and on December 8-10, in Calgary, Alberta.

TORONTO EAST CAMP – REGISTER NOW

CALGARY WEST CAMP – REGISTER NOW

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).  

EASTERN INDOOR CAMPS AND COMPETITION PROGRAMS (PHASE 1) 

• November 17^th-19^th, 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 17^th-23^rd, 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 31^st, 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 23^rd, 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.

2024-2025 Information

The Indoor Pan American Championships is a qualification event and the top two teams will qualify for the Indoor World Cup in 2025.

This is a self funded program which means all costs will be covered by the athletes, fundraising events and donations. Field Hockey Canada has support to fundraising for all identified athletes within the pathway and if selected, you will be onboarded into this support system.

SELECTION CAMP DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY

Calgary to Host 2024 Indoor Pan American Championships

Field Hockey Canada is thrilled to announce Calgary, Alberta as the official host-city of the 2024 Indoor Pan American Championships. The women’s and men’s tournament will take place simultaneously at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex, in Calgary on March 18-22, 2024.

The last time Canada hosted the Indoor Pan American Championships was in 2005 in Waterloo, Ontario. Since then, the event has taken place in Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay, Guyana, and in 2021, the event was held in Pennsylvania, USA. READ MORE.

Field Hockey Canada’s Masters Hockey program encourages and enables field hockey players age thirty-five and up to continue their participation in field hockey at the highest level.

In doing so, FHC’s Canada Masters Hockey supports Field Hockey Canada’s strategic objective of developing and strengthening field hockey across the country and fostering a robust Canadian hockey family. Engaging Master level athletes, FHC’s Canada Masters Hockey program will provide field hockey players of all ages the opportunity to continue participation in the sport at an international level.

Field Hockey Canada’s Masters Hockey program is governed in accordance with Field Hockey Canada’s policies and procedures and led by a committee and sub-committee structure. Visit our Masters Governance page here. if you have any enquiries about Masters Hockey please contact the committee at: masterscommittee@fieldhockey.ca.

The masters program is overseen by Field Hockey Canada masters committee (governance) and part time staff (operations). Viability of teams and decision making sits with this group. Decisions will be made on number of teams and age groups based on the criteria outlined in policy. One key element to decision making is the number of registered participants within our membership database. Please ensure you are a paid member in good standing with your home province and Field Hockey Canada. Click below to express interest and register as a masters hockey member. All policies are linked at the bottom of this page.

Once team entries are decided, program selection will be activated with opportunities provided on an east and west basis in order to drive equity of access. Please note that the Field Hockey Canada Masters program is a user pay program. There is no government funding at this time for the masters program. All programs are fully costed. For general decision making, note that participation in a program and competition is likely to cost >$6000. As an identified masters athlete you will have the benefit of support in using the fundraising platform to support program costs and can participate in adopt and athlete or adopt a team campaigns. Each team will also have access to materials in support of garnering sponsors into the program. The budgets and plans for each program are managed by Field Hockey Canada staff in conjunction with the committee.

CLICK BELOW TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN PLAYING MASTERS HOCKEY IN CANADA

Women’s Masters Hockey | Men’s Masters Hockey

UPCOMING EVENTS

WOMEN’S MASTERS:

WMH 2023 Pan American Continental Cup [Event Results]
Buenos Aires, Argentina
December 6-17, 2023
Information

WMH 2024 Indoor World Cup [Roster announcement]
Nottingham, United Kingdom
March 28-April 1, 2024
Divisions: Wo35, Wo40, W045, W050, W055, W060, W065
Information

WMH 2024 World Cup Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
October 12-21, 2024
Divisions: Wo35, W040
Information

WMH 2024 World Cup [Follow the action]
Aukland, New Zealand
November 7-17, 2024
Divisions: W045, W050, W055, W060, W065,
Information

MEN’S MASTERS [men’s expression of interest form]

Men’s Indoor and Outdoor Selection Camps 2023-2024
Outdoor Camps: Vancouver – March 29, 30 and 31
[REGISTER FOR SELECTION CAMPS NOW]
Indoor Camps: Toronto and Calgary – October 21 and 22
Divisions: Ages 35 and up – Teams selected in five-year groupings

WMH 2024 Indoor World Cup [Roster announcement]
Nottingham, United Kingdom
March 28-April 1, 2024
Divisions: Mo35, Mo40, M045, M050, M055, M060, M065
Information

WMH 2024 World Cup Cape Town [REGISTER FOR SELECTION CAMPS NOW]
Cape Town, South Africa
October 12-21, 2024
Divisions: Mo35, Mo40, Mo65, Mo70, Mo75, Mo80
Information

WMH 2024 World Cup [REGISTER FOR SELECTION CAMPS NOW]
Aukland, New Zealand
November 7-17, 2024
Divisions: M045, M050, M055, M060
Information

Men’s Masters 50+ WEST Selection Camp [REGISTER FOR CAMP NOW]
Saturday, June 22nd, 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Eric Hamber field, Vancouver
Selection Camp fee: $25 – non-refundable
Deposit fee: $510 – non-refundable if selected to the team; refundable if not selected to the team
A total of $535 will be payable at time of selection camp registration. 

Coaching Position: 2024 Masters Indoor and Outdoor World Cups

Click here to express your interest in coaching masters hockey

Field Hockey Canada is seeking a number of volunteer National Coaches for the Canadian Masters Teams at the 2024 Indoor and Outdoor WMH World Cup competitions for several Age Group Categories ranging from 035 – 065.  Final number of coaching positions available is contingent upon the number of teams and confirmed age group categories for each competition.

Field Hockey Canada’s Masters program is self-funded by athletes selected for WMH Continental and World Cup teams. The coaches’ cost of international airfare and accommodation at the event will be covered from player contributions.

If you believe you posses the appropriate experience, skill set and desire to contribute to the Masters field hockey community, please submit your Expression of Interest (EOI), covering letter and coaching resume via the F-RED Registration Platform. (link provided shortly)

Follow the prompts to the coach/staff registration page to express your interest in coaching at any of the listed events. (CLICK HERE).

Deadline for applications is Wednesday Sept 27^th 2023.

Volunteer Position: Masters Age Group Coordinator – Volunteer

Field Hockey Canada’s Masters Committee is looking for Age Group Coordinators (AGC) to assist with recruitment, team formation and team development of Canadian representative teams.  International Masters Field Hockey Events are for the 35+ age groups and are segmented into five-year increments.

AGCs will facilitate team recruitment and development to represent Canada at International Masters’ events, and will be expected to communicate, collaborate and problem solve widely whilst aiding the coach, team manager, selectors and other volunteers to prepare teams for each event.  The ideal candidate will have a good network of inter-provincial player contacts, is highly organized, and has great communication skills along with a high degree of computer literacy. AGC’s work closely with and report to the relevant Masters sub-committee.

FHC is currently looking for Men’s and Women’s age group coordinators for the Indoor and Outdoor World Cup teams.

To apply, please send your application to CEO Susan Ahrens. Your application will be reviewed and redirected to relavent Masters Committee.

MASTERS POLICIES

• Masters Athlete Agreement
• Masters Team Formation
• Masters Athlete Selection Policy

All other Field Hockey Canada policies apply to this program, including Field Hockey Canada Athlete Policies as applicable. 

View the Masters Committee and Terms of Reference.

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