Canadian Masters Hockey
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
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WMH 2024 Indoor World Cup [Roster announcement]
Nottingham, United Kingdom
March 28-April 1, 2024
Divisions: Wo35, Wo40, W045, W050, W055, W060, W065
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WMH 2024 World Cup Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
October 12-21, 2024
Divisions: Wo35, W040
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WMH 2024 World Cup [Roster announcement]
Aukland, New Zealand
November 7-17, 2024
Divisions: W045, W050, W055, W060, W065,
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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
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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
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WMH 2024 World Cup [REGISTER FOR SELECTION CAMPS NOW]
Aukland, New Zealand
November 7-17, 2024
Divisions: M045, M050, M055, M060
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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 27th 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
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.