GUIDE TO FEMALE HOCKEY IN CANADA September 2018 HOCKEY CANADA - FEMALE HOCKEY TABLE OF CONTENTS STAFF RESOURCES 10 USPORT INTRODUCTION Gina Kingsbury 11 CANADA WEST University of Alberta Director, National Teams – Women’s University of British Columbia [email protected] University of Calgary • High Performance player development University of Lethbridge University of Manitoba Amber Lesage Mount Royal University Manager, National Teams University of Regina [email protected] University of Saskatchewan • Manages Canada's National Women's Under-18 Team camps and events 12 ONTARIO UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS Brock University Lesley Reddon University of Guelph Manager, National Teams Laurentian University [email protected] Wilfrid Laurier University • Manages Canada's National Women’s Team program camps and events Nipissing University Queen’s University Tania Kenny Ryerson University Senior Coordinator, National Teams University of Toronto [email protected] A HIGH PERFORMANCE HOW-TO: University of Ontario Institute of Technology • Supports with administration of national women's programs University of Waterloo University of Windsor James Emery 04 THE ROAD TO TEAM CANADA Western University Manager, Video/Analytics York University [email protected] 14 RÉSEAU DU SPORT ÉTUDIANT DU QUÉBEC Carleton University Dylan Rockwell Concordia University Coordinator, National Teams 06 PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE McGill University [email protected] Université de Montreal • Supports with administration of national women's programs University of Ottawa 15 ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY SPORT EDUCATION & HOCKEY WORKBOOK Dalhousie University 18 Université de Moncton St. Francis Xavier University St. Thomas University 08 Hockey Canada 23 Canadian Tire First Shift St. Mary's University National Championships 24 Esso Fun Days University of New Brunswick 17 Hockey Canada Mount Allison University Skills Academy 26 Recreational Hockey / University of P.E.I. Healthy for Life 16 ALBERTA COLLEGES ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 17 Sports Schools 27 Female Officiating MacEwan University 20 Canadian Women's NAIT Hockey League (CWHL) 28 We Are Coaches Olds College 29 Hockey Canada Network App Red Deer College 22 Clarkson Cup (CWHL) SAIT Polytechnic 30 Useful Resources 2 September 2018 Guide to Female Hockey in Canada 3 START AT YOUR MEMBER A HIGH PERFORMANCE HOW-TO: BRANCH THE ROAD TO TEAM CANADA HOCKEY NORTH MANITOBA PRINCE EDWARD HockeyNorth.ca U16, U18 Programs ISLAND HockeyManitoba.ca U16, U18 Programs Provincial under-16 & under-18 CANADA’S NATIONAL AGES BRITISH HockeyPEI.com CANADA’S NATIONAL WOMEN’S COLUMBIA ONTARIO programs are the first step in WOMEN’S UNDER-18 TEAM U16, U18 Programs U16, U18 Programs NOVA SCOTIA UNDER-18 PROGRAM CAMPS Summer Series vs. United States BCHockey.net OWHA.on.ca U16, U18 Programs High Performance. (INVITATION) HockeyNovaScotia.ca IIHF U18 Women's 12-17 ALBERTA QUEBEC • Strength & Conditioning Camp U16, U18 Programs U16, U18 Programs NEWFOUNDLAND Each member runs its programs World Championship HockeyAlberta.ca Hockey.qc.ca & LABRADOR • National Team Selection Camp U16, U18 Programs See Page 6 SASKATCHEWAN NEW HockeyNL.ca annually. Contact to get involved • Goalie Development Camp U13, U16, U18 Programs BRUNSWICK SHA.sk.ca U16, U18 Programs early and progress through your HNB.ca member system. CANADA’S NATIONAL CANADA’S NATIONAL WOMEN’S WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CAMPS Summer Series vs. United States • Strength & Conditioning Camp Nations Cup • National Team Selection Camp See Page 7 18-23 • Goalie Development Camp CANADA’S NATIONAL YEARS OLD WOMEN’S TEAM CANADA’S NATIONAL 4 Nations Cup IIHF Women's World Championship WOMEN’S PROGRAM CAMPS Olympic Winter Games • Strength & Conditioning Camp See Page 7 22+ See Page 10 See Page 20 • National Team Selection Camp YEARS • Goalie Development Camp MARIE-PHILIP POULIN 2005/2007/2008 2007 2008/2009 2012 2011/2012/2013/ 2010/2014/2018 National Women’s Canada Winter Games IIHF World Women’s U18 Canada’s National Women’s Olympic Winter Games Under-18 Championship Championship Development Team 2015/2016/2017 A JOURNEY TO TEAM CANADA IIHF Women's World Championship 4 September 2018 Guide to Female Hockey in Canada 5 PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE HockeyCanada.ca/NWDevTeam Canada’s National Women’s Development Team @HC_Women The second step in the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence, Canada’s National Women’s Development Team, meets three times a year, for a summer strength and conditioning camp and three-game series, typically against the U.S., in August, and again for an international tournament in January. The participants of these camps are invited by the coaches, scouts and management at Hockey Canada. Having been through the U18 member program and fully knowledgeable of the expectations this program maintains, these players typically play at the university level throughout the year and take time for Hockey Canada camps and events. Players from this team are individually selected to participate in national team camps and events. Over time, players may earn their spot on Canada's National Women's Team. Females from all over the country dream of wearing the red and white and representing Canada on the world stage. The Hockey Canada Program of Excellence has three stages of progression. In order to be invited to the Hockey Canada POE, a player must first be part of their member program HockeyCanada.ca/NWT Canada’s National Women’s Team (see page 31). Earning an invite to be a part of the POE takes a lot of hard work and dedication @HC_Women Since 1990, Canada’s National Women’s Team has been a power on the world stage, winning 10 starting in the early teenage years. IIHF Women's World Championship gold medals, four Olympic gold medals and 13 3 Nations/4 Nations Cups. HockeyCanada.ca/NWU18Team Canada’s National Women’s Under-18 Team @HC_Women The first step in the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence, Canada’s National Women’s Players that have graduated from the U18 program to Canada’s National Women’s Development Under-18 Team meets three times a year, for a summer strength and conditioning camp and Team then work for the opportunity to be selected to Canada’s National Women’s Team, which three-game series, typically against the U.S., in August, and again for the IIHF U18 Women's World is the final step in the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence. Championship in January. It is every little girl’s dream to one day play on Canada’s National Women’s Team and represent the These players are selected by Hockey Canada scouts to be invited to camps throughout the country on the world stage. Women are now being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame for their year. They are chosen from the member U18 programs that participate in the National Women’s amazing devotion to the game and achievements throughout their careers. Paving the way for the Under-18 Championship. Players at this level are also beginning their journey to the university up-and-coming stars, female hockey has a short but rich history and a strong future. The rising stars level in their club-team career. Combining education and hockey is one of the greatest benefits of today’s team are growing to be household names and are role models for girls and women alike. of the sport and it is highly recommended from Hockey Canada to pursue this path to achieve the most growth. Throughout the year, members of Canada’s National Women’s Team play at the university level or are a member of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) and take time away from these Graduates of this program may move on to Canada’s National Women’s Development Team to programs to participate in Hockey Canada camps and events. continue their path in Hockey Canada's high performance programs. 6 September 2018 Guide to Female Hockey in Canada 7 FEMALE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Throughout the year Hockey Canada hosts various national championships at all levels of female hockey. These events rotate through all parts of the country each year, showcasing the best female hockey players in the game. Check out HockeyCanada.ca, or follow the event-specific social media accounts to get all the information and find out when an event is coming to a city near you. Esso Cup Five regional champions from across Canada will compete with the host team for the Esso Cup, and the right to be called national champions. The growth of the women’s game in Canada continues as a national champion is crowned for women’s minor hockey. Canada's National Female Midget Championship is the first club team championship en route to the Program of Excellence. HockeyCanada.ca/EssoCup Esso Cup (Sudbury, Ont., April 21-27, 2019) National Women's Under-18 Championship Before they hit the ice for Canada’s National Women’s Development Team or National Women’s Team, the future of women’s hockey debuts on the national stage at the National Women’s Under-18 Championship, fighting for a gold medal and national bragging rights. Teams comprising the top U18 players from provinces and regions across the country come together to compete. National Women's Under-18 Championship (Morden & Winkler, Man., November 2019) HockeyCanada.ca/NWU18 Canada Winter Games The Canada Winter Games are held every four years, the country’s largest multi-sport competition for young athletes with players competing for their home provinces. Women’s hockey was introduced at the 1991 Games in Charlottetown, P.E.I. The athletes are the country’s next generation of national, international and Olympic champions. Some of Canadian women's hockey's most recognizable names got their national start at the Canada Games, including CanadaGames.ca Meghan Agosta, Jayna Hefford, Caroline Ouellette, Marie-Philip Poulin and Hayley Wickenheiser. Canada Winter Games (Red Deer, Alta., Feb. 15-March 3, 2019) USPORTS Women’s Hockey National Championship Every season, the champions of the four USports conferences (OUA, RSEQ, AUS, Canada West), the runner-up teams and the host university come together to compete for a national championship.