Hockey Canada announces One for All
Celebration of ladies’s and ladies’ hockey to incorporate alumnae visits, clinics, Try Hockey occasions, on-ice classes and extra
CALGARY, Alberta – In partnership with Hockey North, Hockey Canada has introduced it can host One for All, a celebration of ladies’s and ladies’ hockey, from Feb. 15-18 in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Throughout the occasion, greater than 300 women and girls are anticipated to take part in programming hosted by Hockey Canada and Hockey North, which can embody an official opening ceremony, visits from Team Canada alumnae, two IIHF Global Girls’ Games, We Are Coaches clinics, Try Hockey occasions, on-ice abilities and goaltender classes, off-ice growth displays and far more.
“We are thrilled to host the inaugural One for All celebration in Yellowknife and partner with Hockey North to deliver four days of unforgettable events and programs for participants and families,” mentioned Marin Hickox, vice-president of ladies’s and ladies’ hockey for Hockey Canada. “Hockey is a sport that brings our communities collectively, and we can’t consider a extra deserving metropolis to rejoice the unbelievable women and girls that encourage our work every day.
“To ensure the participants and families will have memorable and barrier-free experiences, the events and programs during One for All will be offered at no cost, and we hope the initiative will inspire the next generation of girls to pursue a lifelong journey in the game and positively encourage women and girls in the community to engage or re-engage with sport for years to come.”
Team Canada alumnae Meghan Agosta and Cherie Piper might be collaborating in classes all through One for All, together with a scorching range throughout a watch celebration with ladies and their households for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Battle on Bay Street sport between Toronto and Montreal on Friday evening.
On Saturday, two U11 and two U13 ladies’ groups will be a part of 1000’s of hockey gamers all over the world participating within the IIHF Global Girls’ Game, which started in 2015 and connects ladies representing greater than 50 collaborating IIHF federations.
Free Try Hockey classes might be hosted on Saturday and Sunday, along with an exhibition sport on Sunday morning between Team Northwest Territories and Team Nunavut forward of the 2024 Arctic Winter Games.
“Hockey North is very excited to host One for All in partnership with Hockey Canada, which will leave a legacy for participants and associations in our branch for years to come,” mentioned Kyle Kugler, government director of Hockey North. “We are grateful that Hockey Canada chose to organize this inaugural event in Yellowknife and look forward to the festivities throughout the community during One for All.”
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