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2018 GLOBAL GAME INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE

Date:  Source: Ontario Women's Hockey Association
The Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) is hosting the 2018 Global Game in cooperation with Hockey Canada and the IIHF.   
The Canada segment of the Global Game will take place on Sunday, March 11th, 2018 at the Iceland Arena in Mississauga with festivities commencing at 5:30pm Eastern Time. 

GLOBAL GAME PHILOSPHY

  • Unites Female Hockey players throughout the world as teammates.
  • Focus on the perspective of sport and hockey             
    • We are working together to grow the game of female hockey – numbers and credibility
    • We are all working together to create stronger people and lives through sport
  • The success of female hockey is a true example of what this world could accomplish - in sport, we achieved the impossible dream – Olympic acceptance for Female Hockey.
  • Putting aside boundaries, we gain through positive values and sport
  • By having two teams with players from all countries playing on each team, it truly brings cooperation and competition together

PLAYER SELECTION CRITERIA

  • We do encourage a focus on positive values and good citizenship in the selection process as it meets the goals of the activity and the positive messaging for Female Hockey world-wide.
  • Registered participants should currently play in the Bantam BB, B, C or House League division.
  • Positions available for female players outside Ontario are 12 forwards, 6 defence and 2 goaltenders.
  • All interested applicants must complete the application and forward it to the OWHA office

PARTICIPANTS

  • 2 teams of 20 players for a total of 40 players (12 forwards, 6 defence and 2 goaltenders per team).
  • Each Province and Hockey North are invited to send 2 players for a total of 20 players.
  • The OWHA will bring in the other 20 players from around the province of Ontario and will fill other spots as needed.
  • Players will be mixed geographically with the goal of creating similar calibre and a mix of girls form various parts of Canada.
  • Team Staff will be 1 Head Coach, 2 Assistant Coaches, 1 Trainer/Therapist and 1 Manager. All will be qualified and screened females with OWHA/Team Canada alumni involved.
  • Teams will be monitored based on a quota of 1 screened adult to 5 players. If team staff are not available at times, the OWHA will ensure these roles are covered. Team staff will be briefed prior to arrival of players on risk management, emergency action plan and logistics.
  • Female on ice-officials and supervisors will be supplied by the OWHA with the 4-person system being utilized. The OWHA will also supply off-ice officials and volunteers.