Team Canada
TEAM CANADA INLINE HOCKEY PROGRAM
REPRESENTING CANADA ON THE WORLD STAGE
The Team Canada Inline Hockey Program is the high-performance branch of Roller Hockey Canada, created to identify, prepare, and support elite athletes, coaches, and staff in representing Canada at international inline hockey competitions.
Team Canada provides athletes with the opportunity to compete at the highest levels of the sport while representing their country, their communities, and the growth of inline hockey across Canada.
The program operates within a:
Athlete-Centered
Coach-Supported
Performance-Driven
environment designed for short-term, high-level competitive environments.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Team Canada operates within the international inline hockey pathway supported through World Skate, the global governing body for roller sports recognized internationally.
Through this relationship, Team Canada participates in events that bring together the world's top inline hockey programs, creating opportunities for Canadian athletes to compete internationally and continue developing the sport at the highest level.
World Skate provides:
- International competition structure
- Event sanctioning
- Global rules and standards
- International rankings and pathways
- World championship opportunities
This relationship connects Canadian inline hockey with the worldwide roller sports community.
TEAM CANADA COMPETITION PROGRAMS
Team Canada will work toward building teams and attending high-level competitions including:
WORLD SKATE INLINE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The premier international competition opportunity for national teams, bringing together elite inline hockey programs from around the world.
Team Canada opportunities may include:
- Junior divisions
- Senior divisions
- Women's divisions
- Men's divisions
based on available programming and selection opportunities.
WORLD SKATE INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Team Canada will support participation in additional World Skate sanctioned competitions designed to provide international experience, athlete development, and preparation for championship-level competition.
These events provide opportunities for:
- Player identification
- Team development
- International experience
- High-performance preparation
WORLD INLINE CUP & INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONAL EVENTS
Team Canada may participate in approved international events that provide meaningful competition against elite programs from around the world.
These events allow athletes and coaches to:
- Evaluate performance against international competition
- Develop team systems
- Build chemistry
- Prepare for major championships
TEAM CANADA PROGRAM GOALS
The Team Canada Inline Hockey Program exists to:
- Identify Canada's top inline hockey talent
- Create a pathway to international competition
- Develop elite athletes, coaches, and leaders
- Provide meaningful high-performance experiences
- Build sustainable national team programs
- Grow the profile of inline hockey in Canada
SELECTION & PREPARATION
Team Canada teams are built through a structured identification and selection process focused on finding athletes who demonstrate:
- High-level skill
- Hockey intelligence
- Competitive ability
- Team-first mentality
- Commitment
- Leadership
- Ability to perform under pressure
Representing Team Canada is an opportunity earned through preparation, performance, and commitment.
THE TEAM CANADA EXPERIENCE
The Team Canada jersey represents more than a roster spot.
It represents:
- The growth of inline hockey in Canada
- The communities supporting the sport
- The athletes who continue to push the game forward
- The responsibility of representing the country with pride
Team Canada exists to showcase Canadian talent, compete internationally, and continue building the future of inline hockey.