In just four weeks, 60 of Canada’s top athletes will proudly wear the maple leaf at the World Ringette Championships in Lahti, Finland—representing the U18, U21, and Senior National Teams as part of Ringette Canada’s elite National Team Program Pathway.

This moment is the culmination of years of dedication, training, and sacrifice. These athletes have balanced school, work, and high-performance sport to reach this level—all while inspiring the next generation of female athletes across the country.

But excellence comes at a cost.

Each Championship year, the price tag for Canada’s participation totals approximately $1.3 million. This includes training camps, travel, ice time, accommodation, meals, strength & conditioning coaches, dieticians, mental performance coaches, technical and tactical coaches, medical support, equipment, uniforms, and more. As a non-profit National Sport Organization, Ringette Canada does all it can to support our teams—but the funding gap remains significant.

That’s where our athletes—and their families—step in.

Each player may personally shoulder up to $10,000 in expenses just to compete and represent Canada on the world stage. And that’s in addition to what they already contribute to their club teams. These are substantial financial sacrifices, especially in today’s challenging economic climate.

Now, more than ever, we need your support.

By investing in these remarkable athletes, you’re not just supporting a trip to Finland—you’re fueling the future of women’s sport, empowering young leaders, and standing behind Canada’s best athletes and team staff.

Join us. Support Team Canada.

Help bring home gold—and grow the game for generations to come.