We are excited to share that Metro West Force Female Hockey Association has been selected to receive a Community Development Grant from Canadian Tire Jumpstart and Sport Canada. With this support from Jumpstart and the Government of Canada, which through Sport Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative has provided $6.8 million in funding to Jumpstart to support organized sport and to help community organizations kick start local organized sports that are accessible to all, we will be able to introduce Mental Health programming within our association.

This programming will include Mental Health First Aid sessions for Team Staff in age divisions U13-U18. These sessions will help equip our Team Staff with the knowledge needed to get members to be more open about what they are experiencing, and provide knowledge on how to handle a Mental Health crisis.

This programming will also include group sessions for our Players in age divisions U11-U18. These group sessions will help our Players develop competencies around managing their own Mental Wellness as well as supporting their teammates.

Along with Jumpstart, we understand the importance of sport for the health and well-being of kids and their families and are proud of the work we do to provide community sport and play. We further recognize the importance of Mental Health Awareness and look forward to delivering content that both supports Mental Health and further reduces the stigma that surrounds it.

Metro West Force Executive