Welcome To The Shield
The Shield, presented by SDR Academy, is Canada's premier female hockey showcase — built for athletes born between 2011 and 2014 who are ready to compete at the highest level and get seen by the scouts who matter.
This is a national best-on-best event where Canada's top players come together on one stage, in front of scouts from Prep Schools, Universities, and Professional organizations. From your first application to the final game, The Shield is about elite competition, real exposure, and unforgettable moments on and off the ice.
Canada's Premier National Female Hockey Showcase
The Shield brings together Canada's top female players in one place. No regional splits. One elite roster. One national stage.
National Best-on-Best Representation
Elite Coaching, Scouting & Development
Every game is in front of scouts from D1, D3, Prep Schools, and U Sports programs. Teams are led by paid, elite-level coaches — no parent benches.
An Experience That Goes Beyond the Ice
Players compete at the highest level, celebrate at the Saturday Awards Banquet featuring a scholarship opportunity and a special guest speaker, and walk away with a full custom apparel package. This is not just a tournament. It is a moment.
The Shield National Event
Dates: July 21 - July 26
Location: Honey Barry Arena, Vaughan, ON
Fee: $1,189 + $250 apparel package
In July 2026, Canada's top female hockey players come together in Ontario for The Shield Championship. Players are selected from across the country and united on one national stage to compete, connect, and be seen. Here is what players can expect:
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A full tournament schedule with round-robin and playoff games
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Appearances from celebrity guest coaches and scouts from prep schools, universities, and professional programs
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A Saturday evening Awards Banquet for players and families
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A stay-to-play hotel arrangement to keep the team together
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A high-energy, professionally run event that celebrates everything the female game is about
Step 1 — Apply & Get Selected
Submit your application and our team will review your player history, coach references, and background. Top applicants will be selected directly to the Shield roster. If tryouts are required in your region, you will be invited to attend.
Step 2 — Compete at the National Event
July 21–24, 2026 — Honey Barry Arena, Vaughan, ON
All selected players come together for four days of elite competition. Here's what to expect:
One team practice to prepare for the tournament
Full round-robin and playoff schedule
Games in front of D1, D3, Prep School, and U Sports scouts
Saturday evening Awards Banquet — scholarship, guest speaker, and celebration
Partnership with a high-performance training centre
What's Included
Everything your athlete needs to compete, grow, and be seen.
🎯 Scouting Exposure
Compete in front of scouts from prep schools, universities, and professional programs who are there specifically to evaluate talent.
🏋️ Partnership with a high-performance training centre
Players get access to a world-class training environment as part of the Shield experience.
👕 Full Apparel Package
Every player receives:
- lululemon shirt
- lululemon shorts
- embroidered hoodie
🏨 Stay-to-Play Hotel Block
A dedicated hotel arrangement keeps the team together and makes logistics simple for families traveling from out of province.
🏆 Awards Banquet
A Saturday evening event for players and families, featuring a scholarship opportunity and a special guest speaker to be announced.
🏒 Full Tournament Schedule
Round-robin and playoff games in a professionally run event format from start to finish.
Have A Look At Our Teams!
The Shield roster is hand-picked from top applicants across Canada. Every player earns their spot based on skill, compete level, and hockey IQ — evaluated by a panel of experienced, neutral hockey professionals.
Meet The Team Behind the Shield
The Shield isn't for everyone
This event is built for the players who show up every day, not just when it is convenient. The ones who compete hard, take feedback seriously, and want to be seen by the programs that matter.
The Shield is an invite-based and application-based program. We are not filling a roster. We are building one. Every player here was selected because of what they bring to the ice and the standard they hold themselves to.
If you are looking for a casual summer hockey experience, this is not it.
If you are a player who wants to compete at the highest level, stand in front of university and prep school scouts, and represent your province on a national stage, this is exactly where you belong.
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Have questions? Contact Us
Call Jerusha
(403) 874 6751
Call Madison
(780) 832-7168
