2007 TEAM BC ROSTERS

April 20, 2007 - For Immediate Release

Langley, B.C. - The BC Inline Hockey Association is pleased to announce the 2007 TEAM BC High Performance Program.

Started in 2006 with 5 Zone teams (14&under) participating in the 2006 BC Summer Games, the High Performance Program has now expanded to include the 15&under and 18&under BC Provincial Teams.

The High Performance Program is designed for elite players will give them an opportunity to showcase their skills in a provincial/international setting.

BCIHA will use these programs to identify the top players in each age group. In addition, these programs continue along the NIHA-Canada High Performance Program leading to the men's Canadian National Team that will compete in the IIHF World Championships beginning in 2008.

Players will have the opportunity to compete in a premier environment under the guidance of BCIHA and its top coaches.

• BC High Performance Pyramid
• Team BC Coaching Application
  

These 2 teams will represent our province at two elite events this season.

15&under - Canada West Cup

BCIHA will conduct a Provincial Team Tryout camp this spring that will consist of practices and games during the process. 10 skaters and 2 goalies will be selected to represent BC at the Canada West Cup this July in Sherwood Park, AB.

This event showcases 3 ALBERTA Regional teams and Team MANITOBA that have been selected at Regional tryouts in those provinces. 2007 is the 3rd time this bi-annual event has been offered.

This will be Team BC's first entry into the competition and the next step up the High Performance ladder in our province.

Team BC 15&under Brochure and Player Application

18&under - USA Hockey Inline Junior Festival

BCIHA will conduct a Provincial Team Tryout camp this spring that will consist of practices and games during the process. 10 skaters and 2 goalies will be selected to represent BC at the USA Inline Junior Festival this June in Colorado Springs, CO.

This event showcases 4 TEAM USA Regional teams that have been selected at Regional tryouts around the United States. In addition, Team Alberta has competed at the last 4 events, coming away with a Bronze Medal in 2005.

This will be Team BC's first entry into the competition and the next step up the High Performance ladder in our province.

Team BC 18&under Brochure and Player Application