Football Canada Invites Applications for Nomination to the Football Canada Athlete Council
Eligibility
For the purposes of the Athlete Council, eligible Athlete Council members must be a “National Team Athlete” who is at least 18 years of age and is defined as an athlete who has been a member of any of the following teams within the last four years:
- IFAF Women’s Tackle World Championships Team
- IFAF Americas Flag Football Championship Team
- World Games – Flag Football
- IFAF Junior World Championship Team
International Friendlies such as:
- Exhibition Games
- Flag Football Summer Series
A retired athlete within the last four years of their last competition from one of the above criteria to the date of voting
Must not be convicted or otherwise sanctioned for:
1. Doping offence pursuant to the World Anti-Doping Code or Canadian Anti-Doping Program Rules; or
2. Any other offence or breach of any policies or rules regulated by Football Canada
Composition
The Council shall be composed of up to 6 members, and no less than 4 members. There are 2 positions available for election:
- Council Member – Any discipline (1-year term)
- Council Member – Any discipline (1-year term)
Selection Process
Football Canada will review all the submissions in the coming weeks. If more than one athlete applies for the same position, voting for the position will take place on December 3rd,, 2025 at 8PM ET. All athletes receiving this email will be eligible to vote.
We intend to confirm the full membership of the Athlete Council on December 8th, 2025.
Please click here to access the Terms of Reference.
Application Process
| Interested candidates must send the attached completed application form to tsturgeon@footballcanada.com at Football Canada by December 1st, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST. |
If you have any questions about the Council, please contact Tracy Sturgeon at tsturgeon@footballcanada.com.
Nomination Forms:
