Football Canada’s National Flag Programs are building the foundation for international dominance, from grassroots to podium.
Our goal? Win gold on the world stage, qualify consistently for major international events, and cultivate a winning team culture that represents the very best of Canada.
This is our #RoadToGold
Letter from football Canada executive Director Kevin McDonald
Letter from football canada chair of the board Jo-Anne Polak
Men’s National Team Accomplishments
- First International Flag Team to feature a Super Bowl Champion on its Roster
- Hired 2x Grey Cup-winning Coach Paul LaPolice
- First team to beat the USA in Flag Football (FACT CHECK THIS)
- Bronze Medal at the 2025 IFAF Continental Championship
Women’s National Team Accomplishments
- Hired prolific player and coach Rachel Lessard
- Bronze Medal at the 2025 World Games in China
- Silver Medal at the 2025 IFAF Continental Championship
- Appeared on Prime Time television for an exhibition game at the Buffalo Bills halftime
The Challenge
Right now, our national flag football athletes pay thousands of dollars out of pocket just to represent Canada on the international stage. Flights, accommodations, training camps, and tournament fees all come at a personal cost — not because of a lack of dedication, but a lack of funding.
While our athletes balance work, school, and family commitments, they also carry the financial burden of competing for their country. In contrast, many of the teams we face receive full government or institutional support, allowing them to focus entirely on preparation and performance.
The Goal
- Remove barriers to excellence — Ensure the best athletes can represent Canada without financial limitations.
- Invest in preparation and performance — Cover the costs of world-class uniforms, gear, training infrastructure, and coaching development.
- Fuel year-round growth — Fund ongoing training, travel, and competition opportunities that build chemistry and elevate performance.
- Expand high-performance support — Strengthen access to nutrition, strength & conditioning, and mental performance resources.
- Build a lasting culture of pride — Strengthen Canada’s national identity in flag football through unity, commitment, and pursuit of excellence.
Team Canada Funding Pillars
Athlete Investment
We want the best athletes, not just the ones who can afford it. Ensuring our teams have their player fees and costs covered so that they can focus on excellence without the burden of financal instablity.
Pathway Development
Fund ID camps and programs that identify and prepare the next generation of Olympic athletes.
Sporting Excellence
Support elite training, competition, and performance resources to keep Team Canada podium-ready.
SUPPORT FUTURE OLYMPIC ATHLETES
Support the next generation of Canadian football talent. Donations made through CanadaHelps go toward long-term development, from grassroots to high performance, ensuring future Team Canada athletes have the foundation, coaching, and resources needed to one day compete at the Olympic Games. Your support today helps create tomorrow’s Olympians.
