Football Canada’s National Flag Football Programs are building the foundation for international success from grassroots to podium.
Our goal: put our athletes at the centre of everything we do.
We’re developing athletes who embody the spirit of Canada — disciplined, determined, and united — and giving them the tools, coaching, and opportunities to reach the top of the world stage.
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 Football Team to feature a Super Bowl Champion on its Roster
- Hired 2x Grey Cup-winning Coach Paul LaPolice
- Went undefeated at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles, California
- Bronze Medal at the 2025 IFAF Continental Championship in Panama
Women’s National Team Accomplishments
- Hired prolific player and coach Rachel Lessard
- Bronze Medal at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China
- Silver Medal at the 2025 IFAF Continental Championship in Panama
- Appeared on Prime Time television for an exhibition game at a Buffalo Bills’ halftime
The Challenge
Right now, our national flag football athletes have a financial burden just to represent Canada on the international stage. Flights, accommodations, training camps, and tournament fees all come at a personal cost.
While our athletes balance work, school, and family commitments, they also carry the financial burden of competing for their country. By alleviating these expenses, we allow our athletes to focus entirely on what matters most: preparation, performance, and representing their country with pride.
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
Ensuring that we remove financial barriers so our athletes can focus on being their best. We want the best athletes, not just the ones who can afford it.
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.
