Canada Day Masters Festival
Field Hockey Alberta is excited to announce that the 4th annual Canada Day Masters Festival at the University of Calgary - Hawkings Field
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Festival dates are July 3-5, at Hawkings Field, University of Calgary. Games will likely commence at 6:30pm on Friday July 3rd
- Age category for the men's division is 40+
- Age category for the women's division is 35+
- Level of play will be semi-competitive; a healthy blend of good competition and fun
- We are seeking 4-5 men's and 4-5 women's teams
- The format will be 7 v 7 (6 field players and a goalie)
- Enter as an individual. When registering, please state which team or club you will be playing with during the tournament
- The entry fee will be approximately $135 (CAD) per person, which includes a minimum of 4 games, the social event on Saturday night, a tournament gift and a drink ticket for use at the beer garden
- All participants must also have FHC (Field Hockey Canada) insurance which can be purchased during the registration process
- *FOR OUT OF PROVINCE ATHLETES ONLY* To bypass FHA Membership registration, please use the membership promo code "MastersFestival" to waive the FHA membership fee.
- The final schedule will be sent out by Monday, June 22
- The Calgary Stampede is occurring from July 3-12, 2026. Teams are encouraged to embrace a western theme in their team uniforms.
LOCATION
The Tournament Venue is at Hawkings Field, (3876 Warren St NW) at the northwest corner of the University of Calgary campus. There is limited free parking near the University District shopping area. Otherwise, parking is $9.00 per day in the university lots.
SCHEDULE
Will be available in mid June.
If you are booking flights, assume that you will play in the 6:30pm game on Friday and the final 3pm game on Sunday.
INSURANCE
Please note Field Hockey Canada dental insurance only covers injuries sustained while wearing a mouth guard for Canadian teams only. Medical and liability coverage for Canadian teams is provided as part of your annual national and provincial membership. Members must be in good standing at the time of this event in order to be covered to play. Out-of-country athletes must provide their own medical/dental and liability coverage.
MAIN VENUE
There will be a hot food tent with snacks (operated by a local food vendor) and beer garden (operated by the University of Calgary Dinos Field Hockey team) open at Hawkings Field throughout the weekend.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING
Check back in March!
MASTERS FESTIVAL 2026 ONLINE STORE - available only through June 1
Check back in March!
Click here to make your Masters Festival apparel purchases. Items will be available for pick-up on Friday and Saturday (July 3-4), at the pitch.
NEW THIS YEAR!
Participants/companies who donate $500 to the Festival will have their registration fee waived. Contact mastersfestivalcalgary@gmail.com for more information.
Click this link for donation levels - Check back in March!
IT’S STAMPEDE WEEK!!
Please note that the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” will be taking place from Friday July 3rd through Sunday, July 12th.
Click here to explore Stampede Week in Calgary!
For international visitors, we encourage you to extend your stay and visit our beautiful country. From coast to coast there is much to see and do.
Further details are in the works, so stay tuned. We look forward to seeing you in July!
If you have any questions, visit the FAQ page or email Lori Gaffney at mastersfestivalcalgary@gmail.com
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - CHECK BACK IN MARCH
*Click the Link Above - Select Participant - Select Season (FHA 2025-26) - Select Division (senior player) - Select "2026 Canada Day Masters Festival" - Pay FHA/FHC Membership Fee (Use promo code above for FHA Fee - NON AB ATHLETES ONLY) - Answer Questions - Pay Tournament Fee*
