June 2, 2008 - For Immediate Release

Langley, B.C. - The BC Inline Hockey Association is pleased to announce the 2008 TEAM BC High Performance Program.

The 2008 program will include the 18&under team and the 14&under BC Cup event.

Started in 2006 with 5 Zone teams (14&under) participating in the 2006 BC Summer Games, the High Performance Program grew in 2007 to include the 15&under and 18&under BC Provincial Teams.

The 18&under team travelled to Colorado for the National Junior Festival and claimed the Gold Medal. The 15&under team travelled to Sherwood Park, Alberta for the Canada West Cup and claimed the Silver Medal.

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.

14&under - BC Cup (held in even numbered years)

BCIHA will conduct the BC Cup camp this summer that will consist of practices and tournament games during the process. 40 skaters and 8goalies will be take part in this 3-day event. This event is designed to identify and develop the top players in the province and prepare them for upcoming Team BC programs in subsequent years.

Team BC 14&under Brochure and Player Application

15&under - Canada West Cup (held in odd numbered years)

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 in 2009.

This event showcases 3 ALBERTA Regional teams and Team MANITOBA that have been selected at Regional tryouts in those provinces. 2009 will be the 4th time this bi-annual event has been offered.

This will be Team BC's 2nd 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 - National Junior Festival (held annually)

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 National Junior Festival this August in Brampton, Ontario.

This event showcases Canadian Provincial teams that have been selected at Regional tryouts around the country.

This will be Team BC's 2nd entry into the competition and the next step up the High Performance ladder in our province.

Team BC 18&under Brochure and Player Application