TORONTO, ON — The Greater Toronto Hockey League is proud to continue building a stronger, more connected community for girls and women across the League — on the ice, behind the bench, and throughout every association.
Through Hockey Canada’s Rise as One movement and a dedicated International Women’s Day Weekend Celebration (March 7–8), the GTHL is creating meaningful opportunities that spark pride, strengthen belonging, and support the growth of women’s and girls’ hockey at every level.
“Building community means ensuring every girl and woman in our League feels seen, supported, and connected — whether she’s stepping on the ice for the first time, working toward her next milestone, or leading from behind the bench,” said Stephanie Hyde, the GTHL’s Manager of Development and Community Outreach. “These initiatives are about pride, progress, and showing that every pathway in hockey can start in our rinks and with our associations.”
Rise as One Stickers: Available to GTHL girls at no cost
Hockey Canada has launched Rise as One — a national movement uniting the entire hockey community, from local rinks to the Olympic stage. A key element is the Rise as One Sticker Program, designed to spark pride and connection across the country.
The GTHL has a supply of Rise as One stickers available at no cost for girls to proudly place on helmets, water bottles, phones, laptops, and more — featuring the same mark worn by Canada’s National Women’s Team. The sticker is a visible reminder that the stars of today started in community programs, with coaches and teammates who believed in them.
The National Sticker Program celebrates the collective growth of women’s and girls’ hockey in Canada by creating a shared, visible symbol of belonging for every girl who plays the game — reflecting the journey from Pond to Podium to Professional.
Sticker Program Information:
- Stickers can be picked up at the GTHL Office by Members and Participants who are interested. To put in an order for pick-up, please contact [email protected] and specify the number of stickers you would like.
More information on the Rise as One stickers can be found below in the Frequently Asked Questions.
International Women’s Day Weekend (March 7–8): Empowering girls and women on and off the ice
To recognize International Women’s Day and celebrate the growing number of girls playing hockey across the GTHL, the League will host two initiatives focused on development, leadership, and connection.
Development 1 Coach Clinic (Women Only) — Saturday, March 7, Scotiabank Pond
For the sixth consecutive season, the GTHL is partnering with the We Are Coaches program to offer free women and girls coaching clinics, designed to increase the number of women trained as coaches in Canada. New this year, the GTHL is offering a Development 1 clinic for women and girls.
The We Are Coaches program strives to:
- Help build infrastructure to support and sustain the participation of girls and women in hockey in Canada
- Develop women role models and leaders within the hockey community
- Remove barriers to coaching education for women
The Development 1 clinic is designed for coaches at the competitive U10 and above level and includes an on-ice training component.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER — DEVELOPMENT 1 COACH CLINIC (WOMEN ONLY).
GTHL Girls Development Day — Sunday, March 8
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the GTHL will host a Girls Development Day, a dedicated skills development experience designed specifically for female players. Participants will train alongside other girls who share the same passion for the game while developing skills both on and off the ice.
This event is about more than hockey — it’s about fostering confidence, connection, and community in an inclusive and supportive environment. The GTHL remains committed to creating opportunities that empower girls and strengthen a sense of belonging across the League.
Event details:
- Open to girls U10 to U15 playing at any level within the GTHL
- This includes house league, select, and competitive-levels (A, AA, AAA).
- Players receive a jersey to keep
- A guest speaker
- Includes a light lunch
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER — GTHL GIRLS DEVELOPMENT DAY.
RISE AS ONE STICKERS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. While the program celebrates women’s and girls’ hockey, any minor hockey association or team, including co-ed programs, may order stickers if they wish to participate.
Stickers can be placed on:
- Helmets (back or sides)
- Water bottles
- Phone cases
- Laptops
- Notebooks
- Equipment bags
- Any personal item players wish to customizeNE
No. Stickers are fully funded by Hockey Canada.
No. They are encouraged as a symbol of unity and pride to unite all women and girl hockey players in Canada; participation is encouraged but optional.
No. Stickers are standardized nationwide to maintain the unified “Rise As One” identity.
Yes. Stickers follow equipment-safe standards and will not compromise helmet integrity.
ABOUT THE GREATER TORONTO HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1911, the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) is a non-profit organization, home to more than 30 community recreational programs and the largest minor hockey league in the world. The GTHL registers more than 30,000 annual participants in Markham, Mississauga, Toronto, and Vaughan. The purpose of the GTHL is to empower, innovate, and provide hockey experiences that foster growth, inclusion, and excellence for all participants, while providing an enriching, equitable, and inclusive environment that benefits all members and the broader community.
For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Coratti
Director, Strategy & Communications
Greater Toronto Hockey League
[email protected]
