About WCHC
More than a program.
A movement.
We create access, opportunity, and belonging for women and girls of colour in hockey.
About WCHC
We create access, opportunity, and belonging for women and girls of colour in hockey.
The problem we're solving
For women and girls of colour, hockey has long been a space where we are underrepresented, underfunded, and often unseen. The barriers aren't just about cost — they're about access, mentorship, community, and feeling like you belong on the ice.
Too many talented players never get the chance to try, to stay, or to lead — not because they lack skill, but because the system wasn't designed for them.
WCHC exists to change that. We build the doors, the pathways, and the community that make hockey truly for everyone.
How we create change
Breaking down financial and structural barriers so that every girl who wants to play can step onto the ice — regardless of her background or circumstances.
Scholarships, grants, equipment, and mentorship that create real pathways — from first skate to leadership roles in the sport we love.
Building a network where women and girls of colour see themselves reflected, feel supported, and know they belong — on the ice and off.
The Woman Behind the Movement
Saroya Tinker knows what it means to be the only one in the room. As a Black woman who fell in love with hockey, she experienced firsthand the barriers that exist for women and girls of colour in the sport.
What started as a conversation about representation grew into a movement. WCHC was created from a lived understanding of what it means to navigate spaces where you don't see yourself reflected — and a fierce determination to change that.
Today, Saroya leads an organization that's opening doors, funding dreams, and building community for hundreds of women and girls across Canada.
"Every girl deserves to see herself on the ice. And off it."
— Saroya Tinker, Founder
How we show up
Seeing yourself reflected in a sport changes what feels possible. We create that visibility.
Hockey shouldn't be gated by cost, geography, or circumstance. We tear down those walls.
We build belonging before programs. Every girl who joins WCHC becomes part of something.
Every decision we make is rooted in compassion, dignity, and the lived experience of our community.
WCHC is supported by a board of leaders, advocates, and community builders who help guide the organization's next chapter and expand access across the hockey community.
Board President
Board Member
Standing with us
Past Supporters
"This community changed what I believed was possible on the ice."-Chase R.
Join a community that's changing the game for women and girls of colour in hockey. Your support makes every program, scholarship, and moment of belonging possible.
