Women of Colour Hockey Collective hosts clinics for Jamaican children
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:46 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Women of Colour Hockey Collective conducted its first international clinic in Jamaica, reaching about 150 children in Kingston over a three-day event. This initiative aims to promote hockey and provide free equipment, driven by founder Saroya Tinker's desire to connect with her ancestral roots. Members of the collective, including collegiate and professional players, engaged with participants, many of whom were new to the sport. The WCHC emphasized accessibility in hockey, partnering with Swift Hockey to provide affordable gear. They left behind 75 sticks, goalie equipment, and educational materials, fostering a passion for the game among Jamaican youth.
- •Founded by Saroya Tinker, WCHC promotes hockey among girls and boys in Jamaica.
- •About 150 Jamaican children participated in the clinics last weekend.
- •The event focused on grassroots coaching and skill development in hockey.
- •WCHC left behind hockey equipment and educational materials for future use.
- •Partnership with Swift Hockey aimed to enhance accessibility to affordable gear.
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Women of Colour Hockey Collective broadens its reach by introducing the game to Jamaican children
"When Saroya Tinker began considering where the Women of Colour Hockey Collective should hold its first international clinic to promote the sport and distribute free equipment, one destination stood out: Jamaica. Here was an opportunity to give back for the Canadian-born Tinker and many of her WCHC members who have ancestral ties to the Caribbean nation. Tinker is a former pro hockey player who has turned to broadcasting, and helped co-found what was then called the Black Girl Hockey Club Canada, and rebranded to the WCHC last year.
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