Sports in Canada of Commons amended a bill "to recognize hockey as Canada's Winter Sport and lacrosse as Canada's Summer Sport," although lacrosse is played all year, in all seasons, indoor and outdoors. On May 12, 1994, the "National Sports of Canada Act" came into force with these designations. The modern form of ice hockey began in Canada in the late 19th century, and is widely considered Canada's national pastime, with high levels of participation by children, men and women at various levels of competition. The Stanley Cup, considered the premiere trophy in professional ice hockey, originated in Canada in 1893. Prominent trophies
Canada women's national goalball team Canada women's national goalball team Canada women's national goalball team is the women's national team of Canada. It takes part in international goalball competitions. Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes with a vision impairment. The team can consist of up to six athletes, and three team staff when on court, and may also have team managers. The team competed at the 1984 Summer Paralympics, where they finished second. At the 1988 Summer Paralympics, the team finished third. The team competed at the 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona, where they finished third. The team competed at the 2000