
13th annual Wickenheiser Female World Hockey Festival returns to Surrey
The City of Surrey is proud to host the Wickenheiser World Female Hockey Festival (WickFest), a celebration of talent, inspiration and the positive impact of sport.
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is proud to host the Wickenheiser World Female Hockey Festival (WickFest), a celebration of talent, inspiration and the positive impact of sport. This dynamic event takes place at the North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex and Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex on Jan. 31, 2025 – Feb. 2, 2025.
"Surrey is thrilled to support and host such an incredible event," said Mayor Brenda Locke. "WickFest is not only an exciting tournament but a powerful opportunity to showcase the talent, dedication, and spirit of female hockey players from all over. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the spirit of sport and the athletes who inspire us all. Last year, the City of Surrey hosted 39 sport tourism events that had an economic benefit of $12.4M, and we look forward to enriching our community through sport in an even bigger way in 2025."
“We are excited to see the return of WickFest to our community, as it perfectly aligns with our commitment to promoting active, healthy lifestyles through accessible recreational opportunities,” added Councillor Gordon Hepner, Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Sport Tourism Committee. “We encourage everyone in our community to come out, cheer for the teams, and celebrate the powerful impact of sport.”
WickFest brings together athletes from across Canada and the United States as one of the largest female hockey tournaments in Canada, the festival continues to empower young players and inspire future generations of athletes. Games will be open to the public to watch. Visit wickfest.com for event information.
“We’re thrilled to once again be at North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex and Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex: for this incredible event,” said Hayley Wickenheiser, 4-time Olympic Gold Medalist and founder of the tournament. “We’re deeply grateful to the City of Surrey for their continued support in helping us create space for this tournament to grow, while offering young girls the opportunity to experience and engage with a sport they might not have otherwise explored.”
Surrey’s welcoming, world-class, accessible, and award-winning facilities makes it the premier place for hosting sporting events. The Sport Tourism Strategy has been developed to advance the City of Surrey as a leader in the Sport Tourism industry, maximizing both economic benefits and sport development opportunities.
For information about sport tourism in Surrey, visit surrey.ca/sportsurrey.