Although this trip was not without organizational and logistic difficulties, it is often easier to focus on what went wrong, versus the positive aspects of the trip. It is true that Floorball is still a young sport in Canada, and there remains much more that Canadians and Floorball Canada can do to grow this game. What is clear to me is how fun, fast, and addictive this game can be. I hope that the growth of Floorball continues in Canada, with the help of the regional/provincial organizations, as well as Floorball Canada.
There were various suggestions made by players and staff after this tournament, and I am confident that the collective group in Canada will take the suggestions seriously. I wish to remain involved with Floorball, both as a player, ambassador, advocate, and fan of the game. I will miss Vasteras, Sweden, especially the new relationships that I have made with the staff, players, and our local Swedish friends.And to those of you not involved with Floorball, my wish is that after reading these WFC blogs, talking to the players, and watching the games online that you will come away with a new appreciation of this game, and enthusiastically help to grow the game. Let’s make Canada a stronger nation on the international front. With continued perseverance by Floorball Canada, the regional provincial clubs, and the national team players, I expect Canada to have a stronger showing in 2 years. We should take inspiration from the Australian team, who like Canada 2 years prior, finished with a similar record in Denmark 2007. This WFC, the Australians won the Group B division, and have guaranteed their place at the next WFC in 2011 alongside the Floorball powerhouses of the world in Group A.
I wish all the best to the wonderful new friends that I have made and to our Swedish hosts.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Koo
Floorball Canada
