Ice hockey

Part of the Olympic Games since 1920

6 players on the ice: 3 x 20 minutes

Famous teams = e.g. Toronto Maple Leafs

Curling

Started in the 16^th century: oldest team sport

4 players in a team / field = 44,5 m long / aim for the centre

Lacrosse

Players try to catch the ball using a stick: throw it into the goal

15 minutes and 4 quarters

famous team = Toronto Rock  

Baseball

Toronto Blue Jays

2 teams of 9 players each

Basketball

one of the most famous sport in the world

invented in 1891

Golf

Play the ball where it lies

Very famous in Canada because of the wilderness and nature

Rugby

Rugby Union

-      15 players in a team

-      more tactical

Rugby League

-      13 players in a team

-      only 6 tackles before giving the ball to the opponent

-      faster and simpler

invented in 1823 by Webb Ellis

Canada is ranked 24^th in the world

Cricket

invented in the 16^th century

two teams with 11 players each

the batting teams scores runs: the team with the most runs win