Local football players earn national showcase invitation
By Kate Winquist
Two Kindersley football players are gaining national recognition after competing at a Canada Football Chat (CFC) Evaluation Camp in Moose Jaw.
Cole Hawken and Javier Gonzales travelled to the camp on Jan. 30 in hopes of earning spots at the 2026 CFC Fox 40 Camp and Showcase. Both athletes were identified as top football prospects in Western Canada following the evaluation.
Hawken, a 16-year-old centre, and Gonzales, a 16-year-old defensive back, have since been invited to compete at the FPC West Coast Showcase, scheduled for March 13–15 at Minoru Park in Richmond, B.C.
Cole and Javier. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Cole Hawken. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Javier Gonzales. PHOTO SUBMITTED
The showcase will feature team practices, competitive drills and full game-day action, providing players with an opportunity to display their skills in front of coaches from high school, junior and university programs across Canada and the United States.
Athletes are selected for CFC showcases based on performances at previous Canada Football Chat events, combine and tryout results, or through coach referrals.
The Richmond event will bring together elite players from across Western Canada as Hawken and Gonzales continue to pursue opportunities at the next level of football.
Canada Football Chat is a national football media and evaluation platform that hosts camps, combines and showcases across the country to help identify and promote emerging talent.
More information about CFC events and programs is available at www.canadafootballchat.com.