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FHC prepares for Indoor Worlds with ID Camp
Canada prepares for Indoor World Cup, Announces Camp
Photo: PAHF/Bill Gaudette
September 24, 2010
Following last month’s successful campaign to win the Indoor Pan American World Cup Qualifier in Venezuela and direct qualification to the 2012 Indoor World Cup in Poland, the Canadian Men’s Team is formally initiating it’s World Cup preparation.
Head Coach Ehsan Ali announced that the first project for the Champions of the Americas is a 2-day National Selection Camp scheduled for October 16 & 17th in Toronto…
Men's National Indoor Team Golf Fundraiser
Men’s National Indoor Team Golf Fundraiser
September 24, 2010
Ready to play golf? The Men’s National Indoor Team is hosting a Fundrasing Golf Tournament on October 3, 2010 at the Glen Eagle Golf Club in Caledon, Ontario. The tournament is a best ball format and will have a shotgun start at 12:00pm sharp. Please click on the link below for full details on how to RSVP and tournament entry prices.
R.S.V.P to Shankar Premakanthan by phone at 647.241.3982 or by email: shank_1@hotmail…
Open Canadian Men’s National Indoor Camp
Canadian Men’s National Indoor Program Identification Camp
September 20, 2010
Field Hockey Canada will hold a national identification camp October 16th and 17th in Toronto for the Canadian Men’s Indoor National team. This is an open identification camp open to all players that meet the eligibility criteria. Details for the identification camp are provided below. The purpose of the camp is to identify a squad of players that will train towards the goal of making the Canadian National Indoor Team that will participate in the Indoor World Cup in Poznan, Poland in February 2011…
Commonwealth send-off event a success
Commonwealth send-off event a success
Photo: Paul Winstanley
September 20, 2010
The send-off celebration for the men’s and women’s Commonwealth Games field hockey teams took place last Friday evening and was a terrific success. Field Hockey Canada would like to thank everyone who came out to support the athletes who will be departing for Delhi, India at the end of the week.
A special thank you to Jane Kozniuk, Diane Gillis, and their dedicated group of volunteers for their organization of the event…
Pereira named Canada's flag bearer for Delhi
Field hockey’s Ken Pereira named Canada’s Commonwealth Games flag bearer
September 18, 2010
KINGSTON, Ontario, September 18, 2010 – Commonwealth Games Canada and Field Hockey Canada are proud to announce that men’s field hockey captain, Ken Pereira, has been named Team Canada Flag Bearer for the XIXth Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. The announcement was made during CBC Television’s Sports Day in Canada broadcast from Kingston, Ontario.
Pereira’s international sporting career is truly remarkable…
FHBC Seeking Provincial Development Coach
Field Hockey BC Provincial Development Coach Job Posting
September 14, 2010
Field Hockey British Columbia is seeking a Provincial Development Coach for their Vancouver office. Deadline for applications is September 27, 2010. For more information about the Provincial Development Coach job posting, please click here to view the PDF document or visit http://www.fieldhockeybc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=746 for full details.
Officials Corner
Janet Ellis (Burnaby – Technical Officer) and Wendy Stewart (Umpire – Calgary) have just wrapped up their participation in the 2010 FIH Women’s World Cup in Rosario, Argentina on Sunday.
Brenda Rushton (Judge – Victoria), Gillian Batey (Umpire – Victoria), and John Hrytsak (Umpire – Calgary) will be officiating in the 2010 Commonwealth Games October 3 – 14 in India.
Wendy Stewart (Calgary) and John Hrytsak (Calgary) have been appointed to umpire at the 2011 FIH Indoor World Cups for men and women to be held in Poznan, Poland this coming February.
Members save on hotel bookings with IHG
Book hotel rooms with IHG and support field hockey
Intercontinental Hotels Group, as the official hotel company of FHC, offers all of our members and supporters discounts on your accommodations at any of their Canadian properties including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites. To book your stay please visit www.ihg.com/fhc_hgc .
Mention our name!
Already receiving IHG discounts? Or you just do not want to book through the website? Simply by mentioning “Field Hockey Canada” when booking at an IHG property anywhere around the world you will be strengthening our partnership allowing for greater membership discounts and support for our programs and services…
Jenny John to the BC Sports Hall of Fame
Jenny John to be Inducted to the BC Sports Hall of Fame
September 10, 2010
By: Field Hockey British Columbia
Following the official announcement on January 7th, 2010; it is our pleasure to congratulate Jenny on this prestigious and well deserved award. The official induction ceremonies of the 9 individuals and 1 team will take place on September 16th, 2010 at the Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion at the 42nd Annual Banquet of Champions. Jenny’s induction is recognition for her considerable contribution as a ‘builder’ within our sport and has been recognised in this official category…