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Manitoba seeks Executive Director
Field Hockey Manitoba seeks Executive Director/Head Coach
June 15, 2010
Field Hockey Manitoba is seeking a new executive director/head coach. Resumes can be sent to fieldhockeymb@shawbiz.ca by Friday, June 25th.
Please click here for the job posting .
Building for 2016 and Beyond
Building for 2016 and Beyond
June 16, 2010
Starting at the 2009 Annual General Meeting, the Field Hockey Canada (FHC) Board of Directors and Senior leadership decided to take full stock of the current status of Field Hockey in Canada- and more importantly what was possible to achieve for 2016 and beyond. Over this past year, an incredible amount of work has gone into building a strategy for 2016 and beyond. One of the key phrases heard multiple times was: “The game of field hockey has changed; we need to understand what this means for our players, clubs, development, and National Programs in order to develop Field Hockey in Canada…
Canada-India Cup schedule changed
Canada-India Cup schedule changed
June 9, 2010
Due to the late arrival of the National Women’s Indian Team to British Columbia the organizers of the 2010 Canada-India Cup have announced a change to the match schedule.
The games previously scheduled on June 12th and 13th at the University of British Columbia have been cancelled. Games planned for June 15th, 17th, and 19th in Surrey will remain as scheduled.
A fourth and final game will then be played at UBC on Sunday, June 20th at 4:00pm…
2010 Atlantic Cup information
2010 Atlantic Cup Information
June 3, 2010
As yet another summer begins, Field Hockey Nova Scotia invites you to put forward your team for the 26th Annual Atlantic Cup! This year, the tournament will take place on July 31st-August 1st at the St Mary’s University field in the beautiful city of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Atlantic Cup is an annual ‘festival’ tournament organized by Field Hockey Nova Scotia and is held every year at the end of July or early August. The primary goal of this event is fun! We normally have a senior and junior division with teams from New Brunswick, Price Edward Island, and Ontario…
FHC announces squad for Canada-India Cup
FHC announces squad for 2010 Canada-India Cup
June 3, 2010
Field Hockey Canada and head coach Louis Mendonca are pleased to announce the national women’s squad who will compete in the 2010 Canada-India Cup scheduled for June 12-19 in Vancouver and Surrey, British Columbia.
Athlete
Hometown
Katie Baker
Argyle Shore, PEI
Kaela Barker
North Vancouver, BC
Thea Culley
Rossland, BC
Shannon Elmitt
West Vancouver, BC
Tyla Flexman
Vancouver, BC
Kate Gillis
Kingston, ON
Danielle Hennig
Kelowna, BC
Stephanie Jameson
Vancouver, BC
Anna Kozniuk
North Vancouver, BC
Ali Lee
Victoria, BC
Azelia Liu
Scarborough, ON
Stephanie Nesbitt
North Vancouver, BC
Robyn Pendleton
Victoria, BC
Crystal Poland***
Duncan, BC
Abigail Raye
Kelowna, BC
Diana Roemer
Mill Bay, BC
Carolina Romeo
Calgary, AB
Samantha Smith
North Vancouver, BC
Amanda Stone
Richmond, BC
Kristine Wishart
Hamilton, ON
***Selection to be confirmed based on meeting fitness criteria
Staff
Head Coach:
Louis Mendonca
Manager:
Sheena Scott
Assistant Coach:
Nick Sandhu
Assistant Coach/Video Analyst:
Robin D’Abreo
Goalkeeping Coach/Video Technician:
Krista Thompson
Athletic Therapists:
Noreen Ortilla
Becky Swan
Final note from Cecilia Carter-Smith
Final note from Cecilia Carter-Smith
June 1, 2010
It’s a wrap…
Thanks to everyone from coast to coast who have provided the delicious filling for my submissions over the past few months. Athletes, coaches, and support staff have been nothing short of fantastic.
I’ve learned that Field Hockey Canada is special. I feel privileged to have been welcomed into the Canadian Field Hockey family circle albeit for a brief period of time.
In wrapping up my gig let me share with you some thoughts from two senior women national players: Katie Baker and Jessalyn Walkey…
Ali named University Games Chef de Mission
Beth Ali appointed Chef de Mission of University Games
May 31, 2010
Former assistant coach to the Canadian women’s national team, Beth Ali, has been appointed as Canada’s Chef de Mission for the 2011 Winter World University Games in Erzurum, Turkey.
Beth has been involved with field hockey for many years serving as Executive Director of Field Hockey Ontario, President of the CIS Field Hockey Coaches Association, and a Field Hockey Canada Board Member.
She is currently Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation at Ryerson University…
California Cup begins today in LA
Cal Cup begins today in Los Angeles
May 28, 2010
The California Cup, also known admiringly as The Cal Cup, begins today at Moorpark College outside Los Angeles and features several competing Canadian teams. The Cal Cup promotes itself as North America’s best field hockey tournament and will run until May 31st.
If you happen to be in the area come out to cheer on the Canadian teams!
Ontario United (Super Division – Men)
Dirty Birds (Super Division – Men)
Vancouver Hawks (U16 Division – Men)
Ontario United (Super Division – Women)
Dirty Birdies (Super Division – Women)
Vancouver Strikers (Competitive Division – Women)
Chilliwack Pink Panthers (U19 Division – Women)
Quamichan Gators (U16 Division – Women)
The tournament was founded by Tom Harris in 1972…
FHC announces Women's Carding Camp
FHC announces Women’s Carding Camp
May 28, 2010
The Women’s Senior National Team will be holding its annual carding camp in Vancouver from November 9th to 14th, 2010. Invitations along with camp objectives and details will be e-mailed to selected athletes in early September. Additional Invitations will be extended to deserving players after the CIS Championship Tournament.