Men’s National Indoor Team Send Off Celebration Dinner
January 21, 2011
Come out and support the team as this is out final event before we journey to Vienna, Austria for preparation matches, and travel on to Poznan, Poland for the Indoor World Cup!
As most of you already know, the Men’s Canadian Indoor Hockey team qualified for the Indoor World Cup last year in Venezuela, and we’ve been working hard in light of the world stage event. Unfortunately, our program is entirely self-funded because there is no support from the government, so we could really use your help! As mostly students and newly grads, the cost is very high, so every little bit helps…
Jr. Women’s Team Announced For March USA Series
January 21, 2011
Field Hockey Canada and head coach Nick Sandhu are pleased to announce the Jr. Women’s National Team that will participate in a 4 game series against the USA Women’s U-19 Team in San Diego, California from March 13 – 20, 2011. See below for all athletes.
Team:
First
Last
Province
Bea
Francisco
BC
Lauren
Logush
ON
Anna
Kozniuk
BC
***
Sara
McManus
BC
Sofia
Walia
BC
***
Kathleen
Leahy
BC
Annabelle
Hamilton
BC
***
Hannah
Haughn
BC
Maddie
Secco
BC
Shannon
Elmitt
BC
Natalie
Sourisseau
BC
Rachel
Donohoe
BC
Caashia
Karrington
BC
Emma
Plasteras
BC
Sarah
Keglowitsch
BC
Priya
Randhawa
BC
***
Alyssa
Bull
ON
Amanda
Woodcroft
ON
Reserves:
First
Last
Province
Position
Shannon
Herold
BC
Mid-Field
***
Simone
Lazar
ON
Mid-Field
Emma
Mackie
BC
Mid-Field
***
Elspeth
McGilliviray
BC
Defence/Mid-Field
Kim
Scraper
BC
Forward
Natasha
Ford
BC
Goal Keeper
***
*** Must Clear Beep Test
WVFHC Opening The First Field Hockey Academy In The Country
January 20, 2011
The West Vancouver School Board is opening the first Field Hockey Academy in the country. Former men’s national team player and Olympian Peter Milkovich will be involved in the selection process for the academy participants. This Academy is open to both male and female student-athletes entering Grades 8 – 12. Also, this is for the student who wants to develop his/her potential as a high performance athlete, or simply wants to learn and enjoy playing field hockey…
USA Women’s National Team Defeat Canada in Game One
January 20, 2011
The Canadian Women’s National Field Hockey Team lost to Team USA 5-0 in Chula Vista, California, yesterday in their first game of a four match Test Series. This was the Canadian’s first match in an international competition since October at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India.
The first goal of the match was scored seventeen minutes into the first half by Paige Selenski on a penalty corner. Less than ten minutes following, Michelle Kasold put away her first goal of the game, giving USA a 2-0 advantage…
2011 Gemuetlichkeit Indoor Kup
January 18, 2011
The Hockey Institute presents the 2011 Gemuetlichkeit Indoor Kup on February 27 – 28, 2011 at RIM Park in Waterloo, Ontario. There is a Women’s division open for 10 teams as well as a Men’s division that is open for 10 teams. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 4 games (2 periods of 20 minutes). A Champion will be crowned in each division. The cost of the tournament is $650 Cdn per team with a maximum of 12 players per team…
International Student Athlete Scholarship Scheme at the University of Ulster
January 13, 2011
The International Student Athlete Scholarship Scheme at the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland is aimed at Female Field Hockey Players who would be interested in studying a postgraduate degree course at the university for one academic year. The Scholarship includes full payment of tutition fee, accommodation for the duration of the course and asistance towards living expenses. Scholars will be expected to play hockey for the Irish Premier League club, the Ulster Elks…
Field Hockey Alberta Hosting Two Indoor Tournaments In 2011
January 13, 2011
The Alberta Field Hockey Association is pleased to announce the recent decision to host two Alberta Cup tournaments in the 2011 year.
The first tournament will be the 2011 Senior Indoor – Alberta Cup that will take place at the Talisman Centre in Calgary, Alberta on February 25 – 27, 2011. All club and provincial teams are invited to participate in the tournament. The tournament registration deadline is January 31, 2011…
FHC and Sport Canada are pleased to announce the Men’s & Women’s National Team Athletes chosen for the 2011 Sport Canada AAP. For athletes to receive the Athlete Assistance Program they must, meet the Sport Canada criteria, meet all performance standards provided, and display a strong commitment to the Men’s & Women’s National program. The list of athletes receiving funding for the Women’s National Team includes veterans Katie Baker, Stephanie Jameson, and Azelia Liu in addition to 6 new players who will receive AAP support for the first time…
Women’s National Team Carded Members For 2011
December 24, 2010
FHC and Sport Canada are pleased to announce the Women’s National Team Athletes chosen for the 2011 Sport Canada AAP. For athletes to receive the Athlete Assistance Program they must, meet the Sport Canada criteria, meet all performance standards provided, and display a strong commitment to the Women’s National program. Coach Louis Mendonca recently nominated 28 athletes for the AAP and Sport Canada has just confirmed funding for all 28 athletes…