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Women's National Team Loses In First Match

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 Ontario Indoor Tournament

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 Scholarship Offered In Ireland

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…

Alberta Indoor Tournaments For 2011

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…

All right

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…

2011 Women's National Team Carded Athletes

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…

National Team Managers Wanted

National Team Managers Wanted for 2011/12 and 2012/13

December 24, 2010

Are you passionate about Field Hockey, and looking for ways to become involved? Field Hockey Canada Men’s & Women’s National Teams are currently looking for National Team Managers. This volunteer position will work provide support for our Men’s and Women’s Senior and Junior teams for targeted training camps, International trips and special National Team projects. 

If you are interested, please review the attached job description and email a covering letter stating your interest, and a copy of your resume to fhc@fieldhockey…

Men's National Team Carded Athletes for 2011

Men’s National Team Carded Athletes For 2011

December 24, 2010

FHC and Sport Canada are pleased to announce the Men’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 National program. The list of Men’s athletes receiving funding includes veterans Ken Pereira, Rob Short, and David Jameson along with youngsters Brendan Bissett and Gordon Johnston just to name a few…

2011 Jr. Men's Team Carded Athletes

Men’s Jr. National Team Carded Members For 2011December 24, 2010 FHC and Sport Canada are pleased to announce the Jr. Men’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, and display a strong commitment to the Men’s Jr. National Team program. There are currently 8 athletes on the Jr. Team that will receive funding from Sport Canada. Congratulations to the athletes chosen for the 2011 year…