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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…
Commonwealth Games Send-Off Celebration
Commonwealth Games Send-Off Celebration
Field Hockey Canada is pleased to invite you to a send off celebration for our Canadian Men’s and Women’s Field Hockey Teams competing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India.
The celebration will take place at 8:00pm on Friday, September 17th at Sutton Place Hotel – Ball Room at 845 Burrard Street in Vancouver. There will be a chocolate buffet, silent auction, and cash bar.
Tickets are $50 each (a $25 tax receipt will be issued)…
Ontario teams win gold, silver in Orlando
Ontario U14 Women’s Field Hockey Team wins Gold and Silver at US National Field Hockey Tournament in Orlando
August 31, 2010
TORONTO /CNW/ – Field Hockey Ontario is pleased to announce that the Ontario under 14 age group (U14) Women’s Field Hockey teams captured both gold and silver medals at the US National 2010 ESPN Rise Games. The championships were hosted by USA Field Hockey and took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World ® Resort in Orlando, Florida from July 22 to July 25, 2010…