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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.
Notice regarding U18 Women's Jr. Camp
Notice regarding U18 Women’s Junior National Camp
May 27, 2010
Identified Athletes unable to participate in the 2010 U18 Women’s Junior National Camp due to prior commitments will be provided with the opportunity to remain in the identified pool. Your reply to the camp invitation must clearly state your prior commitments conflicting with the August camp. This information will be collected and provided to the junior national team coach.
Identified athletes not at the August camp may be invited to participate at future camps and competitions during the year at the discretion of the senior/junior national coach…
Walkey: Striving to be a world class player
Jessalyn Walkey – Part 2: Striving to be a world class player
May 27, 2010
By Cecilia Carter-Smith
Please click here for Part 1
In my earlier dispatch you heard the voice of Guy Zink, field hockey guru at St. John’s Kilmarnock (SJK) remembering his prize pupil, Jess Walkey’s journey from SJK to the national team. Add co-coach (Tier 1) Leanne Dietrich’s voice of validation to the SJK alum’s road to the national team.
“Jess was like a sponge,” said Dietrich of the wide-eyed grade niner…
Jess Walkey: Making of a Champion
Jessalyn Walkey – Part 1: The making of a champion…
May 25, 2010
By Cecilia Carter-Smith
Connecting with the kids – young and older – who suit up for our National sides has been nothing short of exhilarating for this scribe. I often wonder how and who ignites a fire under kids to direct them to a specific sport during their formative high school years.
I contacted Guy Zink, teacher/mentor/coach at St. John’s Kilmarnock (SJK) private school (Breslau Ontario) who has rich memories of senior national team member Jessalyn Wakely…
Commonwealth Games schedule released
FIH releases Commonwealth Games hockey schedule
May 21, 2010
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) have released the hockey schedule for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, with four women’s matches to kick-start the competition on 4 October.
A total of ten men’s and ten women’s teams will compete in the11-day hockey tournament, to be played on two pitches of the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the Indian capital, the same venue as the Hero Honda FIH World Cup in March this year…