Field Hockey Canada’s Board of Directors provides strategic direction and sets priorities for the organization. They develop and implement policies, provide oversight, and conduct organizational assessments. The Board is responsible for ensuring that Field Hockey Canada fulfills its mandate and goals, managing the organization’s affairs through established policies and procedures. Directors bring diverse expertise, support the leadership team, and act as ambassadors for the sport. They also oversee key governance documents, manage internal disputes, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Resources: Policy Suite | Committees | Strategic Plan 2020-2025 | Annual General Meetings | Terms of Reference
| Ian Bird (Chair of the Board) |
| Ian Bird is a nationally recognized executive and governance leader with extensive experience in philanthropy, sport, and organizational strategy. Currently CEO of the Victoria Foundation, Ian previously led Community Foundations Australia and Community Foundations of Canada, and has served on numerous national and international boards. A two-time Olympian, he represented Canada in field hockey at the 1988 and 2000 Olympic Games. Ian brings deep expertise in governance, stakeholder engagement, revenue development, and collaborative leadership, along with a lifelong commitment to advancing field hockey in Canada |  |
| James Kirkpatrick (Athlete Director) |
| James Kirkpatrick is the male athlete director on the Field Hockey Canada Board and is a recently retired member of the Men’s National Field Hockey Team. He has earned over 105 senior national caps since his debut in 2010. Born and raised in Victoria, BC, Kirkpatrick has represented Canada in major international competitions, including the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games, the 2018 World Cup, and the 2019 Pan American Games, where he won a silver medal. Professionally, James is an experienced software developer, currently working for Electronic Arts. James sits on the Field Hockey Canada Athlete Council. |  |
| Alison Campbell |
| Alison Campbell is a Judicial Justice with the Provincial Court of British Columbia and a lawyer with more than 25 years of legal experience. Throughout her career, she has built expertise in complex decision-making, governance, and legal oversight. A longtime volunteer with the Vancouver Hawks Field Hockey Club, Alison has supported the sport as a parent, team manager, and community leader, earning the club’s Unsung Hero Award in 2025. She brings a thoughtful, analytical approach and a strong connection to the Canadian field hockey community. |  |
| Angela Bate |
| Angela Bate is Director General, Negotiations West, with Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, where she leads treaty and reconciliation negotiations with First Nations in British Columbia and Yukon. Over a 27-year public service career, she has developed significant expertise in governance, strategic planning, organizational leadership, and human resources management. Angela serves on the board of the Vancouver Hawks Field Hockey Club and has been actively involved in the sport as both a parent and player. She brings strong skills in relationship building, negotiation, and collaborative decision-making. |  |
| Brian Scholfield |
| Brian Scholfield is a retired lawyer and senior executive with more than 35 years of international experience in governance, regulatory compliance, and organizational leadership. His career has included senior legal and executive roles in Canada, Hong Kong, and Jersey, along with service as a director of numerous organizations. Brian has a long-standing connection to field hockey as a coach, player, and supporter through his family’s involvement in the sport, including his son’s participation with Canada’s national teams. He brings extensive governance expertise and a strong commitment to supporting sport development. |  |
| Emily Rix |
| Emily Rix is a senior legal and governance professional who currently serves as General Counsel for an Ontario provincial regulatory authority. Her career has focused on governance, risk management, ethics, compliance, and organizational accountability. Emily also brings extensive field hockey experience, having represented Canada in both field hockey and indoor hockey, competed for Ontario and the University of Toronto, coached provincial teams, and previously served on the boards of both Field Hockey Ontario and Field Hockey Canada. She offers a valuable combination of professional expertise and firsthand sport leadership experience. |  |
| Kerry T. Moynihan |
| Kerry graduated in 1979, with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Sports Administration from Laurentian University. He has spent the past four decades working in numerous senior management positions with Provincial Sport Organizations in Ontario such as (Cycling, Gymnastics) and National Sport Organizations including (Shooting, Canoeing, Alpine Skiing) and finally with Multi Sport Organizations including the General Manager of both the 1995 and 1997 Canada Games as well as the CEO of the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union. Over the years, Kerry has excelled in special event management, sponsorship, fundraising, media relations, governance and government relations. He also spent time working as Assistant Product Manager with American Express Canada. Kerry is retired, involved in many volunteer activities and now lives in Cochrane, Alberta. Kerry is the Chair of the Board and leads Governance and HR Committees and sits on the sponsorship and fundraising committees |  |
| Nick Laxton |
| Nick is a keen supporter of youth sport, bringing a perspective from grass roots to high performance pathways having coached over 1000 youth field hockey and soccer games in Vancouver. Originally from the UK, Nick moved to Vancouver with a young family 15 years ago to start an investment management firm that provides advice to clients across Canada. His business and financial background, with a healthy dose of entrepreneurship, offers the ability to solve familiar problems in innovative ways. Prior to moving to Canada, Nick has been a derivatives trader and worked for the BBC as a science expert. A long, long time ago in a galaxy far away he gained a PhD in Space Plasma Physics from Imperial College, London. |  |
| Paul Chohan |
| Paul Chohan has dedicated more than three decades to field hockey as a player, coach, official, administrator, and community builder. He previously served as Director of Umpiring and Business Development with Field Hockey BC and is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Metro Vancouver Pro League. Professionally, Paul works with the City of Vancouver in Technology Services, leading complex infrastructure and operational initiatives. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Paul brings extensive experience in sport development, governance, relationship building, and community engagement across the Canadian field hockey landscape. |  |
| Ronald Prins |
| Ronald Prins is a dedicated field hockey ambassador and has been closely involved in the sport as a player, coach, umpire, and administrator. Growing up in the hockey hotbed of the Netherlands, Ronald's passion for the sport ignited amidst his family's active engagement with the local hockey club. After relocating to Canada, he became deeply involved in the community. With a sharp entrepreneurial mindset, Ronald brings his blend of hockey knowledge and business acumen to the Field Hockey Canada board. Ronald sits on the Masters Committee and sponsorship and fundraising committees |  |
