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Women's National Target 2017 Squad announced
The Women’s Junior National Target 2017 Squad is the group of athletes eligible to compete in the 2017 Junior World Cup, with several athletes only eligible for the 2016 Junior World Cup Qualifier. Head Coach Krista Thompson announced the Squad earlier this week.
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The first $1,000 raised for each team’s “giving group” will be matched by the Chimp Foundation. Show your support and join the fun!
Canada qualifies for 2013 Junior World Cup!
In outstanding team performances today, the Canadian Men’s and Women’s Junior National Teams have qualified for the 2013 Junior World Cup and moved into the finals of the 2012 Pan American Junior Championships.
Junior Men promote field hockey in Mexico
“We want to help encourage the sport of field hockey in Mexico,” says Team Canada’s Brenden Bissett. “We want to give as many kids as possible the chance to try our sport.“
Canada’s Juniors move into semi-finals
The Canadian Jr. National Teams have qualified for the semi-finals of the Pan Am Jr. Championships. Canada’s Men finished first in their pool after a solid 3 – 1 victory over Mexico on Friday. After a disappointing 0 – 6 loss to Argentina on Friday evening – the Junior Women came back with a solid performance in yesterday’s crucial match against Mexico.
Update from Guadalajara
After two solid shutouts on day one of the Pan American Junior Championships – Canada’s Junior National Teams each faced Team Uruguay in Guadalajara, Mexico. According to the PAHF, “The most thrilling match to date of the 2012 Junior Pan American Championship (Women) was the Pool A match between Canada and Uruguay.”
Strong start at Pan American Junior Championships
Shut outs for both Junior National Teams! Junior Women defeat Brazil with a solid 7 – 0 victory this morning. Huge 12 – 0 win over Puerto Rico for Junior Men.
Creelman laid solid foundation as Technical Director
As of September 4, Sharon Creelman’s one year appointment as Technical Director ends. Field Hockey Canada is fortunate to have had her expertise on staff for the past year as she leaves behind a great foundation for supporting talent development and coaching across Canada.
Q & A with Guadalajara bound Junior Women
In less than a week the Canadian Women’s Junior National Team will compete against Team Brazil in the first match of the Pan American Junior Championship in Guadalajara, Mexico. We connected with three athletes to hear their thoughts.