Last Saturday, the West Vancouver Vipers beat a resilient University of British Columbia Thunderbirds team 3-0 to capture the BC Premier Division title, of the Vancouver Women’s Field Hockey League. This was Hash Kanjee’s final game as UBC Head Coach.
With an 8 – 4 win over Chile yesterday, the Canadian Men’s Junior National Team concluded their successful thirteen day tour in Chile. With eight wins and one loss, this team has established themselves on the world stage.
Coming into this tour, the young Canadian side was eager to see how they would measure up in the international arena. So far this team has proven their ability to defeat the top two Junior Pan American Teams.
The Finals were set up with the Toronto Titans FHC (Canada) against RYE FHC (USA). Would the Championship remain in Canada or will the Runner up over the past few years RYE FHC keep it in the USA…
“Hash has been the heart and soul of our successful women’s field hockey program for the past 19 years, it won’t be the same without him at the helm.”
The Nepean Nighthawks are the fastest growing field hockey club in Ontario. The club that started with ten kids four years ago now has over 200 boys and girls participating in their junior program. What is the secret to their success? According to co-founder Sandeep Chopra – it’s all about youth and community.
“As a result of our performance, not just at the Olympic Qualifiers but at all events throughout 2011, we are taking a close look at all aspects of our national team program and the related adjustments that need to be considered,” says Alan Brahmst, Director of National Teams and High Performance.
“The tour to Chile will be a great opportunity to test ourselves in the international arena in 2012 and we are all looking forward to the competition,” says Men’s Junior Head Coach Mathias Ahrens. “The squad has been in a heavy training phase and we have been making significant progress since returning from our pre-Christmas camp in San Diego. In Chile we will be looking to assess our standards under the rigorous pressure of International competition.”
Field Hockey Canada has implemented a change in leadership for the Women’s National Team as the program is moving forward to focus on the 2016 Olympic Games. As of today, Louis Mendonca concludes his role as Head Coach of the Women’s National Team.