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National Teams off to Olympic Qualifier in New Delhi!
“We can’t wait to get on the pitch in India,” says Men’s Team Captain Ken Pereira. “We are ready to go and get that spot at London 2012!”
West Vancouver Men's A Team raises over $1000
West Vancouver Men’s A Team has announced, just 72-hours after the Play It Forward program launched, that they have raised over $1000 for local charities. This has triggered the first official match from program sponsors, and shows that charity is alive and well in the field hockey community.
Laura Dowling to support sport in Swaziland
The program sends young people with sport administration backgrounds to work with developing Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs) and National Olympic Committees (NOCs) around the world.
Play It Forward
The Play It Forward program is essentially this: When teams raise money for charity, their clubs get money for their expenses in return. We are looking for 30 teams to join this pilot program.
Paramjit Singh (Pamma) Bahia passes away
Paramjit was a prominent member of India Field Hockey Club upon his arrival to Canada in the late 1960’s. He represented Canada on the Men’s National Team in several international tournaments throughout the 1970’s and early 1980’s. Parmajit was also a key member of BC Field Hockey (the predecessor to Field Hockey BC) Board of Directors (coaching) and as a provincial coach.
Ann Doggett joins FHC Board of Directors
“She brings a breadth of experience and expertise in specific areas that are essential for our development and success – particularly in the areas of athlete, coach and club development.”
Singapore into Men's Olympic Qualifier
Singapore, ranked #41 in the FIH World Ranking was contacted to join the six team men’s qualification group after the United States unexpectedly pulled out of the event.
Own the Podium names Anne Merklinger new Chief Executive Officer
Anne Merklinger, whose impressive career in high-performance sport spans more than four decades as an athlete and leader, has been named to a key leadership position for high-performance sport in Canada as the chief executive officer of Own the Podium, chairman John Furlong announced Thursday on behalf of the organization’s Board of Directors.