Latest News
Optimism Ahead For The Women's National Program
71 of Canada’s finest athletes assembled at Wright Field in Vancouver for The Women’s National Program and U-21 Identification camps. By all accounts, everyone from coaches to athletes and parents experienced a fantastic camp – the amazing weather was a nice added bonus.
West Vancouver hosts BIG PUSH Event
West Vancouver Field Hockey Club recently helped kick-off FHC’s BIG PUSH campaign, hosting members of the Men’s National Team at Rutledge Field. 80 local juniors took to the field for a morning of fun. Many of the players were brand-new to the sport of field hockey, and the experience was a fantastic opportunity to learn from some of Canada’s best players.
Ian Rutledge looks forward to WNT Training Camps
Earlier this month, Ian Rutledge and family arrived in Vancouver, BC to begin his new role as Head Coach of the Women’s National Team. We recently caught up with Coach Rutledge to hear his thoughts on life in Canada and working with the Women’s National Team.
THE BIG PUSH
We are calling on athletes, coaches, officials, alumni, friends, parents and teams to rally around our National Teams as they pursue the podium and inspire the next generations of Canadian field hockey athletes! By providing financial and moral support for our National Teams – we can support our athletes as they focus on training, competing and winning.
Tamanawis COE defends title
On Friday, Field Hockey Canada’s three Centres of Excellence fielded teams for the Girls’ 9 A-Side Tournament. Check out results and photos!
COE Teams compete in Girls 9 A-Side tournament
Three of Field Hockey Canada’s Centres of Excellence Teams will go head to head in today’s FHC COE Girls 9 A-Side tournament. The public is free to attend and cheer on their local COE Team!
Ian Rutledge to lead Women’s National Team
“I am very excited to assist a group of young and aspiring athletes achieve their Olympic dreams,” says Rutledge. “I am looking forward to bringing my passion, skills and experience to a proud and growing hockey nation that has set some ambitious goals.”
Team Tamanawis wins FHC COE Invitational
There are currently three Centres of Excellence in operation for women, with sites at the University of Victoria, Tamanawis and Ambleside. In addition to teams representing each COE, three lower mainland clubs competed in the Invitational, including the Hawks Club, West Vancouver Field Hockey Club and the Delta Falcons.
Women’s National Program hosts Training Camps
The Senior National Camp will take place March 27 – 31, 2013 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. The Under-21 National Camp will run March 28 – 31, 2013 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.