November 2024

Registration is open for the Umpire Assessors Course being held November 30th & December 1st.

(Must attend all three sessions)

• November 30th:   
• 9am-12pm @ FHBC Office
• 1:30pm @ Tamanawis VWFHA game (pending playing schedule - 2.5hrs)
• December 1st:      
• 1:30pm @ Tamanawis VMFHL game (pending playing schedule - 2.5hrs)

Course Conductor: Lelia Sacre

Fee: $80 (FHBC course fee $70 + FHC official fee $10)

Registration Deadline: November 27th

*Assessors course eligibility: must be 19+, have 5 years+ umpiring experience at minimum provincial level and hold a current certification. (Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis).*

If you have any questions, please reach out to Shaquille eventsandofficials@fieldhockeybritishcolumbia.com

Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) Coaching Course Opportunity

There is a Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) Coaching Course Opportunity coming up November 29th from 4:00-9:00pm at Christine Sinclair Community Centre in Burnaby. You can access the registration page for this course using the below link.

NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) provides a comprehensive introduction to the Fundamental Movement Skills and the core-competencies of the NCCP, with the help of significant hands-on activities. It is also a required course in the Community Coach Context. Community Coach Trained status will soon be a requirement for all recreational club coaches across the Province. We strongly recommend that coaches take advantage of this opportunity!

For more information on Coach Education, please CLICK HERE to visit our website. If you have questions, please reach out to Katie katie@fieldhockeybritishcolumbia.com

Photo Credit - APShutter.com

BC School Sports - 2024 Provincial Championships

Both the AA and AAA BC School Sports Provincial Championships were held November 6-8th. Congratulations to Crofton House for winning the AA Championship, and to Handsworth for winning the AAA Championship. Final standings for both events are below. Thank you to the host schools St. Michaels and Kelowna for making these events possible. As well these tournaments can't happen without umpires, so thank you to all involved in ensuring successful events.

Photo Credits: BC School Sports

Congratulations to the Canada West representatives University of Victoria Vikes for winning the 2024 USPORTS National Championships. This win marks the 6th consecutive and 17th overall National title for the Vikes. They defeated PEI, Waterloo, and York in the round robin, and defeated York a second time in the final match to take home the title.

Photo Credit: Yan Huckendubler

KidSport

KidSport provides financial assistance for children 18 and younger from families facing financial obstacles to participate in organized sport #SoALLKidsCanPlay. Visit kidsport.ca and find your local Chapter for details on eligibility and how to help this project.

In 2021, the KidSport BC program distributed $1.3 million in funding to help 4,164 children participate in 45 different sports in 132 communities across the province, including field hockey participants. Help support KidSport and, if you are in need of assistance, reach out to your local Chapter!

Field Hockey BC Society & Field Hockey BC Foundation

The Field Hockey BC Society is the Provincial Sports Organization (PSO) dedicated to supporting and developing field hockey in BC. Your donation will support FHBC's commitment to delivering its five main service pillars - Athlete Development, Coach Development, Officials Development, Event Hosting and Volunteer Recognition. Donate to the Society here.

The Field Hockey BC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Registered Society 'Field Hockey BC' and is managed by the FHBC Board of Directors. The Field Hockey BC Foundation is a leading example of the Society's commitment to the sustainable development of the sport across the province. Tax Receipts are available for donations to the Foundation, and donors have the opportunity to create their own Legacy Fund or donate to an existing program. Donate to the Foundation here.