New Primary Field Hockey Surface in the City of Vancouver | |
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THANK YOU to everyone that gave up their time on June 24 and 25 in support of a potential new field in the City of Vancouver!!!!!
The City heard our voices and approved a motion for a new synthetic turf field at Moberly Park, with field hockey designated as the primary use. We are looking forward to 2026/27!
A full summary of the approved motion can be read here: Parks Board Decision Document
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Junior Pan American Championships | |
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The Junior Pan American Championships are coming up July 3-12 @ Tamanawis Park in Surrey. Don't miss the chance to see our BC athletes and the rest of their Canadian teammates take on opponents from the Pan Am region!!
Links to see the Canadian team rosters
Game days:
- Pool Play Games July 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9
- Canadian Women play @ 6pm
- Canadian Men play @ 8pm
- Playoff Games July 10 and 12
- Canadian game times TBC
Purchase your tickets here:
Junior Pan American Championships - Tickets
Volunteers:
If you are wanting to volunteer at the event, you can check out the Volunteer Registration page for any remaining opportunities and to sign up!
Junior Pan American Championships - Volunteer Sign Up
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If you are unable to attend in person, matches can be watched live here: https://matchvue.com/
Also, congratulations goes out to the BC Officials appointed to the event:
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Katie Jameson - Technical Official
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Alan Waterman - Umpire Manager
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Nora Struchtrup - Umpire
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Ali Baggott - Media Officer
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2024 Club Championships - Thank you to our Umpires and Volunteers | | |
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With all of our Club Championship events now complete for 2024, we would like to take the time to thank our many umpires and volunteers.
What is sometimes referred to as the "third team", umpires and technical volunteers do not get nearly as much appreciation as they deserve. It is not enough to shake their hands and thank them after a game, respect needs to be shown throughout. Don't forget, there is no game without umpires!
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2024 Club Championships - U18 Boys | |
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The U18 Boys Club Championship was held June 1-2 at UBC
Participating Teams:
Dashmesh, Gobind Sarvar, Panthers, Surinder Lions, Vancouver Hawks, West Vancouver
Congratulations to the medallists:
First Place - Surinder Lions
Second Place - Vancouver Hawks
Third Place - West Vancouver
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2024 Club Championships - U12 Festival | | |
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The U12 Festival was held June 1-2 at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West.
Participating Boys Teams:
Burnaby Lakers, India Club, Surrey Sharks, WV Blazing Fire
Participating Girls Teams:
Polar Bears Blue, Polar Bears Red, SEAtoSKY Aqua, SEAtoSKY Grey, Tri-City Wild, WV Hurricanes, Burnaby Lakers Kraken, Burnaby Lakers Riptide, Cowichan, India Club, Tri-City U11 Stars, Vancouver Black Hawks, Vancouver Red Hawks, Victoria Pink, Victoria Purple
Thank you to Sport Burnaby and TapSnap for your support. Looks like the kids had fun in the photobooth!
Below is a write up of the event by Tourism Burnaby:
A Festival of Field Hockey in Burnaby
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2024 Club Championships - U16 Boys | |
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The U16 Boys Club Championship was held June 8-9 at Rutledge Field
Participating Teams:
Gobind Sarvar, India Club, Vancouver Hawks, West Vancouver
Congratulations to the medallists:
First Place - Vancouver Hawks
Second Place - India Club
Third Place - Gobind Sarvar
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2024 Club Championships - U16 Girls | |
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The U16 Girls Club Championship was held June 8-9 at UVIC
Tier 1 Participating Teams:
SEAtoSKY, Vancouver Hawks, West Vancouver Crazy Crocs, West Vancouver Creamsicles, West Vancouver Riptide, West Vancouver Wildcats
Tier 2 Participating Teams:
Tri-City Chaos, Victoria Lucky Green, West Vancouver Eagles
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Final Standings - Tier 1:
First Place - Vancouver Hawks
Second Place - SEAtoSKY
Third Place - West Vancouver Riptide
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Final Standings - Tier 2:
First Place - Tri-City Chaos
Second Place - Victoria Lucky Green
Third Place - West Vancouver Eagles
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2024 Club Championships - U14 Boys | |
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The U14 Boys Club Championship was held June 15-16 at Rutledge Field
Participating Teams:
Burnaby Lakers, Gobind Sarvar, Vancouver Hawks, West Vancouver Ignite
Congratulations to the medallists:
First Place - West Vancouver Ignite
Second Place - Gobind Sarvar
Third Place - Vancouver Hawks
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2024 Club Championships - U14 Girls | |
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The U14 Girls Club Championship was held June 15-16 at Crofton House School in Vancouver and Winskill Park in Delta.
Tier 1 Participating Teams:
India Club, Polar Bears, SEAtoSKY, Vancouver Hawks, West Vancouver Bulldogs, West Vancouver Grizzlies, West Vancouver Orcas
Tier 2 Participating Teams:
Alberni, Cowichan, Delta Falcons, Kelowna Dragons, Tri-City Raptors, Victoria
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Final Standings - Tier 1:
First Place - SEAtoSKY
Second Place - Vancouver Hawks
Third Place - India Club
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Final Standings - Tier 2:
First Place - Kelowna Dragons
Second Place - Cowichan
Third Place - Tri-City Raptors
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FHBC Foundation Bursary Programs - Application Window Open
The Judy Broom High Performance Bursary
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Applications are currently open for The Judy Broom High Performance Bursary, which is presented annually by Field Hockey BC to assist a female athlete or athletes who can show a need for financial assistance in order to access program development opportunities within the Field Hockey BC Team BC Program.
Please see the FHBC Foundation page to apply:
https://www.fhbcfoundation.com/apply-for-assistance
If you are unsure as to whether you qualify for an application, please contact the FHBC Athlete Program Manager, Katie Jameson katie@fieldhockeybritishcolumbia.com
Deadline for applications is July 31, 2024
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Photo Credit: Felicia Chang | |
Member Club News - West Vancouver FHC is hiring | |
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Donate and help support field hockey!
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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!
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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.
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Interested in any of the courses offered by Field Hockey BC? | |
If you are keen on becoming a coach, umpire or technical official, fill out our Waitlist Form, check the boxes of the courses you are interested in, and we will contact you once these courses are being offered.
Access our Coach and Officials pages for more information regarding education opportunities.
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