In This Issue: February 2019
Welcome to the February 2019 Field Hockey BC Cornershot Newsletter! In this issue, we will unveil our brand new Provincial Coach Education Program! 

We will also cover FHBC Foundation bursary applications, upcoming umpire courses and the FHBC AGM.  

At the National level, we will recap the announcement of the 2019 Men's National Team squads, the Women's National Team Test Series and the 2019 Indoor Masters World Cup.
MNT 2019 Squads Announced
 WNT China Test Series
2019 Indoor Masters World Cup




Introducing the NEW Provincial Coach Education  Pathway   PJ

Field Hockey BC is very excited to announce the launch of our brand new Provincial Coach Education (PCE) Pathway! These courses will be run FREE OF CHARGE for all FHBC Club Coaches.

In partnership with West Vancouver Field Hockey Club, Field Hockey BC is running three pilot courses over the next two weeks. Over 40 coaches attended the PCE FUNdamentals and Learn 2 Train classroom sessions this week and will be out on the pitch for practical training next weekend.  

These courses are designed for community club coaches to improve their technical and tactical field hockey knowledge. By providing community coaches with these tools, our goal is to provide greater field hockey development opportunities for club teams. More information on the PCE Pathway can be found on the Field Hockey BC website.

Next week, Field Hockey BC will be inviting all clubs to get involved and take advantage of these free courses! Ready to get started right away? Club contacts who are interested in running a PCE Course, please contact Donna Cumming.


Apply for an FHBC Foundation Bursary!    Awards

The Field Hockey BC Foundation is now accepting applications for a number of bursaries which provide financial support for athletes, coaches and officials. Visit the FHBC Foundation website for a full list of bursaries offered through the Foundation, as well as their eligibility requirements and application windows. 

All bursaries which are currently accepting applications are listed below. With the exception of the Pat Hall award, all open bursaries have an application deadline of March 27, 2019. Read on to determine which one is right for you! 

FHBC Athlete Assistance Bursary

The Field Hockey BC Athlete Assistance Bursary is designed to support male and female athletes in the FHBC Regional Program. An award of up to $500 will be distributed to encourage the continued athletic development of our Regional Program athletes. Download an application form for more information! 

Allyn Murison Grassroots Bursary

The Allyn Murison Grassroots bursary is designed to support female athletes under the age of 12 in their field hockey development. Five awards of up to $100 will be awarded with the purpose of helping young athletes get involved in our sport. Download an application form for more information! 

FHBC Coaching Development Bursary

The Field Hockey BC Coaching Development bursary is designed to support the professional development of FHBC coaches at any level. An award of up to $750 will be distributed to the successful applicant(s). Download an application form for more information!

Jenny John Officiating Bursary

The Jenny John Officiating bursary is designed to support the professional development of FHBC umpires and technical officials.  An award of up to $750 will be distributed to the successful applicant(s). Download an application form for more information!

Pat Hall Officials Development Award

The Pat Hall Officials Development Award is designed to promote the development of Vancouver Island umpires and technical officials. The application window will remain open until the maximum award of $500 has been distributed. Download an application form for more information!
Provincial and Regional Umpire C ourses Ump

Field Hockey BC is running a Provincial and a Regional Umpire Course on the Lower Mainland this month. This is your chance to get certified in time for spring season!

The Provincial Umpire Course will take place in Delta on March 7th and 14th. Participants must register by February 28th so get in quick! 

The Regional Umpire Course will be held in Vancouver on March 19th and 21st. Registration closes on March 13th. Visit the Umpire Education page on the Field Hockey BC website for more information on the Delta Provincial Umpire Course and the Vancouver Regional Umpire Course.

Any questions regarding these courses can be directed to Kurt Du Bois. 
2019 FHBC Annual General Meeting    Office
The Field Hockey BC Annual General Meeting was held on February 9, 2019 at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex. 

Thank you to all members and club representatives who participated in the meeting. Your insight and support is valued by the Field Hockey BC board of directors and staff. For documents pertaining to the AGM, please visit the Documents section of the Field Hockey BC website.   
Men's National Team: Squads Announced for 2019 Season   CEO

Field Hockey Canada has announced the 2019 Men's National Team and Senior National Development Squad. Both groups train full time out of Vancouver, BC. 

Field Hockey BC is very proud to have such a high representation among these two squads. Of 39 total athletes, 33 members of the Men's National Team and Senior Development Squad are BC athletes! 

Visit the Field Hockey Canada website for more information and full roster lists.

Photo: Field Hockey Canada
Women's National Team: China Test Series  WNT

Photo: Field Hockey Canada 
The Canadian Women's National and Junior  National Teams kicked off 2019 with a 3 week training tour and test series in China . 

The 10th ranked Chinese Team posed a great challenge, but the 21st ranked Canadian Team rose to the occasion. After two consecutive losses to start the series, the Canadians bounced back with two victories to tie the series. They completed the 6 game test series with a loss and a tie for a 2-3-1 record.

This tour held significant milestones for a number of BC athletes. Anna Mollenhauer and Elise Wong both recording their first International senior caps and North Vancouver native Hannah Haughn moved up to third on the all-time cap list for the Canadian Women's National Team.     

For a full recap of the Women's National Team China series, visit the Field Hockey Canada website.
Canadian Masters Compete at the Indoor World Cup  Live

From February 14-17, 2019 three Canadian Masters Teams took on the best in the world at the 2019 Indoor Masters World Cup in Hong Kong. 
The Canadian Women's over 45 team had the top finish of all Canadian teams, narrowly missing the podium in 4th place. The Men's over 45 team, playing in the over 40 division, had a solid 3-2-2 record and wound up in 5th place. The Men's over 50 team finished 8th in their division.
Congratulations to all participating Canadian athletes! For a full list of tournament results, visit the 2019 Indoor World Cup Event Page on the Field Hockey Canada website. 

Photo: Field Hockey Canada
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