October 2023

Pan American Games

Both the Canadian Men's and Women's National Teams are currently at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. There are several British Columbian athletes involved on each team. The games are currently in the medal rounds, with the Women playing their semi final against Argentina tomorrow November 2 at 1:30 pm Pacific Time. The Men will play in the bronze medal game against USA on November 3 at 1:30 pm Pacific Time.

We also have multiple officials at the games. Umpires Megan Robertson, Meghan McLennan and Tyler Klenk, as well as Media Officer Ali Baggott.

Streaming of all PanAm Games field hockey is available through Panam Sports Channel, as well as the Canadian games through CBC Sports.

Photo Credit: Yan Huckendubler

2023 BC School Sports Provincial Championships

The Provincial Championships for BC School Sports are coming up next week. Information for the AA and AAA Tournaments can be found below. Good luck to all of the schools that will be participating, and much appreciation goes out to the host schools Sardis Secondary and Collingwood School.

Date: November 6-8, 2023

Location: Ambleside Park and Rutledge Field, West Vancouver

Host School: Collingwood School

Schedule: Click here

Date: November 8-10, 2023

Location: Chilliwack Secondary School and Townsend Park, Chilliwack

Host School: Sardis Secondary

Schedule: Click here

USPORTS - Canada West Champions

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Congratulations to the University of Victoria for winning the 2023 Canada West conference title. They now move on to a best of 3 series November 3-5 against the OUA Champion, University of Toronto. All games will be played in Toronto.

Game 1 - Friday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m.

Game 2 - Saturday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m.

Game 3 (if necessary) - Sunday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m.

All games listed as Pacific Time. Games will be streamed online via CBC Gem

USPORTS - Canada West Award Winners

Congratulations to the USPORTS Canada West award winners for 2023

2023 Major Award Winners

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Sanehpreet Basra (UBC)

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Rebecca Stone (Victoria)

GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR: Hannah Rumble (UBC)

GAIL WILSON AWARD NOMINEE: Jadyn Campbell (Calgary)

COACH OF THE YEAR: Jenn Swagar (Calgary)

UMPIRE OF THE YEAR: Tyler Klenk

2023 All Stars

Sanehpreet Basra (UBC)

Hannah Rumble (UBC)

Mikayla Stelling (UBC)

Alix Vanry (UBC)

Maeve Connorton (Victoria)

Libby Hogg (Victoria)

Annika Kleinschmidt (Victoria)

Madison Gaffney (Calgary)

Isabella Green (Calgary)

Kodie Kutyn (Calgary)

Alana Madrid (Calgary)

More info can be found on the Canada West website here

FHBC Schools Program Coach Recruitment

Field Hockey BC is seeking coaches for our Schools Program, which is designed to introduce the sport to elementary and middle school children. Each program takes place in a school, during school hours, over the course of 3-6 weeks.

Coaches will be paid $25/hour, plus travel expenses. Coaches must have weekday availability and will be asked to complete a Criminal Record Check.

Upcoming Programs

· Surrey: November-December 2023

· Delta: January-February 2024

Expression of Interest Form: here

For any inquiries, please contact katie@fieldhockeybritishcolumbia.com

For more information, visit our website: here

NCCP Coach Education Opportunities

Coach Education is important because coaches are community leaders who can inspire passion for sport and physical activity. Having trained coaches contributes to a quality sport experience. Participating in coach education can significantly increase a coach’s confidence in their abilities. Individuals can enhance skills, improve performance, and increase their value to their athletes and organization. Coach Education also helps us create a safe sport environment as proper training helps people recognize maltreatment and prevent or address it.

As we approach the introduction of Minimum Field Hockey Coach Certification Standards, we encourage coaches to take advantage of current subsidies and upcoming opportunities.

Find out more information about the NCCP Field Hockey Coach pathway on our website: here

NCCP Community Coaching

The Community Coach Context is designed for coaches working at the community level. This may include volunteer coaches that are new to the sport (i.e. a parent coaching their child’s team) or former athletes that want to learn how to coach. This context is most appropriate for coaches of athletes under 12 or recreational teams of all ages that will be learning the basics of hockey.

Find out more about the Community Coach courses on our website: here

For coaches that are looking to become a Trained Community Coach, we have partnered with PacificSport Fraser Valley to offer the following course.

NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills

Saturday, November 25, 9:00am – 1:00pm in Surrey

Cost: $50 or FREE to Field Hockey BC Registered Participants

(email info@fieldhockeybc.com for Promo Code)

Link to course registration

Note: This course can be hard to find so we highly recommend coaches take advantage of this opportunity.

NCCP Comp-Introduction Coach

The Competition – Introduction context is designed for coaches with 2+ years of experience coaching field hockey that are wanting to take the next step. This context is most appropriate for coaches of Club teams or a U15 Provincial team, that are introducing athletes to the skills of the game and to competitive hockey.

Learn more about the Competition-Introduction Coaching courses on our website: here

Field Hockey BC will be offering the FHC Competition-Introduction (sport-specific) modules in January & February 2024. - more info will be available soon!

Get a jumpstart on your Competition-Introduction education with the following FREE courses hosted by PacificSport Fraser Valley:

NCCP Planning a Practice Saturday, November 18, 9:00am – 3:00pm in Langley

Link to course registration

NCCP Design a Basic Sport Program Sunday, November 19, 9:00am – 2:30pm in Langley

Link to course registration

NCCP Teaching and Learning Sunday, November 19, 9:00am – 2:30pm in Burnaby

Link to course registration

NCCP Making Ethical Decisions Tuesday, November 21, 5:30pm – 9:30pm in Maple Ridge

Link to course registration

NCCP Teaching and Learning Friday, November 24, 5:00pm – 10:00pm in Burnaby

Link to course registration

NCCP Making Ethical Decisions Monday, November 27, 5:30pm – 9:30pm in Maple Ridge

Link to course registration

NCCP Basic Mental Skills Thursday, November 30, 5:30pm – 9:30pm in Langley

Link to course registration

NCCP Planning a Practice Saturday December 9, 9:00am – 3:00pm in Burnaby

Link to course registration

For more information on Coach Education, please contact katie@fieldhockeybritishcolumbia.com

Community Umpiring Course – Online

The Online Community Course is available to current Field Hockey BC Registered Participants for FREE for the remainder of 2023.

For access to the course registration details, please contact: eventsandofficials@fieldhockeybritishcolumbia.com

This course is also open to people NOT currently registered with Field Hockey BC. Cost for this is $30, register here (select the “New to This System” option to start the registration process).

Registrants will have until December 30th, 2023 to complete the course, at which time the current session will expire. Participants who fail to complete the course by the deadline will need to re-register in the following session. Course registration for this session closes on December 29th, 2023.

Remembering Community Field Hockey Pioneer, Pat Hall

It is with great sadness that the field hockey community mourns the loss of a pioneer of our sport, Pat Hall. Pat passed away peacefully with her family on September 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Her celebration of life will be held Monday November 13, 2 p.m. at Mary Winspear, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, B.C.

While Pat has won many accolades over the past seven decades, in recent years she has been a recurring name crossing the stage. In 2020, Pat was inducted into the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame for her decades of contributions to both field hockey and softball. Pat was then honoured at the Greater Victoria Sports Awards return to the local stage in 2022, as the organizing committee presented an award in her name, the Pat Hall Volunteer Award. Just this past Fall of 2023, Field Hockey Canada then announced Pat as a member of their 2023 FHC Hall of Fame as a builder.

Pat’s list of contributions is endless. In addition to her many years as player, coach and umpire, Pat served on the executive of the Vancouver Island Ladies Field Hockey Association (VILFHA) for over 40 years. She has been Victoria or BC representative with Field Hockey BC, Field Hockey Canada, the Vancouver Island Umpires Association and the Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association.

She was honoured four times with VILFHA’s most prestigious award, the Christine Trophy, for combining sportsmanship, service and playing ability. She was also honoured by Field Hockey BC with the Barbara Schrodt Award (for those who have made a significant difference to the sport across BC), the Gold Pin Volunteer Award, and the Sport BC President’s Award. In 1983, Pat was named Victoria Sports Person of the Year. In 1993, she was awarded with VILFHA Life Membership and, in 2013, the VILFHA introduced the Pat Hall Officials Development Award, held within the Field Hockey BC Foundation.

If you would like to contribute to the Pat Hall Officials Development Award, visit:

https://give.vancouverfoundation.ca/s/give?ID=a0e41000005DMugAAG

Standing on the shoulders of pioneering giants, Field Hockey BC will be forever grateful for Pat’s contributions to the sport and the stage she set for field hockey players, coaches, and officials for years to come. A lovely lady who is already sorely missed. Our thoughts go out to Pat’s family at this difficult time.

“Thank You Pat”

FHBC Staff News

It is a great pleasure to welcome Julie Brereton to the FHBC Staff Team as the Society’s new Member Services Coordinator. Julie brings a considerable amount of field hockey knowledge and experience to the team; knowledge and experience that I am sure will bring an immediate and lasting benefit to both community participants and the club membership.

Julie's field hockey experience started at the junior levels as a player 30 years ago. She spent time in the high performance program and was a member of several BC provincial teams over the years. A talent for umpiring was also noticed at a young age and she was encouraged to start umpiring as a teenager. Julie currently holds a Regional umpire rating and has current plans to work towards her Canadian rating. Feels that one is never too old to keep improving! Julie has also spent time in coaching, most significantly at the club level with Burnaby Lake Field Hockey Club for both junior and adult teams.

On the administrative side, Julie has spent time as the President of both the SFU Field Hockey Club and the Burnaby Lake Field Hockey Club, as well as the Umpire Coordinator for the Vancouver Women’s Field Hockey Association.

Outside of field hockey, Julie enjoys cycling, running, anything outdoors really. Prior to working at Field Hockey BC, Julie spent 18 years working in the financial industry.

Please join us in welcoming Julie who can be reached via e-mail or phone at info@fieldhockeybc.com /604-737-3146. Welcome Julie!

Andrea Gibson appointed as Field Hockey Canada's NextGen Director

Field Hockey BC is pleased to recognize Andrea Gibson, and congratulate her on her appointment as Field Hockey Canada’s NextGen Director. Andrea has been involved in coaching in British Columbia for over a decade, both at a club and provincial level. Her list of contributions is endless, including coaching in the Field Hockey BC Regional and Provincial programs, as well as the Schools Program just to name a few. She has also been a Technical Director at the club level for many years, an Evaluator for the Field Hockey BC Talent Identification & Pathway Program and a Learning Facilitator for the Field Hockey BC Coach Education program. Her dedication and commitment to the local field hockey community does not go unnoticed, and we wish her nothing but the best as she takes on her new role of NextGen Director with Field Hockey Canada.

Read the full article by Field Hockey Canada Staff here.

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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!

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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