Mark your calendars for a Provincial Umpire Course being offered in Victoria on November 7th & 21st. This course is open to both current and aspiring Umpires! For more information and to register, visit the Umpire Education page.
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FHBC’s new office location
Field Hockey BC’s office has moved to Surrey. Our new address is Suite 101, 7455 132nd Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 1J8. All of our telephone contacts remain the same, but there may be a slight disruption to our communication channels during this transitional period. Therefore, please give preference to email contact for urgent matters until October 1st.
Online Community Umpire Course – SUMMER SESSION NOW OPEN
Are you looking to obtain your Community Rating before the start of the 2019/2020 season? The Online Community Course is a quick and easy way to qualify you for league games. If you want more information please check out our Umpire Education page under the Officials Tab.
Apply for an FHBC Foundation Bursary!
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.
The following bursaries are currently open with an application deadline of March 27, 2019:
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.
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.
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).
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).
Introducing the NEW Provincial Coach Education Pathway
Field Hockey BC is thrilled 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? To browse the courses that will be offered, visit the PCE Courses page. If you would like to learn more about the different PCE courses offered by Field Hockey BC, please contact John Sacre or Julie King. If you are a club administrator interested in organizing a PCE course for your club, please contact Donna Cumming.
Field Hockey BC AGM: February 9, 2019
The Field Hockey BC AGM is being held on February 9, 2019 at Burnaby Lake West Complex, Meeting Room #1 at 1 pm. All relevant documentation including Meeting Agenda, Motions, Voting Chart and Proxy Form has now been posted in the Documents section of our website.
We look forward to welcoming all members to the 2019 AGM. If you have any questions with regards to the meeting, please do not hesitate to contact the FHBC Office.
Apply for a GO/VIT Legacy Fund Grant!
Field Hockey BC, on behalf of the GO/VIT (Goldies Oldies/Vancouver International Tournament) Legacy Fund Trustees, is pleased to announce that the GO/VIT Legacy Fund is now accepting grant applications for projects designed to foster growth within the field hockey community.
This intake is open to applications across all manner of projects, so if there is a coaching, officiating, athlete program, event, and/or voluntary program that could benefit from GO/VIT Legacy Fund support then please do not hesitate to complete an application. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2019. For an Application Form please click here or visit the Documents section of the FHBC website.
Field Hockey BC 2019 AGM: February 9, 2019
The Field Hockey BC Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on February 9, 2019 in the City of Burnaby. The AGM venue is the Burnaby Lake West Complex (Meeting Room #1) and the meeting is slated to commence at 1pm PST.
All pertinent documentation will be uploaded in advance of the AGM to the ‘Documents’ section of the Field Hockey BC website. Please note that a Nominations Form (Board of Director Elections) has been added at this time with a deadline date of January 25, 2019.
Amendments to the FIH Rules of Hockey
FIH has announced that they are making changes to the Rules of Hockey for January 1st, 2019. FHBC and FHC will be in discussions on how to best implement the new rules.Continue reading
2018 Field Hockey BC Annual Awards Night
The Field Hockey BC Annual Volunteer Recognition and Awards Dinner took place on Friday, November 30 at Heritage Hall in Vancouver.
We are proud to have recognized 21 athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers for their contributions and commitment to field hockey in British Columbia. To see the full list of award winners for 2018, click here.