We are hosting a NCCP Coaching Seminar in Vancouver from January 5th-7th. Join us over the weekend in the FUNdamentals, Learn 2 Train, or Train 2 Train Coaching Courses. We will also be running a CAC Making Ethical Decisions/Concussion Module. This is a great opportunity for new and experienced coaches!Continue reading
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Collingwood wins 2017 AA Championship
The 2017 Provincial AA Girls High School Field Hockey Championship was held on Nov. 8th to 10th. Collingwood School beat Crofton House 2-1 in the final to claim the Championship banner. Congratulations to all teams involved, including host JL Crowe who did a great job for the second-straight year.
UBC Claim 7th-Straight National Title
The UBC Thunderbirds won the U Sports National Championship on Nov. 4th, marking the 7th-straight time the squad has hoisted the McCrae Cup. UBC defeated the York U Lions by a 2-0 margin in straight games to win the best-of-three Championship series.Continue reading
2017 USports National Championship
The 2017 USports Women’s Field Hockey National Championship is being held at UBC from November 3rd to 5th. The UBC Thunderbirds will be playing the York Lions in a best-of-three series at Wright Field.Continue reading
Job Posting: Field Hockey Instructor
The School of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia is seeking applicants for a part-time Sessional Field Hockey Instructor. This appointment runs for approximately 6 weeks (four hours per week) from February 27 to April 5, 2018.Continue reading
UBC Crowned Canada West Champions
For the 10th time in 11 years, the UBC Thunderbirds Women’s Field Hockey team have been named the Canada West Champions. The UVic Vikes finished second in the conference. Several BC athletes were honoured when the Canada West Awards were handed out.Continue reading
Welcome to Mathias Ahrens!
Mathias Ahrens has joined FHBC as the Regional Head Coach for Male Athlete Programs on the Mainland. Mathias has a long history of coaching including appointments with National Teams in Scotland, Canada and India. He has also worked with FHBC on several occasions in the Regional and Provincial Program.Continue reading
FHBC mourns the loss of Nancy Plechaty
We are sad to announce the passing of Nancy Plechaty on October 5th, after a long battle with cancer. Nancy worked for Field Hockey BC as the Events, Officials & Schools Program Coordinator from March 2011 to Sept 2014. Our condolences go to her family and friends at this time.
Provincial Umpire Course – Vancouver
Mark your calendars for a Provincial Umpire Course being offered in Vancouver on November 7th & 9th. This course is open to both current and aspiring Umpires! For more information and to register, visit the Umpire Education page.
Register for our October Coaching Courses!
We are holding two Coaching Courses in October – a FUNdamentals Course and a Learn 2 Train Course. Both Courses will be held in the evenings of October 17th, 20th, 24th, 27th. Register by October 13th.