Field Hockey BC is accepting applications for coaches and evaluators within our Provincial Program. Opportunities include:
Please see our Coaching Opportunities Page for more information
Field Hockey BC is pleased to share that Field Hockey Canada has announced the dates for the 2025 National Championships.
The U18 & U16 National Championships will be held in Brampton, Ontario at Cassie Campbell Field.
U18 National Championships: July 24 – 29, 2025
(Athletes born in 2007 & 2008)
U16 National Championships: July 31 – August 5, 2025
(Athletes born in 2009, 2010 & 2011)
In connection with these events, FHBC is excited to announce key dates and information about the 2025 FHBC Provincial Program Pathway. FHBC will hold a series of athlete evaluations throughout the Province to select Team BC Provincial teams (Tier 1) and if viable, Regional-representative teams (Tier 2) to compete at the 2025 FHC National Championships in Brampton this Summer. Please check out our Provincial Program page for more information.
Field Hockey BC is hiring an Athlete Program and Sport Development Manager. The position is designed to plan and implement program delivery intent on improving the skills, fitness and knowledge base of both male and female developmental and performance athletes; to plan and oversee program delivery targeted at schools’ participation; and to lead the Society’s support for and delivery of formalized coach education across all active regions of British Columbia. The Athlete Program and Sport Development Manager is responsible for the operational oversight of Field Hockey BC Regional and Provincial developmental and performance stream programs, for the operational oversight of the NCCP coach education pathway, and for the logistical delivery of the FHBC school’s program.
To see the full details of the position, please see the Job Posting.
Deadline for applications: January 21, 2025
Job to commence from February 11, 2025
Please send your resume and cover letter by the deadline date above to:
Mark Saunders, Executive Director, Field Hockey BC
101-7455 132nd Street, Surrey, BC V3W 1J8
Tel: 604.614.7660 E-mail: mark@fieldhockeybc.com
Registration is open for the Athlete Development Program (Block 2) in Kelowna.
Dates: Sundays, Jan 12 – Mar 9 (No session Feb 16)
Time:12:45 – 2:45pm
Location: MNP Place Field 1
Check out the Athlete Development Program page for more information and to register.
Registration is open for the Technical Development Program (TDP) at Tamanawis Park in Surrey
The focus of this 4-session block is the Forehand Hit. Sessions will include an overview of forehand hitting technique and the appropriate situational use in drill format before introducing game-like situations to encourage players to perform these skills under pressure. This program is open to players in all field player positions – forward, midfield and defense.
Sundays January 19 – February 9, 2025
U14/U16 Group: 5:00 – 6:30pm | U18 Group: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Check out the Technical Development Program page for more information and to register.
Registration is now open for three separate programs on Vancouver Island. Please see the below program page links for more information. Deadline to register is January 3, 2025.
Registration is open for the Provincial Umpire Course being held December 9th & 16th, 2024 (Via Zoom/Online)
For more information including course eligibility requirements and link to registration, please check out our Umpire Education page: https://fieldhockeybc.com/officials/umpire-education/
Registration Deadline: December 6th
Registration is open for the Umpire Assessors Course being held November 30 & December 1, 2024, with sessions held at the FHBC Office and Tamanawis Park.
For more information including course eligibility requirements and link to registration, please check out our Umpire Education page: https://fieldhockeybc.com/officials/umpire-education/
Registration Deadline: November 27
Registration is open for the Athlete Development Program (ADP) in Duncan, Kelowna, and Victoria.
The FHBC Athlete Development Program (ADP) is geared towards the overall skills development of the player. This program offers an optional opportunity for athletes in the development to performance stream to engage in training sessions for a 4-week period.
Duncan: Wednesdays Nov 13, Nov 20, Nov 27, Dec 4. Registration deadline Nov 8
Kelowna: Saturdays Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14. Registration deadline Nov 15
Victoria: Fridays Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 29, Dec 6. Registration deadline Nov 8
Check out the Athlete Development Program page for more information and to register.
The Burnaby Bears women’s team is looking for a seasoned coach for their ’24/’25 winter program.
The team participates in the VWFHA so this position will run from September 2024 – March 2025.
Coaches would need to be available for practices Tuesday evenings 6pm to 7:30pm at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West, Field #2 and for games on Saturdays (with the occasional Sunday).
**Team is willing to be flexible with attendance at games if the coach is also a player in the league.
Coaches need to be current FHBC Registered Participants, meet FHBC training standards for coaches, and provide a current Criminal Record Check.
Primary Responsibilities will include:
-Planning and executing all team training sessions
-Game day responsibilities including coordinating warm up, line ups, substitutions, etc.
-Acting as a positive role model for athletes
-Agree to follow the Burnaby Bears coaches code of conduct
-Some NCCP training may be required if not already completed
-Regularly communicating with the team rep/captains and team members
Compensation Rate: Honorariums based on experience and training.
Please contact Chelsie Goodchild at burnabybears@gmail.com for any inquiries or applications.
