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COVID-19 Response: Organized Sport Sector now able to return to Tournament and Event delivery

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Dear Field Hockey BC Members,

Following this week’s very welcome Provincial Health Office (PHO) announcement allowing for the BC Organized Sport Sector to return to Tournament and Event delivery, Field Hockey BC (FHBC) is pleased to announce that planning for tournament and event delivery through the Society will continue in earnest ahead of the 2022 Spring and Summer season. The following Tournament and Event list represents the Society’s ongoing planning and preparation commitment:

2022 Tournament and Event Calendar Schedule (March-August 2022)

  • Regional Female U18/U16 Talent Identification Camp (Vancouver Island) – March 1 – March 15 (select weeknights)
  • Regional Female U18 Talent Identification Camp (Mainland) – March 18-20
  • Regional Female U16 Talent Identification Camp (Mainland) – March 25-27
  • Regional Female U18/U16 Talent Identification Camp (Interior) – April 13 & 27
  • Provincial Female U18 Talent Identification and Selection Camp (Centralized – Mainland) – April 15-17
  • Provincial Male U18 Talent Identification and Selection Camp (Centralized – Mainland) – April 15-17
  • Provincial Female U16 Talent Identification and Selection Camp (Centralized – Mainland) – May 21-23
  • Provincial Male U16 Talent Identification and Selection Camp (Centralized – Mainland) – May 21-23
  • Vancouver International Tournament (VIT) – May 21-23
  • U18 Female BC Club Championship (Tier 1 – Surrey) – May 27-29
  • U18 Female BC Club Championship (Tier 2 – Surrey) – May 27-29
  • U18 Male BC Club Championship (West Vancouver) – June 3-5
  • U12 Female and Male BC Club Festival (Burnaby) – June 4-5
  • U16 Male BC Club Championship (West Vancouver) – June 11-12
  • U14 Female BC Club Championship (Tier 1 – Victoria) – June 10-12
  • U14 Female BC Club Championship (Tier 2 – Victoria) – June 10-12
  • U14 Male BC Club Championship (West Vancouver) – June 18-19
  • U16 Female BC Club Championship (Tier 1 – UBC) – June 17-19
  • U16 Female BC Club Championship (Tier 2 – UBC) – June 17-19
  • U18 Female National Championship (Surrey) – July 29-August 3
  • U18 Male National Championship (Surrey) – July 29-August 3
  • U16 Female National Championship (Surrey) – August 9-14
  • U16 Male National Championship (Surrey) – August 9-14

FHBC in partnership with both the BC Club Community and Field Hockey Canada very much look forward to a return to what we hope will be a full Spring and Summer Tournament and Event schedule. Information relative to the events listed above will continue to be posted on the FHBC website and disseminated to members and club contacts alike. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to any member of the FHBC Staff team who will be happy to assist.

Yours in sport,

Mark Saunders
Executive Director
Field Hockey BC
February 17, 2022

FHBC Board of Directors – Vacant Positions of Domestic Director & Athlete Program Director

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Dear Field Hockey BC Members,

On behalf of the Field Hockey BC (FHBC) Board of Directors, I am writing to inform BC stakeholders that there are exciting opportunities for individuals to apply for consideration to become a voluntary member of the FHBC Board of Directors. The Board Member vacancies are in the positions of:

  • Domestic Director (see Duties of Officer for this position here)
  • Athlete Program Director (see Duties of Officer for this position here)

The FHBC Board of Directors is keen to consider the appointment of both positions to take on the reins for these portfolios for the remainder of the current term (to February 2023, when these positions are next due for election).

I would like to invite anyone interested in this role to return an expression of interest via e-mail to the Acting FHBC Board Nominations Chair at info@fieldhockeybc.com with the title “Expression of Interest – Domestic Director” or “Expression of Interest – Athlete Program Director” by a deadline date of March 7, 2022.

Such an expression of interest should include a brief statement as to your motivation for consideration, your background, qualifications and/or experience and what excites you about this opportunity. I very much thank you for your due consideration and assistance in moving each respective portfolio forward.

Yours in sport,

Denise McGeachy
President
Field Hockey BC
February 11, 2022

Field Hockey Canada’s Targeted Athlete Program (TAP) Announcement

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You can download the PDF version of this communique here.

Following the recent announcement that Field Hockey Canada (FHC) will be launching a new Targeted Athlete Program (TAP), this Community Communique is sent on behalf of the FHBC Board of Directors to reinforce FHBC’s commitment to support BC athletes as they move through the athlete pathway. FHBC remains committed to supporting BC athlete choices within athlete programming and FHBC will remain flexible in the ability to support athlete movement between PSO and NSO programming in this case, even if that means an athletes educated choice is to exit FHBC athlete programming completely.

FHBC currently has joint commitments with FHC to continue to partner in the delivery of performance stream programming for BC athletes throughout the remainder of the current season and into the Fall 2022. As this new FHC TAP program becomes better understood and is unveiled as a pilot program within the BC Lower Mainland in the coming weeks, FHBC will work with FHC to assist in the education and awareness for BC stakeholders. To this end, if any BC stakeholder or athlete wishes to find out more information, they can connect directly with the FHC TAP Program Lead, Jenn Beagan at jbeagan@fieldhockey.ca or reach out to FHBC Staff at sportdevelopment@fieldhockeybc.com or info@fieldhockeybc.com and FHBC can help facilitate your enquiry.

Yours in sport,

Mark Saunders
Executive Director
Field Hockey BC
February 10, 2022

Field Hockey Canada looking for players for the Masters World Cups in 2022

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FHC is looking for outdoor field hockey masters athletes aged 40 to 54 (born Jan 1, 1968 to Dec 31, 1982) to represent Canada in the Masters World Cup in 2022.

Please click on the link below to fill out a form to confirm commitment to the program:
https://forms.gle/SuEZKAWticiYXHov8

DEADLINE: Noon PST, Thursday Feb 10FHC Age Group Coordinators Contact Info:Over 40 – Christine ParkerOver 50 – Cara Jay and Heather WheatleyOver 55+ – Alanna Martin

Sixth Notice of 2022 AGM Proceedings

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Further to the previous five AGM notice circulations, FHBC is sending out the sixth planned community communique in advance of the upcoming VIRTUAL Field Hockey BC Annual General Meeting on February 9th, 2022 (6.30pm). This sixth notice draws particular attention to the video conference platform link to enable members to gain access to the 2022 FHBC AGM.

The following video conference link will allow access to the 2022 FHBC AGM, noting that attendees will be held in a waiting room until the published start of the AGM at 6.30pm PST on February 9, 2022:

Topic: 2022 FHBC Annual General Meeting
Time: Feb 9, 2022 06:30 PM Vancouver

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85214262680?pwd=SC9QSFFXWVd1ZVZzVWkxd1RLZVQ3dz09

Meeting ID: 852 1426 2680
Passcode: 839310

One tap mobile
+16475580588,,85214262680#,,,,*839310# Canada
+17789072071,,85214262680#,,,,*839310# Canada

This notice also acts as a reminder for those members who have registered to vote at the 2022 FHBC AGM. All Registered Voters have been loaded into the virtual voting software being utilized for the 2022 FHBC AGM and each voting member will receive a personal e-mail communication as to how they will be able to access the voting software and the 2022 FHBC AGM voting ballot.

FHBC looks forward to welcoming you to the virtual 2022 AGM on the evening of February 9, 2022. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact us at info@fieldhockeybc.com should you have any questions regarding the 2022 FHBC AGM.

Yours in sport,

Mark Saunders
Executive Director
Field Hockey BC
February 7, 2022

Fifth Notice of 2022 AGM Proceedings

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Further to the previous four AGM notice circulations, FHBC is sending out the fifth planned community communique in advance of the upcoming VIRTUAL Field Hockey BC Annual General Meeting on February 9th, 2022 (6.30pm). This fifth notice draws particular attention to the posting of the AGM Package which includes all pertinent information pertaining to the 2022 AGM.

The AGM Package can be viewed ad/or downloaded from the FHBC AGM webpage or via the Documents section of the FHBC website.

The AGM Package includes the following documentation:
    • Meeting Agenda
    • Minutes from the last AGM (February 10, 2021)
    • Notice of Motions (also posted as a separate document)
    • Notice of Board of Director Elections
    • Reports from the President and Executive Director
    • Board Executive Reports
    • Audited Financial Statement to August 31, 2021 (also posted as a separate document)
This notice also provides the opportunity to announce that the FHBC Board of Directors has sanctioned the circulation of an Executive Summary pertaining to the recently completed Field Hockey BC Organizational Review Project. This Executive Summary is posted as a separate document on both the FHBC AGM Organizational Web Page as well as within the Documents section of the FHBC Website (both web links as previously noted above).

FHBC looks forward to welcoming you to the virtual 2022 AGM on the evening of February 9, 2022. A further notice as to how members can access the virtual 2022 AGM will be circulated on February 7, 2022. This notice will be principally targeted at those who wish to attend but are not carrying a vote – those voting will receive direct notification. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact us at info@fieldhockeybc.com should you have any questions regarding the 2022 FHBC AGM.

Yours in sport,

Mark Saunders
Executive Director
Field Hockey BC
February 3, 2022

Job Re-Posting – Events and Officials Coordinator

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The position of Events and Officials Coordinator is designed to provide logistical support in line with the operational requirements of the annual Field Hockey BC event calendar and event based officiating calendar, the officials development pathway and the delivery of the Officials Professional Development and Certification Program, as well as, the oversight for facility bookings and equipment provision to Field Hockey BC programming. The Events and Officials Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of each of the areas outlined within this job description and will report as a staff member of the Society to the Executive Director.

Previous experience within sports administration is an advantage but not essential for application. This position lends itself to individuals who are looking to embark on a career within sport and leisure or for those who are already actively involved within the sporting community. Field Hockey BC will require applicants to gain appropriate criminal records clearance and the Society also requires the submission of at least two job related references. Job related references can be submitted upon application or following a successful invitation to attend interview. Only those applicants invited to attend interview will be contacted following the application deadline.

Deadline for applications: February 22, 2022
Job to commence from: March 14, 2022

Access the full Job Description and see how to apply here.

Fourth Notice of 2022 AGM Proceedings

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Further to the previous AGM notice circulations, FHBC is sending out the fourth planned community communique in advance of the upcoming VIRTUAL Field Hockey BC (FHBC) Annual General Meeting on February 9th, 2022 (6.30pm), to provide information pertaining to the FHBC Board of Director Elections Slate. There are five positions up for election at the 2022 Virtual FHBC AGM and FHBC received a single nomination for each of these positions by the required deadline. The following individuals have been nominated in each respective position:

  • President – Denise McGeachy
  • Finance Director – Jasbir Tatla
  • Coaching Director – Michelle McNaughton
  • Umpiring Director – Lelia Sacré
  • Business Development Director – Mark Vaughan

Detail pertaining to each candidates experience and aspirations for the role nominated will be included in the full AGM Package that is due for posting next week. In addition and as an advance notice, the FHBC Board of Directors will also be looking to actively recruit two additional Board Directors to join the FHBC Board in an ‘Acting’ capacity following the 2022 AGM. Please watch out for a communique requesting expressions of interest in an ‘Acting’ capacity for the positions of Athlete Program Director and Domestic Director later in February.

FHBC looks forward to welcoming you to the virtual 2022 AGM on the evening of February 9, 2022. A further notice as to how members can access the final AGM Package, as well as connect virtually to the 2022 AGM will be circulated on February 3, 2022. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact us at info@fieldhockeybc.com should you have any questions regarding the 2022 FHBC AGM.

Yours in sport,

Mark Saunders
Executive Director
Field Hockey BC
January 19, 2022

Third Notice 2022 AGM Individual and Proxy Voting

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In preparation for the upcoming VIRTUAL Field Hockey BC Annual General Meeting on February 9th, 2022 (6.30pm), this notice draws particular attention to the deadline for the submission of forms associated with VOTING at the AGM.

For those members wishing to attend and carry an individual vote or carry permissible proxy votes at the 2022 Virtual FHBC AGM, the following deadline has been set for the submission of an appropriate form or forms:

  • Deadline for Submission of Proxy Forms to FHBC: February 2, 2022
  • Deadline to Register as an Individual Voter: February 2, 2022

Submission of PROXY VOTING FORMS

FHBC has posted TWO forms associated with voting via Proxy at the 2022 FHBC AGM:

  1. The first form is a PROXY FORM LIST that a proxy holder is responsible for completion and submission to FHBC by the deadline of February 2, 2022.
  2. The second form is a PROXY VERIFICATION FORM/SUBMISSION that requires a member signature confirming the identity of the proxy holder who will carry their vote at the AGM

The Proxy Holder is responsible for the SINGLE (all at one time) submission of BOTH the PROXY FORM LIST and the SIGNED PROXY VERIFICATION(S) by the deadline date of February 2, 2022.mFor signature verification, members can utilize the posted Proxy Verification Form and return this to the Proxy Holder, OR members may submit the following standardized information to the Proxy Holder by other means (for example as a photo file):

  • Title: 2022 FHBC AGM
  • Member Name:
  • Member Membership #:
  • Designation of Voting Right to Proxy Holder (Proxy Holder Name):
  • Member Signature

Both the PROXY FORM LIST Template and the PROXY VERIFICATION FORM Template can be accessed via the FHBC website from the FHBC AGM main page www.fieldhockeybc.com/annual-general-meeting-agm or from in the General Meeting Documents section of the FHBC website www.fieldhockeybc.com/documents/ under the heading 2022 FHBC AGM.

All VOTING Form submissions are to be returned to info@fieldhockeybc.com by February 2, 2022

Submission of an INDIVIDUAL VOTER FORM (for those members NOT carrying votes via proxy)

For members wishing to attend the 2022 FHBC AGM and vote as an individual, FHBC has created an INDIVIDUAL VOTER FORM that can be accessed from the FHBC website either at the FHBC AGM main page www.fieldhockeybc.com/annual-general-meeting-agm, or from the General Meeting Documents section of the FHBC website www.fieldhockeybc.com/documents/ (under the heading 2022 FHBC AGM).

All VOTING Form submissions are to be returned to info@fieldhockeybc.com by February 2, 2022

Uploading Voting Information in advance of the 2022 FHBC AGM

Following receipt and processing of a Voting Form Submission, FHBC will upload all relevant detail into the voting software being utilized for the 2022 Virtual FHBC AGM and communicate thereafter to those carrying votes on how they can access the voting software and cast votes at the AGM.

In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact us at info@fieldhockeybc.com should you have any questions regarding the 2022 FHBC AGM.

Mark Saunders
Executive Director
Field Hockey BC
January 24, 2022