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IMPORTANT: COVID-19 Consideration and Planning (March 20, 2020)

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You can access the PDF version of this document here.

As the Organized Sport Sector in BC responds to the rapidly changing situation with COVID-19, Field Hockey BC continues to monitor the potential impact to our team sport environment. Given the growing and unprecedented uncertainty surrounding this health pandemic, Field Hockey BC is directing all members and affiliated clubs and associations to suspend all sanctioned field hockey activities in the province until further notice.

This decision will be monitored daily and reviewed on a week to week basis by the Field Hockey BC Board of Directors, with the expectation that a next suspension update will be posted early in April. As new information is received from both Federal and Provincial Government agencies, Field Hockey BC will provide appropriate program and service updates that we hope over time will include a responsible and gradual return to play. Field Hockey BC cannot emphasize enough that the health and safety of all participants in the field hockey community in BC is of the utmost importance and is central to any decision-making process.

To ensure the health and safety of the players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and fans in BC, Field Hockey BC recommends that all affiliated Leagues, Clubs, and Associations communicate to their members that they will cease all sanctioned field hockey operations immediately and until further notice. Field Hockey BC sanctioned field hockey activities include, but are not limited to, all indoor and outdoor competitions, leagues, training, practices, matches, in-person coach and official education, and formalized club group activities. The intent of this suspension is to limit situations of physical contact.

Whilst the entire Field Hockey Community in BC continues to work hard on contingency planning for the possibility that restrictions may be lifted over time, please stay patient as we collectively consider ongoing environmental implications. Field Hockey BC’s operational continuity plan is for Society staff to work remotely and all staff are equipped to continue their daily functions. Electronic media will be utilized to maintain lines of communication, with community members able to connect via phone and/or email in the normal way.

Field Hockey BC thanks you for your patience as we do our part to support all of the unprecedented steps taking place to slow the spread of COVID-19. You can stay up-to-date on COVID-19 information by visiting the BC Government website and the Ministry of Health website. Our thoughts are with all of you and your families during this challenging time.

FHBC BOD, March 20, 2020

Decision to Suspend the Train to Compete Regional Girls Championship (April 2-5, 2020)

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Dear Field Hockey BC Train to Compete Athletes, Coaches, Officials and Families,

The Field Hockey BC (FHBC) Board this morning took the decision to suspend the Train to Compete Regional Girls Championship in Duncan April 2-5, 2020. Such a decision follows the directive from the Provincial Government to cancel any gathering larger than 250 people, effective March 12, 2020:

“Effective today (March 12, 2020), we also directing all event organizers to cancel any gathering larger than 250 people. This includes indoor and outdoor sporting events, conferences, meetings, religious gatherings or other similar events. This threshold has been selected, as it is much easier to maintain important social distancing to prevent transmission of COVID-19.”

As always, the safety and wellness of our players, coaches, officials, parents, fans and all other community members is our first priority. This is disappointing for all of us, but in the circumstances the FHBC Board came to feel that such a decision was in the best interests of everyone.

FHBC is actively pursuing possibilities of rescheduling this Championship to the calendar month of May but may well decide in the interim to cancel the event for the 2020 season. In true field hockey spirit, we hope you can support us with your continued patience and understanding.

Field Hockey BC will remain in close contact with Provincial Government Agencies, the Canadian Sport Medicine Advisory Committee, School Districts, Parks Boards, and with Field Hockey Canada, and will provide updates relative to all Field Hockey BC events, programs, leagues, and camps as soon as they become available. As the status progresses with the COVID-19 response within Canada, FHBC will continue to follow all government recommendations and adjust our approach to managing field hockey participation accordingly.

FHBC BOD March 13, 2020

Previous U23 Female Provincial Programs

2019 Provincial Program Information – U23 Learn 2 Win

2019 National Tournament
Tamanawis Park, Surrey, BC, June 29-July 1
U23 National Championship Tournament Schedule
Coaches: Bubli Chohan and Rosie Beale
Managers: Glenda Schoenroth and Josy Wigboldus
Levy: $250 per Team BC athlete, $95 for reserves

Meet the Athletes:

U23 Women BC Rams

U23 Women BC Lions

 

Previous U18 Female Provincial Programs

2019 PROVINCIAL PROGRAM

Girl’s Train 2 Compete U18 Team BC (Spring/Summer)

Selections – T2C Team BC Girls 2019
Reserve players participate in training only, unless called up to replace an injured BC athlete. Reserve players are part of Team Lions for training.

Program Highlights:

Key Dates

  • April 17 selections announced
  • April 24 levy and athlete agreement due
  • June 21-24 India Club Tournament, Surrey
  • July 3-8 U18 National Championship Tournament, Surrey, BC

Levy

$1650 Team BC athlete (Rams and Lions)
$1615 Team BC athlete (Stags)
$560 reserve players

Questions? Contact the Athlete Program Manager.

 

Previous U15 Female Provincial Programs

2019 PROVINCIAL PROGRAM

Team BC (Spring/Summer)

U15 Female Train 2 Train Team BC selections 2019

Athletes are selected from the Regional Program.
Teams of 16 players (including Goal Keeper). Reserve players participate in training only, unless called up to replace an injured BC athlete.

Program Highlights:

  • 30 hours training May-July
  • India Club Tournament (June)
  • U15 National Championship Tournament (Tournament Schedule)
  • Kukri training uniform

Key Dates in 2019

  • April: Regional Tournament (selection point) see Trials & Tournaments
  • May: Team BC selections announced
  • May: Mainland Fitness Testing & Education
  • May: Island Fitness Testing & Education
  • June: India Club Tournament, Surrey (may exclude Island teams)
  • July: U15 National Championship Tournament

Levy
$2600 per Team BC athlete (Rams/Lions)
$2555 per Team BC athlete (Stags)
$550 per reserve

Questions? Contact the Athlete Program Manager.

 

Previous U23 Male Provincial Programs

2019 Provincial Program Information – U23 Learn 2 Win

2019 National Tournament
Tamanawis Park, Surrey, BC, June 29-July 1
U23 National Championship Tournament Schedule
Coach: Mathias Ahrens and Kinder Gill
Levy: $250 per Team BC athlete, $95 for reserves

Meet the Athletes:

U23 Men BC Rams

U23 Men BC Lions

 

Previous U18 Male Provincial Programs

2019 PROVINCIAL PROGRAM

PROVINCIAL TEAMS

SELECTIONS – Male U18 Train 2 Compete Team BC 2019
Teams of 16 players (including Goal Keeper). Reserve players participate in training only, unless called up to replace an injured BC athlete.

Program Highlights:

Key Dates

  • April 17 selections announced
  • April 24 payment due
  • June 20-23 India Club Tournament, Surrey
  • July 4-8 U18 National Championship Tournament, Surrey, BC

Levy

$1650 per Team BC athlete
$560 per Reserve player

Questions? Contact the Athlete Program Manager.

 

Previous U15 Male Provincial Programs

2019 PROVINCIAL PROGRAM

Boys Train 2 Train U15 Team BC (Spring/Summer)

U15 Male Train 2 Train Team BC selections 2019

Teams of 16 players (including Goal Keeper). Reserve players participate in training only, unless called up to replace an injured BC athlete. Reserve players train with Team Lions

Training Schedule

Provincial Program:

  • 30 hours training May-July
  • India Club Tournament (June)
  • U15 National Championship Tournament (Tournament Schedule)
  • Kukri training top and uniform

Key Dates in 2019

  • May selections announced
  • May Richmond Oval Fitness Testing & Education
  • June India Club Tournament, Surrey
  • July National Championship

Levy 2019

$2600 per Team BC athlete
$550 per reserve

Questions? Contact the Athlete Program Manager.

 

Field Hockey represented amongst the finalists of Sport BC’s Athlete of the Year Awards

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Field Hockey BC would like to congratulate Scott Tupper and Anna Mollenhauer for being finalists of the 54th Annual Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards. Tupper is a finalist in the Senior Male Athlete of The Year category and Mollenhauer is a contender in the University Athlete of The Year category.

From Victoria, BC, Anna Mollenhauer is the daughter of Nancy Mollenhauer – two time field hockey Olympian for Canada – and was a constant presence in FHBC’s High Performance programs over the years. Currently, she is displaying her talent at the University of Victoria.

Last year, Mollenhauer debuted with the Senior Women’s National Team and was selected as Junior Player of the Tournament for Team Canada, in the FIH Hockey Series Finals played in Valencia, Spain. She also collected quite a few honours at Uvic, winning gold medals at both the Canada West Championship and U SPORT Nationals. Anna made the Canada West All-Star team and was named a U SPORT First-Team All-Canadian. Plus, she was the U SPORTS Championship MVP. Not bad at all!

The Vancouver-born Scott Tupper has been playing with the national team since 2005, with more than 300 games for Canada under his belt. In 2019, as captain of the Men’s National Team, Tupper showed tremendous leadership and was fundamental for Canada’s Olympic berth in Tokyo 2020. He scored the last-second goal that took the Olympic qualifier against Ireland to the penalty shootout.

The Men’s National Team also won the 2019 FIH Series Finals in Malaysia and brought home a silver medal from the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Scott was the flag bearer for Team Canada in the Pan Ams’ Opening Ceremony.

The upcoming 54th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. Access http://sportbc.com/athlete-of-the-year-awards-2/ for more information on the event and to purchase tickets.

Register for the 2020-21 FHBC/NVSD Academy program

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Registration is now open for the 2020-2021 North Vancouver Field Hockey Academy program. North Vancouver School District applicants apply online at sd44.schoolcashonline.com/. Out of District applicants may contact academies@sd44.ca to receive the application link. Returning students must complete the online application.

Application deadline: February 24, 2020

The North Vancouver School District in partnership with the Field Hockey BC (FHBC) offers the Field Hockey Academy at Sutherland Secondary School. This Academy provides programming for all students male and female, regardless of their field hockey experience.

For more information on the program, visit this link. To download the 2020/21 Field Hockey Academy flyer, click here.