Players - Field Hockey BC

Provincial Program Pathway Integration & AAP

FHBC has announced the integration of the Athlete Accelerate Program (AAP), with the Provincial Program Pathway. If you are interested in supplemental training and/or playing for Team BC, please examine the information within the links bellow: Updated Provincial Program Pathway Athlete Accelerate Program – Opportunity for Supplemental Programming Please note that there are pages specific […]

2026 FHBC Provincial Program: Athlete Nomination Information

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Athlete Nominations for the 2026 FHBC Provincial Program Talent ID, Athlete Evaluation and Team Selection are now being accepted (as of January 12, 2026). Please see our Provincial Program Page for more information. Female athlete nomination deadline: February 4, 2026 Male athlete nomination deadline: April 10, 2026

Athlete Accelerate Program - Lower Mainland

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Registration is open for our Athlete Accelerate Program for U16/U18 Male and Female Athletes in the Lower Mainland. Please see our Athlete Accelerate Program page for more details. Registration deadline is November 12, 2025

2025 FHBC Provincial Program Pathway – Key Dates Announced

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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 […]

Register for the Kelowna Athlete Development Program (Winter 2025)

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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 – 2:45pmLocation: MNP Place Field 1 Check out the Athlete Development Program page for more information and to register.

Register for the Mainland Technical Development Program (Winter 2025)

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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 […]

Field Hockey BC Direct Delivery Athlete Programs

Athlete Development Program

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 to 6 week period.

The curriculum, aligned to the National Field Hockey Skills Matrix, will cover a wide range of technical skills and basic gameplay to teach players the fundamentals of field hockey. This program is designed to provide an opportunity for athletes to work on their development in regions where programming may be limited.

More information can be found on our Athlete Development Program Page

Technical Development Program

The FHBC Technical Development Program (TDP) is a prescriptive technical skills program designed to complement the technical training programs of Community Clubs and Leagues and deliver a learning experience that is focused on a specific technical skill or skills. The FHBC Technical Development Program offers an optional opportunity for athletes of all ability levels to sign up to a program with a specific prescriptive technical skill set as a focus.

The FHBC Technical Development Program follows a modular curriculum aligned to the National field hockey skills matrix with Program Modules offered on the basis of both single skills (for example – hitting the ball) and complementary skills (such as pushing and receiving).

More information can be found on our Technical Development Program Page

Regional Program

The FHBC Regional Program is a comprehensive player development program for athletes aspiring to Provincial Team Selection, NextGen Identification or eventual National Team representation. The program will include progressive technical and tactical skill development and will start with a player assessment session.

More information can be found on our Regional Program Page

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Provincial Program

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 FHC National Championships held each Summer.

More information can be found on our Provincial Program Page

The Athlete Program Manager is responsible for the consideration of athlete eligibility, selection processes and policies, and elite identification. If you have any questions regarding athlete pathways, evaluations and selection protocols, or programs, please contact Julie Brereton at julie@fieldhockeybritishcolumbia.com or 778.227.0895.