Birkley Anderson
Hometown: Duncan
Age: 16
School: Shawnigan Lake Secondary School
Career Aspirations: Law
Position: Midfield/Defense
Current Club: Shawnigan School
Provincial Teams: 2016 U15 BC Blue team, 2017 U15 BC Stags, 2018 U18 BC Stags (Field Hockey), 2018 Rugby
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 5; My sister played
Long Term Sports Goals: University & National Team
Janet Dawson
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 17
School: Mount Douglas Secondary School
Future School: University of Victoria (Business – Fall 2019)
Career Aspirations: Lawyer
Position: Midfield/Forward
Current Club: Island Wildcats, Lynx
Provincial Teams: 2015 U15 BC White team, 2016 U15 BC Blue team, 2017 & 2018 U18 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 5; A family friend recommended it to my mom when I was 5, and I’ve never looked back
What I Love About Field Hockey: The running, competitiveness, and fast pace of the sport, I love the feeling after giving 110% of your effort to your team on the field
Biggest Inspiration: My teammates who have pushed and challenged me in games and practices. They have made me a better player and overall athlete
Long Term Sports Goals: Play Varsity Hockey
Biggest Sports Highlight: Being the top scorer on my BC Team last year in Toronto
Other Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track & Field, Volleyball
Awards:
– 2019 Valedictorian
– 2018 Art Cornish Sportsmanship Award
– 2016-2018 Volunteer Award
– 2016-2018 Athletic Award
– 2016-2018 Honor Roll
– 2016-2018 Cross Country MVP
– 2016-2018 Track and Field MVP
Brooke Furtado
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 15
School: Claremont Secondary School
Position: Forward
Current Club: Lynx Field Hockey Club, VJFHA
Provincial Teams: 2018 U15 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 14; My grade five teacher told me I would be good at it.
What I Love About Field Hockey: It is so unique, and diverse with so many different things you can do in a game!
Biggest Inspiration: In Field Hockey, My teammates. They are so amazing!! I learn so much from watching them and playing with them!
Long Term Sports Goals: Play on a university team and try to make it on the Canadian National team
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making the provincial team my first year of playing field hockey
Awards:
– 2015-2017: Athletics Award
– 2017: Fine Arts Award
– 2017: Honour Roll
Jenna Goodman
Hometown: Duncan
Age: 16
School: Cowichan Secondary School
Career Aspirations: Medicine
Position: Defence
Current Club: Cowichan Field Hockey Club
Provincial Teams: 2016 U15 BC Yellow team, 2017 U15 BC Stags, 2018 U18 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 6; My sister played and I loved watching and thought it would be fun
Biggest Inspiration: I admire my sister Sara because of her success in the sport and because she has always been the biggest role model for me
Long Term Sports Goals: Play for Canada
Accomplished Family Members: Sara (sister)- she is on the junior development squad
Awards: 2016 Indoor Rookie of the Year
Libby Hogg
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 16
School: Oak Bay High School
Position: Midfield/Defense
Current Club: Lynx/Wildcats
Provincial Teams: 2017 U15 BC Stags, 2018 U18 BC Stags (Field Hockey), U16 BC Rugby
National Teams: U17 European Tour Team (Field Hockey)
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 8; Started playing for the Victoria Spring League
What I Love About Field Hockey: Everything
Long Term Sports Goals: Play on the National team for field hockey
Other Sports: Weightlifting, rugby
Awards:
– 2018, U18 Tournament 11, Field Hockey Nationals
– 2017, U15 Tournament 11, Field Hockey Nationals
Emily Jackson
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 18
School: Oak Bay High School
Career Aspirations: Doctor
Position: Midfield
Current Club: Lynx Field Hockey Club
Provincial Teams: 2016 U15 BC White team, 2017 U18 BC Lions, 2018 U18 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 13; I tried it for fun at school and fell in love
What I Love About Field Hockey: The sense of community
Long Term Sports Goals: Play field hockey for UVic and National Team
Awards:
– 2019, Division 1 Lynx All-Star
– 2018, Division 2 Lynx All-Star
Chloe Langkammer
Hometown: Duncan
Age: 17
School: Cowichan Secondary School
Position: Forward
Current Club: Cowichan Field Hockey Club
Provincial Teams: 2016 U15 BC Blue team, 2017 U15 BC Stags, 2018 U18 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 6; My cousin and sister played, so I looked up to them
Biggest Inspiration: My sister because she is hard working and determined
Who do you admire most in sport: My teammates for pushing each other to be the best we can
Long Term Sports Goals: UVic Vikes Field Hockey
Biggest Sports Highlight: Scoring in semifinals of school Provincials 2016/17
Awards:
– 2017: Cowichan Secondary Rookie of the Year for Field Hockey
– 2018: V.I.L.F.H.A Junior Achievement Award
Nicola Leech
Hometown: Cobble Hill
Age: 17
Position: Goalkeeper
Current Club: Cowichan Field Hockey Club
Sophie Miranda
Hometown: Cobble Hill
Age: 17
School: Shawnigan Lake School
Career Aspirations: Medical Doctor
Position: Midfield
Current Club: Cowichan Field Hockey Club
Provincial Teams: 2017 U15 BC Stags, 2018 U18 BC Stags (Field Hockey); Provincial soccer
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 8; Watched my older sister Nyah from a young age
Long Term Sports Goals: Play varsity level sports, play for my country
Biggest Sports Highlight: Provincial level field hockey and soccer
Madeline Mittelsteadt
Hometown: Kelowna (resides in Victoria)
Age: 16
School: Claremont Secondary School
Career Aspirations: Physician
Position: Midfield
Current Club: Lynx
Provincial Teams: 2017 U15 BC Stags
National Teams: NextGen Field Hockey Canada
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 12; My parents encouraged me to try field hockey in grade 7
Biggest Inspiration: My parents – they work very hard and support me in any direction I want to go.
Long Term Sports Goals: To play field hockey at the university and national level
Biggest Sports Highlight: Invited to participate in the NextGen program with Field Hockey Canada
Awards:
– 2019 – Scholar, Hutton Junior Biology Program
– 2016 to present – Honour Roll, Claremont Secondary
– 2018 – Service and Citizenship Award, Claremont Secondary
– 2017 – Achievement Award, English, PE, Claremont Secondary
– 2016 – Campbell Female Athlete of the Year, Royal Oak Middle School
Avery Nystedt
Hometown: Deep Cove
Age: 18
School: Stellys Secondary School
Position: Defence
Current Club: Lynx
Provincial Teams: 2015 U15 BC White team, 2016 U15 BC Yellow team, 2017 & 2018 U18 BC Lions
Began Playing Field Hockey: In 2011; School team
Who do you admire most in sport? Christine Sinclair, her work ethic and leadership skills are amazing
Long Term Sports Goals: University Varsity Team
Biggest Sports Highlight: Team BC
Accomplished Family Members: Father – Provincial Cycling
Melanie Robertson
Hometown: Duncan
Age: 17
School: Cowichan Secondary School
Career Aspirations: Occupational therapist
Position: Midfield/Defence
Current Club: Cowichan Junior Field Hockey Association
Provincial Teams: 2018 U18 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 7; Parents registered me after my elementary school teacher watched me play floor hockey
What I Love About Field Hockey: The friends and memories you make
Biggest Inspiration: Hayley Wickenheiser – she paved the way for female hockey and inspires so many young athlete to play sports
Long Term Sports Goals: Play University level field hockey
Biggest Sports Highlight: Winning 1st place at BC High School Provincials for field hockey
Awards:
– 2017 Junior Female Athlete of the Year – Cowichan Secondary
– 2017 Honour and Merit roll Academic Awards
Ava Smith
Hometown: Duncan
Age: 16
School: Cowichan Secondary School
Position: Defense
Current Club: Cowichan Field Hockey Club
Provincial Teams: 2017 U15 BC Stags, 2018 U18 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 6; Grasshopper spring league with elementary friends
What I Love About Field Hockey: The friendships each year I have created
Biggest Inspiration: My T-Bird coaches Caitlyn and Perri. They are dedicated to our players and they bring an incredible amount of knowledge and encouragement to the turf.
Long Term Sports Goals: To play university level and to continue playing after
Biggest Sports Highlight: Being awarded Top 6 at the Women’s Western Championship Indoor (Calgary 2019)
Awards:
– Tournament VI Women’s Canada Indoor Championship
– VILFA All Star Team 2018-2019
– 2016 Most Reliable Junior
– 2017 Indoor Rookie of the Year
Suzie Stone
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 16
School: St. Michael’s University School
Current Club: Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association
Provincial Teams: 2017 U15 BC Stags, 2018 U18 BC Lions
Long Term Sports Goals: I would like to play field hockey at the university level
Accomplished Family Members: James Stone(Father) – Varsity/University rugby
Nora Struchtrup
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 16
School: Oak Bay Secondary School/Canadian Sport School
Position: Forward/Midfield
Current Club: Mariners
Provincial Teams: 2016 U15 BC White, 2017 U15 BC Stags, 2018 U18 BC Lions
National Teams: FHC NextGEN squad, 2019 u17 JWNT tour to Holland
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 11
Biggest Inspiration: My parents because they support me no matter what
Long Term Sports Goals: National team and/or European club team
Biggest Sports Highlight: Beating Ontario West at the 2018 national championships with the u18 lions
Awards:
– 2016-2019 Honour roll with distinction
– 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 VILFHA Foley Shield award for umpiring
– 2018-19 VILFHA div 1 all-star team
Brooke Taylor
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 16
School: Glenlyon Norfolk School
Position: Midfield/Defence
Current Club: VJFHA, Lynx
Provincial Teams: 2017 & 2018 U15 BC Stags
Long Term Sports Goals: Stay active
Biggest Sports Highlight: Cat Skiing and winning Bronze at FH Nationals in 2017
Other Sports: Ultimate, Skiing, Kite boarding, Mountain Biking.
Awards:
– 2018, FH National tournament 11s
– 2017/2018 3rd place debate team in regionals
– 2017, GNS Middle School Athlete of the year
Reserves
Sophia Berk
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 17
School: Oak Bay High School
Position: Defense
Current Club: Vancouver Island Ladies Field Hockey Association
Provincial Teams: 2016 U15 BC White Team, 2018 U18 BC Lions
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 5; My mom coached in the Junior League
Biggest Inspiration: My mom (Milena Gaiga) – introducing me to the game of field hockey and coaching me throughout my field hockey career
Long Term Sports Goals: To play on a university team
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making a Provincial team
Accomplished Family Members: Mother – Played Field Hockey for Canada – Olympian 1992 Olympics; Father – sang professionally as a child; Great Aunt – Oscar Award winner
Lexi Knight
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 16
Current Club: VJFHA
Provincial Teams: 2017 U15 BC Stags
Cordel Tromp
Hometown: Pretoria, South Africa (resides in Victoria)
Age: 17
School: St. Michael’s University School
Career Aspirations: Physiotherapy/Sports Science
Position: Center Mid
Provincial Teams: 2016 U15 BC Yellow team, 2017 & 2018 U18 BC Lions
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 13
Other Sports: Track, cross-country
Favourite Athlete: Hannah Haughn