Summer Bremner
Hometown: West Vancouver
Age: 14
School: Sentinel Secondary School
Career Aspirations: Architect
Position: Goalkeeper
Current Club: Sea 2 Sky Field Hockey Club
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 6; My mom signed me up at a young age and I’ve loved and played it ever since
What I Love About Field Hockey: The people and the sport in general
Long Term Sports Goals: Excelling in field hockey possibly to the national team
Biggest Sports Highlight: Getting my black belt in taekwondo
Other Sports: Skiing
Accomplished Family Members: My cousin got a sports scholarship to Yale
Natalie Brown
Hometown: West Vancouver
Age: 14
School: Sentinel Secondary School
Position: Attacking Defender
Current Club: West Vancouver Field Hockey Club
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 5; Joined Spring League for fun
What I Love About Field Hockey: Being in control and in the moment
Long Term Sports Goals: Field Hockey Nationals win!
Biggest Sports Highlight: Winning school championships with a team that had not played together before
Other Sports: Soccer and skiing
Accomplished Family Members: Great Grandfather, Ray Brown, Vancouver Luckies 1940’s
Awards:
– U18 Tier 1 Club Championships Silver, 2019
– U14 CalCup Silver, 2018
– U14 Virginia Cup Silver, 2018
– Secondary Schools Tournament Gold, 2018
– U14 CalCup Silver, 2017
Riley Brown
Hometown: North Vancouver
Age: 15
School: Handsworth Secondary School
Position: Forward/Midfield
Current Club: Rob Short, FHBC
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 6; Family members suggested it to me as a great game to play!
What I Love About Field Hockey: The change of pace and never being able to predict what is next
Biggest Inspiration: My Grandpa-hard work and character
Long Term Sports Goals: Scholarship
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making the BC Provincial Team and participating at Festival in Florida
Other Sports: Skiing, Running
Accomplished Family Members: Michele and Leslie Williams (Aunts) both played for the Canadian National Field Hockey Team; Dru Marshall (Aunt) coached Team Canada Field Hockey Team
Awards:
– 2017 Elementary School Student Council
– 2017 Medallion for Athleticism
Grace Clokie
Hometown: West Vancouver
Age: 15
School: West Vancouver Secondary School
Position: Centre Mid/Forward
Current Club: West Vancouver Field Hockey Club
Provincial Teams: 2018 U15 BC Lions
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 5
Long Term Sports Goals: Make the Women’s National team, USA College Scholarship
Biggest Sports Highlights: Making U15 Team BC in 2018; Player of the Game 2017 AAA Sr Girls Field Hockey Provincials
Other Sports: Skiing, tennis
Accomplished Family Members: Brother, Chris Clokie – Valley Maple Leafs Junior B Hockey, Winners 2016 Atlantic Canada Junior B Hockey Championship, Championship MVP
Lucy Delmotte
Hometown: North Vancouver
Age: 14
School: Handsworth Secondary School
Career Aspirations: Lawyer/doctor/architect
Position: Midfield/Defence
Current Club: WVFHC
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 5; My 3 older sisters all played and it looked like fun
What I Love About Field Hockey: Team atmosphere, speed of play and its fun
Biggest Inspiration:My family because they are always there to support me and push me to be my best
Long Term Sports Goals: Play to the best of my abilities and have fun
Biggest Sports Highlight: Winning the BC Soccer Provincial B Cup in 2017
Other Sports: Soccer, Swimming, Skiing
Accomplished Family Members: My sister Grace plays for the Canadian Junior National Team and my sister Rosie played for the U18 Lions in 2016
Ahria Dhillon
Hometown: Surrey
Age: 15
School: York House Secondary School
Position: Midfield/Defence
Current Club: Elite Field Hockey Club
Provincial Teams: 2017 & 2018 U15 BC Rams
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 10; My uncle plays field hockey and he introduced me to the sport when he took me to one of his practices
Biggest Inspiration: My greatest inspiration in sport is my uncle. As a very talented defender, he introduced me to field hockey; being one of my first coaches, he has played one of the most prominent roles in discovering my passion for the sport. Always pushing me to work harder, waking up early on weekends to train with me and coming to watch my games, my uncle has helped me develop my skills and nurture my love for the game.
Long Term Sports Goals: Playing field hockey for the Canadian national and/or a university team.
Biggest Sports Highlight:
-Being part of the BC Rams field hockey team (2017-present)
-Winning the U15 National Field Hockey Championships in 2018
-Second highest goal scorer at the 2018 U15 National Field Hockey Championships
-York House Varsity Field Hockey Team, 3rd place at the AAProvincial Field Hockey Championships (2017)
-Playing field hockey with the Elite Selects in the GVHFHL Tier 1 U16 Spring League and coming in 3rd place (2018)
-Field Hockey, playing with the Elite Strikers in the GVHFHL Tier 2 U17 Spring League and coming in first place (2018)
-Elite Field Hockey Club, U15 Club Championships, first place (2018)
-York House Varsity Field Hockey Team (2017-present)
Chantal Eiwanger
Hometown: North Vancouver
Age: 14
School: Sentinel Secondary School
Position: Midfield/Forward
Current Club: WVFHC
Provincial Teams: 2017 U15 BC Royal Lions, 2018 U15 BC Rams
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 7; My mom encouraged me to start playing
What I Love About Field Hockey: I love the thrill and excitement I get when I play and the amazing feeling of being on the field
Biggest Inspiration: Shawn Johnson, who is a former US olympic gymnast who won a gold medal at age 16. She went to the Olympics at such a young age and accomplished so much. She is a great role model and inspiration for me.
Long Term Sports Goals: University field hockey and women’s junior National team
Biggest Sports Highlight: Being invited to the FHC Talent ID camp
Awards:
-2018, Completed Royal Conservatory of Music Level 10 Piano
-2018, Sentinel Secondary Honour Roll
Zoe Furber
Hometown: Vancouver
Age: 15
School: York House School
Position: Forward/Midfield
Current Club: Polar Bears
Provincial Teams: 2018 U15 Lions Reserve
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 8
Long Term Sports Goals: University scholarship, National Team
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making team BC for field hockey, High Performance League soccer
Other Sports: Soccer, Tennis, Skiing, Golf, Basketball
Awards:
– 2019 U18 tier two Club Championships – 2nd place
– 2018 Grade 8 basketball provincial champions
Grace Hodges
Hometown: New Westminster
Age: 15
School: NWSS
Position: Defence
Current Club: Burnaby Bears Field Hockey Club
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 5; My entire family has played for generations
What I Love About Field Hockey: How I can work with teammates and with other supportive people in an enjoyable environment
Biggest Inspiration: My coach, Erin De Sousa, because she shows me how to work the hardest I possibly can and how to work within my own strengths and weaknesses
Long Term Sports Goals: Play on a national and university squad
Biggest Sports Highlight: Playing for a FHBC provincial team
Accomplished Family Members: Moira Colbourne, Captain of Team Canada; Ellen Colbourne, 4 year provincial squad member, Lafayette University squad member; Margaret Colbourne, National Squad; Jack Matthews, FHBC provincial goalie
Adrienne Horan
Hometown: Vancouver
Age: 14
School: Ideal Mini School
Career Aspirations: Physiotherapist
Position: Defence/Midfield
Current Club: Polar Bears FHC, Vancouver Hawks FHC
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 5; My mom signed me up as she played grass hockey
Biggest Inspiration: The gymnast Katelyn Ohashi. She inspires me to play sports just for the joy of playing sports and nothing else.
Long Term Sports Goals: Keep playing field hockey
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making the U15 Rams Team!
Awards: 2018 & 2019 – Vancouver District Science Fair Finalist
Taylor Katsube
Hometown: Delta
Age: 14
School: South Delta Secondary School
Career Aspirations: Police officer
Position: Forward, midfield
Current Club: Polar Bears FHC
Provincial Teams: 2017 U15 BC White Lions, 2018 U15 BC Rams
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 8; My friend suggested I try it out
What I Love About Field Hockey: The drive to win
Long Term Sports Goals:Get into a University on a Field Hockey Scholarship and make the Junior National Team or National Team
Biggest Sports Highlight: Winning Field Hockey Nationals 2018
Accomplished Family Members: My mom was on the Canadian National Ball Hockey team and won World Championships in 2007
Other Sports: Soccer, Basketball, Ice Hockey, and Volleyball
Awards:
-2018-2019: Field Hockey Div.1 Women’s league Champs
-2018: U15 Field Hockey National Champs
-2018: Junior Field Hockey Fraser Valleys Champs
-2017: U14 Tier 3 Volleyball Provincial Champs
-Grade 8 and 9: G Club, Honor Roll, and Principal’s List
Stella Malinowski
Hometown: Vancouver
Age: 14
School: Sir Charles Tupper
Career Aspirations: University athlete
Position: Midfield
Current Club: Rob Short Coaching Academy, Vancouver Hawks FHC
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 3; Both my Mom and older sister play field hockey so my mom signed me up for lessons and I have enjoyed it ever since
What I Love About Field Hockey: Being part of a team, playing games, practicing skills and always learning. I love everything!
Biggest Inspiration: Scott Tupper, Canada’s Men’s team Captain. He is a great leader, role model, Coach and friend. He inspires me to always try my best and to always give 110%
Long Term Sports Goals: I would eventually love to play for Team Canada
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making Team BC Rams!
Awards: 2018, Athlete of the Year Award
Milan Meneguzzi
Hometown: West Vancouver
Age: 14
School: Sentinel Secondary School
Position: Midfield
Current Club: Sea 2 Sky Field Hockey Club
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 5; My mom signed me up to play on the WVFHC tiger lilies
What I Love About Field Hockey: I love the strategy and the hard physical work
Biggest Inspiration: My mom. She works hard and has always believed in me.
Long Term Sports Goals: National team Field Hockey and Olympics
Biggest Sports Highlight: I feel that making the Provincial team for BC for Field Hockey is big. So was getting my black belt.
Other Sports: Swimming, FH, hiking, skiing (downhill and cross country), sailing
Kaitlyn Pennefather
Hometown: North Vancouver
Age: 14
School: Handsworth Secondary School
Career Aspirations: Doctor or athlete
Position: Midfield
Current Club: Sea 2 Sky Field Hockey Club
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 9; My friends were playing before me and said it was lots of fun!
What I Love About Field Hockey: The people I get to meet, all the fun I have, and the athletic challenge
Biggest Inspiration: Hockey player Jennifer Botterill – because when she was 14 years old, she said she wanted to make the national team for ice hockey which she had never played before. She worked hard to make this happen and ended up playing for team Canada for 14 years and won 3 gold medals and one silver.
Long Term Sports Goals: To play a college level sport or get a scholarship
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making the BC field hockey team and participating in the Children’s Winter Olympics for ice hockey
Other Sports: Ice hockey and running
Accomplished Family Members: Father qualifying for Boston marathon; Sister completing half marathon at the age of 12
Megan Schienbein
Hometown: North Vancouver
Age: 14
School: Windsor Secondary School
Position: Midfield
Current Club: WVFHC
Provincial Teams: 2018 U15 BC Rams
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 7; My Mom introduced me to the sport
Who do you admire most in sport? Hannah Haughn as she is hard-working, humble, and determined
Long Term Sports Goals: Division 1 NCAA Field Hockey Scholarship and Canadian National Field Hockey Team
Biggest Sports Highlight:Winning Nationals in 2018
Other Sports: Soccer, basketball, volleyball, ultimate
Accomplished Family Members: My Dad played on the Men’s Varsity Golf Div. 1 Team for Arizona State University
Awards:
– 2018 Windsor Secondary Athletic Award
– 2018 Gold Medalist U15 Nationals Tournament
– 2017 North Shore Senior Girls’ Field Hockey First All-Star
Abby Thompson
Hometown: North Vancouver
Age: 14
School: Windsor Secondary School
Position: Midfield
Current Club: WVFHC
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 7; My mum, who signed me up for fun
Biggest Inspiration: Kate Rogers has most inspired me, as she is a phenomenal athlete and an amazing person who motivates me to be better.
Long Term Sports Goals: To receive a scholarship to a Post Secondary School, and play for their team, as well as making the National team.
Biggest Sports Highlights: Soccer provincials and making my current BC Provincial team
Accomplished Family Members: My dad is a National Champion in Cycling