Katie Bentley
Hometown: Dublin, Ireland (resides in Victoria)
Age: 15
School: Oak Bay High School
Career Aspirations: Architect/Engineer, Professional athlete
Position: Midfield
Current Club: Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association
Provincial Teams: 2018 U15 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 6; My brother played, my school offered it, everyone played at my school, and I love sports
What I Love About Field Hockey: I love the speed, exhilaration, and flow of the game, and how physically demanding it is!
Biggest Inspiration: Cristiano Ronaldo, because I have never seen anyone who works as hard or cares as much
Long Term Sports Goals: Premier League/ Division 1
Biggest Sports Highlights: Representing BC at Field Hockey nationals in 2018 (Island Stags); Winning Bronze at 2017 BC Soccer Provincials; Representing Oak Bay High at Field Hockey Provincials (2018) and Senior Girls Soccer Provincials (2019)
Other Sports: Soccer, cross country running
Awards: 2019 Colin Campbell Memorial Award (band); 2017 Derek Sewell Memorial Award (soccer)
Julia Berk
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 14
School: Oak Bay High School
Position: Defense/Midfield
Current Club: Vancouver Island Ladies Field Hockey Association
Provincial Teams: 2017 U15 BC Royal Lions, 2018 U15 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 5; My mom coaches in the Junior League and signed me up.
Biggest Inspiration: My mom. She is a good role model who believes that you need to work hard to get better at the things you choose to do
Long Term Sports Goals: To play field hockey at a high level
Biggest Sports Highlights: Being part of the Team BC program
Other Sports: Volleyball, Soccer, Softball
Accomplished Family Members: Mother – Member of the Canadian Women’s Field Hockey Team who participated at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics; Great Aunt – Oscar Award winner
Julia Boraston
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 14
School: Mount Douglas Secondary School
Position: Defence/Midfield
Current Club: Lynx 2 (Vancouver Island Ladies Field Hockey Association), Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association
Provincial Teams: 2017 & 2018 U15 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 4; Most of my family plays field hockey, and I joined the Junior League at a young age
Biggest Inspiration: My sister Natalie has inspired me because of all her contributions to field hockey
Biggest Sports Highlight: Bronze Medal at FHC Nationals 2017; VIPL Soccer A cup winners 2018 and 2019; Silver Medal at VIPL Soccer Provincials 2018; making Team BC Stags field hockey (2017-2019); making VIPL soccer team (2017-2019)
Other Sports: Soccer
Accomplished Family Members: Natalie (sister) – Team BC member for 3 years (field hockey
Awards: 2019 VILFHA All-Star (Lynx 2); 2018-19 Outstanding Grade 9 Female Athlete (Mount Douglas Secondary School)
Anais Chace
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 14
Career Aspirations: Electrical engineer
Position: Goalkeeper
Provincial Teams: 2018 U15 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 12; All of my best friends have been playing for a long time and they wanted me to join the school team, but I didn’t like the fact that I wasn’t allowed to touch the ball with my feet so I decided to become a goalie
What I Love About Field Hockey: I love the level of energy when field hockey is played and how it is such a quick and fun sport. I especially love all the people I get to meet and play the game with.
Long Term Sports Goals: To be on a university team and play at an international level
Other Sports: Soccer, karate
Ines Ciccateri
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 15
School: Oak Bay Secondary School
Position: Forward
Current Club: Renegades Field Hockey
Provincial Teams: 2018 U15 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 9; It was introduced to me when I switched schools in grade 4
What I Love About Field Hockey: The team ethic and the non-stop pursuit
Long Term Sports Goals: To play at the collegiate level
Biggest Sports Highlight: Running on the Senior Women’s Cross Country team at High School Cross Country Provincals and contributing to the team win of 3rd in BC
Other Sports: Track and field, cross country
Awards: 2017-18 Ladies League Div 3 All Star
Maeve Connorton
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 15
School: Gordon Head Middle School
Position: Midfield
Provincial Teams: 2017 U15 BC Royal Lions (Field Hockey), 2018 U15 BC Stags, Track and Field
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 8; With friends
Alyson Denis
Hometown: Duncan
Age: 14
School: Quamichan
Position: Defence
Current Club: Cowichan Women’s Field Hockey and U19 Spring League
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 8; My older siblings played
What I Love About Field Hockey: I love the team aspect. My field hockey friends have become my second family.
Biggest Inspiration: My dad because he has always pushed me to try my best at everything I do in school, sports and life. He is someone who up look up to for advice.
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making Team BC for field hockey
Other Sports: Rock climbing, track and field, soccer and highland dance
Keira Ho
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 14
School: Mount Doug Secondary School
Position: Forward
Current Club: Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association, VILFHA
Provincial Teams: 2018 U15 BC Stags Reserve
Began Playing Field Hockey: In 2013; Through a friend
What I Love About Field Hockey: It’s fun and incorporates different sports into it
Long Term Sports Goals: Improve every day I’m on the field
Madison Hunter
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 13
School: Royal Oak Middle School
Career Aspirations: Veterinarian
Position: Midfield/Forward
Current Club: Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association, Lynx 2
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 4; My mom used to play field hockey, so she signed me up for Spring League
What I Love About Field Hockey: I love the high level of intensity, and the importance of teamwork
Biggest Inspiration: My mom, she inspires me because she is always up for a challenge
Long Term Sports Goals: Represent Canada at the Olympics
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making the BC team
Other Sports: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Waterskiing, Track, and Dance
Awards: 2017 & 2018 Honour Roll; 2016 Team Player Award
Madison Ketch
Hometown: Duncan
Age: 15
School: Quamichan Middle School
Career Aspirations: Nurse, dental hygienist, physical therapist
Position: Center Midfield
Current Club: Cowichan Valley Field Hockey
Provincial Teams: 2018 U15 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 6; My older sister played, and I would bring my stick and practice and watch her play
What I Love About Field Hockey: Team, competitiveness, keeps me fit, new friends, fantastic opportunities
Biggest Inspiration: My Dad because he too was an athlete, he pushes me to be the best I can be
Long Term Sports Goals: To make a National Team
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making Team BC in 2018
Natalie McKay
Hometown: Cobble Hill
Age: 15
School: Frances Kelsey Secondary School
Position: Forward
Current Club: Cowichan Field Hockey Association
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 8; I played on a boys ice hockey team for 5 years. I started playing U10 field hockey, and grew to love the game. Eventually I stopped playing ice hockey so I could concentrate on field hockey.
What I Love About Field Hockey: What I love most about field hockey is being part of a team, making friendships, and challenging myself physically
Biggest Inspiration: My Dad has inspired me the most because he is very passionate about sports. He encourages me to work hard and set my goals high.
Biggest Sports Highlight: So far, my biggest personal sports accomplishment is achieving my goal to make Team BC
Favourite Athlete: Sidney Crosby
Jayden Novak
Hometown: Shawnigan Lake
Age: 14
School: Frances Kelsey
Career Aspirations: Science or medical field
Position: Forward/Midfield
Current Club: Cowichan Field Hockey
Provincial Teams: 2018 U15 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 8; I signed up for field hockey with school friends
What I Love About Field Hockey: I love field hockey for the high intensity I feel when playing and fast game pace
Biggest Inspiration: Rick Hansen is inspiring due to his accomplishments while embracing challenges
Long Term Sports Goals: To continue progressing my skills and play at a university level
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making B.C. field hockey teams
Awards: 2019 Rookie of Year Ladies Indoor Field Hockey League
Shyana Ringma
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 15
School: Mount Doug Secondary School
Current Club: Lynx, Vancouver Island Ladies Field Hockey Association
Provincial Teams: 2017 U15 BC Royal Lions, 2018 U15 BC Stags
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 7; My family friends played so my parents signed me up
What I Love About Field Hockey: What I love about field hockey is making memories with my team throughout the year. I love the new experiences such as travelling, tournaments and even just league play. Field hockey is always something I look forward to
Long Term Sports Goals: Playing for a University team
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making Team BC for all 3 years in the U15 age group
Favourite Athlete: Kate Gillis
Awards: 2019 VILFHA named to all-star team
Arden Ross
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 14
School: Lambrick Park High School
Career Aspirations: Teacher
Position: Defence
Current Club: Rebels Women’s League Division 2
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 4; My dad played field hockey. My two sisters played field hockey and I had went to a play day Junior Field Hockey offered and didn’t look back.
What I Love About Field Hockey: I enjoy the fast pace, skills it offers and being part of a team. I love going out and just hitting the ball.
Biggest Inspiration: My DAD! He has taught me so much about field hockey and what it takes to be a good athlete.
Long Term Sports Goals: To be selected for another provincial or National Team, to represent Canada in some way, or play a varsity sport
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making Team BC! Going to soccer provincials in 2018.
Other Sports: Basketball, soccer, rowing, volleyball
Awards: All Star Team for the Women’s League in 2019
Rebecca Stone
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 13
Current Club: VILFHA, VJFHA
Brontë Thurbide
Hometown: Victoria
Age: 13
School: Christ Church Cathedral School
Career Aspirations: Pediatrician
Position: Midfield/Forward
Current Club: Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association, LYNX 2
Began Playing Field Hockey: Age 5; I had heard that it was a great team sport to play
Long Term Sports Goals: I would love to play field hockey at varsity level and for Team Canada
Biggest Sports Highlight: Making Team BC
Other Sports: Soccer, Ballet