FHBC Provincial Program Pathway

Field Hockey BC is excited to announce key dates and information about the 2027 FHBC Provincial Program Pathway.

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 2027 FHC National Championships this Summer.  

Note that due to size of player pool, the Female and Male pathway differ slightly. Please pay close attention to the details that best suit you or your athlete. 

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2027 FHC National Championships  

The U18 National Championships will be held TBD
The U16 National Championships will be held TBD

**Note that dates and location information for National Championships will be shared once it is confirmed

For 2027, the athlete age groups are as follows: 

• U18 athletes – born in 2009 & 2010 
• U16 athletes – born in 2011, 2012 & 2013

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U16 & U18 Female Provincial Athlete Talent ID, Evaluation, and Selection 

Updated prior to the 2026/27 season, there are two steps required to be eligible for provincial team selection:

1. An up-to-date GMP score (from the previous 12 months)
   • In the event that an athlete does not have an up-to-date GMP score, or wants to improve on their current score, please see the Athlete Accelerate Page for information on available evaluation opportunities (September/November/January)
2. Participation at the Tactical Team Preparation and Competitive Peak Event – the Provincial Team Evaluation & Selection point (registration for this is not yet open)
   • FHBC will be hosting both a U18 and a U16 Female AAP Competitive Tournament over the Easter Long Weekend. FHBC will consider the feasibility to host similar U18 and U16 Male competitive peaks, however this will be subject to sufficient critical mass (minimum of three team rosters per age group).
   • An athlete’s GMP score forms the basis for event inclusion. An up-to-date GMP that meets the standard required to move forward to the Tactical Team Preparation and Competitive Peak stages of the program is required prior to registration.  The required standard will be assessed on a yearly basis.
   • For 2027, these tournament competitive peaks will take place at Tamanawis Park in Surrey, March 26-29, 2027.

Events	Mainland Date	Mainland Location(s)	Island Date(s)	Island Location
Tactical Team Preparation                   (3 sessions)	February 28, March 6, 14	Hamber/Tamanawis	February 26, March 5, 12	UVic
Competitive Peak Tournament/Provincial Selection Event	March 26-29 /2027	Tamanawis	March 26-29 /2027	Tamanawis

Provincial (Tier 1) Teams 

Please note that the number of Provincial teams selected will depend on the competitive depth of the athlete pool. FHBC will select as many teams as they feel can be competitive in Tier 1 of National Championships.  

Regional (Tier 2) Teams 

FHBC will consider Regional-representative (Tier 2) teams, pending viability and interest from the eligible pool of athletes. 

If you have any questions about the representative and/or stage of development difference between a Team BC Provincial (Tier 1) team and a Regional-representative (Tier 2) team, please contact a member of staff. 

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U16 & U18 Male Provincial Athlete Talent ID, Evaluation, and Selection 

Updated prior to the 2026/27 season, there are two steps required to be eligible for provincial team selection:

1. An up-to-date GMP score (from the previous 12 months)
   • In the event that an athlete does not have an up-to-date GMP score, or wants to improve on their current score, please see the Athlete Accelerate Page for information on available evaluation opportunities (September/November/January)
2. Participation at the Tactical Team Preparation and Competitive Peak Event – the Provincial Team Evaluation & Selection point
   • FHBC will consider the feasibility to host a U18 and U16 Male AAP Competitive Tournament (alongside the Female event), however this will be subject to sufficient critical mass (minimum of three team rosters per age group).
   • If there is not sufficient critical mass for a tournament style event, the male evaluation is expected to be a camp format (similar to 2026).
   • An athlete’s GMP score forms the basis for event inclusion. An up-to-date GMP that meets the standard required to move forward to the Tactical Team Preparation and Competitive Peak stages of the program is required prior to registration.  The required standard will be assessed on a yearly basis.
   • For 2027, the male provincial team selection event will take place at Tamanawis Park in Surrey, March 26-29, 2027.

 

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Athlete Program Policy Documents

• Team BC and Regional Athlete Evaluation and Selection Policy
• Team BC Athlete Attendance & Injury Policy
• Team BC Athlete Fitness Policy

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Fitness Testing

Fitness testing is a mandatory requirement for all provincial program evaluations. To increase the amount of time athletes have on-field to demonstrate their field hockey skills and abilities, fitness testing opportunities will be provided in the week prior to the evaluation events. Fitness testing opportunities will be communicated to athletes several weeks ahead of time.

For more information, please reference the FHBC Provincial Program Fitness Policy

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Provincial & Regional/Developmental Team Training Attendance Policy & Calendar Window 

Provincial team training will begin after June 17th. Regional Tier 2 team training on the Island and in the Interior may start earlier (end of May/early June).  

As a reminder, Provincial programming is prohibited for FHBC during the Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League Season as mandated in 2020 by Lower Mainland community clubs. These same restrictions do not apply to the Island or Interior, therefore training may begin earlier in those regions. 

For more information, please reference the Final Report from the 2020 Provincial Athlete Pathway Review Project. 

Provincial Team Training Attendance Policy 

Please note that 100% attendance will be expected of all Provincial/Development Team athletes. The Provincial Program training window is condensed, and teams need every scheduled session to appropriately prepare for National Championships.  

The only exemptions to the 100% Attendance Policy are: injury/illness, family emergency or bereavement, academic (school trip, exam, or graduation only), or other high performance sport conflict. Any other exceptional circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis. When an athlete is unable to attend training due to an excused absence, the reason will be noted. If an athlete is absent and does not provide a reason, the athlete will be noted as having an unexcused absence. FHBC reserves the right to determine program eligibility and an athlete’s removal from a team based on an athlete’s attendance record. 

All athletes will be asked to declare availability for the Provincial Program prior to the final evaluation and team selection weekend.  

For more information, please reference the Team BC Athlete Attendance & Injury Policy

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Provincial Program Levy Information

• Information regarding 2027 levy estimates will be posted once nationals locations are confirmed and travel estimates are known.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Evaluations

Provincial Team Program & National Championships