The BC Government have announced their commitment to continue the Sports, Arts and Legacy Fund, which amounts to $10 million annually over 3 years. The BC Government has recognized the positive results demonstrated by the sports sector as a result of the Fund originally allocated in the Budget 2010.
Sue Robertson: Sport BC's Presidents' Award
In recognition of Sue's on-going support in field hockey and most significantly her lead in ensuring athletes have the best competitive environment possible, it is our pleasure to recognize Sue as the Sport BC Presidents' Award recipient for 2013. To read more about Sue's work within field hockey please visit our website!
Ian Rutledge is New Women's National Team Coach
Ian Rutledge has been announced as the new Women's National Team coach. "I am very excited to assist a group of young and aspiring athletes achieve their Olympic dreams" Says Rutledge "I am looking forward to bringing my passion, skills and experience to a proud and growing hockey nation that has set some ambitious goals" To read more about Ian please visit the FHC website!
Call for Provincial Team Coaches
Coaching positions are available within FHBC's Provincial Excellence Program for Summer 2013. Provincial coaching represents an advanced opportunity within our Coach Education pathway. For more information on the positions available please contact FHBC's Regional Coach, Kinder Gill or read more.
High Performance Update
The High Performance team have a number of events over the next month. April kicks off with the Train to Train Festival, from 5-7 April. This festival will include athletes from across BC who have participated in the HP Regional Program. Then the Learn to Train Assessments take place from 12-14 April. These are initial athlete assessments for each region across BC. Finally the Train to Compete Tournament, from 26-28 April, which includes 8 regional teams from across BC, consisting of athletes who have been part of the HP Training Program. For more information on the High Performance Program please visit our website!
The Vancouver International Tournament is nearly here. The VIT, one of the largest social field hockey tournaments on the west coast, will take place on 17-20 May 2013 at the Burnaby Lake West Complex. Registration is open now, for more information or to download the entry form please visit our website! The deposit deadline is 18 March and the final entry deadline is 7 April.
World News: Azlan Shah Cup takes place in Malaysia
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The BC Government have announced their commitment to continue the Sports, Arts and Legacy Fund, which amounts to $10 million annually over 3 years. The BC Government has recognized the positive results demonstrated by the sports sector as a result of the Fund originally allocated in the Budget 2010. 
