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May 2022
This issue of CornerShot will cover the Vancouver International Tournament, Club Championships, summer jobs with Field Hockey Canada and more!
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2022 Vancouver International Tournament (VIT) is this weekend!
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The 2022 VIT will take place on this 2022 May Long Weekend at the Burnaby Lake West Complex and will involve three divisions: Women’s Social, Mixed Social, and Women’s Masters.
Field Hockey BC looks forward to welcoming the teams for what we hope will be another memorable weekend for all.
Tournament Dates: May Long Weekend (May 21-23, 2022)
Tournament Venue: Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West
Tournament Schedule: Match Schedule
Tournament Rules: 2022 VIT – Information and Tournament Rules
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The Club Championships & U12 Festival are coming up
Field Hockey BC, in partnership with host clubs, will deliver Championship events for U18, U16, and U14 players, and Festival events for U12 boys and girls. These events will take place across British Columbia in the coming weeks. See the full schedule below.
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| Age Group | Venue | Host(s) | Date (2022) | | U18 Girls Tier 1 | Tamanawis Park | India Club | May 27 (Eve), 28, 29 | | U18 Girls Tier 2 | Tamanawis Park | India Club | May 27 (Eve), 28, 29 | | U18 Boys | Rutledge Field | WVFHC | June 4, 5 | | U16 Girls Tier 1 | UBC | V Hawks + Sea-To-Sky | June 17 (Eve), 18, 19 | | U16 Girls Tier 2 | UBC | V Hawks + Sea-To-Sky | June 17 (Eve), 18, 19 | | U16 Boys | Rutledge Field | WVFHC | June 11, 12 | | U14 Girls Tier 1 | Island – UVic | VIJFHA + Cowichan | June 10 (Eve), 11, 12 | | U14 Girls Tier 2 | Island – UVic | VIJFHA + Cowichan | June 10 (Eve), 11, 12 | | U14 Boys | Rutledge Field | WVFHC | June 18, 19 | | U12 Festival | Burnaby Lake | BBY Bears + Falcons | June 4, 5 | | |
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Online Community Umpire Course
The Online Community Courses is open to current FHBC Members FREE OF CHARGE; please contact sportdevelopment@fieldhockeybc.com to obtain the access code. The course consists of a series of lessons and practice questions designed to prepare you for the final quiz. You will need a grade of 75% or higher in order to pass the course.
For Non-FHBC Members or Members who are not registered for the current season, the cost of the course is $25. If you are a Non-FHBC Member or if you have an FHBC Membership that has not been renewed, you must REGISTER HERE.
For more information and to register for the course, access our Umpire Education page.
2022 U18 Boys Club Championships – Call For Officials
FHBC is seeking Umpires – Provincial level and above – interested in officiating at the 2022 U18 Boys Club Championships. Reply with an expression of interest to info@fieldhockeybc.com. Please include your availability for these weekends.
Dates: 4 and 5
Location: Rutledge Field, West Vancouver, BC
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Field Hockey Canada is hiring for Summer Jobs positions
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from FHC Website
Field Hockey Canada is hiring an events coordinator, a special project coordinator and a communications and marketing coordinator to support the organization’s programming this summer. All positions are made available thanks to the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program.
Canada Summer Jobs provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years. The positions will run between eight and 10 weeks starting as early as June 1.
Read more here.
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Donate and help support the field hockey!
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KidSport
KidSport provides financial assistance for children 18 and younger from families facing financial obstacles to participate in organized sport #SoALLKidsCanPlay. Visit kidsport.ca and find your local Chapter for details on eligibility and how to help this project.
In 2021, the KidSport BC program distributed $1.3 million in funding to help 4,164 children participate in 45 different sports in 132 communities across the province, including field hockey participants. Help support KidSport and, if you are in need of assistance, reach out to your local Chapter!
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Field Hockey BC Society & Field Hockey BC Foundation
The Field Hockey BC Society is the Provincial Sports Organization (PSO) dedicated to supporting and developing field hockey in BC. Your donation will support FHBC's commitment to delivering its five main service pillars - Athlete Development, Coach Development, Officials Development, Event Hosting and Volunteer Recognition. Donate to the Society here.
The Field Hockey BC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Registered Society 'Field Hockey BC' and is managed by the FHBC Board of Directors. The Field Hockey BC Foundation is a leading example of the Society's commitment to the sustainable development of the sport across the province. Tax Receipts are available for donations to the Foundation, and donors have the opportunity to create their own Legacy Fund or donate to an existing program. Donate to the Foundation here.
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Interested in any of the courses offered by Field Hockey BC? | |
If you are keen on becoming a coach, umpire or technical official, fill out our Waitlist Form, check the boxes of the courses you are interested in, and we will contact you once these courses are being offered.
Access our Coach and Officials pages for more information regarding education opportunities.
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If you have any information on upcoming events, programs, human interest, awards or other field hockey news that you'd like to see shared by FHBC, please contact info@fieldhockeybc.com
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