News and Announcements

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A Community Umpire Training Session will be taking place on March 8 and 10th in Duncan, B.C. Led by Alison Sweeten, this is a great opportunity for people to not only familiarize themselves with the current rules but also received the basic understanding of umpiring field hockey. Whether you are an aspiring umpire or just a player wanting to better understand the rules and game – this is a great session to attend!

DATE: March 8 & 10, 2016
TIME: 6-8:30 pm
COST: $60 (FHBC Members), $80 (Non-FHBC Members)

ONLINE REGISTRATION: https://www.fieldhockeybc.ca/fhbc/courses.php

If you would like to attend the course in Duncan and need a ride from Victoria, please contact Alison Sweeten at asweeten@shaw.ca

Note: This is the ONLY Community-Level course being offered on Vancouver Island this Spring.

MORE INFO: http://fieldhockeybc.com/Umpires/UmpireEducation/UmpireCoursesOffered/tabid/577/Default.aspx

Field Hockey BC is hosting coaching courses from March 11-13 at Burnaby Lake West! The below courses will be offered and they are half-price for FHBC Members!

Course Name (Non-Member Price / Member Price)
CAC MED/Concussion Module ($50 / $25)
FUNdamentals – Part A ($90 / $45)
FUNdamentals – Part B ($90 / $45)
FUNdamentals – Part A & B ($170 / $85)
Learn to Train- Part A ($90 / $45)
Train to Train – Part A ($100 / $50)

Deadline to register is Wednesday, March 9!

For more information, course details and how to register visit:
http://fieldhockeybc.com/Coaches/CoachEducation/NCCPCoursesandSeminar/tabid/289/Default.aspx

To better understand the Coaching Pathway visit here:
http://fieldhockeybc.com/Coaches/CoachEducation/NCCP/tabid/288/Default.aspx

JR League Coaching!

Posted by Ali Baggott at Feb 11, 2016 2:16PM PST ( 0 Comments )
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It is time to pass on your valuable time and experience to the next generation!

As committed members of the Ladies League, it is always great to enjoy PLAYING but we can learn a lot about ourselves as coaches AND we need to continue to give back and develop the league to keep our sport growing! Be a part of that movement and it starts RIGHT NOW!

I will be managing the coach recruitment for the upcoming 2016 Junior League Season for the Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association and Krista Thompson, Technical Director, will be ensuring you are armed with everything that you need to do your job – whether you have a lot of experience or no experience!

This year’s league starts April 2 (boys) and April 3 (girls) and runs to June 20. Don’t worry you are allowed to have other commitments and go on holidays. We will shuffle coaches around to meet YOUR flexibility and schedule! We still want your commitment so IF you are event the slightest bit interested please go to the below link to sign up now!

SIGN UP ONLINE HERE:
https://www.teampages.com/forms/10945-2016-Junior-League-Coach-Sign-Up

Here are the commitments and age groups:

KINDIES (Boys & Girls Age 4-5) : Sundays 9-10 am

GIRLS
Under 8: Sundays 9-10 am
Under 10: Sundays 10:15-11:45 am, Optional Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm
Under 13: Sundays 12:00-1:00 pm & Thursdays 6:15-7:15pm
Under 15: Sundays 1:15-2:15 pm & Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm
Under 18: Tuesdays 7:30-9 pm

BOYS
Under 8: Saturdays 9-10 am
Under 10: Saturdays 9-10:30 am, Optional Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm
Under 13: Saturdays 10:45-11:45 am & Tuesdays 6:15-7:15 pm
Under 15: Saturdays 10:45-11:45 am & Tuesdays 6:15-7:15 pm
Under 18: Tuesdays 7:30-9 pm

There will be a Coaches Meeting on March 30 and 31st at UVIC (Room TBC), from 7:00-8:30pm. You must attend one of these sessions.

Note: A Master Coach will typically be at all of your sessions to help you out and guide you and help YOU learn! ALSO EVERY session comes with a practice plan that every team will follow each week! SO, all we need from you is your time and commitment and if you aren’t entirely sure yet – just sign up online and we can be in touch closer to April!

Please pass this on to anyone else you think might be a fitting and/or interested coach in our spring league. Everyone is welcome to help!

If you have any questions throughout this process or throughout the season please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Ali Lee
alilee05@gmail.com
250-686-8913

More info: victoriajuniorfieldhockey.ca

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The Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association is hosting the annual COME TRY THE GAME FREE session in the lead up to the Junior Spring League season. This is an open, free session for boys and girls aged 4-18 to try the game for free. Sticks, balls, coaching and FUN are all provided!

Bring your kids, your friends’ kids and your neighbours and help spread the passion for the game of Field Hockey!

WHEN: Sunday, March 6, 2016
TIME: 9:00-10:00 am
WHO: Boys and Girls, Age 4-18
BRING: Comfortable clothing and running shoes
PROVIDED: Sticks, balls and coaching

REGISTER ONLINE NOW HERE:
http://www.teampages.com/forms/1073-Sign-Up-for-Come-Try-the-Game-Free

Visit: victoriajuniorfieldhockey.ca for more information

Note: The Victoria Junior League season runs from April 2 to June 20. To register online for the Junior League season visit:
http://vjfha.victoriajuniorfieldhockey.ca/clubs/393/announcements/1151505-2016-Registration-

For more information or questions, please contact: info@victoriajuniorfieldhockey.ca

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HELP WANTED!

Lansdowne Middle School is looking for a middle school field hockey coach for the months of April to May. Games are once a week, either Tuesdays or Thursday from 3:45-5:30 pm at UVIC and practices will be based on coach availability.

Interested Coaches should e-mail:
Paul Stevenson, Vice-Principal at pstevenson@sd61.bc.ca

For more information, contact:
Shelley Andrews at: sandrewsrrbc@gmail.com

Note: Shelley is willing to help with the team but is looking for a lead coach.