Canada: Kate Perry Appointed as Director of Performance Science

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Experienced sport scientist joins Field Hockey Canada Staff Kate Perry, an accomplished sport science expert from West Vancouver, BC will be taking on the role of Director of Performance Science. Perry’s educational background includes a BSc in Exercise Physiology & Sport Medicine from Kent State University and an MSc in Strength & Conditioning from the […]

Canada: Q&A with Justine Branco

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Experienced athletic therapist answers recovery and performance questions leading up to Nationals 2023 As twenty-two teams across the country from six provinces gear up for Nationals 2023, we sat down with an experienced athletic therapist, Justine Branco, to ask a few questions on performance and recovery. Justine Branco is a certified athletic therapist as well […]

Canada: Employment Opportunity – NextGen Director

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Field Hockey Canada is looking for experienced and dedicated candidates to apply for the role of NextGen Director. Working as part of an experienced high-performance team, the NextGen Director will lead the delivery of the NextGen program across Canada, where NextGen refers to athletes who are considered 5-8 years out from podium performance. Field Hockey […]

Canada: Nationals Merchandise Pre-Order Available Now

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The 2023 Field Hockey Canada National Championships are taking place in Brampton, Ontario in July and August. PRE ORDER YOUR NATIONALS MERCHANDISE The Indian Maharadja is the official apparel provider of Field Hockey Canada. Pre-order your National Championships merchandise between June 16 and June 30. ORDER HERE Field Hockey Canada

Canada: Field Hockey New Brunswick becomes official Provincial Sport Organization

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Canada: Hockey momentum growing in Atlantic Provinces Field Hockey Canada is thrilled to recognize the recent formation of Field Hockey New Brunswick, the sport’s newest provincial sport organization. The field hockey community in New Brunswick has had its ups and downs over the past few decades but there have always been playing opportunities. From success […]

Field Hockey Canada announces Partnership with OPRO

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Field Hockey Canada athletes to receive OPRO Mouthguards Field Hockey Canada is thrilled to announce a new partnership with OPRO, the world’s largest manufacturer of the most technically advanced mouthguard. This collaboration brings together two renowned entities in the sports world to further enhance player safety and promote the growth of field hockey in Canada. […]

Hall of Fame In-Person Induction Ceremony – July 30

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Event celebrates Eastern-based inductees from past four years Field Hockey Canada is excited to announce an in-person Hall of Fame induction ceremony to take place on July 30, 2023, in Brampton, Ontario. The event is the first in-person celebration since Field Hockey Canada pivoted to online Hall of Fame ceremonies during the pandemic. It will […]

Nepean Nighthawks run barrier-free hockey program for Indigenous youth

Nepean Nighthawks Stick Together program looking to continue success into the future The success of a community sport program is often hard to judge from a distance. Do you measure attendees, revenue, skills learned, laughs heard? According to Halley Chopra, program coordinator for Nepean Nighthawks’ Stick Together program, the true measure of success will be […]

National Team partnership with The Cove

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Local partner will support national teams with recovery and injury prevention Field Hockey Canada is excited to announce a partnership with West Vancouver recovery and injury prevention company, The Cove. The Cove offers a variety of health services to help athletes recover and perform to their optimal potential. They specialize in cold and hot tub […]

Team Canada U16 to play in upcoming Den Bosch Tournament

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U16 National Team travels to Netherlands for Den Bosch Tournament This week, the U16 Women’s National Team departs for the Netherlands for the International Den Bosch Tournament. For many of these athletes, it will be their first international touring experience. The trip, spanning May 19and culminating in the Den Bosch hockey tournament from May 27-29. […]

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