Field Hockey Canada

The purpose of the Team of Teams initiative is to connect our Canadian hockey community. It is an approach to how we are structured, how we operate and how we live our values. It recognizes that we are united by the sport that we love and can accomplish amazing feats while working together.

BACK ON TOUR: The Men’s National Team are embarking on their first tour in over 12 months. They will be training and playing test matches all week in Belgium, starting tomorrow against France. Follow along on our social media for photos and results. GO CANADA GO! #fieldhockeycanada #teamcanada #roadtotokyo

A huge thank you to everybody who participated in our first Umpires and Officials Celebration Week! Most importantly, thank you to those on the pitch and behind the technical table #FHCteamofteams View our complete Recognition of Excellence Wall with highlighted achievements here:

As the Men's National Team looks forward to their preparation matches ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, here's a quick message from them at the airport! Thank you Frontline Crossings Medical Supply for keeping them safe as they fly to Belgium!

Ever wonder how one becomes a technical official? Or how they go from officiating at local club games to the big stage? Brenda Rushton breaks down her illustrious career while Burgundy Biletski explains what Alberta's doing to get more people involved! #FHCteamofteams Read more on the growth of officiating here: http://ow.ly/mVxB50E9S94

Be proactive! Work as a Team! Set your standards early! Thank you PAHF for the informative and engaging workshop for Canadian umpires and officials leaders. #teamofteams #umpiresofficialsweek #teamcanada #fieldhockeycanada

There are three steps to responsible coaching that ensures both coaches and participants benefit fully in their environments. The first is the RULE OF TWO which allows the training environment to be open to observation, protecting those in vulnerable situations. This can also be applied in virtual settings. #fieldhockeycanadaRCM Learn more: http://www.fieldhockey.ca/safe-sport/responsible-coaching/

This week, we're highlighting the Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM), a multi-phase movement and call to action for sport organizations, parents and coaches alike. It is Field Hockey Canada's goal to promote responsible coaching to keep sport fair, fun and safe. Stay tuned all week for more! #fieldhockeycanadaRCM Read more: http://www.fieldhockey.ca/safe-sport/responsible-coaching/

Field Hockey Canada is hiring a Men's National Program NextGEN Director. Working with the MNP coaching staff, the successful candidate will manage, lead and implement the NextGEN program. Apply now and share: http://ow.ly/fzQn50D9LBi #fieldhockeycanada #teamcanada #careerinsport

Field Hockey Canada has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 National Championships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty surrounding travel restrictions. Safety remains our upmost priority. Full announcement here: http://ow.ly/I4rI50Dmo5k

Join Oliver Scholfield, Matthew Sarmento and John Smythe on January 27th at 6pm PT / 9pm ET as they host a Coffee Q&A to talk a little about the Men's National Team, their prep for Tokyo and other topics of interest! This event will be a fundraiser for CAN Fund (@canfund), an organization that’s supported thousands of Canadian athletes on their journey to represent Canada, including members of our national teams. To reserve your spot, kindly donate $25 or more to CAN Fund at the Donor Drive Link [https://bit.ly/1B8YQEV] and DM either @oscholfield, @sarmy21 or @jsmythe22 on Instagram for the Zoom link. With every donation, you will also receive the name of the athlete supported and a tax receipt. Happy giving! #fieldhockeycanada #sportcanada #CANfund #supportingathletes #tokyo2020 #roadtotokyo #redcaribou

Today is #BellLetsTalk Day. As a team and organization, we're working every day to end the stigma around mental health. This year has been especially hard on all of us, and we encourage you to check up on those around you and seek resources for support. You are not alone. You are worth more than just your thoughts. You matter.

From all of us at Field Hockey Canada, we'd like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday! Merry Christmas if you celebrate Enjoy all the eggnog you can and we'll see you in 2021!

We bid farewell to another well-known face on the Women’s National Team, Dani Hennig, who retires as the second most-capped woman in Canadian hockey history. With 200 international matches to her name, Dani has played in over 50 tournaments and never once looked back since proving herself as a big-game competitor. She’s been a natural team leader and has brought the Wolfpack to new highs over the past decade, including a new world ranking and historic silver finish at Lima 2019. We congratulate Dani for her contributions to the program and an illustrious career! For the full story AND an exclusive Field Hockey Canada One-on-One with the superstar herself: http://ow.ly/8FdC50DhSzv

Last, but not least, we’re highlighting the changes we’ve made to our high-performance programming and staff. Though national team play abruptly halted in March, we’ve been able to find a few silver linings We thank individuals like Paul Bundy and Hugh Purvis for their long-standing commitment to the organization, and Patrick Tshutshani for his ongoing support to the WNT. We also look to the future with new hires: Andre Henning and Pasha Gadement as MNT Head Coaches, Andr...ew Wilson as WNT Head Coach and Adam Janssen as High Performance Director. The road to Tokyo and Terrassa/Amstelveen will be two exciting stories to follow in the new year. Let’s go Red Caribou and Canadian Wolf Pack! #FHC2020Highlights (5/5)

Field Hockey Canada is thrilled to partner with Frontline Crossings Medical Supply. Frontline is an official sponsor of the Women’s and Men’s National Teams. Learn more about our partnership: http://ow.ly/KbPk50D1HDS #fieldhockeycanada #teamcanada #roadtotokyo

With 200 international matches to her name, Dani Hennig retires as the second most capped woman in Canadian history. She catches up with Field Hockey Canada's Kevin Underhill to talk more about her career and what's next for her.

Who could forget? This year we held the inaugural Field Hockey Canada Conference, an idea we’ve had brewing for a while but finally got to this December! With an entertaining and educational twist on our Ahead of the Game Webinar Series, we offered six sessions in total, featuring 13 speakers and 138 delegates over 4 days. Archived sessions can now be found on our YouTube channel for anybody interested! We’re proud to continue these conversations into 2021 #FHCConference #FHC2020Highlights (4/5)

Though we weren’t able to hold the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony this year, we celebrate the Class of 2019 all the same! We congratulate Shelley Andrews, Alan Hobkirk and Reg Plummer in the Athlete category; Alan Waterman in the Official category; Dot Asuma, Jenny John, Denys Cooper and Dr. Jack Taunton in the Builder category; the 1983 Women’s National Team in the Team category. So many legends, and many more accomplishments between them! #FHC2020Highlights (3/5)

Today we're taking the time to reflect on National Coaches Week, which recognizes the important role that coaches play and the positive impact they have on athletes and communities across Canada. This year, we launched and gave out four FHC Coach Awards, and introduced the Competitive Development Cohort Program to institute more NCCP-trained coaches for domestic programming. We're proud to support coach education and seek out new leaders in the sport! #ThanksCoach indeed!... #FHC2020Highlights (2/5)

As we begin to look towards a new year full of new opportunities and possibilities, we’re also taking the time to reflect on the highlights of 2020 & all the positives that came out of such a hectic and difficult year. The first of 5 we’d like to showcase is Volunteer Week. The sport of field hockey is nothing without the people who work tirelessly to put together matches, recreational and competitive leagues and countless other initiatives behind the scenes. We thank them and everyone else immensely for consistently giving back and showing us the meaning of ‘community’. #FHC2020Highlights (1/5)

Job Posting Reminder: Field Hockey Canada is hiring an IST Lead and Physio to work with the Women's and Men's National Teams. Applications close on January 10. Apply today here: http://ow.ly/OtmS50D12l7 #fieldhockeycanada #roadtotokyo #teamcanada

Field Hockey Canada is proud to announce its Class of 2020 Hall of Fame inductees! Following a fantastic 2019 class, we recognize those who have given to hockey and excelled in our community. Congratulations to all! Full announcement here: http://ow.ly/ckka50D0GAx

2 WEEKS TO GO until the very first digital Field Hockey Canada Conference! With the goal to engage, entertain and educate the sports community during unprecedented times, the inaugural event will build around the developmental, administrative and high-performance sides of sport. Stay tuned for speaker announcements soon! ... FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://fb.me/e/4OM8H0wOl CONFERENCE HOMEPAGE: http://www.fieldhockey.ca/fhc-conference/ REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx #FHCConference #fieldhockeycanada #fieldhockey #teamcanada #fieldhockey #sportcanada #canadianfieldhockey #sportsbusiness #sportsopportunity #sportsconference #sportsevent

FIH is offering an Academy Level 1 Coaching Course. Registration linked below. Canadian coaches can get a discount code by contacting Jenn Beagan ([email protected]) and registering through the Hero Scholarship category. Register today: http://ow.ly/8ZSg50Ck7KE

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re excited to launch our first-ever digital conference: Field Hockey Canada Conference This four-day event will be held next month from December 1-4, 2020 and consist of dynamic workshops and panels. #FHCConference More Info: http://ow.ly/2WtP50Ce1N7

This week is the one year anniversary of the Men's National Team making history at Rutledge Field! Revisit the memories from a year ago. Read more: http://ow.ly/Nfhj50C6l1v #teamcanada #tokyo2020 #fieldhockeycanada

Our response to the Globe and Mail article published last week: http://ow.ly/oFGC50Cnlaq

After months of uncertainty surrounding playing restrictions and international competition, the Men's and Women's National Teams since have returned to the pitch. As training resumes safely, here's a glance at what it means and what's next: http://ow.ly/Em4a50BTPVJ #fieldhockeycanada #teamcanada #returntoplay #COVID19

UPDATE: Tonight's FHC Super League match is cancelled. Field Hockey Canada is taking safety precautions concerning COVID-19. The health and safety of all personnel is the number 1 priority. Full update on our website: http://ow.ly/nXB450CdYHg We hope to resume competition ASAP.

Field Hockey Canada is issuing a Request for Proposals to procure a professional eLearning module. The deadline for proposals is November 13, 2020. Read more and download the RFP here: http://ow.ly/Paxh50CcKI4 #teamcanada #fieldhockeycanada #canadianfieldhockey #sportcanada

BREAKING: Field Hockey Canada has appointed Andrew Wilson as the new Women's National Team Head Coach. After a decade of coaching in Spain, Wilson brings energy, leadership and experience to a national team that's trending towards the 2022 World Cup. More: http://ow.ly/MGdR50BSMNk

Field Hockey Canada is thrilled to announce opening week of the FHC Super League. This 3-team men's national team ID league will run for the month of November on Friday and Sundays. Check out our webpage for teams, schedule and streaming information! http://ow.ly/Y8JO50CbJk5

Great story about a long-time umpire and contributor to the Canadian field hockey community. David Auld has announced his retirement from umpiring. FHC is issuing a warm congratulations and thanks to David. Read More: http://ow.ly/Q6yk50BOwJD Article by Ali Baggott

Field Hockey Canada is excited to announce its partnership with West Vancouver Field Hockey Club (WVFHC) up until the end of 2022. A staple within the community, Rutledge Field will be known as the 'Home of the Canadian National Teams'. More Information: ow.ly/PlNV50C7Hcs

STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT: Field Hockey Canada is excited to announce the appointment of Hailey Yhap as Membership Engagement Coordinator and Grace Li as Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Read More: http://ow.ly/jwoB50BLjMy #fieldhockeycanada

REMINDER: The Hall of Fame nomination period is open during October. Share this post with your network and consider nominating someone worthy from your hockey community! MORE: http://ow.ly/zSy350BJWpq NOMINATE NOW: http://ow.ly/kdeE50BJWr3... #fieldhockeycanada #teamcanada #HOF2020

BREAKING: Field Hockey Canada has appointed Andre Henning as the Head Coach of the Men's National Team. Henning comes with a stacked resume of coaching in the German, European and International environments. Read More: http://ow.ly/Am3k50BIai5 #fieldhockeycanada #teamcanada

Patrick Tshutshani and Hugh Purvis are Field Hockey Canada's NextGEN directors and head coaches. They have been instrumental in getting our national athletes back on the field safely. Huge, huge #ThanksCoach to these two!! #FHCCoach #Coachesweek #teamcanada #fieldhockeycanada

"We call it a family." Ed Fernandes fosters a fun and disciplined development pipeline in Mississauga. FHC is excited to announce the final winner of the 2020 Coach Awards! Congrats Ed! Read his story here: http://ow.ly/hqwK50BASoD #thankscoach #fhccoach #teamcanada #coachesweek

COACHES WEEK: In partnership with TheHockeySite.com, FHC is thrilled to offer coaches from coast to coast three months of Free memberships to access digital educational content. For more information and to access the registration code, email [email protected]

This week, India Field Hockey Club announced the passing of Canadian hockey legend and dedicated community member, Navroop Singh Kahlon. Kahlon was an important member to the Canadian hockey landscape. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the Kahlon family at this time.

"For me it always comes back to community and the difference a coach can make." Field Hockey Canada is excited to announce this year's winner of the Female Development Coach Award, Andrea Gibson! Read her story here: http://ow.ly/1bnD50BzIWp #thankscoach #fhccoach #coachesweek

NATIONAL COACHES WEEK: Field Hockey Canada is excited to announce the Competition Development Cohort Program. Click to read the story and check out the names in the inaugural class: http://ow.ly/HAlX50BzmAa #ThanksCoach #FHCCoach #fieldhockeycanada #CoachesWeek #teamcanada

"Community Coaches are the bedrock of sport." Congratulations to Sara Restani for receiving the 2020 Female Grassroots Coaching Award. Read Sara's story here: http://ow.ly/UACb50ByCk9 #ThanksCoach #FHCCoach #fieldhockeycanada #canadianfieldhockey #sportcanada