What:

This program is for athletes interested in continuous, committed High Performance Training from February-April. The Program involves high performance coaching by certified coaches. Athletes will be provided with a fitness program and fitness training support and will be expected to work on their fitness from winter to spring to meet a beep test fitness requirement. In April, athletes will be able to participate in the FHBC Foundations Festival.  The Regional Foundations Program is the first step in provincial team athlete identification process, and is mandatory for athletes interested in representing BC.

Who:

• Under 16 Athletes - born in 1995*, 1996, 1997, and 1998
• Northwest Region - live (or attend school) on the Northshore or in Vancouver
• *New this year - athletes born in 1995 have the option to trial for the U18 Regional Super Series program. If they are not selected for the U18 Super Series they can then trial for the Foundations Program.)

When:

• Trials will be held on Nov. 19-21 and Dec. 3-5
• Training will start the weekend of February 4-6
• FHBC Foundations Festival - April 15-17, 2011, Venue TBA (Metro Vancouver)

Where: 

• Eric Hamber Turf (located in Vancouver, on Oak Street between West 33rd and West 37th Avenues)

Contacts:

• Dallas Plensky, FHBC High Performance Program Director (dallas@fieldhockeybc.com, 604-730-7220)

The Regional Foundations Program offers:

• 20 hours on-field technical skills training
• Annual Fitness and Conditioning Program
• Fitness Testing
• Participation in the Foundations Festival, April 15-17, 2011
• Possible selection to Foundations Team BC Selection Camp (May 6-8)