Field Hockey BC is the Provincial Sports Organization (PSO) responsible for supporting Field Hockey in the province of British Columbia. In partnership with the National body Field Hockey Canada (FHC), Field Hockey BC provides opportunities for British Columbians to experience the challenges and rewards of the exciting sport of field hockey. Whether you are a player, official, coach, administrator or spectator, Field Hockey BC is committed to operating with integrity, openness and respect to ensure that our tradition of field hockey excellence is preserved in British Columbia and that our sport is open to people of all ages, skill levels and abilities.
Member Services
Question: As a current member of Field Hockey BC, what services can I expect from the Association?
Answer: For your annual membership fee, Field Hockey BC will offer the following services to the sport of field hockey in British Columbia:
CORE SERVICES
1. Infrastructure - Association Management - Operations and Governance
2. Education, Certification and Professional Development for Coaches and Officials
3. High Performance Athlete and Coaching Program - Regional Program (Girls) / 'Elite' Program (Boys) / Provincial Program (Boys & Girls) / BC, Western and Canada Games (Girls)
4. Organisation of FHBC Events - Provincial, High Performance, Club, Invitational (Incl VIT), Major Domestic Games (Canada Games/Western Canada Games)
5. Grassroots Development - Schools Program (Boys & Girls) / Development Programs (Boys) / Indoor Program (Boys & Girls)
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
1. Communication (website and live database driven)
- Field Hockey Opportunities (athlete/coach/official/voluntary/professional development)
- Newsletters (Quarterly) and Awards
- Media Coverage and Funding Opportunities
- Equipment and Apparel Supply (sport specific)
- Post Secondary Opportunities
- Club/League Opportunities
2. Partnerships (examples)
- Funding Partners (Sport BC, 2010 Legacies Now, Pacific Sport, Other PSO’s)
- Sponsors (adidas, Big Kahuna, AK Pro Canada)
- Support Services (physiologists, athletic therapists, nutritionalists, psychologists)
3. Field Hockey Participation – Sanctioning of opportunities:
- Programs, Leagues, Tournaments, Events (direct and indirect opportunities)
- Member Insurance Coverage
4. Developing field hockey in outlying areas
- Interior (Okanagan and the Kootenays)
- Logistical support and programming (championship hosting, coach and athlete programs)
LONG-TERM VISION – CAPITAL PLAN
- Partnerships with National and International Governing Bodies (FHC and FIH)
- Support for International Events / Support for NSO Championships and Initiatives
- The creation of a Foundation for Sports Development (financial and operational sustainability)
- Field Hockey Centre of Excellence in BC
- Sport Specific Foundation – Long-term financial model with a self-sufficiency base
VALUE ADDED SERVICES
- Partnerships with Club and School Structure
- Grassroots (schools program, girls give back initiative)
- Coaching (coach education and mentorship program)
- Officiating (umpire education and professional development program)