The High Performance Regional Development Stream includes the following programs:
These programs are for athletes interested in continuous, committed, High Performance Training during the winter and spring months in their own region, with certified coaches. The Regional Program is the first step in the provincial team athlete identification process, and is mandatory for athletes interested in representing BC.
For links to Registration, please visit the Learn to Train, Train to Train or Train to Compete Program links below or to the left under Regional Programs.
Women’s Learn to Train
Development Program
Athlete Eligibility for 2013 Program:
- Female athletes born in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003
- Live (or attend school) within their Region
Program Focus:
- Technical Skills Development
- Participation in an educational, supportive and fun environment
- Fun game play during the FHBC Festival in July, 2013
Program Highlights:
- 20 hours of on-field training with certified FHBC coaches
- Fitness and Injury Prevention Program
- Introduction to Physical Testing
- Participation in FHBC Festival
Important Dates for 2013 'Learn to Train' Program:
Trials: March/April, 2013. Registration information will be posted in February.
Program start: May, 2013.
Festival: July, 2013.
For more detailed information, please visit the Learn to Train Program page.
Women’s Train to Train
Regional Program
Athlete Eligibility for 2012/2013 Season:
- Female athletes born in 1998, 1999 and 2000.
- Live (or attend school) within their Region
Program Focus:
- Technical Skills Development
- Fun game play during the FHBC FTrain to Train Festival in April, 2013
Program Highlights:
- 20 hours of on-field training with certified FHBC coaches
- Fitness and Injury Prevention Program
- Sport Science
- Participation in FHBC Train to Train Festival,
- Possible selection to Team BC selection camp.
Program Structure:
There are 4 regions in BC that participate in the Train to Train Program:
- Interior (Okanagan & Kootenays)
- Island (Victoria and MidIsland)
- Northwest (Vancouver and Northshore)
- Southeast (Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, etc.)
Important Dates for 2012-2013 Train to Train Program:Trials: Check your Regional Page
Program start: Check your Regional Page
Festival: April, 2013
Team BC Selection Camp: TBC
For more detailed information, please visit the Train to Train Program page.
Women's Train to Compete
Regional Program
Athlete Eligibility for 2012/2013 Season:
- Female athletes born in 1995, 1996 and 1997
- Must live (or attend school) within their Region
Program Focus:
- Team Preparation and Tactical Strategies
- Game play
Program Highlights:
- 20 hours of on-field training, game play and competition focus with certified FHBC coaches and guest coaches
- PC skills, basic tactics, feedback
- Fitness and Injury Prevention Program
- Sport Science
- Possible selection to Team BC
Program Structure:
There are 4 regions in BC that participate in the Train to Compete Regional Program:
- Interior (Okanagan & Kootenays)
- Island (Victoria and MidIsland)
- Northwest (Vancouver and Northshore)
- Southeast (Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Delta, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, etc.)
Important Dates for 2012-2013 Regional Train to Compete:
Regional Trials: Check your Regional Page
Program start: Check your Regional Page
Exhibition Game Weekend: TBC
Super Series Finals: April, 2013 on the lower mainland
For more detailed information, please visit the Train to Compete Program page.