Field Hockey BC is looking for athletes to participate in our Provincial Excellence Program and represent BC at national and international level competition.  BC Coaches look for the following general criteria to inform the selection decisions to BC Teams:

• Superb Basic Skill Performance The ability to execute skills with speed and efficiency under pressure. The ability to apply, adapt and improvise skills during competition. See age specific criteria here.
• Consistent Skill Execution during training and competition phases.

• Specific set-play skills (Penalty corner skills).

• High level Awareness, Anticipation and Quick Decision Making in training and competition environments.

• Excellent Tactical Awareness and Team Play. Especially the ability to apply game plans as directed by BC Coaches.

• Exceptional Athleticism and Fitness (minimum 9.0 for U16s and U18 Field players, and 7.0 for U16 GKs; 7.5 GK U18s) with an ideal score between 10 and upwards on the on the Canadian version of the beep test), flexibility, coordination and agility with and without the ball, power, strength, and speed.

• Strong Character which ideally includes traits and abilities such as intelligence, positive attitude, leadership, resilience to setbacks/criticism, versatility, assertiveness, competitive edge, accountability, communication skills and coachability.

• Strong Work Ethic which ideally includes traits and abilities such as tenacity, self discipline, quick learner, willingness to excel, commitment and dedication (ie. attending all provincial team practices, meetings and sport science, and meeting fitness program expectation).

For Team BC Age and Position Specific Criteria, click here.