Canadian Women’s National Team to face Team USA

EVENT PAGE: www.fieldhockey.ca/CANvsUSA
MATCHES: May 19 (3:30pm), May 20 (3:30pm), May 22 (TBC), May 23 (TBC)
LOCATION: University of Victoria Field Hockey Turf

The Canadian Women’s National Team will take on Team USA in a four-match test series from May 19 to 23. The teams will compete on the University of Victoria’s Field Hockey Turf, home of the UVic Vikes. This series marks the beginning of Canada’s campaign toward the 2016 Olympic Games. For the USA, this is preparation for the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games in London.

This will be the first time Canada has played the US since the semi-finals of the 2011 Pan American Games in October. The American side defeated Canada 4 – 2 and went on to upset the undefeated Leonas of Argentina in the finals, earning a berth to the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

The Canadian Women will assemble for a four day training camp in Vancouver from May 15 to 18 before travelling to Victoria. A squad of 23 players and four reserves has been selected for the series. The staff team leading Team Canada includes Peter Milkovich as Project Lead Coach with Paul Bundy and Krista Thompson as Assistant Coaches.

“As our National Programs undergo a transition phase, we will be giving a broader group of players the opportunity to establish themselves as part of the team focused on 2016,” says Alan Brahmst, Director of National Teams. “Our entire program is geared toward a finish at the top of the podium at the 2015 Pan American Games on home turf in Toronto – this is the beginning of a building phase.

“This series against a strong American side offers the perfect opportunity to implement some new concepts we’ve been introducing within our Junior National Program,” says Brahmst. “We will also be having a look at some of the players pushing for a spot on the Women’s Senior National Team."

The following athletes have been selected to compete for Team Canada:

WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM

Katie Baker (Argyle Shore, PEI)
Jessica Barnett (North Vancouver, BC)
Marian Dickinson (Calgary, AB)
Bea Francisco (Richmond, BC)
Stephanie Gardener (Vancouver, BC)
Kate Gillis (Kingston, ON)
Hannah Haughn (North Vancouver, BC)
Danielle Hennig (Kelowna, BC)
Shanlee Johnston (Vancouver, BC)
Caashia Karrington (North Vancouver, BC)
Anna Kozniuk (North Vancouver, BC)
Lauren Logush (Richmond Hill, ON)
Sara McManus (Tsawwassen, BC)
Jocelyn Mitchell
Kelly Newton (Vancouver, BC)
Mary Nielson (Cowichan, BC)
Emma Plasteras (North Vancouver, BC)
Kim Scraper (West Vancouver, BC)
Maddie Secco (Victoria, BC)
Natalie Sourisseau (Kelowna, BC)
Brienne Stairs (Kitchener, ON)
Kaitlyn Williams (White Rock, BC)
Kristine Wishart (Hamilton, ON)

RESERVES
Jessica Buttinger (Kitchener, ON)
Rachel Donohoe (North Vancouver, BC)
Karli Johansen (North Vancouver, BC)
Holly Stewart (North Vancouver, BC)

STAFF TEAM
Peter Mikovich (Project Lead Coach)
Paul Bundy (Assistant Coach)
Krista Thompson (Assistant Coach)
Carrie Trumpy (Manager)
Noreen Ortilla (Physiotherapist)
Paul Mounter (Video Technology)

MEDIA CONTACT

Amy van Hemmen

613.521.0465 (office)
613.857.3048 (cell)

communications@fieldhockey.ca

www.fieldhockey.ca

The Victoria Junior League is looking for volunteer coaches for the upcoming 2012 Spring league. In particular, coaches are needed for Kindies (Age: K to Gr. 1) and for U10 girls.

The season starts March 31, 2012 and runs for 10 weeks until the middle of June.

If you are interested please contact Kolette Cristiante at kolette@telus.net

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- Two 1 hour strength and conditioning sessions per week
- One 90 minute balance and kinesthetic session per week

2012 WINTER PROGRAM
Applications now accepted for Winter Session (Jan 9-Mar 29) – 12 week program

DEADLINE:DEC 15, 2011
(only 20 applications accepted)

First 20 athletes receive a $510 scholarship

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Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association – Administrator Position

The Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association (VJFHA) conducts a spring field hockey league from April through June each year. The Association is looking for a contract Administrator, reporting to the Association Treasurer, from December 2011 through June 2012 to assist with 2012 pre-season, in-season and post season activities. The work centres around membership management and communication. Much of the work will occur in February through April 2012. The contract will be reviewed for extension on an annual basis by the board of directors.

Background:
Each year VJFHA runs a 10 week program for girls and boys aged 5 through 18. In 2011, over 450 players and 100 coaches were involved in the recreationally-focussed program.

Administrator responsibilities:

• set up and manage email distribution lists
• provide and manage email communication to players, parents, division coordinators and coaches
• manage registration related information
• manage and maintain registration lists using input from the on-line registration system
• develop and distribute division player lists
• gather team lists from the division coordinators
• develop and submit promotional materials to schools (e.g., Newsletters, pamphlets)
• arrange for and submit advertisements as indicated by the board (e.g., Newspaper ads)
• organize and manage equipment distribution and return
• manage the request for proposals and purchase of t-shirts and equipment for the association
• schedule coaches training sessions and meetings
• organize and manage, as determined by the board, all special events associated with the VJFHA (e.g., Come Try the Game Free Days, First Day of Season, Photo Day, End of Season events, Jamboree Day)
• provide registration updates to the Board as requested
• provide year-end report by June 30, 2012
• update and manage website
• attend all VJFHA Board meetings

You will bring to this position:

• good oral and written communication skills
• self motivation and good attention to detail
• ability to provide positive phone and email support to people having trouble registering on the Juniors and FHBC websites
• your own computer for accessing email accounts and updating on-line resources
• available to work 50+ hours in each of February, March and April 2012
• knowledge of VJFHA activities and the game of field hockey is preferred

Proposed payment schedule and expected hours:

• Dec – $250 – 12.5 hours
• Jan – $500 – 25 hours
• Feb – $750 – 37.5 hours
• Mar – $1000 – 50 hours
• Apr – $1250 – 62.5 hours
• May – $250 – 12.5 hours
• June – $500 – 25 hours

If you are interested in applying for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position via email to Bill Moffat, Treasurer Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association at bill.moffat@gov.bc.ca: no later than November 30, 2011. All questions should be directed to the above email address.

The document Jr Admin Position Description was attached to this post.