News and Announcements
Exciting Opportunities
Cowichan Junior Field Hockey is excited to provide extra opportunities outside of the spring season, to travel to the Mainland and participate in tournaments, festivals and/or championships.
Please click on the link for more information:
https://juniors.cowichanfieldhockey.ca/forms/25021-2023-COWICHAN-JUNIOR-FIELD-HOCKEY-CLUB-FESTIVALS-TOURNAMENTS-Expression-of-Interest
There are opportunities for ages between U11 (born in 2013) and U18 (born in 2005). If you are interested, please fill out the expression of interest form (through the link) and pay the entrance fee for all the tournaments you are interested in.
The deadline to register is TUESDAY, APRIL 25th, 2023!!
OSAKA IS COMING TO COWICHAN!
OSAKA
Date: Saturday, April 8th
Time: 9am-4pm
What will be there:
Junior sticks
Intro/ intermediate sticks
Discount sale sticks
Stick bags
Accessories (gloves, shin guards, grips, etc).
Clothing – Osaka sweaters, Hoodies, shorts, Osaka SOX, etc.
The new Osaka KAI Turf shoes
Website: osakaworldcanada.com
If you would like something in particular contact: paul.bundy@osakaworld.com
SPRING LEAGUE STARTS APRIL 3RD
Season starts April 3rd! Game schedules posted. Coaches will be in touch soon.
COME TRY IT FREE DAY - SUNDAY MARCH 5, 2023
Have you heard of field hockey? Have you ever wanted to try it? Well now you can and FOR FREE!!
Cowichan Junior Field Hockey is hosting our Come Try the Game Free session!
Date: Sunday, March 5, 2023 (rescheduled)
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: John Ferreira Turf Field at the Cowichan Sportsplex
Link to register: http://juniors.cowichanfieldhockey.ca/forms/24937-COME-TRY-IT-FREE-DAY-SUNDAY-FEBRUARY-26-2023
Note: All participants must be registered by Friday, March 3 noon
**Please check in at 2:50 p.m. to get sized for a stick and be put in your correct age groups.
If your child is between the age of 5-18, and would like to try a new sport for FREE we look forward to seeing you. Please feel free to bring a friend but we encourage registration per participant to help with planning.
Current players are welcome, too, but this session is geared at growing the game.
Please bring shin pads and mouth guards if you have them. No cleats. Sticks, balls, coaching and fun will be provided.
2023 JUNIOR FIELD HOCKEY SPRING LEAGUE REGISTRATION OPENS JAN 5
2023 SEASON
April 3 – June 10
DIVISIONS
$90.00 Grasshopper – born in 2015, 2016
$80.00 U10 Division – born in 2013, 2014
$80.00 U12 Division – born in 2011, 2012
$70.00 U14 Division – born in 2009, 2010
$70.00 U19 Division – born in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
PRACTICE & GAMES
Location: John Ferreira Turf Field at the Cowichan Sportsplex
Practices start the week of April 3
Games will start on April 8
Grasshoppers-U14 Divisions
Practice 1 hour on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or a Thursday between 5-7pm
Games on Saturdays
U19 Division
Play on mixed teams with a practice & game (2 hr same night slot) during the week.
TEAMS
Grasshopper division – mixed gender
U10, U12, U14 division teams – same gender ideally
U19 division teams – mixed gender
Registration will close after February 10. Registrations received after this date will be placed on a waiting list. The registration fee will include a mouthguard, team picture, field rentals, Cowichan Sportsplex membership and for the U10-U19 divisions returnable team t-shirt. (Grasshoppers receive a ball and a t-shirt)
PAYMENT OPTIONS
E-transfer: jrscfha@gmail.com
autodeposit set up
Or
Cheque
Made payable to “Cowichan Junior Field Hockey”
Mail to:
Cowichan Field Hockey Association
1175 Osprey Drive, Duncan V9L 5S3
FHBC MEMBERSHIP
MUST DO: THE FHBC AND FHC MEMBERSHIP FEE – Please register and pay online at fieldhockeybc.com registration is open August 15th for the 2022-23 season. Please note that you must be registered and paid in full to FHBC prior to playing for insurance coverage and other fees. One fee covers all indoor and outdoor field hockey from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023.
Field Hockey BC’s new Membership Registration System, we are happy to inform that registrations are now open for the 2022-2023 season.
Please, refer to the Step-by-Step Guide for more information. You may access the page at: https://fieldhockeybc.com/registration-system-guide/) or download the attached PDF document.
The registration process can be started from our Membership Page: https://fieldhockeybc.com/about/membership/
Please download a registration receipt from their Account Dashboard under “My Registrations” and email to:
jrscfha@gmail.com
PARENT HELP
Please volunteer to help. Become involved and enjoy the experience. Junior field hockey is a great success due to family participation. Be a coach, assistant coach, team manage etc. If you are interested in volunteering please contact jrscfha@gmail.com
MEMBERSHIP
The information provided on the registration form is being collected to keep a register of its members. This information is intended to only be used for the purposes related to the daily operation of the Cowichan Junior Field Hockey program. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information please contact us at jrscfha@gmail.com.
REFUND POLICY
Refund requests must be made by email to jrscfha@gmail.com. Requests up to and including April 17, 2023 are subject to a $20 administration. No refunds will be issued to players withdrawing after April 17, 2023.
PLEASE REMEMBER: No Soccer Boots, Food or Spectators allowed inside the fenced field areas. This includes all drinks except water. No gatorade, powerade or coffee. Running shoes or multi-studded rubber turf shoes are the best options for footwear. Our club must be diligent about keeping this field clean and setting an example to other user groups that wish to use it.