June 10, 2022

Issue 1

Hello FHO Community, 

As the weather gets warmer, it's finally starting to feel more like summer. How is it already June? Time really flies by when you're having fun. Not to worry, we still have many events coming soon, so don't count us out yet! With blue skies and freshly cut grass, it's a perfect time to grab your stick and play field hockey! We have some upcoming events like Springfield, Ontario Summer Games and one last Try It Event. Don't forget Nationals is just around the corner. So mark your calendars as this summer is just getting started!

Yours truly,

FHO team

Happy Pride Month!

It's June which means it's Pride Month! This month marks a celebration of the LGBTQ2+ community, aiming to promote equality and raise awareness of challenges faced by LGBTQ2+ individuals worldwide. Field Hockey Ontario is proud to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ2+ community against gender and sexuality-based discrimination.

We strive to create an inclusive environment to make everyone feel safe and proud to be who they are. 

Here's how you can help create a more inclusive environment:

1. Stay educated and learn more about pride month. Click to learn more now!
2. Make pronouns a priority
3. Respect and be sensitive to all gender identities and orientations, and don't make assumptions.
4. Lead by example
5. Take the Anti-Racism in Coaching Module offered by Coach.ca to help make the FHO community more inclusive: https://coach.ca/anti-racism-in-coaching.

We want to see what you do during pride month use #Field4All and tag us in your photos!

How to win FREE Under Armour & Gryphon Gear

We are grateful for the support and loyalty our FHO community has shown, and it’s our time to give back. So this month we will be giving away loads of prizes! We have lots of cool swag from Under Armour and Gryphon; shoutout to our sponsors. To help out our Jumpstart sponsors, we need your help to fill out a survey! Once completed, you will be entered into a chance to win 1 of 10 prizes!

What do you have to do?

• Complete the survey link: https://rezed.io/1NFP9N
• Send a screenshot of the completed survey to our Instagram or email info@fieldhockeyontario.com
• The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete!

Requirements:

• 8-18 years old (Parents can fill out the suvey on behalf of their kids)
• Deadline submit the survey by June 24, 2022

Interested in Becoming A Coach?

Want to be more involved with your kids' team or the community and become a part of their growth within the sport? Coach.ca offers two FREE courses; NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport and FHC: Community Coach. With these completed e-modules you can dip your toes in the coaching world and expand your horizons! 

Email officials@fieldhockeyontario.com to receive the codes for the FREE courses or any questions you may have.

Upcoming events... 

We have many exciting events in the next few months, so don’t miss out on what we offer. 

Learn How To Stay Involved?

Bring your kids out for the day from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to play with us! We have some fantastic coaches and volunteers coming out for the day to assist your children in learning the sport that we all enjoy.

Why Try-It Event?

• IT’S FREE!
• Get the kids moving and stay active and healthy.
• Allow your kids to try and learn a new sport 
• Cool T-shirts.
• Under Armour Prizes. 
• Equipment is provided 
• All you have to do is show up!

Coming Up Soon

• Toronto - June 26th, at 10-11am

How do you sign up?

• Register here

Feedback 

We want your feedback! Submit your response by July 8th, 2022, and you’ll be entered in a draw to win a Gryphon Prize package including a bag, a stick, and a junior monkey training ball. 

Feedback Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6InE99MxwYyMrOmLdPgPZAAhY2FvD2mPX8bbotvSPs7gZ_Q/viewform

For more information check out our Website!

Springfield Tournament

Next, we have our Springfield Tournament just around the corner. This tournament is happening on July 16, 2022, in Waterloo/Kitchener. This tournament is a continuous reminder that field hockey is for everyone of all ages! So it’s never too late to try your hands at field hockey!

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Ontario Summer Games

The Ontario Summer Games are also just a month away. So naturally, we’re excited to see our club teams participating in such an event. Happening July 21-24th, 2022, in Mississauga, we can’t wait to see you all there! Text Link

Quote of The Day 

"The way to achieve your own success is to be willing to help someone else get it first."



Iyanla Vanzat

une 13, 2022

Special Issue

Hello FHO Community, 

In 1985, Field Hockey Ontario (FHO) was incorporated. FHO was an amalgamation of Ontario Women's Field Hockey Association (OWFHA) and the Ontario Field Hockey Association (OFHA). At the point of amalgamation, OWFHA had $60,000 which was given to the new organization FHO to be kept for use in the promotion of women's field hockey in Ontario.

The committee will consider requests for the award from female players, female coaches, and female officials. Applicants must be current members of FHO that identify as female and must express financial need. Please visit our 1985 Fund for Women web page for the full application criteria at https://www.fieldhockeyontario.com/1985fundforwomen. Please read this in full prior to submitting your application form.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on Saturday, June 25th, 2022. Award recipient(s) will be announced online on Friday, July 8th, 2022.

If you have any questions regarding the award or the application process, please email education@fieldhockeyontario.com.

Yours truly,

FHO team

Who are we?

The name of this group shall be 1985-Fund for Women (1985-FFW), formerly Field Hockey Ontario's Women's Fund Program Committee, and operates within the by-laws of Field Hockey Ontario, herein referred to as FHO.

What we do?

1985-FFW is a committee of FHO. It is a mechanism of FHO used to meet the criteria as outlined by OWFHA upon amalgamation in 1985 – that is to have stewardship of the $60,000 legacy of OWFHA, here in referred to as the fund.

Our Objectives

The primary purpose of these funds will be to develop women's field hockey in Ontario by supporting women to improve their coaching, officiating (umpires and tech), playing or volunteering administrative skills or capacity.

The funds may also be used by FHO due to unforeseen circumstances. In this instance, it shall be considered a loan with terms negotiated in each instance with a maximum term of 2 years and with negotiated and documented interest payments. FHO shall be expected to return the funds plus the agreed upon interest in no more than two years. FHO shall be expected to supply the funds for the bursary from their operating budget while borrowing from the fund's principal.

2022 AWARD AMOUNT:

In 2022, the bursary is a maximum of $930. The committee may decide to award multiple bursaries, but the accumulated total may not exceed the maximum.

Previous Award Winners

2012: 

• Denise Pelletier – support for expenses to umpire at an international tournament
• Malinda Hapuarachchi – support for registration expense for Competition Intro Coach Course

2014: 

• Rebecca Carvalho – support to attend a national Junior Women’s ID camp in BC
• Dallas Cochran – support to attend a national Junior Women’s ID camp in BC
• Margaret Pham – support to attend a national Junior Women’s ID camp in BC
• Jaslan Stirling – support to attend a national Junior Women’s ID camp in BC

2018: 

• Melanie Simourd - support for coaching certification course

2019:

• Sacha-Rae Teixeira - support for Level 4 FIH Tech Training in Lima Peru

2021: 

• Mia Fitzpatrick - support for the cost of the coach portfolio and certification evaluation
• Andrea Lown - support for the cost of the coach portfolio and certification evaluation
• Sophia Petit Garcia - support for fees and expenses to attend the FHO Talent ID Camp
• Rachelle Seguin - support for the cost of the coach portfolio and certification evaluation

June 24, 2022

Issue 2

Hello FHO Community, 

This month is all about giving back to the community. We have spent all month running giveaways, and we are not done yet! We want to show our appreciation for all the support you have shown FHO! So stay tuned and see what else you can win as we have prize packs valued at more than $150!!! 

Here’s a list of the upcoming giveaways/bursaries to be won!

• Pride Month Giveaway 
• Try It Event Giveaway 
• 1985 Fund For Women 

Read more down below to find out more.

Yours truly,

FHO team

Pride Month Giveaway!

As one giveaway ends, we have another one in store. In celebration of Pride Month, we want to give back to the community. We appreciate all the support, and we want to show ours. We want to showcase this coaching module in the NCCP locker room that we believe should be a mandatory course in the future. Within the coaching world, creating an inclusive and safe environment for all individuals is essential. So take the training and send us a screenshot, and you could win over $150 + in Under Armour prizes.

Prizes include 

• Limited edition Under Armour Pride Water Bottle
• Limited edition Under Armour Pride Backpack
• Limited edition Under Armour Pride Fanny Pack
• Limited edition Under Armour Pride Hat
• Under Armour Headband 
• $100 Gift card TruEarth

How to Enter 

1. Create an Account with The Locker Room at Coach.ca
2. Complete the Anti-Racism Module under the e-learning tab for multi-sport ($15)
3. Complete Module at your own Pace before July 24, 2022.
4. Please send us a screenshot of the completed Module.

Requirements

1. Must be an FHO member
2. Follow our Social Media 
3. Must be 16+

The giveaway ends July 24, 2022. So head over and take the course to enter the contest to win this fantastic prize pack!

1985 Fund For Women 

We want to help support women in sports. With the 1985 Fund for Women, we can do just that if you are a current member of FHO that identifies as female and need financial support. Whether you are a player, coach, official, or even new to the game, you can apply for the bursary! Check out our website for more information to see if you fit the application criteria. https://www.fieldhockeyontario.com/1985fundforwomen

If you think you are the right fit, apply here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZUt-Xp9YEebioGUJ_IXTLl-ob3ndYF6hDnncDOCUY7o1K6g/viewform

Applications will be accepted until 11:59AM on Saturday, June 25th, 2022. Award recipient(s) will be announced online on Friday, July 8th, 2022.

If you have any questions regarding the award or the application process, please email education@fieldhockeyontario.com.

Back The Pack

The Women's National Field Hockey team is ready for the World Cup! Over the last few months, we have been helping the team raise money to be able to play in the World Cup. Finally, they reached their goal of raising over $50,000, so in less than seven days, they are heading off to win the gold! Here are a few ways we can help support the Women's Team! 

Event Page 

Field Hockey Canada will be actively posting and sharing content throughout the games. So, stay tuned for exciting news and on-the-ground stories by following our event page: https://fieldhockey.ca/womens-world-cup-2022/

Attend our FHC World Cup Viewing Party 

Join FHC's discord channel to participate in our specialty viewing party on opening day, July 1st https://discord.com/invite/bv5uMmvXbB.

Can't attend? The discord will be open 24/7 throughout the Games allowing you to connect with other fans to chat whenever you please. 

Submit Fan Mail 

Send a message to the WNT! These messages are being read to the players before their matches, so send a statement today.

https://forms.office.com/pages/designpagev2.aspx?lang=en-US&origin=OfficeDotCom&route=Start&subpage=design&id=upk9ihuWq0yLiGztOMoj_VqYZogguPZJmLacNwBddXdUNDJGUTJUR1dWR0pGT0xYMVpEVzJMQlg0Ri4u

Retweet, Reshare, & Tag Us 

Team Canada wants to see and hear from you! Make sure to tag us using #fieldhockeycan in all your world cup activities, and be sure to re-share our content.  

We appreciate the support! GO! CANADA! GO!

Upcoming events... 

We have many exciting events in the next few months, so don’t miss out on what we offer. 

Learn How To Stay Involved?

This Sunday, June 26th, 2022, at 10-11 AM, we will have our Try it Event at the University of Toronto, Back Campus. Sign up now, bring the kids, siblings, neighbours, and anyone of all ages, boys and girls, out for a fun day with Toronto United Field Hockey Club. You’ll get to run drills and learn the basics of the game of field hockey.

Here’s why you should sign up now!

• It’s FREE!
• Free Field Hockey T-shirt 
• Free equipment 
• Under Armour Prizes 
• Learn a new sport 
• Stay active and fit 
• All you need to do is show up!

Coming Up Soon

• Toronto - June 26th, at 10-11am

How do you sign up?

• Register here

For more information check out our Website!

Feedback Giveaway!

We want your feedback! Submit your response by July 8th, 2022, and you’ll be entered in a draw to win a Gryphon Prize package including a bag, a stick, and a junior monkey training ball. This Giveaway takes less than 2 minutes to complete. Parents can complete the survey for their children.

Feedback Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6InE99MxwYyMrOmLdPgPZAAhY2FvD2mPX8bbotvSPs7gZ_Q/viewform

Springfield Tournament

The Springfield Tournament is happening in less than a month! Springfield is a tournament for all the women's field hockey teams. Springfield continues to prove that sports aren't only for kids; it's for individuals of all ages. If you're looking for some way to stay active, there are a lot of field hockey leagues for women and men 18+. It's never too late to learn a new sport.

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Ontario Summer Games

The Ontario Summer Games are fast approaching. Stay tuned for more information as we will have a live social media presence to help keep you all up to date with what is happening during each game; if you can't be there July 21-24th, 2022, in Mississauga, tune into our social media to get the latest!

Quote of The Day 

"It always seems impossible until it's done."



Nelson Mandela