F.H.C.

Field Hockey Canada
Women's National Team
Lynne BEECROFT



Lynne Beecroft
Assistant Coach
Born:May 9, 1957
Birthplace:Comox, British Columbia
Residence:Victoria, British Columbia


Field Hockey Background:
  • started playing field hockey in Grade 5;
  • made the British Columbia Provincial Team in 1975;
  • played for the National Team from 1977 to 1985 (58 caps) including:
    • 1983 World Cup, Kuala Lumpur (Silver Medal)
    • 1984 Olympic Games, Los Angeles (5th)
Coaching Background:
  • National Coaching Certification Program, Level IV
  • Master Coach at the National Coaching Institute
  • 2000 Field Hockey Canada 3M Elite Coach of the year
  • since 1984, coach of the University of Victoria Vikes Field Hockey Team:
    • ten CIS National Championships (plus four silver medals and two bronze)
    • eight Canada West titles since 1984
  • recognized in 2002 by British Columbia for Women's History Month
Personal File:
  • Interests (outside field hockey): golf

  • "Thrill of a lifetime" (given a chance to do anything in the world):
    playing in the 1984 Olympics!

Favorites
Field Hockey Memory:Participating in Opening Ceremonies - 1984 Olympics
Moment in Sport:Watching Paul Henderson score the winning goal
in 1972 Russia/Canada ice hockey game
Other Sports: Jogging, golf
Female Athlete: Anyone who defies the odds and achieves a personal best
Male Athlete: Anyone who defies the odds and achieves a personal best
Food: Chicken, bbq hamburgers
Drink: Cold water
Country Visited: New Zealand, Australia
Actress: Jody Foster
Actor: Tom Hanks
TV Show: Hockey Night in Canada
Singer / Band: Neil Diamond

"Without honesty, there is no truth;
without truth there is no understanding;
without understanding there is no trust."
Adidas     DITA
Equipment Sponsors of the Canadian National Teams
For more information: fhc@fieldhockey.ca
F.H.C. Menu                       Top                       Women's Teams Menu