Note: a "carded athlete" is a national level player
elligible for monthly fundings
from the Athlete Assistance Program
run by Sport Canada.
All carded athletes also receive tuition
for post secondary education,
in addition to the monthly carding cheque |
The following Men's Athletes have been approved for carding
for the period August 1, 1998 to July 31, 1999:
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The athletes that represented Canada at the 1988 World Cup in Utrecht will
receive "B" cards:
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David YULE will receive
a "C" cards.
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"R" cards for:
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"J" cards for:
| Aneal BASI | |
Michael LEE | |
Jeff PACHECO |
| Casey FERGUSON | |
Ravi KAHLON | |
Matt PECK |
| Scott SANDISON | |
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Note: Pat BURROWS
has retired from international competitions.
The "B" card he would have received
can only be replaced by a "C" card (allocated to David YULE).
Men's Junior National Team Coach
Announcement
Field Hockey Canada is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Mr.
John Sacre as the Men's Junior National Team Coach. John has accepted
a contract with Field Hockey Canada until post-Junior World Cup Qualifier.
John is currently completing his Level 4 coaching certification and is a
Level 3 Course Conductor.
John's goals over the next few years are to develop a base of players for
integration into the Senior program by supporting and working together with
the provincial development programs.
John has a strong conviction that we must develop the whole athlete, not
just their hockey skills, i.e.: time management, self-control, respect for
others, work ethic, etc... John's performance goal is to qualify the junior
team for the next Junior World Cup.
Field Hockey Canada recognizes the many challenges facing coaches today
and thanks John for his continued support of and dedication to Canadian
hockey.
Men's National Team Coach
Announcement
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Field Hockey Canada is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Mr.
Shiaz VIRJEE as the Men's National
Team Coach. Shiaz has accepted a contract with Field Hockey Canada until
post-Olympics 2000. Shiaz is a certified Level 4 3M NCCP Coach, a Level 3
Course Conductor and a certified FIH Coach.
The men's team under Shiaz's guidance recently placed 8th at the 1998 World
Cup in Holland - the Canadian men's best-ever finish at a World Cup.
Shiaz's goals over the next few years are to improve the ranking of the
Men's Senior Team and win a Gold Medal at the Pan American Games in 1999
thus qualifying for the Olympics in 2000. Shiaz is also keen to conduct
seminars and share his knowledge of the international game with others
in Canada.
Field Hockey Canada recognizes the many challenges facing coaches today
and thanks Shiaz for his continued support of and dedication to Canadian
hockey.
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World Cup, Utrecht, Holland, May 1998
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| Athletes |
|---|
| Hari KANT, ON |
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Mike MAHOOD, BC |
| Ian BIRD, BC |
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Alan BRAHMST, ON |
| Patrick BURROWS
(C), ON |
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Robin D'ABREO, ON |
| Marek GACEK, BC |
|
Chris GIFFORD, BC |
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Andrew GRIFFITHS, BC |
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Ronnie JAGDAY, BC |
| Bindi KULLAR, BC |
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Peter MILKOVICH, BC |
| Scott MOSHER, BC |
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Ken PEREIRA, ON |
| Rick ROBERTS, BC |
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Rob SHORT, BC |
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Training Tour in South Africa and Holland, April 1998
March 31 to April 22, 1998
| Staff |
|---|
| Head Coach | Shiaz VIRJEE |
| Team Manager | Patrick OSWALD |
| Physiotherapist | Scott FRASER |
| Sport Psychologist | Dr. Saul MILLER |
Durban, South Africa
The team will be staying at:
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza
Marine Parade
Durban, South Africa
Tel.: (27) 31-371321
Fax: (27) 31 - 3325527
| Date | Training | Score |
Goal Scorers |
|---|
| April 4 | South Africa | Canada |
3 - 0 |
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| April 5 | South Africa | Canada |
2 - 1 |
Rick Roberts (31': fg) |
| April 7 | Canada | Pakistan |
7 - 2 |
Marek Gacek (2 fg), Ken Pereira (2 fg), ??? |
| Date |
4-Nations Tournament | Score | Goal Scorers |
|---|
| April 8 | Pakistan | Egypt |
4 - 2 |
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| South Africa | Canada |
4 - 2 |
Peter Milkovich (15': pc), Alan Brahmst (65': fg) |
| April 9 | Canada | Pakistan |
2 - 3 |
Patrick Burrows (8': pc), Rob Short (63': fg) |
| South Africa | Egypt |
5 - 1 |
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| April 11 | Canada | Egypt |
0 - 0 |
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| South Africa | Pakistan |
3 - 1 |
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| April 12 | Play-Off |
Score | Goal Scorers |
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| 3rd/4th | Canada | Egypt |
2 - 0 |
Ian Bird (fg), Bindi Kullar(fg) |
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| 1st/2nd | South Africa | Pakistan |
2 - 4 |
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| Scores |
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| Team |
CAN | EGY | PAK | SAF |
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| Canada |
X | 0 - 0 |
2 - 3 | 2 - 4 |
| Egypt |
0 - 0 | X |
2 - 4 | 1 - 5 |
| Pakistan |
3 - 2 | 4 - 2 |
X | 1 - 3 |
| South Africa |
4 - 2 | 5 - 1 |
3 - 1 | X |
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| Standings |
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| Team | Pld | Won | Tie | Lst |
For | Agt | Pts |
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| South Africa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 9 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Canada | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Egypt | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
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Holland
The team will be staying at:
April 15-16: Hotel Schiphol A4
Rijksweg A4 nr 3
2132 MA Hoofddorp
Tel: (31) 252 675335
Fax: (31) 252 686978
April 17-21: CenterParcs De Eemhof
Slingerweg 1
3896 LD Zeewolde
Tel.: (31) 36-522-9100
| Date | Training | Score |
Goal Scorers |
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| April 17 | Poland | Canada |
1 - 2 |
Robin D'Abreo (fg), Rob Short (fg) |
| April 18 | HGC | Canada |
2 - 4 |
Rob Short (1 fg + 1 pc), Peter Milkovich (1 fg + 1 pc) |
| April 20 | Switzerland | Canada |
1 - 3 |
Scott Mosher (fg), Rob Short (fg), Chris Gifford (pc) |
| April 21 | Switzerland | Canada |
0 - 9 |
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Training Tour in Spain, January 1998
December 28, 1997, to January 12, 1998
The Team will play in the "Torneo International De Reyes"
to be held in Barcelona, Spain.
Torneo International De Reyes, Barcelona, Spain
Participating Teams (confirmed):
- Canada
- Egara HC, Spain (2nd Spanish League)
- HDM The Hague, Holland (2nd Dutch League)
- Hurley Amsterdam, Holland (3rd in Dutch League)
- Jolaseta HC, Spain (4th Spanish League)
- RC Polo Barcelona, Spain (3rd Spanish League)
- Reading, England (English Club Champion)
- Pedralbes, Spain (Polo's second team)
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For information or comments:
fhc@fieldhockey.ca
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