WOMEN'S SOUTH AFRICA TOUR

3-Nations SPAR Cup
February 2008

As part of their preparations for the 2008 World Olympic Qualifier in Victoria, BC at the end of April the Women’s National Team travelled to South Africa to compete in several matches against top-calibre opponents.

Team Canada begin the tour with three test matches against the South Africans before joining both South Africa and Team Russia in the 3-Nations SPAR Cup tournament February 25 – March 1.

South Africa has already qualified for the Beijing Games while Russia will be hosting their own qualifier in Kazan for the right to attend.  Before departing back to Canada the women will also compete in three contests versus the highly skilled Under-21 South African team.

News

Mar 1, 2008 - Canada finishes second in SPAR Cup (FHC)

Mar 1, 2008 - SA, Canada play to draw (Ind.OL)

Feb 29, 2008 - Russia beats Canada at SPAR Cup (FHC)

Feb 27, 2008 - Canada edged by South Africa 1-0 (FHC)

Feb 26, 2008 - Canada defeats Russia in South Africa Series (WorldHockey)

Feb 26, 2008 - Canada defeats Russia at 3-Nations (FHC)

Feb 25, 2008 - South Africa wins series against Canada (WorldHockey)

Feb 25, 2008 - South Africa drops Canada in Test series finale (FHC)

Feb 25, 2008 - SA net hockey Test series 2-0 (The Times)

Feb 25, 2008 - SA women seal series with 4-1 victory (Ind.OL)

Feb 25, 2008 - Team SA sink Canada (iAfrica)

Feb 23, 2008 - SA womens' hockey team beat Canada (Mail & Guardian)

Feb 23, 2008 - SA come from behind to grab series lead (Ind.OL)

Feb 23, 2008 - South Africa defeats Canada 2-1 in field hockey Test match in Pretoria (CP)

Feb 22, 2008 - South Africans rally to beat Canadian women (FHC)

Feb 22, 2008 - SA fails to give Canada the big stick (Ind.OL)

Feb 21, 2008 - Canada draws South Africa in Test series opener (FHC)

Feb 21, 2008 - Hockey girls take on Canada (Dispatch)

Feb 20, 2008 - South African tour begins for Team Canada Women (FHC)

Feb 20, 2008 - Much to play for in SPAR Cup (WorldHockey)

Team Roster

    Head Coach - Sally Bell

    Assistant Coach - Robin D'Abreo

    Physiotherapist - Teri-Lynn Fraser

    Team Manager - Rachel Peters

    Umpire - Wendy Stewart

Standings

Tour Schedule / Results

Accommodations

a) Seidel Guest House, Pretoria – 18 February to 25 February.

• Address - 337 The Rand Str, Lynnwood, Pretoria, South Africa

• Telephone - +27 (0)12 3486282. Fax - +27 (0)12 3487791.

• Meals – buffet breakfast at the Guest House; lunch and dinner at the HPC

• Transportation – provided to HPC.

• http://www.seidels.co.za/index.php

b) Hotel Mercure, Johannesburg – 26 February to 07 March.

• Location - Corner Republic Road and Randburg Waterfront Road 2125 Johannesburg.

• Telephone - Tel : (+27)11/3263300 - Fax : (+27)11/3122055.

• Internet – wireless available in the rooms.

• Meals – breakfast only included.

• Transportation – provided to the stadium.

• http://www.mercure.com/mercure/fichehotel/gb/mer/2917/fiche_hotel.shtml

Flights