Athlete Profile
Tyla Flexman
Women's National Alumni
Nickname: BirdPosition: Midfield
Age: 26
Height: 170 cm
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Residence: Vancouver, BC
Birthplace: Vancouver, BC
Senior Caps: 70
1st Int'l Appearance: January 2009 in Ireland vs. Ireland
Career Highlights
- 2008/ 2009 Canada West Player of the Year
- 2008/2009 Gail Wilson Award Winner
- 2008/2009 Finalist for Outstanding Graduating Female Athlete at UBC
Field Hockey Background
All three of my older sisters played field hockey in highschool so I naturally followed in their footsteps. I first started playing in grade 8 for Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. I've loved it ever since.
Coaches: Hash Kanjee, Krista Thompson, Sheena Scott, John McGillvray
Favourite Moment with Team Canada
In the dressing room before games I get to DJ our team pump-up music with my really cool am/fm stereo.
Proudest Moment
My proudest moment was representing Canada at the Commonwealth Games in Dehli, India. It was my first major games and I was so proud to be able to represent my country at such a large event.
My Life
I am the youngest of four, I have three older sisters who all played field hockey and are all avid runners. My mom and dad have both run numerous marathons and half-marathons.
My hobbies include cross country skiing, enjoying Salt Spring Island, emceeing weddings, dogs and anything involving peanut butter.
Currently I work part-time doing behavior intervention with an autistic child, and after my field hockey career I would like to pursue a masters in Public Health.
Education
University: University of British Columbia (2008)
Degree/ Major: Bachelor of Human Kinetics
Languages: English, French
Advice for aspiring athletes...
Don't let success go to your head or failure go to your heart.
Role Model
Silken Laumann because of her outstanding athletic career, and her continued dedication to sport and charity's such as Right To Play.
Favourite Quote
"All that I can I will." - French proverb
Interesting Facts
1. I volunteer with the Beauty Night Society and run a program called Womyns Gym in Vancouver's Downtown East Side
2. I used to ski race for the Whistler Mountain Ski Club and competed in 2 Junior Whistler World Cups
3. In warm up before games I always pass with #14 Katie Baker
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FIH Road to London (Women) x 2 x 5 x 7
February 18-25, 2012
New Delhi, IndiaFinal Standing: 5 -
2011 Pan American Games (Women) x 6 x 5 x 2
October 19-28, 2011
Guadalajara, MexicoFinal Standing: 4 -
Canada vs. Japan
(Senior Women)July 26-30, 2011
Vancouver, BC -
2011 4 Nation Classic (Women)
July 15-24, 2011
Vancouver, BCFinal Standing: 3 -
2011 FIH Champions Challenge II (Women)
May 7-15, 2011
Vienne, AustriaFinal Standing: 7 -
Chile vs. Canada
(Senior Women)April 2-10, 2011
Santiago, Chile -
Canada vs. USA
(Senior Women)January 19-24, 2011
San Diego, California, USA -
2010 Commonwealth Games (Women)
October 3-14, 2010
Delhi, IndiaFinal Standing: 6 -
Canada vs. Chile
(Senior Women)August 1 - August 6, 2011
Vancouver, BC -
Canada vs. India
(Senior Women)June 15-20, 2010
Surrey, BC -
2010 World Cup Qualifier (Women)
March 26 - April 3, 2010
San Diego, California, USAFinal Standing: 4 -
2010 South American Tour (Women)
January 25 - February 5, 2010
Santiago, Chile & Buenos Aires, Argentina -
2009 Champions Challenge II (Women)
June 21-27, 2009
Kazan, RussiaFinal Standing: 6 -
2009 Pan American Cup (Women)
February 7-15, 2009
Hamilton, BermudaFinal Standing: 5 -
Ireland vs. Canada
(Senior Women)January 16-18, 2009
Dublin, Ireland
Provincial Associations
BC Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia P.E.I
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