Athlete Profile
Thea Culley
Women's Senior Team
Nickname: ThizzPosition: Forward
Height: 168 cm
Age: 26
Birthplace: Trail, BC
Hometown: Rossland, BC
Residence: Vancouver, BC
Languages: English
Senior Caps: 86
Teams: Vancouver Meralomas
Former Teams: University of Victoria Vikes
Coaches: Louis Mendonca, Paul Bundy, Lynne Beecroft, Krista Thompson, Donna Hebert
First Int'l Appearance: 2006 in Cardiff, Wales vs. Wales
Field Hockey Background
Besides basketball, field hockey was the only team sport offered to females at my high school. I started playing in grade 8 when I was 12 years old.
Proudest Moment
When I was 8, I was inspired by the athletes parade at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, BC and dreamed of competing in the games. My proudest field hockey moment was hearing Oh Canada before our first match at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. It was during this anthem that I realized that the fantasy of the past was now a reality.
Favourite Moment with Team Canada
Beating Wales 2-1 in the last 3 minutes of the game at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Career Highlights
2009 Champions Challenge II Canadian Best Player
2008 National Championships Tournament All-Star
2006 and 2004 CIS Tournament All-Star
2004/5 and 2006/7 Academic All-Canadian
My Life
When I'm not in Vancouver training I like to spend time at my family cabin reading on the dock.
Education
University: University of British Columbia (2011)
Degree/ Major: Bachelor of Human Kinetics
Role Model
My role models are my family.
Favourite Quote
"There are some who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality. Then there are those who turn one into the other."
Advice for aspiring athletes...
Value the setbacks and hardships and use them to make you stronger. Earning your achievements is more rewarding than being handed them.
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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
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Road to London | Feb. 18
Interview with Thea Culley following a 2 - 2 draw with Italy.
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2011 Pan American Games : Oct 26
Thea Culley comments on the 2 - 4 loss to Team USA in the semi-finals
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Chile Tour : 2011
Catching up with Women's National Team member, Thea Culley, on Day 2 training in Santiago, Chile.
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