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Cowichan Flickers Recruiting!

Posted by Ali Baggott at Jul 24, 2012 10:45PM PDT ( 3 Comments )

The first division will be back up to four teams this year with the return of the Cowichan Flickers.

If you would like to join the Cowichan Flickers first division ladies team, please visit www.cowichanfieldhockey.ca

You will find a registration form and more information there.

First division:

Mariners
Patriots
Lynx 1
Flickers

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Island Premier Field Hockey Team

Posted by Ali Baggott at Jul 24, 2012 8:20PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

There will be Island Premier Women’s Field Hockey Trials and practices at the below dates and times. The newly created Island Premier team will be happening in addition to the VILFHA league (div 1 to 3). If you are interested in attending the trials, the fee is $25.00.

You can pay the $25 to attend the trials as extra, high-level training sessions in preparation for the fall season as well.

Please register online with Margot Kirkpatrick at gmkirkpatrick@shaw.ca

For questions or more information about the Island Premier field hockey team please contact Ali Lee at alilee05@gmail.com

TRYOUT INFORMATION: ($25.00)
Friday, July 27: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Friday, August 10: 6:30 – 7:30 pm

TEAM PRACTICES: (included in above price)
Friday, August 17: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Friday, August 24: 6:30 -7:30 pm

To register for team trials or to be considered for premier team please e-mail:
Margot Kirkpatrick, Premier team manager
gmkirkpatrick@shaw.ca

See attached document for full details.

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Great loss in Field Hockey - Rosemary Penn

Posted by Ali Baggott at Jul 8, 2012 5:15PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

VICTORIA, B.C. – On Wednesday, July 4, the island and BC field hockey community lost a great contributor and face for the sport. Rosemary Maud Penn passed away on July 4, 2012 and will forever be remembered for her commitment and contributions to the sport of field hockey.

Below is the full obituary, courtesy of Victoria’s Times Colonist:

PENN, Rosemary Maud (Weaver-Bridgman) August 30, 1926 to July 4, 2012 Rosemary’s rich life ended full circle on Salt Spring Island. She was born in the village of Moddershall, England in August 30th, 1926. Her mother, Euphemia Drummond and father, Montague (“Monty”) Weaver-Bridgman, both from early BC families, returned to Victoria and Salt Spring when Rosemary was two. After completing her schooling at Norfolk House and Queen Margaret’s, she worked as a ward aid nursing returning war veterans, before attending Victoria College. She was the first woman in her family to pursue a degree, winning a place at Newnham College, Cambridge from 1948 to 1951, studying English Literature in the first cohort of women to be awarded degrees. At Cambridge she met Michael Penn, and they were married at Saint Luke’s Church, Victoria in 1951. After Michael completed his medical training, they settled on Christmas Hill. Their home on the hill became a social hub for their five children, friends, relatives, students and colleagues for the next 30 years. Rosemary never stopped teaching all through the raising of her children-supported by Kay Greenaway who became part of the family. She taught English and English Literature at many different institutions during her 43-year career as a teacher-including Westerham, St. Margaret’s, Queen Margaret’s, Norfolk House School (where latterly she was vice-principal for nine years), Open Learning Institute, University of Victoria and Pearson College. In between, she fulfilled two life long dreams, starting a bookstore (Acorn Books) and becoming a principal. In 1984, she set up an international school in Manila, Philippines. It was her turn for a new adventure-after years of encouragement and support of the adventures of her children-Rosemary was never one to dampen plans. Her contribution to her schools and students never finished at 3 pm. She was well loved and had an infectious passion for literature and language. As well as juggling the care of her large extended family, she also took on numerous extra-curricular activities. Her belief in the importance of debate led her to head up the Canadian Debating Federation and Debate and Speech Society of BC. She served on the Board of Directors of many schools and was the first president of the BC Women’s Field Hockey Association. Rosemary and Michael enjoyed a great camaraderie, sharing adventures in the mountains, travelling and entertaining their wide circle of friends. Upon retirement, they moved to Ardmore , where they enjoyed their growing circle of grandchildren and local community work through Holy Trinity Church, in Sidney-a community who provided her with support when Michael died of a short illness in 1997. She will be greatly missed by her two sisters Gillian Young (Keith) and Heather Robertson, brother Hamish Bridgman (Sheila), cousin Nancy Braithwaite, her five children Caroline (Jeremy), Andrew (Hazell and Melanie), Nigel (Jane), Briony (Donald) and Malcolm (Virginia), fifteen grandchildren Robin, Duncan, Jonnie, Hannah, Anna, Max, Emily, Callum, Brighde, Christie, Brody, Ronan, Charlotte, Michael and Mackenzie and many nieces, nephews and their children. The family wish to thank the staff of Lady Minto Hospital for their loving care over the last four years. A small service was held for family at Holy Trinity Church and an event will be organized later in the summer to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to Debate and Speech Association of BC or Canadian Debating Federation to support Rosemary’s vision of strengthening the skills of debate in future leaders.

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Second Summer Drop in time added

Posted by Ali Baggott at Jun 15, 2012 11:44PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

Sailors Summer Drop-In hockey begins THIS WEEK! These sessions are co-ed, open to anyone (suggested over 14) and we throw our sticks in and play 7-aside or full field games depending on numbers. I really wanted this to happen but we need to make sure we keep the numbers up. So tell all your friends, spread the word and encourage people to come out!

When: Thursday
Time: THIS Thursday, June 21 (8-9:30pm) but all other Thursdays June 28 – August 16 (7-8:30pm)
Location: UVIc Artificial Field Hockey Turf (Field 1)
Cost: $5 per session or $40 for the whole summer

No need to bring two colours of shirts, pinnies will be provided.

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Summer Drop In

Posted by Ali Baggott at Jun 9, 2012 10:48AM PDT ( 2 Comments )

Summer Drop-In will be starting the first week of June! This is recreational mixed play – all levels are welcome. We just throw the sticks in a pile and divide them into teams. It’s a fun way to keep a stick in the game through the summer, get back into the sport, or give it a try for the first time.

WHAT: Drop In Field Hockey
WHEN: Monday Nights, June 4 to August 27 (no sessions on July 2 or August 6 long weekends)
TIME: 7:00 TO 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: UVIC Water based turf
COST: $5 per session or $40 for the whole summer

Questions? Contact Sharon White at sharonpw@shaw.ca .