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• Do you have dreams of playing hockey at a University?
• Do you aspire to be a High Performance athlete?  
• Do you have dreams of playing for a National Team?
• Do you want to experience what takes place during a University or National Camp? 
• Do you want to be coached by the best coach that Canada has to offer and continue developing your skills to become the best possible field hockey athlete that you can become?

If you answer is yes to any of the above questions then the Summer Elite Training Camp is for you!

Total Field Hockey proudly presents…the only Elite Summer Training Camp in all of Canada!

The Elite Training camp includes access to the techniques of the best players in the World. You will get an opportunity to see how the top players learn their skills and use them in games.

• Athletes will also get a special inside peek at the Dutch National Women's Team skill training sessions (copies are not available for distribution)
• Specific goalkeeping sessions will be included.  These practical sessions will include advanced skills and techniques. Starting with the positions around the goal and awareness of the shooters lane, "kick & clear – no rebounds", aerial shots- use of glove hand and stick, slide tackling,  balance, footwork & power, defending penalty corner,  use of peripheral vision & zooming.
• Videos from the recent Women's Champions Trophy tournament (Top 6 Teams) will be reviewed with the players with expert analysis.

What is the objective of the Summer Elite Training Camp?

A Camp dedicated to the development of individual female field hockey players skills as well as team tactics. The focus will be on developing and utilizing individual skills in game situations. Athletes can either be a Day Camper (come each day and depart each night) or a Residence Camper (board at the University of British Columbia Campus). Athletes will enjoy 3.5 hours of on field coaching with expert master coach Shiaz Virjee.

A key component will be to provide ongoing feedback to every athlete throughout the Camp. Feedback will be provided by the coaches during the practical sessions as well we will video tape the training sessions.  Coaches will use the video to provide specific technical feedback to the athletes.

What are the ages of the athletes?

We will be running two groups throughout the week:
Girls Under 19
Girls Under 16

When and where does the Elite Training Camp take place?

Crofton House Artificial Turf Field 3200 West 41^st Ave (at Blenheim Street) in Vancouver
Day Athletes:
Residence Athletes:

WHO IS RUNNING THE CAMP

Shiaz Virjee will be running the Summer Elite Training Camp sessions along with hand picking a selection of the best assistant coaches.

THE MASTER COACH

Total Field Hockey has partnered up with Shiaz Virjee to offer our athletes the best coach available in Canada as they train to become the best athletes they can be.

• Shiaz coached and qualified the Canadian National Men's Team to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
• Coaches Canada to Gold at 1999 Pan-America Games (Winnipeg)
• Shiaz holds the title of FIH Grade 1 Coaching Position (the highest coaching position awarded by the FIH to only a select few coaches)
• Canadian Men's National Team Coach from 1994 - 2000
• Shiaz is currently the head coach of the University of British Columbia Men's team

Shiaz Virjee is a top coach, with excellent credentials and results. Shiaz has coached athletes and teams to success in both domestic and international competition. Shiaz has a tremendous passion for field hockey with an emphasis on high performance. His athletes acquire excellent skills and develop into a cohesive, competitive unit ready to achieve success. Shiaz has a systematic approach to develop skills and create an environment that nurtures athletes.  He is also very results oriented with a motto of "no excuses – get the results". His uncompromising methods helped Canada to secure best ever results internationally.  He has excellent knowledge of the game and is able to analyze the game tactics and set plays for the advantage of his team.

Sample Daily Schedule

Start Time #1
9:00 – 9:45 Physiological Session (warm up session with trainer)
9:45 – 11:15 On field training session (skills and tactical training session)
11:15 – 11:30 Break / change for class session
11:30 – 12:00 Review video from morning training session – focus on skill development
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch / Team Building Session
12:45 – 1:15 On field warm up (individual and group skills and drills)
1:15 – 1:45 On field individual skills and small group training
1:45 – 2:45 On field full and modified games
2:45 – 3:15 Warm-down and change
3:15 – 4:30 Classroom Session: Watching & analyzing video footage, team talks, university and/or motivational session, nutrition session, sports psychology session, off season conditioning program
4:30 End of day (pick up for Day Campers & Return to the residence for evening activities for Residential Campers)

9:00 – 9:45 Physiological Session (warm up session with trainer)
9:45 – 11:15 On field training session (skills and tactical training session)
11:15 – 11:30 Break / change for class session
11:30 – 12:00 Review video from morning training session – focus on skill development
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch / Team Building Session
12:45 – 1:15 On field warm up (individual and group skills and drills)
1:15 – 1:45 On field individual skills and small group training
1:45 – 2:45 On field full and modified games
2:45 – 3:15 Warm-down and change
3:15 – 4:30 Classroom Session: Watching & analyzing video footage, team talks, university and/or motivational session, nutrition session, sports psychology session, off season conditioning program
4:30 End of day (pick up for Day Campers & Return to the residence for evening activities for Residential Campers)

Start Time #2

9:00 – 10:00 Video and skill training preparation
10:15 – 11:00 Physiological Session (warm up session with trainer)
11:00 – 11:15 Get ready for on field session
11:15 – 1:00 On field training session (skills and tactical training session)
1:00 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 2:45 Classroom Session: Watching & analyzing video footage, team talks, university and/or motivational session, nutrition session, sports psychology session, off season conditioning program
2:45 – 3:15 On field warm up (individual and group skills and drills)
3:15 – 3:45 On field individual skills and small group training
3:45 – 4:30 On field full and modified games
4:30 End of day (pick up for Day Campers & Return to the residence for evening activities for Residential Campers)

*Daily Schedule Subject to Change

How many spaces are available?

We have space available for up to 32 U19 girls (including a maximum of 4 goalies) and 32 U16 girls (including a maximum of 4 goalies).

We require a minimum of 22 athletes to run each the U19 and U16 girls Summer Elite Training Camp.

When do the Residence Campers stay?

From Sunday night to Thursday the Residence Campers will be staying at Place Vanier at the University of British Columbia in private dorm rooms. Camp councilors will be supervising and staying alongside the Residence Campers at Place Vanier.

Camp Cost

Day Camper Cost: $445 (GST Included)
Residence Camper Cost: $695* (GST Included)
*Arrival at UBC Residences on Sunday night. The price includes accommodation from Sunday-Wednesday night, and all meals and transportation starting at breakfast on Monday and ending at lunch on the Thursday.