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Overview

"Our trip to the US Nationals was superb.  The coaches were outstanding and maintained a balance between fun and professionalism. Both coaches have continued to mentor and support us."
Gail and Jenna McNeil (2007 Polar Bear Team)

THE TEAM

Shiaz Virjee will be selecting and coaching the Polar Bears - an elite team consisting of a maximum of 16 female athletes and minimum of 14 athletes to travel to Palm Springs, California for five days to compete in the U19 USA National Field Hockey Festival.

OBJECTIVE

Train with the top coach in Canada and be seen by university recruiting coaches while competing against top level teams in a fun and safe environment in Palm Spring California.

We will invite the US College coaches to watch our athletes throughout the tournament and invite them to meet with out athletes (complying with US recruiting regulation).

THE COACH

Total Field Hockey has partnered up with Shiaz Virjee to offer our athletes the best coach available in Canada as they prepare for the Tour and develop as athletes.

• Shiaz coached and qualified the Canadian National Men's Team to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
• Coached Canada to Gold at 1999 Pan-America Games (Winnipeg)
• Shiaz holds the certification 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 who 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.

Click here for further coaching details for Shiaz Virjee

TRAINING SCHEDULE

In order to find success you must first and train hard. It is our expectations that everyone who makes the Polar Bears team commits to our training schedule.  

It is our hope to attract the best athletes from throughout British Columbia and make it as easy as possible for the entire team to get together to train. 

Training sessions will be held in the Lower Mainland. We will assist all athletes travelling from outside the Lower Mainland (Vancouver Island, Interior etc.) find billeting with local families for Saturday nights.  

Saturday June 21 - Trials (evening)
Saturday June 21 - Parent & Athlete Meeting (learn about NCAA recruiting process)
Sunday June 22 - Trials (early morning)
Training Schedule TBA

TRIAL EVALUATION PROTOCOL

Please click on the below link to find the Athlete Evaluation Protocol that we will follow during trials for the Polar Bears team.

Total Field Hockey Polar Bear Elite Tour - Athlete Evaluation Protocol version 2.pdf

TRAVEL PLAN

November 26 - Depart Vancouver to Palm Springs
November 27 - Tournament Commences
November 28 - Tournament Continues
November 29 - Tournament Continues
November 30 - Final day of Tournament & Return flight from Palm Springs to Vancouver
*Subject to change due to flight availability

THE TOURNAMENT

The USA National Field Hockey Festival is the World's largest armature field hockey event attracting more then 3500 athletes from around the World!  

This event offers a fantastic opportunity for athletes looking to make an impression on recruiters from a wide variety of American Universities and Colleges. Hundreds of athletes are flagged by the recruiters being offered full ride scholarships to universities and colleges to pursue both academic and field hockey.  

REGISTRATION

Register by: June 21st