1. Men's National Team News: Canada announces World Cup Squad selection camp

Following last month's successful campaign to win the Pan American Cup in Santiago and direct qualification to the 2010 World Cup in New Delhi, the Canadian Men's Team is formally initiating its World Cup preparation. Head Coach Alan Brahmst announced that the first project for the Champions of the Americas is a 4 day National Selection Camp scheduled for June 4-7th in Vancouver. Field Hockey Canada's objective for this camp is to identify the World Cup squad of 28-30 athletes, who will form the core group of players participating in the preparation projects over the next 10 months.

"The camp will be comprehensive with 15 hours of on-field activities and will include fitness testing and a technical capabilities evaluation. Tactical assessments will be performed as part of numerous inter-squad matches", said Brahmst and then added, "for Canada, as we move toward two significant competitions in 2010, the World Cup & the Commonwealth Games, we are looking to now design a younger squad, which will form the longer-term core of our National Team as we move toward London 2012 and then into the next Olympic cycle. Although performance in the short term is a top priority, we are looking for the right balance to sustain our success and continue our climb in world rankings beyond 2010."

The squad will be announced on June 9th before the athletes join the provincial team training phase, which concludes with the National Championships in Calgary from July 20-26th.

Objectives of the Camp are to:

• Evaluate the fitness & performance of athletes attending the camp

• Identify a broader group of players to lead Canada through he 2010 World Cup & Commonwealth Games as well as the next Olympic Cycle.

• Rank players and communicate national team performance requirements.

For more information please visit website:

fieldhockey.ca

2. FINAL RESULTS at U19 Indoor Championships

The 2009 FHC Indoor National Championships where hosted by Field Hockey Alberta and will be held at the Talisman Centre in the city of Calgary. The event featured nine men's and women's senior teams vying for Canada's national title in indoor field hockey.

The Womens side faced tough competition, however in the end Team Ontario captured the 2009 U19 Women’s Indoor Championship over the March 27th weekend defeating Team Alberta in the final. Manitoba defeated Saskatchewan for the bronze medal.

On the Mens Side: Alberta South won the title with a victory over Alberta North. The Alberta Under-16 team defeated Saskatchewan for third-place. Final Standings:

Women

1. Ontario 2. Alberta 3. Manitoba 4. Saskatchewan 5. Alberta U16

Men

1. Alberta South 2. Alberta North 3. Alberta U16 4. Saskatchewan

3. Tournament 6 & MVP from Indoor Nationals

Congratulations to the gold medalists from both Senior and U19 on for both the men and women sides, this year's event was a great weekend, the competition was great and playoffs were exciting. Thank you to all of the sponsors and volunteers for all they committed to this event. We also like to recognise the tournament 6 and MVP for their outstanding play and efforts.

SENIOR - Tournament Six & MVP:

Women

1. Malinda Hapuarachchi - Ontario (Tournament MVP)

2. Courtney Campbell - Dinos Red

3. Jenny Gobin - CLFHA

4. Alicia Frisch (GK) - AB U19

5. Effie Petrou - Ontario

6. Christen Robertson - Dinos Black

Men

1. Jeewanjot Bath - Ontario (Tournament MVP)

2. Jordan Tse - AB South

3. Manvir Grewal (GK) - AB South

4. Adam Ali - Ontario

5. Will Moss - AB South

6. Sanjay Bhandari - AB North

U19 – Tournament Six

Women's Tournament Six

1. Taylor Klimosko, Alberta #8

2. Jessalyn Walkey, Ontario #13

3. Alexandra Nelson, Ontario #9

4. Genevieve Collins, Manitoba #18

5. Courtney Duggan, Alberta #9

6. Patricia Doucet, Alberta U16, GK

Men's Tournament Six

1. Jordan Tse, AB South #5

2. Benedikt van Lengerich, AB South #7

3. Audric George, AB North #3

4. Nathan O'Riain, AB U16, #9

5. Layton Clarke, Saskatchewan #10

6. Craig Gordon, Saskatchewan, GK

4. NEW 2009 Rules of HOCKEY

FIH Released the new 2009 Rules of Field Hockey;

They are available on the website here: worldhockey.org

A news item is being posted on the website to provide brief background information about the main changes which have been made.

Rules books are currently being printed. Copies will be sent to you in a few weeks time when they are available from the printer. If you need additional copies please order them using the form which is also available on the website.

As usual, if you have any questions about the Rules, do not hesitate to Roger Webb, Technical Manager at International Hockey Federation (FIH). roger.webb@worldhockey.org

5. REMINDER ABOUT FHC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Field Hockey Canada AGM will be held June 12 to 14th in Ottawa. All meetings will be taking place at the Crowne Plaza Ottawa. Guest Rooms have also been set aside. For more information please contact Emma at fhc@fieldhockey.ca

6. Spotlight on amateur sport

Rogers FAN 960 and Jungle Jim Hunter, the original Crazy Canuck of Canada’s national ski team, are partnering to present a two hour, weekly radio program focusing on coaches, athletes, and parents in Canadian amateur sport.

Jungle would like to hear from you. Please add us to your e-mail list so we can be current and talk about your sport.

• Do you have an upcoming event? • Do you have an athlete who is doing well or has faced and overcome interesting challenges? • Do you have a coach who brings out the best? • Do you know of parents who create an environment that helps their athlete excel?

Tell Jungle and he’ll tell Canadians the story.

Please pass your tips or information to Jungle at: jungle.jim@shaw.ca

Remember, Jungle needs the five Ws – who, what, where, when, why along with a contact name and information (telephone, e-mail) if there is a need for follow up.

Be sure to catch the show on the www.thefan960.com !

If you live within the FAN960 broadcast area, the program runs from 9:00a.m. – 11:00am (Mountain Time) on Saturdays. If you live outside the Calgary broadcast area catch the program simulcast on FAN960.com

Comments on the program are more than welcome.

If you need further information contact us at: Office: (403) 281-7462 E-mail: jungle.jim@shaw.ca

7. WOMENS NATIONAL TEAM NEWS: Canada to Host Team India at Tamanawis Field

Field Hockey Canada and the Indian Hockey Confederation are happy to announce a 5-match Test Series featuring the Canadian National Women’s field hockey team versus Team India. The Series will take place in late May 2009 at Tamanawis Field in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

The tentative schedule of matches includes India facing Canada “A” on May 26th and May 27th. The official Test Series between India and the Canadian National Team will take place May 29th – 31st, June 2nd, and June 4th.

Fans are encouraged to come out and witness some world class hockey. Information on volunteer and sponsorship opportunities will be announced as it becomes available. Immediate questions can be directed to: Ian Clark, Program Coordinator, FHC

programs@fieldhockey.ca