Field Hockey is an incredible sport played around the World. Field Hockey is the second most played sport in the world. Field Hockey is played at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Pan Am Games and all ages around the globe!
Under the guidance of the former Canadian Men’s National Team Olympic and World Cup Coach, Shiaz Virjee, our curriculum involves an easy to learn and fun program which offers weekly training and games.
Overview
The focus is on skills and tactical play. Exploiting defensive and attacking situations.
Each training session will include progression of skills development and small games to prepare the athlete for the university season.
Who Should Participate?
- Athletes attending univerity
Coaching Staff
- Polar Bears athletes and teams will be coached by experienced coaches and training staff
Training Details:
- Summer training runs from 18th June to 25th July 2024.
- Please note that training times may change depending on number of athletes registered for the age groups.
- Ages – University Athletes – Please note that due to field bookings our training time will change in July to 6:30 to 8:00 PM
- Tuesday & Thursday:
- Tuesday session is on Wright Field at UBC – 1.5 hours session – 7:30 to 9:00 PM
- Thursday session is on Wright Field at UBC – 1.5 hours session – 7:30 to 9:00 PM
- Tuesday & Thursday:
Details, Registration Deadline & Costs:
- There is a limit for the number of athletes due to space limitations on the field – first come, first serve.
What is included:
- Training:
- 2 X 3 week block (Each block is 6 training sessions) – Training is divided in 3 week block and please indicate on registration form
Registration
Cost:
- University Age Athletes:
- First or second 3 weeks only – $300 plus gst (MUST INDICATE FIRST OR SECOND 3 WEEKS IN THE REGISTRATION FORM)
- Option in registration form to register for full 6 week program
- Custom program – Contact us info@polarbearsfieldhockey.com which specific weeks or days you can attend and we will build you a custom program price.
Not Included: Polar Bears Training Kit – Please visit Buy Training Kit
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Recent Testimonials
Shiaz and Arif absolutely live for field hockey! Their passion for the game is endless and a lifetime of experience is truly evident on and off the field. Their love for the game creates a dynamic atmosphere and the players are always fully engaged.Shiaz’s insight with the post-secondary recruitment process over the last few years has been instrumental in guiding us through the process of our daughter’s field hockey career. He was with us step by step and it made things so much easier for us. We are so happy to be part of the Polar Bears Family.
We are very grateful to Polar Bears Field Hockey for the amazing program it has offered Georgia! It paved the way for her journey from Grade 7 to being recruited to play NCAA Div. 1 Field Hockey. The coaches are committed and professional, and they care deeply for all of their athletes. The training sessions, US tournaments and the opportunities to play within higher divisions at a young age were instrumental in Georgia’s development and confidence. A special thanks to Shiaz and Arif for their guidance and invaluable assistance during the recruitment phase which was daunting, to say the least. We strongly recommend the Polar Bears program for any young aspiring field hockey players to learn the game, to love the sport and to enjoy the competition!
Choosing to move our daughter from the local program to Polar Bears Field Hockey was the best decision we made in regards to her development as a player. Competition level and the speed of the game at this level pushed players to grow. Dedicated and knowledgeable coaching from Shiaz and Arif allowed our daughter to develop her skills which has now led her to achieve her goal of attending an NCAA Div 1 school in the fall of 2022. Shiaz’s experience in dealing with post-secondary schools was pivotal in the decision making process. A big thanks to Shiaz, Arif and the Polar Bears Program!
Shiaz, Andrew & the Polar Bears program have been a fantastic part of our daughter’s field hockey development. They have been supportive and encouraging throughout, from starting as a Cub to giving her the opportunity to play Premier Division field hockey, preparing her for varsity field hockey. Shiaz was incredibly helpful with guidance about the different university programs, and seems to know every coach out there! We’ll always be grateful for the advice & help with university programs. Thank you Shiaz, Andrew, Arif & Polar Bears!
Choosing the Polar Bears program was a pivotal moment for our family. Shiaz and Arif embraced Saylor and were crucial in her development as an athlete and as a young woman (which is too often taken for granted).The commitment on and off the field by the coaches, and senior Polar Bears players, was instrumental in developing the skills and mindset to achieve her goal of playing NCAA Div. 1 school. Having just returned from watching my daughter play for University of Maine Black Bears in her rookie season, I could not be more proud of my daughter and thankful to Shiaz, Arif and the entire club for truly enabling her to achieve this goal. The experience of playing for the Polar Bears in the Premier Division was priceless for Saylor to experience the game at speed and made transition smooth to Div. 1
Finally, I would personally like to thank Shiaz for his support of Saylor, and her parents , throughout the university recruitment process. We could not have done it without you.
I strongly encourage anyone looking at the Polar Bears program to join the club even if the drive is long (we were from Port Moody) as it was completely worth it!