Why this Program:

Following the Long Term Athlete Development Model, this program is targeted to the young children, many of whom will be playing to learn the sport.

Polar Bears offers focused training by our committed and experienced coaches who know the game and make field hockey fun by creating a positive learning environment.

Skills are taught for appropriate development in each age level based on:

  • Emphasis on skill learning and small games in safe environment
  • Learning positional play, passing and lots of touches on the ball.

Who Should Participate

Athletes who want to learn to play and athletes who want to improve their skills and game play

The spring field hockey season runs April – June. We ask that all athletes attend training (to build individual skills) and games (to develop team cohesion, consistency and of course to ensure that we have sufficient players for each game). Inconsistent attendance at practice or the missing of games affects the entire team’s performance. Please let us know early if you have any conflicts that will affect your attendance.

Coaching Staff

Polar Bears teams will be coached at trainings and matches by our quality training staff  and Junior coaches.

Program Details:

Training- starts on Friday 10th April 2026

Refer a New Player

Tell your friends and encourage them to join Polar Bears!

Important for Goalies: Anyone interested in learning and playing as a goalie – please contact us at info@polarbearsfieldhockey.com – prior to registration for a discount.

Not included:

To determine which age group your child should register, please check Year Born

  • Option 1: One training session a week on Friday evenings at Crofton House School –  from 5:00 to 6:15 PM – each 1.25 hours in length per session. (Might start as early as 4:30 PM if we can get the field for that start time)
  • Option 2: One training session per week on Friday evenings at Crofton House School – from 5:00 to 6:15 PM plus a game on Saturday mornings at 8:30 AM (TBC)

The vast majority (80% ish) of our games will be played in Vancouver and most of them will be played at Crofton House School on Saturday mornings.

We will have two games at Mulgrave (most likely 1:00 PM start on Saturday afternoons)

Please note :

  • The athlete age groups are based on athlete’s age as of 01 January 2026.
  • Days and times are subject to change based on field availability.

What is Included:

  • Training – Between 10 and 11 weeks of team training.
  • Game Coaching – Coaches will organize and coach the teams for all games.

Not Included:

Please see Cubs Training Package

Please make sure your child brings a hockey stick, mouthguard, shinguards and a water bottle.

Registration

Registration closing soon ….. please register now.

  • Option 1: Two training sessions per week or 1 training session and a game each week on Saturday. The training is at Crofton House School Field:
    • Wednesday 5:30 to 6:45 PM
    • Friday 5:00 to 6:15 PM (Might start as early as 4:30 PM if we can get the field for that start time)
  • Option 2: Same as Option 1 (above) plus a game on Saturdays

The vast majority (80% ish) of our games will be played in Vancouver and most of them will be played at Crofton House School on Saturday mornings at 8:30 AM TBC

We will have two games at Mulgrave (most likely 1:00 PM start on Saturday afternoons)

Please note :

  • The athlete age groups are based on athlete’s age as of 01 January 2025.
  • Days and times are subject to change based on field availability.

What is Included:

  • Training – Between 10 and 11 weeks of team training.
  • Game Coaching – Coaches will organize and coach the teams for all games.

Not Included:

Please see Cubs Training Package

Please make sure your child brings a hockey stick, mouthguard, shinguards and a water bottle.

Registration

Registration closing soon ….. please register now.

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Recent Testimonials

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!

Jennifer Baird & Leith Dewar , Parents of Jocelyn Dewar- St. Andrews University class of 2023
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.

Kim & Sinder Gill – Parents of Avani Gill #16, University of Maine 2021

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!

Gillian and Gavin Reynolds – Parents of Georgia Reynolds , Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
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!

Nick Kuefler , Saylor's dad - 2023 U18 Polar Bears

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!

Colleen & Taka – Parents of Taylor Katsube, NCAA Div. 1 committed - Class of 2022