The Field Hockey Centre
Global Community, Local Commitment
Centre of hockey in Ottawa, Canada
The Field Hockey Centre is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and growth of field hockey serving Ottawa and surrounding communities
Our Vision
Community Health
Create a thriving community hub for all
Fostering sport participation for life
Connecting local and international communities through field hockey
Our Goals
Commitment to Ottawa and the Surrounding Communities
Build outreach to underserved communities in Ottawa
Build a world class field hockey complex to serve the local field hockey community
Partner with like minded organizations to expand programs
A little about Field hockey
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) reports over 220 million field hockey players with participation spanning 138 countries. Field hockey has been in the Olympics since 1908 and has gender balanced worldwide participation. Visit the FIH website to learn more.
- Field hockey is the second largest sport on the planet
- Field hockey in Ottawa stretches back to the 1950s
- A recent explosion of participation in Ottawa began in 2007
- 70% of Ottawa members are female