Successful PAHF Technical Courses at CalCup 2015

The Pan Am Hockey Federation (PAHF) completed two Technical Courses hosted by the California Cup Organizing Committee (CCOC) in Moorpark California. The course Level 1 featured an introduction to hockey enthusiasts looking to start their technical career. The advanced one (Level 2) focused on an in-depth study of game management and guidance to transition to senior technical positions.

Historically, technical officials have come from umpires, players and coaches looking for a different path to participate in the game. The PAHF technical course is a venture into developing technical officials by teaching the skills in a structured setting.

A total of twenty participants from various PAHF countries (Barbados, Canada Guatemala, Jamaica, Peru, Puerto Rico, USA, and Trinidad and Tobago) attended the course which was held over four days- 2 days for each Level1 &2.

The three facilitators were Lurah Hess USA- Level 1, Laura Pigretti- ARG and Maureen Craig- Rousseau TTO- Level 2.

The PAHF president, Coco Budeisky, said: “When the CCOC offered to host the courses, we had to think who the beneficiaries of this type of joint action are.  When we decided to move forward, collectively we were pleasantly surprised how many of our members had decided to send their nominated people to the course.  Our initial expectation of attendance was exceeded in both Level 1 and Level 2 courses.”

The California Cup is a committee of the Field Hockey Federation, who are hosting the 44th annual International Field Hockey Tournament, which is sanctioned by the United States Field Hockey Association. The tournament boasts teams with players as young as 5 years old all the way to Olympic hopefuls playing in the top divisions for cash prizes.