Learning, doing and supporting

As part of our focus on creating more awareness around Canada's National Women's Indoor Field Hockey team, SeeWhatSheCanDo asked each each player to share some details around their introduction to and history playing the sport; what they love about field hockey; what their favourite sport memory is; and what each player would say to their 10 year old self if they had the chance to go back in time. 

The significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our everyday lives for much of 2020 has been life-altering for so many.  For many elite athletes in particular, it has meant a complete shutdown to their ability to train and compete as a team or an individual athlete.  This is certainly the case for Canada's National Women's Indoor Field Hockey Team.  To get a better understanding of the pandemic's direct impact, we asked each athlete to share their thoughts around the challenges and frustrations they've experienced over the last nine months not being able to be together as a team. Knowing what they are facing, we also asked how a community platform like SeeWhatSheCanDo could support each of them and what that could look like. 

 

Head to Getting to know Team Canada's Women's Indoor Field Hockey Team to get the background story on the team, the Indoor Pan American Cup and to find links to more player profiles.

 

Introducing Hannah Meyer

Hannah's background and history in field hockey

Hannah began playing the sport of field hockey seven years ago.  She got her start in indoor field hockey when she joined the Kitchener-Waterloo Dragons field hockey club for their indoor skills practices.  Hannah plays on defense and has been an integral part of the national indoor field hockey squad for the last three years.

 

What do you love most about field hockey?

I love the opportunities I have been given to better myself in every way and the friends I have met.

 

Tell us about your favourite sport memory.

My favourite memory would be my very first university field hockey game.

 

 

What would you say to your 10 year old self about playing and staying in sport?

I would say to myself to not get discouraged by the tough times and use them to my advantage to get better and to make myself stronger.

 

What challenges and frustrations have you faced over the last few months because of COVID-19? And what have you done to manage these challenges and frustrations?

The main challenge I have experienced is the social isolation from my teammates. Practicing with the team has many physical benefits, of course; however, the social benefits are just as important. Having teammates to challenge and encourage me is one of the best aspects of playing a team sport. To overcome these challenges, I have been staying in touch with teammates and friends in addition to training individually. 

 

Additionally, do you think there are ways that a women's sport community like SWSCD could provide support to you? And how would you envision this happening?

A sports community like SWSCD could provide support by way of a Mentorship Program. This allows for female athletes to connect through social interaction and support. Networking across sports, ages, and skill levels would be very beneficial to all athletes. 

 

Connect with Canada's Women's Indoor Field Hockey Team

Want to send some good vibes to the Canada's Women's Indoor Field Hockey team?  Here are their social media coordinates.  

Facebook: @canindoorwomen

Instagram: @fhc_indoorwomen

Twitter: @canindoorhockey

Hashtags: #MindtheSkirt 

 

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