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 Maddie Babineau

Maddie's background and history in field hockey

Maddie began playing field hockey eight years ago when her mom introduced her to field hockey at the time she was entering high school.  Maddie eventually joined a local club called A&C Field Hockey Academy. As Maddie shared, "once winter hit, we could no longer play outdoors anymore, so we took things indoors". This is when Maddie fell in love with the indoor game.  Her primary position is as a forward.

 

What do you love most about field hockey?

Field hockey has given me the opportunity to travel the world with my best friends, and play the sport we all love.

 

Tell us about your favourite sport memory.

My favourite memory so far is travelling to Belarus with the indoor national team. It was my first time going on tour with this team and I was fortunate to receive my first cap (first appearance in a game with a national team).  I had so much fun and learned a lot on this tour.

 

 

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

Enjoy every moment and have fun. Be brave and don’t be afraid to take risks. The challenges you’ll face along the way will make the successes rewarding.

 

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?

As elite athletes, these past few months have been very challenging. For me, I think the biggest challenge is not being able to train with my teammates in-person. At practice, we can motivate and push each other to be better. Since we aren’t allowed to train as a whole team right now, we have to be very disciplined and hold each other accountable. I’ve found that scheduling all my training sessions for the week and logging all my activity has helped me stay motivated and holds me accountable. Ultimately, by staying disciplined and continuing to train hard, we’ll be ready when we’re able to play together again!

 

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?

I believe women’s sports communities like SWSCD can support myself and other female athletes. In the world we’re living in, women’s sports are continuing to grow. We’ve come a long way, but we’re still continuing to fight for equal gender rights. Platforms like SWSCD can help young female athletes build confidence to achieve their dreams and goals in sports.

 

 

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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