The Field Hockey Centre is a newly created not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement and growth of field hockey in Ottawa and the surrounding areas. The Nighthawks are taking the lead with the fundraising campaign for this project which will launch at the end of the month.
“The foundation for this group of devoted volunteers comes from one of the organization’s primary partners, the Nepean Nighthawks Field Hockey Club. The Nighthawks, founded in 2002, are a field hockey powerhouse that started off as a small local club in Ontario, that has experienced exponential growth over the years. Faced with these unprecedented levels of growth, the Nighthawks’ registration and programming is at its maximum capacity due to a lack of local field hockey facilities. This ground-breaking project will provide a new site to address the recent explosion of field hockey participation in Ottawa by offering more space for programming to play. “
Field Hockey Canada
The new facility will include two lit synthetic field hockey pitches, spectator seating, change rooms, maintenance/storage, a clubhouse, and a perimeter fitness trail. The City of Ottawa has already identified a piece of land and has committed to matching community funds of up to $1 million. However, with the total estimated cost of $3.5 million, fundraising will remain a crucial element required to drive this facility’s production. For more information about the fundraising campaign and how to donate click here.
For details on this ground breaking project visit The Field Hockey Centre site.
“Congratulations to the Field Hockey Centre partners and volunteers. You have created a big vision for the field hockey community to rally around for the upcoming fundraising campaign. Great to see this getting underway!”
Ian Bird, former Olympian and active Quebec community member, who volunteers with the Chelsea Phoenix Field Hockey Club
The Nighthawks are excited to launch this new project and being a new chapter for field hockey in Ottawa. Thank you to all our members who have shown incredible support for our organization and our mission to build a healthy community.