BLFHC celebrated the milestone at a social held on December 1st where awards were presented to several members in appreciation of their continuous dedication, devotion, and leadership to the Burnaby Lake Field Hockey Club. These awards included the Founder and Life Member awards presented to Moira Colbourne and John Nolan, both of whom remain dedicated to the growth and promotion of the sport and are important fixtures in the field hockey community in the Lower Mainland.

Over the years, BLFHC has been host to men’s and women’s teams in their respective Vancouver-based leagues as well as maintained an affiliation with the Simon Fraser University women’s field hockey program. BLFHC has also run a budding junior program with the goal of developing young field hockey players in a fun and inclusive environment. BLFHC now offers opportunities for players, coaches, umpires, and volunteers for a full range of men’s, women’s, and junior programs.

Prior to the fall of 1996, the Dragons (women) and the Burnaby Lake Mohawks (men) had existed as separate and independent entities since their respective formation as clubs. On September 24, 1998, all three entities became the Burnaby Lake Field Hockey Club (BLFHC). In November of 2006, the Burnaby Junior Girls also became part of the club.

See below for a few pictures of the 20th anniversary social.