Field and Indoor Hockey in Rio Grande do Sul state: the first mandate of the Sports Federation (2010-2014)

Abstract

Objective: The study describes how the historical trajectory of the sport Field Hockey and Indoor Hockey with base in the actions accomplished in the first mandate of the Rio Grande do Sul State Field Hockey and Indoor Hockey Federation (FHERS) from 2010 to 2014. Methods: The historical documentary research was carried out through literature review, document analysis and oral sources with six interviews that were conducted with founders and leaders of the first and second mandate of FHERS. Results: The trajectory is linked to clubs, schools, social projects and Universities. These institutions were the foundation for the development of courses, workshops, field work and the performance of ongoing activities, such as the practice in Physical Education classes and extension projects, the creation of the elective subject at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and the organization of festivals and championships. Conclusion: Due Brazil was the host country for the Pan-American and Olympic Games, the start of this sport in Rio Grande do Sul state happened through financial resources from national and state level, besides the visibility given to the sport due these mega-events.