2026 Girls Field Hockey Registration is NOW OPEN! Please read below first and then select the registration link at the bottom.
2026 Season Information:
Registration Dates: June-August 2, 2026
Registration Closes: League fills up
Season Dates: August 31st-October 31st
THURSDAY OCTOBER 1st- LYA Youth Night at the Downingtown East vs Downingtown West Game
Fields and Facilities:
- Lionville Park (across the street from Downingtown East HS)
- Downingtown East HS Turf - for 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade games on Saturdays
Player Info: Girls grades K-8
Required Equipment:
· Colored mouth guard, stick, shin guards, cleats
· For 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade leagues- Corner masks will be mandatory during games. If you don’t provide your own, you will have to share the ones provided by LYA
Contact Information:
LYA Field Hockey Commissioner: Laura Menzel
Co-Commissioners: Alyssa Patrick and Lauren DiRomualdo
Email: [email protected]
Welcome to LYA Girls Field Hockey – Fall 2026!
This program is intended to support participation in field hockey from Elementary to Middle School age youth in the Downingtown Area School Districts. It is for residents of the Downingtown Area in grades K through 8.
Our mission is to provide a fun and supportive environment where youth can learn and enjoy the game of field hockey. We are committed to developing fundamental skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence in every player, regardless of experience level. Through coaching and play, we aim to foster a lifelong love of the sport while promoting physical activity, personal growth, and community connection.
LYA is a volunteer organization. It cannot be said often enough that the success of the program depends on the dedication of it's volunteers. We are looking for coaches for ALL age groups! Practice plans and additional support are available. NO experience necessary. All we ask is that you donate your time and provide a fun, learning experience for the girls.
Grades K-2:
· Practice will be held on Tuesday at LYA park from 5:30-7:00
· Home games will be played Saturday mornings between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm at Lionville Park
· Away games will require travel
· The teams will practice in a “clinic” format in which the girls rotate throughout various stations to learn/improve fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing positioning, shooting, and defense.
Grade 3/4
· Practices will be held on Monday and Thursday from 5:30-7:00
· Home games will be played Saturday mornings between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm at Lionville Park
· Away games will require travel
· The teams will practice in a “clinic” format in which the girls rotate throughout various stations to learn/improve fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing positioning, shooting, and defense.
Grades 5/6:
· Monday practice will be held from 6:00-7:00pm at the USTC dome
· Wednesday Practice will be held form 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Lionville Park
· All home games will be played at Downingtown East Turf between 2:00-5:00 on Saturdays.
· Away games will be played on Saturdays with various leagues within a 1hour driving range.
Grades 7/8:
· There will be no regularly scheduled practices for this age group throughout the season. Coaches will have 2 initial practices on Monday August 31st and Tuesday Sept 1st. The middle school season starts on September 8th so there will be no team practices after the first week. All home games will be played at Downingtown East Turf between 2:00-5:00 on Saturdays
· THIS LEAGUE IS A GAME LEAGUE ONLY
2026 LYA Field Hockey Registration Link