Our fall program offers a house skills clinic and a travel field hockey program. Players in grades 1st - 4th can participate in the house clinic which is a weekly skills clinic. Fourth graders are also eligible for our House + Travel program. Players in grades 5th - 8th can participate in travel field hockey which includes 2 to 3 practices per week and 1 to 2 games on the weekends. No field hockey experience is required for any of our programs and no players are cut. Please note for the most part times and locations of practices are set but there's always a slight possibility of a late change. 



The house clinic will introduce players to the game of field hockey and focus on developing basic ball and field skills. The clinic will start in September (after labor day) and finish by the first week of November. No uniforms are needed but players must have a reversible pinnie.

 

We are excited to offer our 4th graders a House + Travel option again. Players will attend the Sunday House practice + one evening practice + a few games over the course of the season. This is an excellent way to give the players more practice opportunities and the experience of playing other teams. This is not mandatory but recommended. Games will be scheduled in the fall and may be played on Saturdays or Sundays.

In addition to the equipment and pinnie the 4th grade House + Travel has the OPTION to purchase a uniform at Tiger Sports 

 

The travel season starts in late August and finishes in late October/early November. Practices are generally two days a week for 5th and 6th grade and three days a week for 7th and 8th grade. Games will be played at Ridgefield Academy, Tiger Hollow 2 or in neighboring towns on Saturdays and Sundays. Traditionally, one game will be played each weekend. Additional games may be added at the discretion of the coach and demand/availability of the teams.  

Experience is not required to join the travel team and we welcome new players at all levels. Teams are generally organized by grade but may be modified based on enrollment numbers. Player evaluations will allow coaches to evaluate the skill and comfort level of players and organize teams to build confidence and foster growth. No players at any grade level will be cut from the program.  

Travel uniform kits can be purchased at Tiger Sports in Ridgefield. Players are required to purchase a reversible jersey, skort and socks. Additional accessories and spirit wear are also available. Uniforms are available to try on for sizing at Tiger Sports UNIFORM STORE Deadline for ordering uniforms is June 30th.

Players should be equipped with a field hockey stick, mouthguard, and shin guards. Cleats or turf shoes are also highly recommended. Consider purchasing multiple mouthguards as they tend to get lost during the season. Molding mouth-guards is recommended. Players who have braces may want to consider special mouth guards which are designed for braces. Goggles are optional but highly recommended. The national field hockey rules regarding equipment and goggles, can be found on the NFHS website. Field Hockey equipment can be purchased at Longstreth.com, DICK'S or other athletic stores.

 

Young players grow fast so don't be afraid to choose a starting stick that is a bit longer than needed! Guidelines for choosing a stick length and the kind of stick can be found in the pro-tip guide. You could also use the resources on Longstreth.com to select a stick.

Our preseason clinic is open to rising 5th - 8th graders only. It's typically led by a club coach and is a great way to get back into the sport. This is not mandatory but highly encouraged.

August 12th - 15th

4:30 - 6 pm

RHS

Refunds will be issued for canceled registrations received at least two weeks before the first day of the program, less a $50 cancelation fee per canceled registration. No refunds will be issued for uniforms or equipment. Exceptions may be made for injuries which occur prior to the first game (or house clinic) and will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Refund requests after the program has started will not be accepted.

Thank you for your attention to this policy.