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Age
Requirements
The game of field hockey is a
stick and ball game with origins dating back thousands of years. It is
traditionally played on grass but can be played
 on synthetic surfaces as
well. In hockey players compete against each other using a stick
to manipulate a small ball with the object of getting it into the opponent's
goal. Children who participate in
hockey should be aggressive, competitive, and coordinated.
Today field hockey varies by
age, sex and skill group. Most programs are offered to both boys and girls,
however age divisions available may vary based on the league.
These organizations are often feeder programs for high school field
hockey teams.
The goal of these programs is to
teach beginner, intermediate and/or advanced field hockey skills, while
providing an opportunity for competitive play in a team environment.
The youth divisions are normally
Under-8, Under-11, Under-15 and Under-19. Many organizations will
break age groups into the following categories:
| League |
Age |
Details |
| PeeWee
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6-7 |
Play is on a field that
is half the size of the regulation field (50 yd field)
with seven girls at a time. Four ten minute quarters and
a 10 minute half. |
| Midget
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8-10 |
Play on a regulation
field (100 yds) with 11 players. Two levels of play
available Recreational and Competitive. Four ten minute
quarters and a 10 minute half. |
| Junior
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10-12 |
Play on a regulation
field (100 yds) with 11 players. Two levels of play
available Recreational and Competitive. Four twenty-five minute
quarters and a 10 minute half. |
| School
Programs |
12 - 19 |
Hockey programs and
try-outs through school. In high school games consists of two 30
minute halfs. |
All divisions are based on birth
date and your child must meet the restrictions to play the division.
Birth certificates are required for all players.
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