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U14/U16/U19 INDOOR TRYOUTS

Sunday, October 4^th

7:00 PM-8:55 PM * athletes check in at 6:45 PM

Starland SportsPlex 637 Washington St, Hanover

Please refer to updated USAFH age chart below to ensure proper registration by DOB

Please contact kathleen@truegritfieldhockey.com to confirm make up evaluation opportunities if conflicts occur

INDOOR FIELD HOCKEY

• Indoor field hockey is played with 5 players and a goalie on a smaller, hard-court surface with low sideline rebound boards that are integrated into game play in a similar way to ice hockey. The technical fundamentals, speed of execution, vision and ball control needed for the indoor style of play greatly enhances player development for the outdoor game with respect to reaction time, stick skills and tactical decision making. The discipline is sanctioned by USA Field Hockey, is the primary winter training method offered by clubs nationwide and is encouraged for players looking to compete at the most competitive levels.

INDOOR EQUIPMENT

• Indoor field hockey uses a specific indoor stick that is lighter and thinner compared to traditional outdoor sticks, and also requires athletes to play with a left-handed glove. Neither are required for indoor tryouts, but will be needed for the indoor season.

INDOOR SEASON OVERVIEW

• Hard court indoor team training and tournament play for U10-U19 age groups
• Season runs from mid-November ’26 through late February ‘27
• National/regional/local indoor tournaments assigned by team placement and developmental leveling by indoor playing experience
• Includes PSE Indoor Series, USAFH NITQs (U16/U19) and NIT National Indoor Tournament for most experienced teams
• Sunday team training sessions at Starland SportsPlex – Hanover; select teams may have minimal Saturday practices late winter for Sunday tournament-specific prep
• Final practice schedule and confirmed tournament dates will be issued with confirmation of team placement
• Season training fees will range from $395-$415 varied by age group, team assignment, training and tournament schedule
• Tournament fees will be additional
• New players will require a True Grit uniform kit