FTYA’s field hockey program is open to children in 2nd through 6th grades and participates in the Youth Junior Field Hockey League.

•The league is instructional, with rules and positioning designed to allow the oldest and youngest players to compete on a level field.  In addition to skill development, the players learn teamwork, sportsmanship and mentoring.

•We play a 12-game season spanning September and October, with practice beginning in mid-August and a pre-season scrimmage day in Washington Township at the end of August.

•Practices and home games are held at the Franklin Township School.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

•Sign-up period opens May 1, 2012 and runs through August 1, 2012.  Children signing up after August 1 will be wait-listed.

•Friday, May 18, 2012 – “Ask a Player Day” – the 2011 team will wear their uniform shirts to school.  If you’d like to ask a player about our program, look for their unique shirts and ask away!

•Saturday, June 16, 2012 – We’ll be hosting a hands-on informational session in the morning for anyone who would like to know more about us.  Come down, borrow a stick and see what we have to offer.  Refreshments will be served.

•2012 Warren Hills Field Hockey Camp - start early in this exciting sport by attending field hockey camp this summer!  Laurie Kerr, Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach at Warren Hills High School, runs a one week Field Hockey camp in July at the high school’s turf field.  The camp is open to girls and boys in Grades 2-8.  Register by July 18 – the form and additional information can be found here.

HELPFUL LINKS:

•League bylaws   

•Junior Field Hockey Rules

•2012 Warren Hills Field Hockey Camp Registration Form

•How to choose a stick

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For any questions or additional information, please contact Jim Schlessinger