Herndon Reston Field Hockey Programs

Fall League

Fall is the primary season for field hockey in the United States. We have Saturday games in September and October with two practices a week. We have divisions for grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8. Younger players are welcome to play with our partner Great Falls Lacrosse and Field Hockey. Registration opens in June.

Late Winter Program

Outdoor pick-up, small games, umpire and coach training in February. 

Spring Season

We have a short spring season with games on Saturdays during April and May. Practice one night a week. Registration opens in February / March.

Summer

Pick-up games and light workouts in preparation for high school play.  Also, umpire and coach training.

Sunday Pick Up

Pick-up games on Sinday evenings.

Parent Engagement

The success of all players depends of significant parent participation – especially for our youngest athletes. Parent engagement in all aspects of our program is crucial for the cognitive, emotional, and physical development of all players.

The following field hockey programs are open for registration and newcomers are welcome for all except for the USA Field Hockey’s NEXUS program. For more information on all field hockey programs, go to www.hryfh.org.

Winter:

The winter program runs outdoors on Sundays during February for players between 5th and 12th grade. The cost is $10 per player.

Schedule:

5th through 7th grade:  12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

8th through 12th grade:  1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

All session will be at Herndon HS rear turf.

Dates:  Sunday February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.

Register here.

Spring:

The spring league has games starting in mid-April and running to the weekend before Memorial Day, usually on Saturday evenings. There is an optional practice during the week (to accommodate multi-sport and multi-activity athletes). Register here.

Herndon Middle After School Program.

New, past, and current players are welcome to experience field hockey Wednesdays during Block B (3:20 - 4:50) in the gym. Free, and we provide equipment. Contact Mr. Fuller for more details.

NEXUS

Nexus, presented by Osaka Hockey, is USA Field Hockey’s Olympic Development Pathway Program, designed to help players take their game to the next level and develop the next Team USA Olympians. Nexus is an evolution of USA Field Hockey’s former Futures program, open to boys and girls ages 11 to 19 who are committed to their development and serious about improving their understanding of the game and working on individual and team skills and tactics. 

https://www.teamusa.org/usa-field-hockey/nexus

As an USA Field Hockey member club, Herndon Reston Youth Field Hockey believes we should raise awareness of the pathways to participate in national and Olympic teams. This year, the first three NEXUS weekends are in Northern Virginia and the cost is $550. Our program is recreation and development focused, but also aligns with the NEXUS concepts and training methods.

Herndon Reston Youth Field Hockey will run an outdoor winter session on Sundays during February for players between 5th and 12th grade. The cost is $10 per player.

Exact times will be determined by registration numbers, but we generally expect 5th through 8th to start at 12:30 and high school at 1:45. Players in 8th grade are welcome to play with high schoolers.

Spring registration will open in early February.

Click HERE to register

Jim Emery, HRYFH Commissioner/HOC Sports Director

LAKE MARY, Fla — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is proud to announce that Jim Emery, director and coach of Herndon Reston Youth Field Hockey, has received the Junior Hockey Award at the NFHCA Coaches Appreciation & Awards Luncheon sponsored by AstroTurf®.

“Jim Emery saw a need in his own community and took the steps to create an opportunity for students to access the game of field hockey,” said Hall of Fame Committee chair, Katie Kloeckener. “He has dedicated countless time and energy into growing our game for the love of the game and we could not be more excited to honor him with this award.”

“I am honored and humbled to receive this award,” remarked Emery. “I am grateful for the nomination, and I am fortunate to have been working with scores of other volunteers who have taken on coaching and administrative duties to build a successful program.”