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.

Registration is open for the Herndon Reston Youth Field Hockey (HRYFH) spring league.

Games will be on Saturday evenings from April 15 through May 20 at Herndon High School and Nike Field in Great Falls. 

Teams are grouped by grades: 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8.

Registration is also open for our high school-age recreational league. 

Games will be on Saturday evenings at Herndon High School.  This is a new program with teams from around Northern Virginia.

We have a free clinic for new and existing players on Saturday, March 25th at Herndon High School, from 5 to 6 pm, no registration is needed.

To register for the programs listed above, please click HERE

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.”