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 early February.

Summer

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

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.

Herndon Reston Youth Field Hockey August and Fall program information

August Programs

For August, Herndon Reston Youth Field Hockey is offering several options – we have two Player sessions, one Learn to Coach session, and one Learn to play session.

Player Sessions

These are open sessions for players in 5^th through 12^th grades featuring small games, skill and movement development, and light scrimmages. The cost is $25.

Session 1) Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, starting August 10 and ending September 2.

Session 2) Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, starting August 11 and ending September 3.

Learn to Coach

This is for youth in 7^th grade and above who are interested in becoming a coach. The cost is $25.  Anyone registering for this program can participate in an open player session with no extra fee. The sessions will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30, August 11 through September 3.

Learn to Play

This is for all ages, both boys and girls. This session will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, starting August 18 and ending September 3.  The cost is $20.  We will provide loaner sticks and balls.  All players should bring shin guards and must have mouth guards.

All programs will be held at Herndon High School on the community use field (the field behind the stadium). 

Please click HERE to register for the August sessions.

Fall Programs

We will have more information on fall programs and games at the end of August.

August Field Hockey Registration Now OPEN and Youth Umpire Information!

With Virginia suspending competitive field hockey until at least February, we have a lot of uncertainty going into the fall.  We will make a decision around Labor Day whether we will start playing games in September. 

In the interim, we will continue going month by month with training sessions.  We have opened registration for August. Here are the details:

There are three sessions – please register for only one session

Session 1 – Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Herndon High School

session 2 – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Herndon High School (this session will include an emphasis on learning to coach for junior coaches)

Session 3 - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Herndon High School

Cost:  $25

Multi-age format – 5^th through 12^th grade.

We will have a limit of 48 players per session

There will be no specialized goalie training.

Players and parents must agree to COVID-19 protocols.

All sessions will include small sided games, skill and movement development, and light scrimmages.

Click HERE to register

We are fundamentally a youth development program. With no competitive play on the horizon, this is a great time to work on a broad range of physical, mental, and social skills development. Our primary concerns are character and physical activity. Field hockey is the tool we use to achieve these goals. And it is a real bonus and joy when our program ignites a passion for the sport among the players.

Field Hockey Umpiring

USA Field Hockey is starting virtual training for junior umpires on Monday, July 20^th. The link below has all of the details and registration information.  Unfortunately we cannot promise any games at this time.

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Field-Hockey/Features/2020/July/14/USA-Field-Hockey-Offering-Online-Beginner-and-Junior-Umpire-Clinic

COVID-19 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Those participants with high-risk factors should consider not attending

• Participants with symptoms or signs of illness should not attend

• We will stagger start times to ensure the ability to maintain social distancing

• Athletes should stay home when feeling sick or uncomfortable

• If all participant exhibits signs and symptoms of illness, they will be required to leave the practice

Prepare to Play

• Arrive dressed and prepared to play

• Arrive as close as possible to you assigned start time (no earlier than 10 minutes)

• Each athlete should have individual hand sanitizer for use

• Each athlete should have enough water for their individual use throughout the practice

• Do not attend if you or a member of your household does not feel well

During Play

• Follow directions for spacing and other outlined social distancing instructions

• Avoid handshakes, high fives, and other contact related encouragement

• Avoid touching your face

• Do not share equipment

• Coaches will use verbal cues rather than physical contact when instructing athletes

• Coaches will handle the equipment such as balls, cones, and markers

• All must maintain social distancing during chalk talk sessions

• Avoid sharing food, drinks, towels, and other personal care items

• We will utilize drills that allow for players and coaches to spread out and maintain physical distances

After Play

• Wash hands thoroughly or use a hand sanitizer after activity

• Leave facility as soon as reasonably possible after activity finishes

• Shower and change at home

• Disinfect all personal equipment

• Wash all training clothing worn after each session