Program overview
SF Youth Field Hockey is designed to meet the needs of different kinds of players: from newbies who’ve never touched a stick to committed athletes looking to play in college.
We offer year-round opportunities to play: Fall, Winter, and Spring Seasons and Summer Camps.
Practices
Practice Frequency
- U06, U08 practice 1x/week
- U10, U12, U14 practice 2x/week
- U16, U19 practice 3x/week
Additional Training
- Supplemental trainings for players who attend tournaments
- Add-on specialty sessions available to U12+ players for hitting, stick, and goalkeeping skills
Age groups for 2025-2026 Club Season (Fall 2025, Winter 25/26 and Spring 2026):
- U06: Players born after July 31. 2019 (typically TK & K)
- U08: Players born after July 31, 2017 are eligible (typically 1st & 2nd grade)
- U10: Players born after July 31, 2015 are eligible (typically 3rd & 4th grade)
- U12: Players born after July 31, 2013 are eligible (typically 5th & 6th grade)
- U14: Players born after July 31, 2011 are eligible (typically 7th & 8th grade)
- U16: Players born after July 31, 2009 are eligible (typically 9th & 10th grade)
- U19: Players born after July 31, 2007 are eligible (typically 11th & 12th grade)
Tournaments
Fall Tournaments (Aug – Nov)
- Pumpkin Classic, Chicago, IL
- Hockey Gobble, Willow Glenn, CA
- Thunderstruck, Palo Alto, CA
- National Field Hockey Festival, Naples, FL
Winter Tournaments (Dec – early Mar)
- Sunshine Showcase, Orlando, FL
- 4Goals, Chula Vista, CA
- UC Davis President’s Day, Davis, CA
- National Indoor Tournament, Lancaster, PA
- Cal 6s, Berkeley, CA
Spring Tournaments (late Mar – June)
- Stanford 6s, Stanford, CA
- Cal Tiny Tourney, Berkeley, CA
- UC Davis 6s, Davis, CA
- Regional Club Championships, TBD
- Spring Fling, San Jose, CA
- Cal Cup, Moorpark, CA
- National Club Championships, Virginia Beach, VA
Additional Features
- Access to AstroTurf Field
- Practice pinnie
- U14, U16, and U19 Media Day
- 1 on 1 College Recruitment Counseling
- Community events like races and a free annual clinic for new players
- Summer camps for rising K-8th graders
- Pre-season training for rising 9th-12th graders
- Fan gear shop