Commissioner:
Monica Keeney-Sherlock 301-865-8808 (H) 240-405-7187 (C)
Adult Coaches:
Julie Desmond
Victoria Schade
A.
J. Stuart
Practices: Check
Schedule since location may differ.
Oakdale Middle School - Sundays 2:00-4:00pm
Monocacy Valley Church - Wednesdays 6:30-8:00
On practice days,
players need to wear comfortable clothes, running shoes or cleats, mouth
guards and shin guards. Shin guards and mouth guards are
mandatory at all times. Players without them will not be allowed to
participate. We do keep extra shin guards with the equipment
and encourage players to borrow a pair if they have forgotten theirs. We
also stock mouth guards which can be purchased for $2. If a player
comes to practice without a mouth guard, one will be issued and the $2
fee will be charged. Other items which are useful are a water bottle,
hair ties, hat, sun block, sweats or a jacket in cooler weather.
On the first day of
practice, we will issue sticks to players who wish to borrow one. A
$25.00 deposit is required and will be returned when the stick is
returned at the end of the season. Occasionally a player will forget
their stick and we will loan a stick for that practice. At the end of
the season, sticks can be returned at the end of Play Day but no later
than our “End of Season” celebration. If the stick is not
returned, the $25.00 deposit check will be cashed and deposited into the
LUYAA field hockey account.
Practice will not be
held if: thunder and/or lightning are present, in heavy rain or if the
field is too wet. In the event of rain earlier in the day, the field
condition will be assessed by an adult coach who will decide if practice
will occur. If practices or games need to be cancelled, we will try to
notify you by e-mail and/or a phone call about an hour before the start
time. When in doubt, call one of the adults above.
If the weather changes
in the middle of a practice or game, players will be moved to a safe
place until parents can arrive to pick them up. It is important to
complete the Emergency Information sheet and return it to us ASAP so
that we have contact information.
Please note we do
not leave the playing field until all the players are picked up and
request that rides are punctual.
UNIFORMS:
Player t-shirt (provided
by LUYAA)
Player socks (provided by LUYAA)
Dark shorts (no writing on backside and length should cover bottom when
player is bending over)
Running shoes or cleats
Mouth Guard
GAMES
This year we will play
games with Middletown, Tuscarora, Frederick and Walkersville Youth
Leagues. Please note that one of our games is scheduled on an evening
other than our practice times. We work with the coaches of other teams
to schedule games which accommodate the needs of both teams. We will
play each team twice, one game at home, and one away (exception is
Walkersville). That being said please do not worry if your child cannot
attend a game. If you know that your daughter will not be at a game,
please let the coach or one of the adults know. There is an RSVP For
Games Form provided where this information should be indicated.
On game days, we ask you
to arrive 15 minutes early so that we can warm-up. Typically we play
15-20 minute games with 7 players on each side. Other team members will
substitute in so that all players have a chance to play. We use a
smaller field so that all players have opportunities to actively
participate. Since this is an instructional program, referees will take
the opportunity to explain a call during the game if they feel it is
appropriate. Also, we do not keep score of the games. If the players
want to keep track that is fine, however the object of the game is not
who wins or loses, it is watching our players improve and enjoy the
game.
At the end of the
season, all the teams we have played against come together for PLAY
DAY. Play day is a round robin style play where several games are going
on at the same time. Please check the schedule for time and location.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Our goals for the
program are for the players learn the skills needed to be a good field
hockey player, continue to improve those skills at every practice, every
game and every year. All players will have a chance to play at games and
to try every position. This program is designed for the new player as
well as the veteran players. The 3rd, 4th and 5th
graders will continue to have most of their emphasis on learning skills,
scrimmaging and playing in ½ field games. The 6th, 7th
and 8th graders will do the same as the younger girls but
will get a chance to learn full field field hockey and learn about those
positions to prepare them for their High School teams.
Parents are always
welcome to come watch the practices and the games. We love hearing you
cheer on the girls. Your comments are welcomed and help is always
greatly appreciated. This year we will need assistance from parents who
are willing to act as “On the Field MOM/DAD” for player needs such as
ice, band aids (hopefully not many), mouth guards, etc. Please remember
you MUST register through LUYAA to assist with the program in any
manner.
The most important thing
of all…. HAVE FUN, MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND ENJOY FIELD HOCKEY!
