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, U10 practice 1x/week (fall, winter, spring)
  • U12, U14 practice 2x/week (fall, winter, spring)
  • U16, U19 practice 3x/week (winter, spring)

 

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 2026-2027 Club Season (Fall 2026, Winter 26/27 and Spring 2027):

  • U06: Players born after July 31. 2020 (typically TK & K)
  • U08: Players born after July 31, 2018 are eligible (typically 1st & 2nd grade)
  • U10: Players born after July 31, 2016 are eligible (typically 3rd & 4th grade)
  • U12: Players born after July 31, 2014 are eligible (typically 5th & 6th grade)
  • U14: Players born after July 31, 2012 are eligible (typically 7th & 8th grade)
  • U16: Players born after July 31, 2010 are eligible (typically 9th & 10th grade)
  • U19: Players born after July 31, 2008 are eligible (typically 11th & 12th grade)

Tournaments

Fall Tournaments (Aug – Nov)

  • Pumpkin Classic, Chicago, IL
  • Hockey Gobble, Bay Area, 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