West Chester Lacrosse Association

Register now for the West Chester Field Hockey Recreational League!  WCFH welcomes 1st to 6th-grade players (for the 2024-25 school year) who are eager to experience the game of field hockey.  Join us in a safe and supportive environment where skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship are prioritized.  Secure your spot today and get ready for an amazing season on the field!

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PROGRAM DETAILS
Recreational level program for players grades 1st-6th.
WCFH’s program includes training sessions and games run by parent volunteer coaches.
Games are a mix of interclub and outside clubs, with referees.
***NEW this year:  We will be traveling for a few away games to other community clubs. ***

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DATES
** All practices on Wednesdays  |  Games on Sundays, potentially a few games on Saturdays**
Practice start date:  Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Game start date:   Sunday, September 15, 2024 (or Saturday, September 14, 2024) 

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LOCATION
Wednesday practice locations:
1st/2nd Grade:   West Goshen Township Park  |   5:30 PM - 6:45 PM  |  Capped at 5 teams
3rd/4th Grade:   Pierce Middle School field 261B  |  5:30 PM - 6:45/7:00 PM  |  Capped at 5 teams
5th/6th Grade:   Stetson Middle School field 274  |  5:30 PM - 6:45/7:00 PM  |  Capped at 2 teams
*Subject to change​

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Sunday game location:
Home (TBD) 
Away (TBD)

Game schedules will be released in September.
*Subject to change

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COST
$200

After 8/15/24:  $225

* Registration closes August 25th at 11:59pm *
Player jersey included

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VOLUNTEER COACHES
Volunteer parent coaches are what makes this rec league work, and we greatly appreciate your time!
If you would like to volunteer to coach your child’s team, please CLICK HERE.

Coaches Only Meeting:
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM on TBD
at West Chester Field Hockey & Lacrosse Association
845 West Chester Pike, Suite 20, 2nd Floor | West Chester, PA 19382

GAME FORMAT
1st/2nd Grade - 5 v 5 on ¼ size field
3rd/4th Grade - 7 v 7 on ½ size field
5th/6th Grade - 11 v 11 on full-size field

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TEAM FORMATION
One mutual friend request is permitted at the time of registration.  We do our best to group players based on the player’s school in addition to a mutual friend request. 

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Appropriate sized field hockey stick, mouth guard, and field hockey shin guards
Uniform: WCFH issued pinnie, black shorts and black socks to be provided by players.

 

REFEREES NEEDED
WCFH is looking for high school or college aged students to help referee our Fall recreational league games. It’s a great way to earn some money while giving back to the sport they love!  For those who are interested, please email wcfieldhockey@yahoo.com

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Further questions?  Please email Kim Marsh at wcfieldhockey@yahoo.com.

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