Melrose Field Hockey League and Clinics
Posted on: May 17, 2023 - 11:18am
Registration is now open for Melrose Youth Field Hockey & Melrose MS Field Hockey Clinics for summer and fall of 2023!
To register please visit www.cityofmelrose.org/recreation
Programs and information below!
GRADES 3 - 8
Youth & Middle School
$125 / Player
Registration Deadline: July 1, 2023
Optional Pre-season: August
Baystate Fall Season: September – November
Divisions:
Grades 3 & 4
Grades 5 & 6
Grades 7 & 8
Melrose Youth Field Hockey (MYFH) is in our second year of expanding our program to students as young as third grade. We are excited to be back this fall to build on the player’s fundamental skills and competitive game play. MYFH goal is to bring more athletes to the sport of field hockey with a focus on player development.
Skill development includes:
• Proper passing & receiving techniques
• Footwork
• Shooting styles
• Offensive & defensive strategies
Optional pre-season practices will be held in August. During the fall season, instructional practices will take place during the week with games on the weekends. Participants will also have the opportunity to play in the annual alumni game in October. A more detailed schedule will be released at a further date.
New this season, MYFH will be joining the Baystate Field Hockey League for all grade levels. We will be playing against surrounding communities with referees at each game.
Players will need their own stick, shin guards, goggles, and mouth guard. Please contact the Recreation Department if you need assistance with equipment.
SUMMER FIELD HOCKEY CLINICS
RUN BY THE MELROSE VARSITY & MIDDLE SCHOOL COACHES
Youth Field Hockey Clinic
Entering Grades: 3 – 5
Days: Mon - Thu
Dates: Aug 7 – Aug 10
(Rain Date Aug 11)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:15pm
Cost: $85
Location: Pine Banks Park - BB2
This clinic is open to all skill levels. No experience required to learn this great game! Girls will learn the basics of dribbling, elimination skills, push passes, hits, and shooting. Small games and fun competitions will be played each day. Coaches will group players by skill level and differentiate activities to ensure athletes receive an appropriate level of competition. The camp would culminate in a game their parents could come watch.
All players will need to provide their own mouth guard, goggles, shin guards, and stick to participate. If you cannot provide a stick then please contact the Recreation Department for assistance.
Middle School Field Hockey Clinic
Entering Grades: 6 - 9
Days: Mon - Thu
Dates: Aug 7 – Aug 10
(Rain Date Aug 11)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:15pm
Cost: $85
Location: Pine Banks Park - BB2
Our clinic is designed for students to prepare for their upcoming fall season. This clinic offers a great way for girls to learn and improve their basic fundamental skills, work with their coaches, and practice with their teammates. The clinic is offered to first time beginners to advanced players. Included in the clinic will be
conditioning drills, individual skills, small game play and team competitions! Emphasis will be on 1v1 skills, passing and receiving and shooting. The goal of the camp is to provide an opportunity to teach field hockey in a fun, competitive and team based environment. Coaches will group players by skill level and differentiate activities to ensure athletes receive an appropriate level of competition.
All players will need to provide their own mouth guard, goggles, shin guards, and stick to participate. If you cannot provide a stick then please contact the Recreation Department for assistance.
To register please visit www.cityofmelrose.org/recreation