Festival 2008

The world's largest amateur field hockey event, USA Field Hockey's National Hockey Festival traditionally attracts more than 3,500 athletes from across the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean competing for titles in men's and women's divisions including women’s age group (Under 16 and Under 19), boy's age group (U16, U19), women’s open, men's open, sectional, masters (women 35+), veterans (men 30+) and mixed.

Originating as the National Sectional Championships in 1922, the Festival adopted its current multi-divisional format in 1981 by introducing tournaments for high school-aged players and club and open teams.

AGE GROUP
Teams will be placed in pools and play only within their pool. Players are advised to check with their respective state high school federation regarding individual eligibility at the Festival. At least two chaperones are required to accompany each team. Competition in the age group divisions will take place on Thurs., Fri., & Sat. only. Age is determined as of January 1, the year of the event.

TDS Coordinator

Ingrid Alkhoven KNHB coach coached the U19 Futures elite team for the Holland tour. She has 14 years of coaching experience with the first division in Holland as well as assisting various Division 1 colleges in the U.S

For questions regarding TDS Please email Ingrid Alkhoven - njfieldhockey@aol.com

Registration

REGISTRATION - STEP 1

For TDS Team Try-outs - Click Here to go to the Registration Form. Thank you.