Field Hockey

August through October ★ Grades 2-8 ★ Register in June

  • Overview

    Field Hockey is a FUN team sport that is offered in the fall, running August through October. Athletes learn the FUNdamentals of field hockey from grades 2-6, with the opportunity to start competing on a middle school team in 6th grade.

    Middle School: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-7:30; Saturday mornings, and Sundays (on turf). Game schedule may vary.
    Rec League: Mondays & Wednesdays 6-7:00; Saturdays at 11 (or Sundays if we can get turf time). Scrimmages included.
    Beginner Clinics: Saturday mornings (or Sundays if we can get turf time).

    All field hockey programs open for registration on June 1. Be sure to tell a friend and help us grow the game of field hockey!

  • Beginner Clinics

    This is truly a beginner program for our youngest athletes. They will learn the FUNdamentals of field hockey through simple instruction and fun games.

    The commitment is low: 5-6 short sessions between September and October. Athletes just need gym shoes, shin guards and mouth guards are optional. And no need to buy a stick, we will provide them! Our coaches are great with kids; they make trying field hockey for the first time a breeze!

  • Rec League

    The Rec League plays 3 days per week and is composed mainly of 4th & 5th graders; we also accept 3rd graders who have previously attended a clinic and are ready to use proper equipment, and 6th graders who aren't ready or do not want to compete with a middle school team.

    The focus of this program is on learning FUNdamentals through fun games and exercises, plus weekly scrimmages. We may form teams if enough players sign up, otherwise, scrimmage groups vary from week to week.

    Required equipment includes a stick, shin guards, mouth guard, and water bottle. Goggles and cleats are optional.

  • Middle School

    Middle school field hockey runs 4 days per week, Aug-Oct. Practices are 1.5 hours and often include agility and conditioning activities.

    Teams in this program compete against other Columbus-area middle schools. Worthington's middle schools do not offer field hockey so this is the feeder program to TWHS & WKHS.

    Team formation depends heavily on registration numbers. We may have enough for upper and lower teams for Cardinals and/or Wolves but typically we only have one team per feeder pattern.

    Everyone plays, this is not a try-out program. Playing time varies somewhat but we do our best to create fair and challenging matchups.

  • Equipment

    Field Hockey Stick - height of the stick should be based roughly on length from foot to hip bone - hold the stick up to one leg and make sure the top of the stick goes up to about the hip bone, not more than an inch higher or lower. All field hockey sticks are right handed, but lefties can play just fine! See the Longstreth stick guide for more information on choosing the right stick: https://www.longstreth.com/field-hockey/how-to-choose-a-field-hockey-stick.asp

    Shin Guards - Field hockey shin guards should cover both inner and outer ankle bones. Soccer shin guards do not provide enough ankle protection and are therefore not permitted.

    Mouth Guard - Must be of a color other than white or clear for officiated games. A special mouth guard can be purchased to fit over braces.

    Footwear - Basic gym shoes are fine until middle school, though cleats are great for grass if you have them. Once players reach the competitive level (6th grade+), soccer-style cleats are essential for play on grass. On turf, athletes can wear soccer-style cleats, a special turf shoe or athletic shoes like cross trainers. No cleats with spikes or running spikes.

    Water Bottle - Full of water!!!!

    Goggles - As of 2020, goggles are optional. If worn, field hockey goggles must meet the ASTM F2713-09 standard (lacrosse goggles do not qualify).

  • Uniforms

    A t-shirt is included with registration for begginers and the rec league.

    Middle School uniform kits are distributed at the beginning of the season and collected at the end of the season. Replacement costs will be assessed if not returned in full. Kits include a home jersey (white), an away jersey (dark), and a skort.

  • Contact Us

    Please email fieldhockey@wybsports.org with questions. This account is monitored by field hockey staff daily during the season and occasionally in the off-season.

    Program Director: Ashley Downs

Join our Field Hockey Family

When you sign your daughter up for WYB field hockey, she will become part of the greater Worthington field hockey family. As the feeder program for both Thomas Worthington and Worthington Kilbourne, we support each other, attend games together, and share our love of this unique sport.

Through field hockey, your daughter is sure to form new friendships, grow her confidence, and work up a sweat! We work hard, and we play hard. But most importantly, we have FUN!

It's never too late to play field hockey—all experience levels are welcome. And if finances are a concern, please reach out. Get the PlayMetrics mobile app and sign up for field hockey starting on June 1!

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