Springfield Athletic Association

FIELD HOCKEY

The Fall 2009 season will begin on Saturday, September 12 at 8:30am at Springfield High School. We look forward to seeing you then!

Springfield AA Field Hockey 2009

Welcome back for another great season! The first practice will be held on Saturday, September 12 from 8:30-10AM at the fields behind Springfield High School. Please be prepared to play with a stick, mouthguard, shinguards, and water.

Season Schedule
Rain-Outs
Directions To Away Games
Frequently Asked Questions

Season Schedule Top

Update 10/16/09 -

September 12: practice at SHS, 8:30-10 AM

September 19: practice at SHS, 9-11 AM

September 26: practice at SHS, 8:30-10 AM

October 3: AWAY GAMES at Aston
Grades 3/4 scrimmage vs. Aston at 9:30
Grades 5/6/7 scrimmage vs. Aston at 10:30

October 10: HOME GAMES at Springfield High School
Grades 3/4 scrimmage vs. Interboro at 9:30
Grades 5/6/7 scrimmage vs. Interboro at 10:30

October 17: HOME and AWAY GAMES
Grades 3/4 YELLOW and BLUE vs. Aston at SHS, 9:30
Grades 3/4 PINK vs. Interboro at Interboro, 10:30 Grades 5/6 ALL vs. Aston at SHS, 10:30

October 24: AWAY GAMES at Strath Haven
Grades 3/4 ALL vs. Strath Haven at 11:30
Grades 5/6 PURPLE vs. Strath Haven at 12:30
Grades 5/6 NAVY vs. Strath Haven at 1:30

October 31: HOME GAMES at Springfield High School
All grades scrimmage at Springfield from 9am-noon

Rain-Outs Top

If weather is questionable, please call Jacqui at 610-874-0180 on the Friday evening before practice or between 8-9 AM on Saturday morning. Listen for the answering machine message for updates. If possible, an email will be sent, the website will be updated, and phone calls to the team parent contact will be made.

Directions To Away Games Top

To Aston Field Hockey – Sun Valley High School

take Rt. 1 S/Media Bypass, pass the Granite Run Mall
turn L onto Pennel Rd./452 S, follow for 3 miles
turn L onto Concord Rd. at 5 points in Aston (slight left), follow for 1 mile
turn R onto Pancoast Ave., school and fields on left

To Interboro Field Hockey – Interboro High School

take 420/ E Woodland Ave., through Morton
turn L onto MacDade Blvd., follow for a few blocks
turn R onto Holmes Rd., school and fields on right

To Strath Haven Field Hockey – Strath Haven High School

take Baltimore Pike, pass the Springfield Mall and into Media
turn L onto 252 S/Providence Rd.
turn R onto Brookhaven Rd.
turn L into high school, go down the driveway towards the school and fields are ahead

Frequently Asked Questions Top

Who is eligible to play?
All girls in 3-8 grades who want to have fun and learn about field hockey.

How much does it cost?
As long as she is a member of the SAA for 2009, there is no additional cost.

Where and when does it meet?
Saturday mornings from 9-11 (first week at 8:30), beginning September 12 and ending October 31 at the fields behind Springfield High School. All players will meet at the varsity field hockey field the first Saturday. There are two away scrimmages scheduled at either Aston, Interboro, or Strath Haven.

Who are the coaches?
All players are coached by the current Springfield High School varsity and JV players, who are very experienced and enthusiastic. There will be approximately 1 coach for every 8 players. Practices will be planned and supervised by the program director or another adult.

What should she wear?
All players will receive a team t-shirt in September and should wear it every week. In colder weather, she can wear a long sleeve t-shirt or sweatshirt under the t-shirt. Either sneakers or cleats will work well (you do not need to buy new cleats for this season).

What equipment does she need?
All players need a field hockey stick, shinguards, and a molded mouthguard. C&M Sporting Goods on Baltimore Pike in Springfield offers SAA field hockey players a Cranbarry youth package of a stick, stick bag, ball, and shinguards for a discounted price.

What if she has a conflict and can’t come to practice?
The player should tell or call her coach so that the coach can make any adjustments for the following week’s practice and games.

What if it rains?
If weather is questionable, please call Jacqui at 610-874-0180 on the Friday evening before practice or between 8-9 AM on Saturday morning. Listen for the answering machine message for updates. If possible, an email will be sent, the website will be updated, and phone calls to the team parent contact will be made.

How can she register?
She simply needs to be a member of the SAA for 2009 and indicate field hockey on the registration. If she is a member and has not indicated her interest in field hockey, then please email the following information to jmh7221@yahoo.com:

Name:
Address:
City:
Phone Number:
Grade:
Email Address:
Teammate preference (please, no more than one):

Program Director: Jacqui Hickey, jmh7221@yahoo.com , 610-874-0180

Program Director: Jacqui Hickey, jmh7221@yahoo.com


SAA Contact Us Directions Sports Sports Summary Baseball Basketball Field Hockey Girls' Lacrosse Boys' Lacrosse Soccer Softball Volleyball Wrestling Umpires Registration Registration Information Registration Form Register Online Privacy Statement	FIELD HOCKEY The Fall 2009 season will begin on Saturday, September 12 at 8:30am at Springfield High School. We look forward to seeing you then! Springfield AA Field Hockey 2009 Welcome back for another great season! The first practice will be held on Saturday, September 12 from 8:30-10AM at the fields behind Springfield High School. Please be prepared to play with a stick, mouthguard, shinguards, and water. Season Schedule Rain-Outs Directions To Away Games Frequently Asked Questions Season Schedule Top Update 10/16/09 - September 12: practice at SHS, 8:30-10 AM September 19: practice at SHS, 9-11 AM September 26: practice at SHS, 8:30-10 AM October 3: AWAY GAMES at Aston Grades 3/4 scrimmage vs. Aston at 9:30 Grades 5/6/7 scrimmage vs. Aston at 10:30 October 10: HOME GAMES at Springfield High School Grades 3/4 scrimmage vs. Interboro at 9:30 Grades 5/6/7 scrimmage vs. Interboro at 10:30 October 17: HOME and AWAY GAMES Grades 3/4 YELLOW and BLUE vs. Aston at SHS, 9:30 Grades 3/4 PINK vs. Interboro at Interboro, 10:30 Grades 5/6 ALL vs. Aston at SHS, 10:30 October 24: AWAY GAMES at Strath Haven Grades 3/4 ALL vs. Strath Haven at 11:30 Grades 5/6 PURPLE vs. Strath Haven at 12:30 Grades 5/6 NAVY vs. Strath Haven at 1:30 October 31: HOME GAMES at Springfield High School All grades scrimmage at Springfield from 9am-noon Rain-Outs Top If weather is questionable, please call Jacqui at 610-874-0180 on the Friday evening before practice or between 8-9 AM on Saturday morning. Listen for the answering machine message for updates. If possible, an email will be sent, the website will be updated, and phone calls to the team parent contact will be made. Directions To Away Games Top To Aston Field Hockey – Sun Valley High School take Rt. 1 S/Media Bypass, pass the Granite Run Mall turn L onto Pennel Rd./452 S, follow for 3 miles turn L onto Concord Rd. at 5 points in Aston (slight left), follow for 1 mile turn R onto Pancoast Ave., school and fields on left To Interboro Field Hockey – Interboro High School take 420/ E Woodland Ave., through Morton turn L onto MacDade Blvd., follow for a few blocks turn R onto Holmes Rd., school and fields on right To Strath Haven Field Hockey – Strath Haven High School take Baltimore Pike, pass the Springfield Mall and into Media turn L onto 252 S/Providence Rd. turn R onto Brookhaven Rd. turn L into high school, go down the driveway towards the school and fields are ahead Frequently Asked Questions Top Who is eligible to play? All girls in 3-8 grades who want to have fun and learn about field hockey. How much does it cost? As long as she is a member of the SAA for 2009, there is no additional cost. Where and when does it meet? Saturday mornings from 9-11 (first week at 8:30), beginning September 12 and ending October 31 at the fields behind Springfield High School. All players will meet at the varsity field hockey field the first Saturday. There are two away scrimmages scheduled at either Aston, Interboro, or Strath Haven. Who are the coaches? All players are coached by the current Springfield High School varsity and JV players, who are very experienced and enthusiastic. There will be approximately 1 coach for every 8 players. Practices will be planned and supervised by the program director or another adult. What should she wear? All players will receive a team t-shirt in September and should wear it every week. In colder weather, she can wear a long sleeve t-shirt or sweatshirt under the t-shirt. Either sneakers or cleats will work well (you do not need to buy new cleats for this season). What equipment does she need? All players need a field hockey stick, shinguards, and a molded mouthguard. C&M Sporting Goods on Baltimore Pike in Springfield offers SAA field hockey players a Cranbarry youth package of a stick, stick bag, ball, and shinguards for a discounted price. What if she has a conflict and can’t come to practice? The player should tell or call her coach so that the coach can make any adjustments for the following week’s practice and games. What if it rains? If weather is questionable, please call Jacqui at 610-874-0180 on the Friday evening before practice or between 8-9 AM on Saturday morning. Listen for the answering machine message for updates. If possible, an email will be sent, the website will be updated, and phone calls to the team parent contact will be made. How can she register? She simply needs to be a member of the SAA for 2009 and indicate field hockey on the registration. If she is a member and has not indicated her interest in field hockey, then please email the following information to jmh7221@yahoo.com: Name: Address: City: Phone Number: Grade: Email Address: Teammate preference (please, no more than one): Program Director: Jacqui Hickey, jmh7221@yahoo.com , 610-874-0180 Program Director: Jacqui Hickey, jmh7221@yahoo.com